Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Lady In Red






Dress: Made by me
Belt: A gift from Meaghan!

Here is the dress I made! It's quite simple really, which is just what I wanted. I have found that is really tough to find solid colored vintage sun dresses. So, I bought myself a pattern from 1960 and did it myself! I am really happy with how it turned out and I'm already making a new one, with some extra touches here and there. The belt is a gift from Meaghan and I just think it's perfect for this dress! Thank you Meaghan!!!
Some of you were wondering where my dress was from in my last post. I bought it on Ebay and it was made in Hawaii back in the 1950s. It's one of my favorite dresses, so it probably won't be too long before you see it again!

On another note...I'm sure most have you have heard about the terrible flooding in Nashville and other parts of Tennessee. What has happened is just so sad! Nashville is my soon to be hometown so I want to help in anyway I can. Kristin over at Leproust Vintage is holding an auction with 100% of the proceeds going to Nashville Disaster Response Fund for the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Go to Kristin's blog for more details and also other ways you can help. Lets keep Tennessee in our thoughts and prayers!

37 comments:

Anonymous said...

You look lovely!

Julia

veronika, tick tock vintage. said...

what a lovely belt!

Mel said...

What a lovely dress, the color is stunning! I can't believe you made that, it looks amazing!

BaronessVonVintage said...

LOVELY!! I completely stalled out on my own red sundress project. This reinspires me to get it finished!!!

Maria Confer said...

I swear you have the prettiest dress collection. Adore the nautical belt.

Lulu Letty

Annie, The Friendly Fox said...

Gorgeous dress! and that belt!

I'm giving 50%of my Etsy proceeds to Hand On Nashville! check it out at

littleoceanannie.etsy.com

rachel red lips said...

way! your dress is so pretty!

the flooding is too sad...but its so amazing that etsy sellers are doing so much to help! you go girls

mary van note said...

wow. great job on the dress! it's great! and the belt is too cute.

reckless daughter said...

You look gorgeous in red! well done on the dress! very impressive and that belt is adorable :)

PS: terrible about Nashville but at least some many people are trying to help.

Anonymous said...

Y'a rien de mieux que le rouge !

AlicePleasance said...

So sad to hear those news from Nashville...

Leire said...
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Leire said...

You made a wonderful job! The dress is so beautiful and the belt matchs perfect :)
Oh, I wish I could sew too.. :)

P.D. Very glad to hear about the work made for Nashville, hopefully everything will be better soon

Stéphanie said...

Just beautiful !
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Rosie said...

Great job on the dress! That belt is too darling!

Anonymous said...

Oh Q, it looks utterly fantastic! And you are radiant in red.

Victoria / Justice Pirate said...

What a beautiful dress. Great work you did on it!!! I love that belt with it. Two of the ones I adore most are in my size too. They are now in my favourites on etsy!

Kelley Anne said...

You did a wonderful job! What a pretty dress.

Katie Anderson said...

The dress looks like a success to me! Plus, the dreamlike quality of these photos is gorgeous.

Katie @ http://thefilmangel.blogspot.com

Starr Crow said...

'never seen ya so lovely as you do tonight. never seen ya shine so bright. you were amazing!' ....'lady in reddd'

:)
you look GORGEOUS! great job on the new dress. sewing can be such a pain. love the nautical belted you matched with it!

Also, you made me feel better about the accidental shoplifting!!

Emma Fick said...

It looks great! Especially with your red lips. The detail on the belt is the icing on the cake.

Casey Maura said...

Oh!!! I just adore this dress... the silhouette and color are gorgeous! :) Great job on making it--bravo!

♥ Casey
blog | elegantmusings.com

Jessica said...

This dress came out great! You look so pretty! I think red is my favorite color on you! I really for the best for everyone in Nashville. I wish I had more money to give.

Maria Casteel said...

I didn't know you were so great at sewing. its lovely!
maria

Anonymous said...

I LOVE your dress. You look absolutely stunning!

Anonymous said...

Quincy you did such a fabulous job on the dress! And your hair is getting so long! Any tips!?! I'm growing mine out to my elbows but it's taking FORever.

micol zanzuri said...

lovleyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

vinny and vernelle said...

you look amazing in red and you did such an awesome job on the dress!

Meaghan Kelly said...

oh no i can't tell if my comment appeared or not...but just in case it didn't (my internet connection at this cafe went wonky for a sec), I basically said you're one of the prettiest girls I know, and I'll always be imagining us hanging out while our men are busy, until the day we really can! Can't wait to see the place you live in in July!

Imelda said...

Beautiful dress!

Faux Naif said...

oh wow, that dress is beautiful! i can't believe you made it! and what a sweet belt - the little details are just too cute!

esme and the laneway said...

Oh wow amazing dress! And that belt is so cute :)

And it is nice to see so much support for the floods. I hope to help out soon x

Miss Violet Bell said...

Wow, these photos are stunning, the colours are amazing!!

A Whimsical Girl Named Debbie said...

Red looks pretty on you! Sweet dress!

http://girlwhimsy.blogspot.com
http://closetfullofgoodies.blogspot.com

MarieBayArea said...

well done! i'm always so impressed with all of you lovelies who can actually sew your own clothes.

this dress is beautiful. and so are these photos.i love the lake and woods in the background. the bold green contrasts well with the red of your dress, making the red really pop!

Max and Chloe Vintage said...

So so cute!!! I am so jealous, i really need to take the time and learn to properly sew this summer!!

I'm posting my pics today of my day with James, he's my best friend...not my Boyfriend hahaha....

Btw, your hair is getting long:) I'm growing mine out too!!

Cynthia said...

You did a great job. The belt detail is so fun, I love it.

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