I’m not much of a do-it-myselfer

I prefer to ask people who are actually talented with sewing machines, glue guns and millgrain lathe tools to create things for me. So this week will be all about those custom-made pieces.

raw silk dress

Like this dress I had made out of raw silk, the world’s most beautiful fabric.

silk dress detail

I’m actually looking for another excuse to wear it.

pink silk dress

Where would you sport it? Grocery shopping?

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12 Comments

  • Reply matt March 30, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    This blog’s great!! Thanks :).

  • Reply Liv March 30, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    Anywhere sweetie – anywhere! that dress is so glamorous and sweet – very you =)

  • Reply HarryMcK March 31, 2009 at 3:06 am

    That dress is sensational!! I don’t think there’s anything wrong with donning it for a bit of grocery shopping, when I’m feeling a little down I frequently feel the urge to absurdly overdress for everyday chores!

  • Reply Meg March 31, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    What a gorgeous dress!! Absolutely love it! Great blog as well.

  • Reply Victoria C March 31, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    gorgeous dress. i would totally throw a tea party to wear it to! xx

  • Reply Kelsey March 31, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    Thanks for the very sweet notes!

    Can you imagine it with a pair of Wellies at the dog beach? Oh my word.

  • Reply melissa April 1, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    If I thought that dress would ever fit me, I’d fight ya for it.

    And then I’d only wear it on special days. Like Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, and twice on Sun.

    :D

  • Reply Kelsey April 2, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    Melissa, I should warn you:

    I hold an orange belt in karate.

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