the lace experiment


lace tunic: handmade, tank/skirt: target, ribbed tights: unknown, navy pumps: payless

after taking a break from sewing skirts, i was finally able to experiment a little with this navy lace fabric i had purchased. i really liked the scalloped edge and thought i'd attempt to make a dress/tunic.. it ended up way too short to be a dress.. but layered over a bandage skirt i thought i could still pull it off. i made it where it sits high to the neck in the front and lower in the back.. i thought it turned out semi-decent.. and decided to wear it out to dinner for my mother's birthday. whom i'd have to say i got my sewing and fashion bug from..
of course i figured i had better take a photo.. and with all the natural light gone.. i had to resort to house lights.. which is why this photo isn't in the bedroom as usual :)

-issa
love, Unknown
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56 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Semi-decent? Issa, it's GORGEOUS!

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  2. CammilaJanuary 29, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    So delicate and feminine! You are far too modest, this is beautiful. :)

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  3. Cupcakes and CashmereJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    wow, i'm very impressed...i think the color and the lace is simply perfect!

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  4. phi-styleJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    WOW that looks so good! is the lace stretchy? you should make a long sleeve dress (b/c i've been looking or one to no avail).

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  5. FASHION CHALETJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    lol, thanks Issa =]
    I love your dress!

    xxxx

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  6. May KasaharaJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    it is soooooooo gorgeous. I'm in love. would love to see photos from the back ♥

    ***

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  7. SeekerJanuary 29, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    OMG Issa this is too amazing!!!!!
    Love lace and your navy piece is too fabulous.

    xoxo

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  8. DaisyChainJanuary 29, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    Wow, so amazingly perfect, seriously.

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  9. Jadore-FashionJanuary 29, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    loving the sheer lace, amazing!!! xx

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  10. DianeJanuary 29, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    very pretty! :)

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  11. PlanetalfJanuary 29, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Looks great.

    I really should learn how to sew...

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  12. morenaJanuary 29, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    wooww ! love this outfit

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  13. Reena RaiJanuary 29, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Semi-decent...! It's gorgeous! Looks perfect to me

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    It came out very nicely! Good job! =)

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  15. TiffanyJanuary 29, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    beautiful! love all your handmade items. are you listing more skirts soon?

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  16. AsianCajunsJanuary 29, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Ooo i love it, Issa! I also love the mix of the navy over black!

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  17. Nina (Femme Rationale)January 29, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    oh another job well done! i love it and i love that it's navy.

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  18. MzUnicaHija19January 30, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    WOW! those are lovely!!!

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  19. MonikapolitanJanuary 30, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    Loving the lace!

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  20. FJJanuary 30, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Very cute!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Holy! You are so talented girl! I LOVE it! :) lace and pearls= sexy and elegant

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  22. ChampagneJanuary 30, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    That came out really nice. Did it take you long to do it?

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  23. bi-styleJanuary 30, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Adorable outfit. Gorgeous

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  24. First Lady of MADEJanuary 30, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    oh issa i love it! i have so much respect for handmade goods...since i know how much work goes into it. great job! i can't wait for the store to open up again!

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  25. WendyBJanuary 30, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    Amazing DIY!

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  26. Carolina LangeJanuary 30, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    The lace tunic looks so chic!

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  27. What is Reality Anyway?January 30, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    gorge x

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    this is so sexy-pretty! i need some sewing skills of my own.

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    Issa got skillz. Very classy!

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  30. gigglenessJanuary 31, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    WOW. that dress is so fuhreaking gorgeous.
    xx

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  31. DaneJanuary 31, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    Oh lace! Love lace! You look gorgeous.

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  32. SyedJanuary 31, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Wow, that loooks absolutely fantastic dear! I adore the edges of the lace :)

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  33. Baybay MamaJanuary 31, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I hope your mom had a great birthday! Love your top!

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  34. SeekerJanuary 31, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    I've a little something for you in my blog

    xoxo

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  35. JuiceJanuary 31, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    That's a really pretty dress :)

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  36. Leeann @ Join the GossipJanuary 31, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    ooooooooh! that's a pretty tunic!

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  37. Rocío LafuenteJanuary 31, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Amazing outfit!!
    I love your blog!!
    xx

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  38. Couture CarrieJanuary 31, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Issa you look FABulous in that lace tunic - how Prada are you right now? Love it! And btw you have the best furniture of any blogger I know!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  39. zoëJanuary 31, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    GORGEOUS .


    your hair .
    that lace overlay dress .
    the whole thing .


    ... just gorgeous :]

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  40. Jen (MahaloFashion)January 31, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    You've inspired me, I'm goign to get my new sewing machine going tomorrow...it's been sitting there for tooo long.

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  41. tam phamFebruary 1, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    love your blog! i'm adding it to my links. feel free to do that same if you like mine as well :-)!

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  42. MIRANDA'SFebruary 1, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    Hello! I follow your blog since I began for these worlds. My daughter likes your style because she says that you are sophisticated and elegant but with a very chic touch. Certainly in my blog you have something for you. A kiss.

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  43. JWFebruary 1, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Wow! Great match! you looks gorgeous with this navy pumps! :)

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  44. yiqin;February 1, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    YOU MADE THE LACE TUNIC!?!? You arew so telanted!!!! :)

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  45. paanieFebruary 1, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    your diy lace tunic is great. i'm impressed by your sewing skills!

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  46. A BIT COQUETTISHFebruary 1, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    that lace tunic is absolutely amazing!

    xoxo,
    La C.

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  47. Anonymous social workerFebruary 1, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    i've been away for a while! how are you you look great like always!

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  48. TINAFebruary 1, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    This is a gorgeous outfit! The lace tunic is so feminine and delicate.

    -Tina

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  49. i.d.February 2, 2009 at 4:37 AM

    I love the lace - especially in navy instead of the typical black. You are very handy with the needle and thread! x

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  50. UnknownFebruary 2, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    i'm totally going thru a blue phase right now, so many things in my closet are blue! so i'm totally digging ur outfit, esp the lace...ahh...so purrrty :)

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  51. WendivaFebruary 2, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    oopsies...accidentally signed in by my sister's account (May)...the above comment is actually from me, sorry!

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  52. WanderlustingFebruary 2, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    You made that? That's amazing!

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  53. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2009 at 1:20 AM

    is there nothing you can't do!? i lub it!

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  54. Noelle ChantalFebruary 3, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    the blue lace top is really really nice. love the color and how you paired it over blacks. very chic look. :)

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  55. MizzJFebruary 4, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Wow that looks amazing! Whoever said that navy and black shouldn't go together was a fool. You should take a photo of the back too!

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  56. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    love love love the deep blue of the tunic. handmade? evvveen better. lovely.

    x

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