Amantra's Valentine's Day Lingerie Dress

2/11/14

                                                      Amantra's Valentine's Day Lingerie Dress

I always try to be productive, and had this project in mind for a while. I had a deadline for its completion exactly or before Valentine's Days so I could take pretty pictures, and post this blog post on this special day.
Okay, so a little back info about my lingerie dress:

The blouse is of red lace, sleeveless, tank top styled with a pleated bottom portion. In the back, I created a medium heart shaped openning, back drop, velcrow enclosure.
The skirt is  mermaid styled,  of matching red lace and satin with centered black zipper enclosure at the back.
 I didn't get to put the mini hearts on the dress as intended, but I'm glad I did get the dress finished overall! 

Before I reveal the final photos, I'd like to recap the origin of Valentines Day.
 Three hundred years after the death of Jesus Christ, the Roman emperors still demanded that everyone believe in the Roman gods. Valentine, a Christian priest, had been thrown in prison for his teachings. On February 14, Valentine was beheaded, not only because he was a Christian, but also because he had performed a miracle. He supposedly cured the jailer's daughter of her blindness. The night before he was executed, he wrote the jailer's daughter a farewell letter, signing it "From Your Valentine." Another legend tells us that this same Valentine, well-loved by all, received notes to his jail cell from children and friends who missed him.

interesting huh!

Well I made this lingerie dress out of a red lace long sleeve blouse from the local V.O.A.
I then came across  a soft cream colored,  silky, nylon slip that i wanted to use. 
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Here's my prototype/fashion illustration:

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My New and Improved Bullet Bra Pads

1/17/14


Everyone knows or should know what a bullet bra is. It's a form of women's brassiere that gives the breast a pointed and lifted affect by using wire, stitching, and foam. Bullet bra's were  invented in the late-1940s and became popular in the 1950's by actresses like Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, and Lana Turner. That's why this bra is still considered sexy, because of it's beauty and unavailability. This undergarment over time has become a piece of lingerie that I believe every diva and fashionista should have in her collection!
                                                         

 

A  classic black & white photo of a glamorous actress wearing this type of bra to enhance her female silhouette, and exaggerating her features!

Last year was my first time at making this type of bra pad and here's what I came up with:

It was fairly easy to accomplish, all I did was cut the foam into the proper shape of my breast, stitched it into place and decorate the outside. You might ask why would one need to wear bra pads?
Well, for aesthetic, erotic, personal preference, among many more reasons unlisted, but this is my way of being "economical and luxurious" by making my own, instead of buy one online.
I've always been a fan of the 1950's for it's fashion, and I think I did a good job this time around with the new and improved version I'll be showing you.

here's my original outline prototype:

I used this green foam for the padding part I bought from Joanne's Fabric store for $2-3

 

⦁    black thread

⦁    dark colored Sharpie pen to mark the fabric and material
⦁    royal purple rayon shirt
⦁    white thread
⦁    pink/ white lace ribbon trim
What helps me tackle a project during the construction part is using paper and making a 3-D miniature version of the "intended part". That's what you'll see in the following picture along with the actual pattern.

 Even though I manipulated the foam after cutting it, the patterns were a great guide.

so I did the edge stitching using Big Bertha (sewing machine) and it's not easy to sew with foam so it does require finest and practice, but I got through it.
It may look a little rough but nobody's going to see this part REMEMBER!!!!
So here's my new foam bra pads without the fabric!

For the rayon part and adding the pink and white lace trim to the edges was mostly done by hand. Sewing by hand requires taking your time and having patience, that's what I've learned and personally I need practice on patients, because I have none... LOL

Here are some photos of me modeling the final product ENJOY!!!

Bonus fun fact:
The jewelry you see me wearing is original and designed by me!!!
It took me about three days and I thought it would give my photos for this blog post a more professional appearance.
I will probably do a blog post my jewelry making process,
but until then Stay safe and thanks for reading

Take a look at some photos.

Paying Homage to Bob Mackie

1/7/13 

Paying Homage to Bob Mackie

 

 What Bob Mackie means to me. Well since the beginning of my love affair for Cher dating back to 5th- 6th grade, I just remember falling in love with her style, her fashion sense and artistry.  I wanted to know who she was wearing, and who her main designer was because who ever they were I wanted to yo put a visual to such talent. I found out  his name was Robert Gordon Mackie a.k.a. Bob Mackie, he's an American fashion designer best known for his extreme use of sequins, and rhinestones. He designs outfits for the biggest icons of pop culture including but not limited to Cher, Judy Garland, Carol Burnett, Diana Ross and even (Alecia Moore) Pink!

I just adore clothes with sparkle and glitz, and shiny fabric because to me it's what gives your
outfit the cherry on top affect.

So this guy above is who you'll probably read about me referencing his work, and when I'm in my glitzy, showgirl glam persona while desiging couture, I have an alter-ego named "BARBRA MACKIE." 

I complied an array of some of my favorite outfits he's created

a True fashion deity to me,  I strive to live up to his brilliance.