Just chillin at home

If you were to just randomly ring my door bell you're most likely to find me lounging in an evening gown, resting my feet while my over dressed friend reads antique books...or maybe this was just a one time thing.

These pictures were taken by Jared Reid and I was trying to put together an image that represented how I'd like at least the fashion/clothing side of Gypsy Witch Studio to be seen. The studio and my work is hard to put into one category but I think I will slowly be able to have things seen and represented in a way that's cohesive and not too visually bi-polar.

P.S. If "evening gown" really means bath robe and "resting my feet" means working then that picture is exactly what I look like when I'm home in the middle of the day.

Oh Scary!

I've been trying to finish things long ago left abandoned as well as use up fabric and supplies I have handy. I have a terrible habit of starting new and completely unrelated projects and having to buy whole new batches of supplies. I've promised myself to unearth all the great stuff I've already got laying around and use it up before I go out and buy new things.
In my sort, shuffle and toss I found all the stuff I needed to make a bunch of flocked t-shirt scarves. You'll see more to come and despite the fact that they will be hard to part from I will have them for sell at the fair.

P.S. The sort , shuffle and toss also inspired a girls night clothing swap, happening tomorrow night. I know I've been taking about getting rid of things but it won't hurt to let a few new things sneak in will it?

Satin Jail House Uniforms?

I don't know how it worked out that I ended up being the fresh faced innocent girl in the Headline Honeys Jail House routine, even though it did seem like the most logical choice at the time. Lately I'm feeling like the "bad one" of the group and that I might want to take a bit of a departure from the rosie cheeked girls next door I've gotten used to playing. I'm also having a bit of a hard couple of weeks so maybe I shouldn't jump to change too quickly.

The little number above was a black bra in it's original life but I needed a cute 1940's inspired top to wear with a pair of high waisted satin undies, under my jail house uniform of course, so I covered it in green satin and added a bow for extra girlishness.

For those of you who haven't seen the jail house dance I apologise if this whole thing was really confusing.

Oh Shiny!

I have a new thing for blue and I'm not sure where it's going. I started collecting light blue bits and pieces for costumes about six months ago and I now have many tiny bags of feathers, beads and ribbons. They have no real clear plan in store for them yet nor have they even decided if they even get along with one another but my need to bring all the little bits of blue together will I'm sure overcome this situation. The first of the finished pieces that has no purpose or home right now is this blue bra, that was just calling out to have beads put on it. I wonder if there is some sort of strange blue bird burlesque dance lurking underneath all these little bits of blue

Living in a dye vat frenzy!

I'm guessing I'm going to start kicking myself when there isn't a single white item left in the house, but as with most of my creative bursts this too will pass and make room for another temporary obsessive outbreak of some other kind. The waist cincher underwear came in a pack of two and I promised I'd leave the other one white, wish me luck. I imagine I'll keep dying gloves for as long as I need them because once you break away from the standard black, white and red gloves you can't ever go back.

When in doubt dye it!

Anyone who knows anything about me at all knows I have the biggest stash of the strangest things. Most of the time they never get used but my love for treasure hunting makes it so that the stash grows bigger and bigger. One of the many collections of hardly ever used but obsessively purchased things is vintage bras and slips. I never wear them because there are almost always white or off white and frankly that just doesn't excite me very much. So even though I treasure them dearly (I do really love the shapes and detailing) I decided to start dyeing them. I'm pretty good with a pot full of dye and some rubber gloves so I don't normally worry about ruining things but you just never really know how things are going to turn out when you don't know the fiber content. Plus there is always the dreaded spontaneous combustion that can happen with vintage things the first time they hit the water or worse your body, as you slowly come apart at the seams on the dance floor.

Addictions!

So it looks like I am forming this new addiction. I tried it once about a month ago even though I'd never felt the need to do it before and now I can't stop. It was Innocent enough, small and pink. I thought what harm could it possibly do? But now they are everywhere, on everything and I can't live without them. Oh dam you bum ruffles dam you!

