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Pinspiration:: 08/22/2013

August 22, 2013 By Chie

I haven’t done any inspiration posts for a while, partly because I stopped saving inspirational images on my desktop folder. Instead, I’ve been using Pinterest to organize interesting things around the inter-web. I’ll be posting my weekly favorites on the blog, as I think they are too good not to share! Your all on Pinterest, right?

1. I’ve seen many chair upholstering DIYs, but this one is so far my favorite! Plus, you can always find these fold-up chairs in thrift stores.
2. “Dip” photography print by Max Wagner
3. Celtic hair knot tutorial. This is a nice change from braids and twists.
4. Intimidated to wear cropped tops? Layer a cardigan on top like this. I also like the top & pants set.
5. Next VV photoshoot inspiration… Love the plain white background, dipped chair legs and big flower on hair.
6. Free pattern drafting calculator for your measurements. I’m curious to try.

Follow me on Pinterest for more! xx

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Shop Update:: Summer Finds

August 17, 2013 By Chie

A few new items have been added to the shop!

1. Paris Eiffel Tower Slip Dress (via Etsy)2. Vintage Inspired High Waisted Floral Shorts (via Etsy) 3. Ahoy Sailor Dress (via Etsy)

Photo credit – Photographer : Yasunori Suzuki, Model: Reiko Motobu

Also you can find new exclusive VV items on ANTHOM, including Floral Cut Out Midriff Skater Dress and Culoutte Style Shorts.

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Made:: Drape Drape 3 Inspired Grecian Dress

August 16, 2013 By Chie

{Self-made Grecian dress, thrifted sandals, Alexander Wang clutch, H&M earrings, Gorjana necklace and bracelet, Oia Jules bracelet}

A few weeks ago, my sister got married. The wedding was wonderful. To be honest, I don’t always enjoy going to weddings, especially because it is expensive to attend (you have to bring at least 300 USD as a gift, plus additional after-party cost and transportation), but my sister’s wedding was truly special. She met her husband, got engaged and married within 9 months. I am so happy for them! As always, I was working on the dress to wear to the wedding up til the the night before. I have to stop being so last minute, but I couldn’t help it. Usually I go for more structured dresses like skater dress with fitted top or this Chasing the Waterfall dress, but this time I wanted something different. I bought this lavender jersey at blogger meet-up in Nippori, and was anxious to use it for something drapy and loose. The side drape on skirt was done using the pattern no.10 from Drape Drape 3 book from Hisako Sato. I bought this book about a year and a half ago, and had been wanting to make something from it. The biggest reason why it took me so long to actually make something from the book was because of the patterns. Since many of the patterns in the book are not supposed to cut on fold, each pattern is gigantic (check out this Instagram photo!). Also the pleating on the pattern was terribly confusing; it took me good three hours to figure out how to put it together.

I got tired by the time I finished the side drape, so I decided to do the rest on the flow. I just cut out fabric pieces and tucked here and draped there, and finished the waist with elastic for comfort. Since I have no breasts to support the V neckline, I had to use double sided tapes to keep the shoulder and neckline. I really liked the back V line and the loose fitting silhouette goes well with my delicate gold jewelry. Sadly, Andy was not a big fan of this dress, as he said it looks like I’m wearing a garbage bag. My sister made a beautiful bride…