My Stillwater Outfit
December 28, 2009 11:41 amLast night we went to Pebble Beach Lodge to one of their restaurants, Stillwater.
(from left to right: my husband, Zach, myself,sister Ana, my Mom Valjean, my dad Rob, sister Antonia, sister Clare, brother Joe. missing one sister, Francesca)
I wanted to make an outfit for it since I don’t dress up much anymore. I’ve been doing a lot of designing lately, which I’ve really enjoyed.
And I need to do a preface. These pictures are so hard to post because I am the most awkward ‘model’. I hate taking these. I just had to say that. It’s hard for me to be this serious. I’d have loved to take these in good lighting, but it’s what I’ve got.
That being said, here it is. My Stillwater ensemble.
The back I pulled off to the side with more of the ‘gathers’ then made another strap pulling the off the shoulder one tightly so it wouldn’t fall off my shoulder.
Here’s a full back detail.
I made the skirt from a sapphie colored silk cotton blend. It has kangaroo pockets and a side zip.
I wanted a pop of color so I made this rose colored hair pin.
… and the back.
Tags: bllouse, chiffon, pockets, shirt, silk, skirt, vera wang
Posted in Original Designs, women's clothing | 32 Comments »
By Laurie Anne on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
Alexis first off what a great family photo…such a nice looking bunch!
x
I LOVE the colour of the skirt and the styling of the pockets make it just a touch casual…which is perfect with that top! I love the gather detail, so feminine and the cape is gorgeous!…you are a very talented young woman.
As I have said before…with that figure you'd look great in a paper bag
By rcb636 on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
You are so creative! I love that your skirt has pockets. I always want someplace to put my hands and most skirts don't have this option.
By Trudy Callan on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
Great outfit and beautiful family.
By Janie on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
You looked beautiful and so did the outfit! Thank you for sharing x
By holly p on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
Your outfit is beautiful! I love the gray with the bright blue, it's perfect. I too am a fan of skirts with pockets!
By Disney on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
This is so pretty! I can't even imagine how to design something like this. I fail miserably in the clothing-for-myself department. Great job!!
By Laura Gerencser on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
Gorgeous outfit!! And the serious photos are actually pretty good!:) I just love the skirt-especially the pockets!!:):)
By desroche85 on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
I love the cape!
By Andrea @ The Train to Crazy on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
Beautiful! I love the styling of the skirt and the top is fabulous!
By becca b on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
I love your cape! I've been thinking about making myself one of these and yours looks so great!
By Mrs. M on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
Love it all…color of the skirt, details in the shirt, and the cape! My favorite is the cape.
By the way, I received the flower pin I ordered from Etsy yesterday! It's fabulous and looks so great on a black tshirt. Wrapping in pattern paper…loved that touch.
So, thank you, thank you and keep on designing and sharing!
By Brenda on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
I love it. You look like a model to me.
By umama on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
I would love to try this skirt,… but I think I have too much hips for this to look just right :0\ But you look gorge in it!
By Rachel on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
I love the skirt. It looks really cute on you.
Merry Christmas.
By PHARES CAUSEY on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
I absolutely love!
By Sonia on Dec 29, 2009 | Reply
Ooh, I just love the 'gathers' on your blouse…so beautifully styled and the fashionably paired with the skirt. The cape is gorgeous, too…Hope you had a good time, as you glow!
By ohbrooke on Dec 29, 2009 | Reply
Adorable. You look AMAZING!
By Elizabeth on Dec 29, 2009 | Reply
WOW I can't believe you made all that. Its amazing! You want to come to my house and make stuff for me feel free.
-xoxo
Liz
By Erin on Dec 29, 2009 | Reply
This is absolutely beautiful! What an amazing job you did.
By Mademoiselle Julie on Dec 29, 2009 | Reply
Awesome outfit! Love the color of the skirt! Well done! Cheers, Julie
By sofia's sketchbook on Dec 29, 2009 | Reply
amazing cape!
amazing skirt!
amazing top!
amazing pink flower!
amazing you!!!!!!!
By wilderlamb on Dec 29, 2009 | Reply
Very cute and so versatile! Love the color of the skirt.
By courtneyhelman on Dec 29, 2009 | Reply
Gorgeous!! The things you make are so inspiring! Thank you for all of your photos and ideas that you so willingly share!
By zanjabil on Dec 29, 2009 | Reply
I love gray!! The blue goes nicely with it too. Gorgeous-NESS The cape is awesome. Do you think it would still work if it was longer?
By haniekunie on Dec 30, 2009 | Reply
gorgeous pieces
By Morgan on Dec 30, 2009 | Reply
So beautiful, Alexis! I love the top and love love the cape.
Lovely job!!
By Alexis on Dec 31, 2009 | Reply
THANK YOU EVERYONE! You're encouragement is MUCH appreciated!
By Amy on Dec 31, 2009 | Reply
Wow! I'm planning on continuing to check out your site to see what else you have planned. Keep up the excellent work – you're an inspiration!
By Shailley Sinha on Jan 1, 2010 | Reply
Absolutely fantstic!! Love everything you have made and am still in daze of the sleeveless top. Looks great.
By Erika on Feb 13, 2010 | Reply
Oh wow, this outfit is beautiful. I simply love the color coordination. And you are a fine model, I don’t know what you are talking about
) Plus on top of it, you have a gorgeous family, you blessed and talented gal’.
Hugs, Erika
By Erika on Feb 13, 2010 | Reply
I don’t mean to be inappropriate, but can I ask what you do to keep fit?
By Susanna on Feb 24, 2010 | Reply
GORGEUS !!!! And it looks great on you !!