Published 12/20/2013 Clothes really are worth passing on. Certain pieces are made to last and are important elements of the stories that tell the history of a love, a family, and how things came to be the way they are. That hideous fur coat? It shows the streak of reckless elegance that runs in the family, just as those pointed leather cowboy boots do, worn for generations. First Ukrainian Dress I...
Ukrainian Bridesmaid Dress
Published August 8, 2013 “Made in Honor” Dress The maid of honor dress for my sister’s wedding ( tomorrow) will be extra special! The top portion of the dress was my babcha’s Ukrainian embroidery. After my babcha passed away, my aunt gave me some of my babcha’s unfinished embroidery. At first, I was torn on what I should make out of it. So I left the embroidery aside until I was...
Retro Dress
Buy Dress Pattern here Spaghetti Strap Party Dress Easter Dress 2014: Mad Men, Retro & Babcha Inspired Published 03/16/2014 A Few Notes About the Video Before I begin sharing my project, I want say thank you to my old friend from Notre Dame friend, Pat McKillen. He gave me permission to use his song Found for my video. Even though it’s one of his older songs, it’s still one of my favorites as...
Little Black Dress for Girls with White Lace Collar
Last year, I made this little black dress for a girl. The dress was for a solemn event. Dress Details: Black Ponte Knit Textile White Lace Collar and Trim Three Quarter Sleeves White and Black Embroidery Trim Back Zipper Enclosure Contact Mary Grace to order a custom LBD for girls or shop little black dress for girls...
Part 1 Piccolas by Anagrassia’s “Frontier” Fall Collection: The Kid’s Sports Jacket
It’s officially fall in Northern Indiana. Our warm summer nights have transitioned into crisp cool days. The leaves have lost their vibrant greens and taken on a myriad of amber, golden and crimson hues. A few remain, clinging to trees, but most are blanketing the ground where they’ve fallen, just waiting for an eager child to rake them into piles for jumping. And right down the street, in a shop...
Welcome
“Those who create are rare; those who cannot are numerous. Therefore, the latter are stronger.” –Coco Chanel _____________________________ Published May 16,2013 Welcome to the Marusya Blog!* *Ask before reposting Marusya Marusya posts or photos. *The blog only represents Marusya. The voice/style of blog does not reflect nor represent anyone else (including sponsors)....