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| Elsa looking fabulous |
I have always been partial to clothing and accessories that are a bit left of field and the work of Elsa Schiaparelli is a inspiration to me. I am sure many of you have seen this marvellous lobster dress, that Salvador Dali painted onto the fabric for her. I would love to create something like this for myself, but it would probably end up looking like a five year old had defaced their mother's favourite dress.
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| Lobster Dress |
Elsa's work was innovative, she brought squared shoulders, nipped waists and eccentric prints to the fashion world and I am very thankful for that.
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| Oh my there's a lobster on my arm |
And just to show you what I wore with my lobster:
Information on the delightful Schiaparelli found here.
I also love the Schiap, and great is his neck of insects, or belts and buttons ......
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Wow I love your lobster bangle !!!
ReplyDeleteBlack Pinafore: Oh yeah I have seen the insect necklace it's amazing!
ReplyDeleteSolenn: I got it from ebay very cheap they aren't great quality though, the stones fall out!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Swarovski-Crystals-Brown-Lobster-Bracelet-Bangle-Cuff-/320684460438?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aaa488996#ht_2915wt_930
Ooh a lobster bangle! How cool is that! Also, nice dress (I think, or is it a top?) :).
ReplyDeletebeautiful, and your lobster bangle is just too cute
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Dial V: Thank you, it's pretty quirky I love it! It's a dress I made from a 1950s pattern, was hard work but it turned out quite well considering I am an amateur. I need a tripod so I can take better pictures hah x
ReplyDeletePretty Things: thank you that's sweet of you to say x
Now I'm very curious, I would love to see a full picture of your dress! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI will try and take one for you! x
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