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!
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37 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    You look lovely!

    Julia

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  2. veronika, tick tock vintage.May 4, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    what a lovely belt!

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  3. MelMay 4, 2010 at 6:25 PM

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

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  4. BaronessVonVintageMay 4, 2010 at 6:32 PM

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

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  5. Maria ConferMay 4, 2010 at 6:39 PM

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

    Lulu Letty

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  6. Annie, The Friendly FoxMay 4, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Gorgeous dress! and that belt!

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

    littleoceanannie.etsy.com

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  7. rachel red lipsMay 4, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    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

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  8. mary van noteMay 4, 2010 at 11:14 PM

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

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  9. reckless daughterMay 4, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    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.

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  10. AnonymousMay 5, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    Y'a rien de mieux que le rouge !

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  11. AlicePleasanceMay 5, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    So sad to hear those news from Nashville...

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  12. LeireMay 5, 2010 at 3:34 AM

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  13. LeireMay 5, 2010 at 3:36 AM

    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

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  14. StéphanieMay 5, 2010 at 5:07 AM

    Just beautiful !
    http://prettydarling.canalblog.com/

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  15. RosieMay 5, 2010 at 5:57 AM

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

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  16. AnonymousMay 5, 2010 at 6:14 AM

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

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  17. Victoria / Justice PirateMay 5, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    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!

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  18. Kelley AnneMay 5, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    You did a wonderful job! What a pretty dress.

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  19. Katie AndersonMay 5, 2010 at 7:09 AM

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

    Katie @ http://thefilmangel.blogspot.com

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  20. Starr CrowMay 5, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    '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!!

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  21. Emma FickMay 5, 2010 at 8:06 AM

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

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  22. Casey MauraMay 5, 2010 at 8:08 AM

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

    ♥ Casey
    blog | elegantmusings.com

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  23. JessicaMay 5, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    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.

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  24. Maria CasteelMay 5, 2010 at 10:34 AM

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

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  25. AnonymousMay 5, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    I LOVE your dress. You look absolutely stunning!

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  26. AnonymousMay 5, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    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.

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  27. micol zanzuriMay 5, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    lovleyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

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  28. vinny and vernelleMay 6, 2010 at 6:27 AM

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

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  29. Meaghan KellyMay 6, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    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!

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  30. ImeldaMay 6, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    Beautiful dress!

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  31. Faux NaifMay 6, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    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!

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  32. esme and the lanewayMay 6, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    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

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  33. Miss Violet BellMay 6, 2010 at 8:12 PM

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

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  34. A Whimsical Girl Named DebbieMay 6, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Red looks pretty on you! Sweet dress!

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

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  35. MarieBayAreaMay 6, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    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!

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  36. Max and Chloe VintageMay 7, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    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!!

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  37. CynthiaMay 10, 2010 at 9:49 AM

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

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Thank you ever so much for your comments! They mean so much to me. xo