Dress Design Collab: The Final Cut!

At last it's here! The moment you've all been waiting for: the unveiling of my first designer collaboration with Rebecca Elizabeth Designs! I've decided to bump the unveiling of the dress up a bit because of a certain video which will be airing this week (more on that later!).

Over the past month, you've seen the inspiration, the process, the time and effort that goes into making such a piece and now it's finally time to see what the final result is. The classic boatneck, the tea length skirt, the deep V back with cut-out bow...it's finally here, side-by-side with the lovely designer Rebecca Elizabeth!

As you saw in the sketching phase, we wanted to create a piece that would embody the style of Vancouver Vogue. I consider that style to be fresh and trendy, with a vintage flair. Next week, you'll see how I chose to style the dress so that it fits with this classic feel. Think Audrey Hepburn 2012!

What do you think?? Would you rock this look?

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Dress Design Collab: Fabric Shopping

As part two of our designer collab with designer Rebecca Elizabeth, we made our way to downtown Vancouver to find the perfect fabric for our dress. The fabric needed to be light enough for a summer dress and give the skirt the perfect amount of flounce. To keep it trendy, we went for a bright tangerine colour. With so much going on on the back of the dress, it's a good idea to keep the pattern simple.

Dressew has the most insane variety of fabrics in every pattern and colour you can imagine! Then, just when you think you've seen it all, you realize there is a whole other floor downstairs with every other sewing item you could possibly need. We ended a successful day with fabric, matching zipper, and a few other goodies in hand.

Next? Making the 'test run' or muslin dress in the next post.

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta