Showing posts with label dresses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dresses. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Kitty Boo Boo Handmade Wedding - The Dresses

Some of you know that I made the bridesmaids dresses, my daughters dress and my mum's dress for our wedding. I decided not to make my own dress as I just didn't have the time, let alone the desire to deal with all the heartbreak if it didn't work out!

It was a tight stretch as I waited until a few weeks out to measure the girls and then Therese was away for nearly a week in FiJi at another wedding, Ange was in Scotland for a trip and Kim lives in the UK. None of the dresses were finished more than 6 days out from the wedding and I didn't finish Kim's dress until the day before the wedding! Talk about pressure! Not to mention the fact that we had a chiffon emergency ... I was hand washing out the chalk marks when the chiffon pulled out from the seam and frayed! Some added lace and ribbon did the trick but it was horrifying there for a while.

Our colour scheme was vintage pastels so I chose a soft gold, dusky rose, silver blue and mint green.

My bridesmaids have been close friends for so much of my life. Therese in Pink - 20 years, Ange in mint - 17 years, Kim in blue - 14 years. I also had the pleasure of living with both Kim and Ange. Such awesome girls!

I drafted the patterns myself and made each dress a different style.

My dress was a Wendy Makin, I fell in love with it when I saw it, though after a few dramas in regards to sizing and alteration I must admit I was a little over it but  it is quite pretty and I wanted something simple and flattering.

Without further ado ...











Tuesday, January 10, 2012

YOU PICK! Help me decide which clothing for girl's and ladie's to make next ...

I get by with a little help from my friends!


I am currently running a competition where you could win a girl's dress (sized 2-10) or some soft, fun, flirty lingerie for you! (sized 8-18) 

I can't decide which dress for girl's (sized approx.2 - 10) to run with. I need to restock girl's dresses ASAP so can you please help me narrow it down?
If I stick with one style for now I am able to make more,  meaning more size and fabric choices for you!



I also can't decide which lingerie option to make. Again if I stick with one style for now I am able to make more meaning more size and fabric choices for you!



To enter you need to go to the Kitty Boo Boo facebook page, go to the Photo Album titled YOU PICK, if you leave a comment you will go in to the draw to win one of these in a colour and size of your choice!

If you can, maybe you’d help me spread to word? The more comments I have, the more feedback I have. Then I can draw a winner for the dress/lingerie! 

Have fun and THANK YOU!

Saturday, August 6, 2011

New Dresses for August!

Although it is Winter here in Brisbane, it's slowly moving into warmer weeks for the entrance of Spring, the days are so mild that you can still wear singlets and dresses quite comfortably. The nights however get really quite cold still!

I thought my stock of sundresses might go the distance over Winter but I have had to produce stock just as much as in Summer. It's been fun but not without a bit of pressure now we're getting closer to the Wedding. (We've started counting in weeks! So exciting and nerve wracking!)

Anyway I digress, here are a handful of the new lovelies I have now in stock and will be available for purchase tomorrow - at The Young Designers Market, Little Stanley St, South Bank 10am - 4pm.


















Thursday, May 5, 2011

Kitten Dresses now in stock in my Etsy Store

It's been a long time since I had the time to photograph and list clothes in my Etsy store. This week I decided to make the time and just do it!

I am listing all the limited edition OOAK pieces for women and of course the cute Kitty Boo Boo 'Kitten Dresses'. Cute little numbers for the little kittens in your lives!

I will also be uploading the 'Kitty Twirl Skirts' and some singlets if time allows!

Here's a sneak peek - for more just drop into the Etsy store Kitty Boo Boo Design

Friday, April 29, 2011

BrisStyle Twilight Market FRI 29 APRIL 2011


The BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets in the heart of Brisbane's King George Square offer a unique home-grown experience like no other event of its kind in Australia. These Friday night markets combine the laid-back attitude of south-east Queensland with the buzz of Brisbane's CBD to create a lantern lit celebration of local independent art, craft and design.

Meander through the stalls of over 60 emerging and established local artisans who specialize in producing soulful and stylish handmade wares with a unique Queensland twist. With a café, restaurant and bar onsite along with the sounds of Brisbane's premier jazz bands wowing the crowds, this is late night shopping like you've never experienced it!

Support your local Queensland community and shop ethically at Brisbane's HOTtest destination for everything handmade under the stars!

Kitty Boo Boo will be here with some new dresses and hair accessories! I have only finished last night and as I have to pack the car to go I only have a few rough pics for you!











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