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...
Ivory Adult Tulle Skirt
Published 01/25/2015 Skirt Description: ~ Satin Skirt with 5 layers of tulle ~ Satin waistband ~ Back invisible zipper ~ Back hook and eye enclosure ~ Back vent (satin skirt) This skirt length can be ordered above the knee or tea length. Check out the champagne adult tulle skirt here You can purchase the skirt on etsy here (During checkout, please send me your waist, hip, and waist to knee measurements and desired...
Long Sleeves Flower Girl Dress
One Year Anniversary of the Anagrassia Lace Flower Girl Dress (Date first published December 5, 2014) I really can’t believe it’s been one year since I made my first flower girl dress! It was the beginning of a new chapter in Anagrassia. I want to thank all my readers and recent customers over this past year. I really appreciate your support and business. (And I’m really grateful to those who pushed me...
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...
Bridesmaid Dress Progress: Excitement and Discontent
Posted September 9, 2013 Part of the Katie’s DIY Wedding Series Floral Bridesmaid Dress Patterns: McCall’s 6518, Simplicity 1606 Needles Broken through this project: 1 I couldn’t wait to get started on this project! Every week that I saw the fabric laying next to the other fabrics, I itched to get started patterning, cutting and sewing! I loved the colors with all the other fabrics, jewelry, shoes, and threads! Below we...
Black Silk Gazar Ball Gown
Article published July 2019 SHOP THE DRESS HERE: SILK GAZAR BLACK FLORAL GOWN SHOP THE PURSE HERE: HAND EMBROIDERED LEATHER HANDBAG Floral Silk Gown Cristobel Balenciaga is my favorite fashion designer and arguably the most versatile and talented designer in modern history. Because of his tireless sacrifice, diligence and high standards, he made our lives more beautiful. I recently watched a Youtube documentary and one fashion industry professional remarked, “For Balenciaga, designing clothes was more...