Bridge Dresses

I had quite a clear image in my mind what this dress was going to look like, so it was easy to get the materials that I wanted. I looked quite extensively for crinkled, beaded silk chiffon and came across some very interesting fabrics, but the right one wasn't among them. So in the end I decided for crinkled white silk chiffon without any beading, and purchased the beads myself. The underlayer I imagined was made from china silk, and luckily the week when I went fabric shopping, my favorite shop had a discount on silk. I found the perfect 10mm Habotai and bought a bit more than I usually planned 'cause it wasn't as wide as I hoped. That way, I ended up with 8 metres of beautiful silk. Of course not all went into the gown, I still have about 2 metres left.

It was white, so it had to get the cream tone that I wanted for the underdress. After some experiments with tea and various silk dyes, I had good results with Dylon cold water tea dye. The fabric came out of the dye bath exactly that cream color that I wanted, and the dye was very easy to work with. I dyed by hand in a small container, but you can also use it in a washing machine. So...using my old side-seamed pattern that I took from my Blood Red Dress, I cut the underlayer (had to cheat a bit because the width of the silk required a little seam on the left side from the bottom up to about mid-calf...but better than a center front seam. The back piece has a center seam) and the four chiffon layers. The top layer is only loosely attached to the two other layers by a few stitches. I created a tie by cutting four long pieces of my silk chiffon, sewing two of them with right sides together on three edges and then turn them "inside" out. The open, small end was pinned into the seam of the top layer and sewn down with the fabric. That way, the tie disappears into the waist seam and when it's pulled back and knotted, it pulls the fabric back as well. At the moment, I'm struggling with the cowl neck...this looks easier than it is. I need to find a way to attach it without being bulky... Also, the sleeves are still missing little drapey cowls, and the train will be bag-lined with my leftover silk. That's the last I will do on this dress, 'cause this will be easy. The, the beading can start ;-) Here are some preliminary pictures nevertheless....

The tea dyed fabric (back piece with center seam)

The tea dyed fabric, front and back sewn together

The silk lining attached	A very see-through muslin
The three layers....finally!	Side view (train still unlined)

And finally a first quick picture of me in the dress, from a fitting. But please forgive me, I looked so awful in this pic, I *had* to photoshop out my face! People say I look a lot like Arwen these days

Finally, I've found a way to attach the cowl that doesn't look goofy...
Photos will follow, and a detailed description how I did it. I really begin to like this dress




The dress is almost finished. The cowl is attached and I've even started beading. I will change my sleeves though for a longer version and solve the 'sagging sleeve' problem at the shoulder with this. I first thought the shoulders had little cowls as well, but it seems it's just a bigger piece of fabric sewn to the dress at the outer corner,so that it sags in the middle...a bit like the neckline of the Dream Dress, if anybody knows what I'm talking about :-)

Nothing new on my dress,just an observation....
I noticed Uma Thurman's dress at the Golden Globes looked a lot like the Bridge Dress..at least the neckline. Still, it reminded me of the Bridge Dress at once. And she looks pretty in white.

Here are finally some pics of my finished Bridge dress, not many, but I'll take some more soon.

This was taken at RingCon. I'm to the outer left. The other elves are from our group at the RingCon board. :-)
I'm wearing the Arwen wig here, and -though you can't see it - the Evenstar and Bridge headdress. I'll add some notes on the headdress soon, and some more about the dress, also pictures on the dressform.

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emo Eмо Sexy 2009

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New Popular Teen Hairstyles

When we are teenagers, it is the time in our life when making impressions is usually first priority. Thus having the new style of cloths, the new shoes, and of course the new teen hairstyles. From junior-high to high school, we are always in classes with out peers, at lunch with our peers, at dances with our peers, and so many other occasions, thus we are always in the impress our peers mode. As each year passes there are new clothing styles, new looks, and new teen hairstyle ideas to go with these new trends. Of course it all leads up to teen prom hairstyles, where everyone is trying to get the best and most popular teen hairstyles that are perfect for prom. Teen hairstyles can change as often as the seasons. Although most are simple dos we can do at homes, some include layering, coloring, and other teen hairstyles that match the celebrities or other idols that teens pick up on.

Teen Celebrities

Teens have some of the biggest resources for Teen Hairstyles. Teen hair styles usually mimic celebrity teen hairstyles, magazines, and whatever is the most popular and trendy look at the time. Pop stars and boy bands start many trends. Watching MTV and other teen favorite shows allows many styles to come about. Two popular magazines, Teen Magazine and Seventeen Magazine, are good sources for find teen hair styles that are new and trendy. The also have internet website counterparts that can spread the most popular teen hair styles from the big cities to the smaller ones.

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BEYONCE KNOWLES HAIRSTYLES

CELEBRITY HAIR · BEYONCE KNOWLES HAIRSTYLES For beautiful barrel curls like Beyonce Knowles

• Shampoo and condition hair. Towel dry hair gently.


• With damp hair, take a small section of hair- about one and half inches. Comb it smooth and spray it with volumising spray or hair spray. This will help hold the curls and give your hair body.


• Wrap this section of hair around a large roller. Velcro rollers are a great modern roller. There is no need for pins, as velcro rollers stick to the hair itself.


• Remember to roll the hair in the direction you want the hair to go.


• Let your hair dry naturally if you have time. If you are in a rush, use a hairdryer to dry your hair.


• Unravel the rollers once your hair is dry. Gently comb the curls with your fingers. Finish with another spray of hair to hold your sexy curls!

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Modern Emo Haircuts and Hairstyles for Girls 2010

Spring 2009 Blonde Emo Hairstyle

2010 Emo Haircuts - Emo Girls Hairstyles

2010 Emo Haircuts - Emo Girls Hairstyles

2010 Emo Haircuts - Emo Girls Hairstyles

This time Emo hairstyles will present some great emo girl hairstyles. We'll present emo hairs in various color and lenght combinations. Hope you'll like this emo hairstyles!

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Couture Collection: Victoria Pearl Gold Jewelry Set

The 14K gold wired necklace measures 15 to 18 inches and can be adjusted with the attached extender chain for just the right fit. The center detailing is 4 inches wide with the center drop measuring 1 ¼ inches. The stunning matching drop earrings are a little more than 1 ½ inches.

This amazing pearl, crystal, and rhinestone jewelry set coordinates best with white, off-white and ivory wedding dresses. Suggested Tiara and Headpieces: 729-G Dolce Vita Gold Tiara and 734-G Heiress Gold Tiara. See Coordinating Accessories on Right.

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Pics from Hanz -cool Emo Boy

Style: psycho
Orientation: heterosexual
Location: Toluca mexico
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TREASURE NECKLACES

To wear this necklace trend, pair your treasure chest necklace with a LBD (Little Black Dress) for evening like Sandra, or another little dress in a single solid color. For a day look, wear your necklace with a simple tee or top and pair it with distressed ripped denim. A printed top or dress may take away from the treasure necklace and make the look too busy, but go ahead and experiment this trend with whatever you want, because fashion has no limits!

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New Monica Bellucci Hairstyle

Monica Belluci with Straight Long Hairstyle

Monica Belluci with curly Long Hairstyle

Monica Belluci with Straight Long Hairstyle

Monica Belluci with Straight Long Hairstyle

Monica Belluci with Straight Long Hairstyle

Monica Belluci with Straight Long Hairstyle

Monica Belluci with Straight Long Hairstyle

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