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Mc...QUEEN for the Day: Dressed up with Gene Juarez

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN moved my hands to sew leather, fur, lace, and chain into a collection of pieces for Crystal Jenkins' (of the downtown Gene Juarez Salon) portfolio photo shoot.

For Inspiration Read: Inspired by Alexander McQueen--Gene Juarez Style(d)

Hair: Crystal Jenkins (wow! talent. make an appointment with her today)

Make-up: Monet

Styling: Crystal Jenkins & Carlynne Morrison

Fashion Design: C.Mor.Threads

Photography: Miguel Gaona

Outfit #1:

Dress: 1960's Vintage

Fur Stole: C.Mor.Threads (made with vintage fur & chain)

Arm Warmers: C.Mor.Threads (made with 2nd Hand Leather & Spandex)

Shoes: Robert Clergerie

Outfit #2:
Top: C.Mor. Threads (shear front/jersey cowl back with leather shoulder detail)
Skirt: 90's Vintage Leather Skirt
Fur Collar: C. Mor. Threads
Earrings: C. Mor. Threads (made with vintage pearl dangles sewn with leather fringe)
Chain Necklace: Banana Republic
Shoes: Robert Clergerie

Outfit #3

Top: C.Mor. Threads (made with 50's vintage fox Fur, 2nd-hand leather, vintage chain, 90's)
Skirt: C.Mor. Threads (made with 90's vintage wedding dress)
Boots: Trouve

Color Printed on Sky, Textile, & Character

Until the storms and difficulties beat upon [a person] again and again, his character appears flawed and blurred.  yet the trials actually clear away the clouds and shadows, perfect the form of his character, and bestow brightness and blessing to his life.  

-L. B. Cowman

There was a rainbow yesterday viewed from the top of Capitol Hill.  It is when the sun shines through the clouds that color imprints the sky & appreciation is found in the light.

As the cold season covers the northwest, bring out the bright colors and let flowers bloom out of the dark corners of your closet.

COLOR & FLORAL PRINT trends

Chloe Fall 2011

Jil Sander Fall 2011

Givenchy Fall 2011

Inspired by Alexander McQueen--Gene Juarez Style(d)

Downtown Seattle Gene Juarez Photo Shoot with Crystal Jenkins

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

This was an intimidating challenge.  With Crystal's creative abilities, I wasn't concerned with the concept, but how was I going to attempt a wardrobe construction based off of the ingenious creations of a fashion icon?  I took notes from McQueen's 2011 collection, collaborated with Crystal, thrifted for treasures (within hidden antique stores & second-hand stores), designed and constructed five pieces, borrowed $600 shoes, and had fun in front of the camera.

Here is the inspiration:

Crystal's beautiful ideas:

Goodwill finds:

One of my designs (using fur Crystal and I sourced from an antique store)

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iPhone Photo

...photos to come!

Louise Brooks 2011

Louise Brooks for the downtown Seattle Gene Juarez Salon

In my last Fashionably Formed post, I mentioned mermaids being a muse for my art.  So too is the bold woman of the 1920's.  (Please see a former post that was written while studying in London).  Who knew I would be given the chance to become this character?  It's intriguing to see life's threads connect, intertwine, and create a unique tapestry.  This blog is written with an aim to live with eyes wide open--to see more threads***.

***(C.Mor.Threads--a name under which I will title my vintage apparel collection & garment designs)***

Photography: Miguel Gaon

Hair: Corrinna Kesler

Make-up: Monet

Styling:  Carlynne Morrison

Design:  C.Mor.Threads

Outfit 1:

Top: C.Mor.Threads design made from 1920's French Tulle & 1940's lace applique

Skirt: 1950's Art Deco inspired, high-waisted skirt

Necklace: Sarai Long Pearl Necklace

 Outfit 2:
Slip: Great-grandmother's undergarment from the 1920's
Tu-Tu: C.Mor.Threads 1980's tulle taken from wedding dress
Belt:  C.Mor.Threads 1920's beaded accessory with attached taffeta bow

 Outfit 3:

Top: C.Mor.Threads design made from 1920's French Tulle & 1940's lace applique
Skirt: C.Mor.Threads drip-dyed skirt constructed from 1940's gown & combined with 1920's French Tulle inlay
Headdress: C.Mor.Threads crown made from 1970's plastic flowers & leaves

Mermaids. My Muse.

Mermaids are the epitome of imagination. freedom. beauty. 

As a child I had a treasure box filled with knick-knacks—one of my most treasured possessions being a picture of a mermaid my grandmother tore from a magazine.  She told me that it was real, and I believed her.  I still have a huge draw to these mythical creatures.  The idea of them intrigues me...

It inspired me then...It inspires me now (Fashionably Formed "Muse").

Camano Island. COSTCO swimwear :). Photographer: Daddy-kins

Discovery Park. Ilha Swimwear. Photographer: John Addison

Summer's SPLASH of Color

Life. It's Beautiful.

Golden Gardens

Discovery Park

Someone painted the sidewalk...I like it.