A day at the Races

This custom dress has just been posted off on it's way to Ireland ready for the races and ladies day. When I received the photo of the lady in question I instantly knew what style to get in my head and wonderfully it was Audrey, Parisian Chic and Fifties all the way.
Navy was chosen and in the flesh it's a vibrant indigo navy with a fine, bright white Guipure lace to contrast at the waist, neckline and cuffs. This was tricky to fit as there is no give in Guipure lace so it very carefully had to be hand stitched with notches that were cut and restitched binding together at the curve. The two colours work perfectly as a classic combination and should keep the fashion spectators happy at the races.
This is just a little preview and I can't wait to see the finished look.

Ascot Dress on The BBC

Last week I had the most exciting news that my dress had been admired on the BBC at Royal Ascot ladies Day. The dress was beautifully modelled and selected by Courtney Fleming and I couldn't have wished for better compliments.

I was also thanking my lucky stars that the dress hadn't been slated by the presenter as they were being a little mean about some people!
Here's the link to the iplayer and it's around 1.02.51 minutes http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00sts7v/Racing_Royal_Ascot_2010_Day_3/

Courtney's Ascot Dress

A beautiful actress from the US comissioned this dress for Royal Ascot and I am so pleased she did. This colour combination is just gorgeous. She is wearing a stunning hat made by 'by harriet', it's going to look amazing at the races.