Hi everyone~!
The time for Otakon is fast approaching and although the schedule for events has not been posted yet I thought it would be fun to let you know what I Do Declare will be doing at the convention~!
Friday is the lolita tea party at The Explorers Lounge~! It's sponsored by Morrigan NYC, Perianth, Moss Garden, Tea, Love and Crochet and I Do Declare. It's a very elegant place and I can't wait to enjoy it's opulence with some fellow lolitas. I Do declare will be contributing to the gift bags! One for every attendee~! I'm also working on a super secret raffel prize~! I hope everyone got their tickets already because all the spots are sold out.
I Do Declare will also be featured in the Lolita Fashion show. Sadly we don't have a time or day for it yet but I just know it's going to be fantastic. This year IDD is showing alongside some of the most talented people I know: Morrigan NYC, Lily of the Valley, Little Macaroon, Corazon Carmela, Perianth, Candy Threads, Lolita Nouveau, and one other~! I'll be posting the date and time as soon as I know it.
I'll also have an I Do Declare booth in the Artists Alley with Morrigan NYC~! I hope you'll all stop by to say hello~! I'll be selling little things (t-shirts, tote bags and accessories) along with a few lolita pieces.
I hope to see everyone at the convention!
<3
~Kelsey
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Summer Collection: Pastoralism
Hey everybody! I hope you're enjoying the summer as much as I have been so far. I know I always work so much better when it's baking hot. Maybe it's because I lived in Florida for so long. . .
Anyway I'd like to introduce you to The I Do Declare summer 2011 collection! This collection is inspired by the general theme of pastoralism. Even though I live in a city it's wonderful to dream of afternoon picnics in the countryside. That's what I'm hoping to evoke with these summer pieces.
How do you like the first new dress?
I'm going to try to be more active. . . posting my sketches and pictures as I work on things! Sorry for not posting more often!
<3
~Kelsey
Anyway I'd like to introduce you to The I Do Declare summer 2011 collection! This collection is inspired by the general theme of pastoralism. Even though I live in a city it's wonderful to dream of afternoon picnics in the countryside. That's what I'm hoping to evoke with these summer pieces.
My model promptly dubbed it an 'ice-cream dress' because the colors remind her so much of her favorite ice-cream flavors!
The model is 5'1"
The wide hat is vintage
The straw top-hat is one I made for fun
The model is 5'1"The wide hat is vintage
The straw top-hat is one I made for fun
How do you like the first new dress?
I'm going to try to be more active. . . posting my sketches and pictures as I work on things! Sorry for not posting more often!
<3
~Kelsey
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
A few new things
Hi everyone~! I realized I haven't updated in ages! Never fear though, despite my absence I have not been idle!
Project #1
A cute dress for the casual 18th century gal. I started working on this dress with Marie Antoinette in mind. . . though it seems some more modern influences have jumped in. Most notably Martha of Moss Garden's natural style. Just a quick teaser pic for now~
Project #2
Is everything I love encompassed in this fabric? The answer: pretty much! Sadly I only had two yards of this lovely vintage brocade to work with so I had to forgo all off the frills and embellishments I'd been dreaming of in favor of a more simple, almost retro style.
What do you think?
<3 Kelsey
Project #1
A cute dress for the casual 18th century gal. I started working on this dress with Marie Antoinette in mind. . . though it seems some more modern influences have jumped in. Most notably Martha of Moss Garden's natural style. Just a quick teaser pic for now~
Project #2
Is everything I love encompassed in this fabric? The answer: pretty much! Sadly I only had two yards of this lovely vintage brocade to work with so I had to forgo all off the frills and embellishments I'd been dreaming of in favor of a more simple, almost retro style.What do you think?
<3 Kelsey
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Dances of Vice: Secret Life of Toys PHOTOS!
So remember the show I posted about last time? IT WENT PERFECTLY! The models were wonderful, The girls doing hair and makeup were fantastic and the venue was (as all DOVs are) spectacular!
And now to share photos of the wonderful event!
Yanise (of BakaNekoYani) opened the show wearing my favorite white Op and bonnet. She looks so inanimate just like a living doll. It was just the way I'd imagined it!
Dalin of La Vida Frills wears a bittersweet outfit with a velvet bodice and the skirt made of my favorite pink and mint green striped fabric. I'm always looking for an excuse to make something from this! The blouse is a pattern I've just finished perfecting. Expect to see more! I love the giant bow at the neck.
Rei is wearing one of my favorite rococo styles with a slightly lower waist and a saque back. She looked so elegant!
Victoria of Lolita Charm modeled a new rococo look that was featured in Dalin's thesis film, La Fille De L'avenir (The Daughter of the Future)! You can check out La Vida Frills for more info. I'm so excited for the release!
Kelly wore a new dress inspired by Bunka Dolls. This length is fast becoming my favorite in the winter! I was so facinated by the dolls that I made a miniature one that Kelly has in her hair.
Bianca of Curly B modeled the long sleeve version of my favorite OP in black. She did makeup for half of he girls alongside my friend Claudia. She did a spectacular job! Her makeup in her Halloween post insipred the makeup looks for the show!
