Fashionista Friday with Kristine Cook Designs

I am so excited to reveal the fabric that Kristine and I have have chosen for my custom dress design.

We first started talking about something black, likely a brocade with loads of texture, and a vibrant purple lining to compliment my amazing shoes.

Then Kristine found this, showed me and I fell in love!

The depth and dimension in this fabric is amazing. I love the way it looks like it was painted, but is still so vibrant!

In just a couple of weeks, I will be able to slip this creation on and I know that it will make me feel amazing. I have worked so hard at finding my style, embracing color, and being confident in who I am. I am so excited to finally have clothes that reflect those changes!

Fashionista Friday: Kristine Cook Designs

Have you ever had a dress, designed and made just for you? Right now, I am in the process of working on a beautiful design with London, Ontario fashion designer, Kristine Cook Designs. You may recall my rocking her peplum dress, and amazing jacket at BlogHer'12...well now we are working on a beautiful design for my brother-in-laws wedding!

I told Kristine that I wanted something to flatter the figure that I am working so hard on, but still be sophistocated, classy and age appropriate.

She sent me about 6 different designs, fabric samples, and written explanations of brocade, teacup, cap sleeve, split and a chiffon dress. Her attention to detail was amazing, and I could feel her passion in her designs, and immediately was excited!

We picked the split brocade, and will be adding some unexpected details to bring an artsy flair into the design.

copyright Kristine Cook Designs

I absolutely love it, and cannot wait to see the fabrics that Kristine has expertly selected. And just wait until you see the shoes I'm pairing with it!!

If you've never had a dress designed and made just for you, I highly recommend it. Not only will it be the perfect fit, no one else under the sun will have the same design. Working with a fashion designer, particularly Kristine Cook Designs, is a fantastic experience that will change your whole view on your body, the clothes you wear and how you wear them.

Celeb{rate} Tuesday: Love, Actually...is all around

One of my all time favourite movies, without an ounce of doubt, is Love, Actually. The story lines...the heartwarming tales...Colin Firth trying to speak Portugese for Aurelia...*sigh*

My absolute favourite part in the movie is when Mark is at Julia's door with the signs, explaining how, with everything that he is an everything he will be...he loves her. His best friend's girl...

So, naturally, when I had the chance to reach out to Keira Knightley's stylist and public relations rep, I did just that. I am simply overjoyed to have created a custom brooch for Keira!

I sculpted a black anemone, with a slight gold sparkle; something that she can wear as a brooch or clip to her favourite handbag to make it pop!

And for her amazing stylist, Camilla? The shimmery black gold rosette ring! Its absolutely stunning and makes such a statement!