Saturday, January 22, 2011

Project Run and Play: Week 2

I made it through to the second week of Project Run and Play! There is some tough competition! (click here to see last week's challenge) This week's challenge was to take the Leila and Ben Sweet Dress pattern and reinterpret it. I love the simple, basic lines of the Sweet Dress pattern....it's always been one of my favorites. Using some vintage trim and a braided leather headband as my inspiration, I made a bohemian peasant dress: The Li'l Boho


The Li'l Boho Dress is a two-layer dress with the bottom layer peeking out from underneath. The color palette is muted using 2 tones of ecofriendly, organic cotton. I altered and recut the sleeves to be a delicate double flutter.


I added a slightly frayed, embroidered vintage trim to the front that double wraps to tie in the back, creating an empire waist.


Our desert setting was a perfect location for a carefree, barefoot photo shoot.


The Li'l Boho dress represents a free, independent, and spiritual little girl:


I love this photo....it looks like she's getting ready to cast a spell :)


Please go over and support the contest this weekend and vote for your favorite design! Thank you!



Also, have you started your design for the Lil Blue Boo/Dharma Trading Design Challenge? It can be anything: hair accessories, clothing, shoes etc! Awesome prizes! A challenge for the new year!


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11 comments:

  1. KaseyJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    It is lovely. And the dress looks great on her. Super job. Beautiful photos. You are very talented!

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  2. AmyJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    The dress is darling!! And I love that challenge idea...hmmmm :) xoxo

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  3. Claire @ Claire Ever AfterJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    This dress is so amazing! I'm constantly dressing my little girl is bright, modern colours & patterns....and myself in more earthy, bohemian styles! But, you've inspired me to dress her in some of the same organic, natural tones :)
    And Lovely photos as always :)
    xo

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  4. GroverFamilyJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    i voted! good luck...i love the bohemian peasant dress:)

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  5. HanaJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I love the neutral tones you have used. The floral ribbon sets it off beautifully.

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  6. TheGeerlingsJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    You got my vote. This is so cute! Great job. :)

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  7. Paint the Moon PhotographyJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    This is so amazing! And such pretty pictures ... no sign of a struggle or urgent potty needs at all. ;) Love it ... she looks like such a little free spirit. <3

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  8. danaJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I absolutely loved your version of the dress (voted for ya :)). Everything is so simple and beautiful. Love the photos, love Sienna's hair, love the location. Looks like a magazine shoot. Beautiful Ashley!

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  9. Karissa Jade FergusonJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    You had my vote! I love the dress!

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  10. MeganJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    The dress is beautiful! Congrats on making it to the next round!

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  11. YOURFLIRTYLOOK | by Karlijn March 13, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    aah cute!

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