Zoh of Morrigan NYC wore a new button down coat/dress. She has on little prince pants underneath! She looked so good on the runway! Morrigan has just realesed a spiffy new line inspired by Herman Melville's epic masterwork Moby Dick!
The Chess JSK styled a little differently. Poor Sylvia got thrown onto the runway when one of my models couldn't make it. She did so well! She also did many of the girls hairstyles!
Jean is wearing a new drop waisted OP with long sleeves for winter with a matching tri-corn and a vintage stole (it was my great grandmothers)
The Green Knight dress. The way Koda wears it is kind of 1960's royalty don't you think?
The War of the Roses dress makes another showing. I thought it suited the toyland theme well.
Martha of Moss Garden in a military look with a striped blouse and another matching tri-corn. I'm in love with stripes right now.
And here I am with the hostess Shien (who also sported IDD for the evening)
A huge thanks to Micheal Blase for the runway shots!
And here are some photos that show a little more detail.
All of the following photos are by Bryan Kwon.
I hope you all enjoyed everything!
And now to share photos of the wonderful event!
Yanise (of BakaNekoYani) opened the show wearing my favorite white Op and bonnet. She looks so inanimate just like a living doll. It was just the way I'd imagined it!
Dalin of La Vida Frills wears a bittersweet outfit with a velvet bodice and the skirt made of my favorite pink and mint green striped fabric. I'm always looking for an excuse to make something from this! The blouse is a pattern I've just finished perfecting. Expect to see more! I love the giant bow at the neck.
Rei is wearing one of my favorite rococo styles with a slightly lower waist and a saque back. She looked so elegant!
Victoria of Lolita Charm modeled a new rococo look that was featured in Dalin's thesis film, La Fille De L'avenir (The Daughter of the Future)! You can check out La Vida Frills for more info. I'm so excited for the release!
Kelly wore a new dress inspired by Bunka Dolls. This length is fast becoming my favorite in the winter! I was so facinated by the dolls that I made a miniature one that Kelly has in her hair.
Bianca of Curly B modeled the long sleeve version of my favorite OP in black. She did makeup for half of he girls alongside my friend Claudia. She did a spectacular job! Her makeup in her Halloween post insipred the makeup looks for the show!
Zoh of Morrigan NYC wore a new button down coat/dress. She has on little prince pants underneath! She looked so good on the runway! Morrigan has just realesed a spiffy new line inspired by Herman Melville's epic masterwork Moby Dick!
The Chess JSK styled a little differently. Poor Sylvia got thrown onto the runway when one of my models couldn't make it. She did so well! She also did many of the girls hairstyles!
Jean is wearing a new drop waisted OP with long sleeves for winter with a matching tri-corn and a vintage stole (it was my great grandmothers)
The Green Knight dress. The way Koda wears it is kind of 1960's royalty don't you think?
The War of the Roses dress makes another showing. I thought it suited the toyland theme well.
Martha of Moss Garden in a military look with a striped blouse and another matching tri-corn. I'm in love with stripes right now.
And here I am with the hostess Shien (who also sported IDD for the evening)A huge thanks to Micheal Blase for the runway shots!
And here are some photos that show a little more detail.
All of the following photos are by Bryan Kwon.
I hope you all enjoyed everything!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Dances of Vice: Secret Life of Toys
I am so pleased to announce that an I Do Declare fashion show will be part of the upcoming Dances of Vice: The Secret Life of Toys extravaganza! I hope any of you lovely people in the NY metro area will come out to see the show. All of the acts are fabulous!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
GIVEAWAY RESULTS and a new Etsy update
Finally the long awaited results of the 100 follower giveaway~! I wrote down all of your names on little slips of paper and my roomie drew the winners from my favorite boater hat.
FIRST PRIZE goes to CARO-CHAN!
and the RUNNER UP is ROCKING HEARSES!
Caro-Chan gets a hand printed I Do Declare t-shirt featuring a tudor rose flanked by rampant Unicorns and a matching Unicorn tote bag!
Rocking Hearses gets a Unicorn tote bag!
Just shoot me an email at I_dodeclare@hotmail.com with your addresses ladies and I'll get your prizes out to you!
And a new update on the ETSY~! Now featuring all of the items shown at the Never Ending Closet show.
FIRST PRIZE goes to CARO-CHAN!
and the RUNNER UP is ROCKING HEARSES!
Caro-Chan gets a hand printed I Do Declare t-shirt featuring a tudor rose flanked by rampant Unicorns and a matching Unicorn tote bag!
Rocking Hearses gets a Unicorn tote bag!
Just shoot me an email at I_dodeclare@hotmail.com with your addresses ladies and I'll get your prizes out to you!
And a new update on the ETSY~! Now featuring all of the items shown at the Never Ending Closet show.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
New Items up at the etsy shop~!
I wanted to let everyone know that I've posted some of the items from the recent show up for sale! The rest will be available for sale by tomorrow night! (I just ran out of light while taking pictures)
In other news: What are you going to be for Halloween?
In keeping with my recent Tudor obsession I'm going to be Henry VIII! I'll probably look more like Tilda Swinton in Orlando though (but nowhere near as hot)
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