Photography: Lighting

I have to admit that I've had very little time this week to think about this week's SOS: Photography post.  I was so motivated last week when I posted about smiling for the camera, but then life got in the way this week.  So, this tip came together quickly through a conversation with my husband last…

One Week Left to Vote in the Tessuti Awards

There's just one week left to vote in the Tessuti Awards. If you have time, I'd once again appreciate your jumping over here and giving my dress "five hearts".  Your votes after last week's plea bumped me up quite a bit, so thank you very much! Regardless of how I do over there, I was…

Nudge, Nudge: Vote in the Tessuti Awards

There are just two weeks left to vote in the Tessuti Awards. If you haven't voted already, I recommend you head over there and check out all of the lovely dresses covered in some variation of spots and stripes. (I particularly recommend you check out mine and give it five hearts - nudge, nudge.) If…

Reading the Guidelines for Entry

Of course, a day after I submitted my 10 entry photos to the Tessuti Awards, I found the rules for this year's photo submissions. On top of the modeled shots, they wanted shots in the design phase, in the construction phase, of the inside, and of details. So, I put the dress back on my…

Tessuti Awards: Spots and Stripes

My spots-and-stripes dress has now been entered into the Tessuti Awards. I'm not going to be shy and admit that I'd like your vote for a Visitor's Choice prize. It's easy. All you have to do is just click on this sentence and then click on the 5th heart.  No signing up or promising of…

C’est fini!

The last hand stitch is in place, and the only thing left is to take photos. Any suggestions for a great back drop for a classic navy dress that's covered in fun polkadots and accented by a web of stripes?

T-Minus Two Weeks

There are just two weeks left to enter the Tessuti Awards contest. I'm cruising along and should meet the deadline, even if it's ever so close.  I'm using two Tessuti silk twills, one with random polka dots and the other with random stripes, which I've paired with the classic pattern Vogue V8280.  I'm quite excited…