Quack Quack

This is another story brought to you by the need to buy a piece of fabric. I found 1.1meters of this for a couple of bucks at the bottom of a bin and the combo of ducks and super fuzziness did me in. It didn't seem to matter that it wasn't really enough fabric to make anything out of, which explains why the ducks don't line up down the front of the hoodie. This very quickly became my cozy, sicky, flu sweater anyway so I don't think it really mattered.

Before and After

I'm trying really hard not to shop which is really motivating me to revamp my wardrobe. Funny enough that hasn't really helped me stop shopping at all. I'm much happier with this sweater now. It was one of those lingering things in the back of the closet that got bought and never worn. It has now officially left the house on more than one occasion.

Before and After

I really loved this white T-shirt when it was in the store but I ended up only wearing it a couple of times and then it rarely got pulled from the closet. I'm not someone who enjoys having things just take up space I want to really love everything in my wardrobe or let it go to someone else but for some reason I just couldn't let this shirt go. I figured it's been sitting around now for a while so I really had nothing to lose if I didn't love the outcome. Who knew that green cowboys would make me so very happy?

Before and After

I have been browsing in little boutiques lately only to find that everything looks like things I already own but sort of taken apart and put back together. I will admit that I am much too thrifty (not cheep) to spend tons of money on things I can do myself at home for nothing. I changed this hoodie from last season by removing the hood and adding a contrasting collar, shortening the sleeves to 3/4 length and adding some buttons. I'm pretty happy with the outcome and I think this may start a whole reworking of my wardrobe.

Burlesque Part 3

As if bum ruffles were not enough these babies also rip off. Can you handle it? Glass beads and hip swags with sequins no other pair of underwear has ever done so much for one bottom. These babies are pretty hot! Vegas here we come!

Burlesque Part 2

We are getting even closer to Miss Exotic World. I can't wait until this whole thing comes together I'm so excited. Just imagine these babies shaking he he.

Burlesque Part 1

Well how exciting! Miss Jezebel Express has just been informed that she is one of only twelve new performers to be accepted for Miss Exotic World 2007. She has big plans to perform as a lightning bug, too cute! So it's time to get down to work. We don't have much time!!!

It must be spring time

Well I guess it's that time of year again! My mail box is full of wedding invites and every girl I know including myself is getting fitted into her bridesmaid dress or picking out her new and versatile cocktail dress for all the different wedding rituals she will be attending in the coming months. This little cover up is one of three that myself and the other bridesmaids will be wearing when we stand for my sister's wedding on May 12th. All black head to toe, how modern. My My!

Sorry about the bad photo it was taken in the middle of the night..I think I'll try and get a better one later.

My Debut!!!

It turns out that this wasn't just my first time on stage as Miss Frankly Scarlet but also the first time I have posted a picture of myself here on the blog. I'm having a pretty wonderful time strutting my stuff and this whole thing has in the very least made me a little more confident.

Yellow Burlesque Costume with Tulle Underlay
Hand Dyed Gloves
Pink Rose Hair Clip

It's still raining

I keep trying to believe the calender but my trust is waning. It keeps saying that spring is in full swing and I must say I don't like being lied to I just don't like it at all.

Plaid wrap skirt
Cotton mini

Retro Girly

I have a pretty extensive collection of vintage nighties. I don't have much call for the billowy nylon and acetate lounge wear but I could never pass up their candy coloured goodness. With my love for all things pinup and my new endeavor into the world of burlesque I have been inspired to cut these old things up and make fitted mini little stage costumes. I wish I had taken a before picture in my midnight inspired rush to chop this baby up so that you could see the drastic change. Just think Conservative 1950's housewife and you have the before and I don't think that woman would have anything to do with this little number.

Oh please say it's spring time

I hear that it's going to rain and I can't wait. Spring is just around the corner and I'm holding it to it's promise to show up when it says it will this year. My legs need some air. Having to wear stockings and sweaters all the time is starting to make my body and my heart itchy.

Stretch tie dye slip dress

Step it up!

I know that sometimes I leave the house looking more then a little impractical if not down right silly but at least I try. I know people have children and busy lives but when will the sea of jogging suits subside. Ladies we need to take back our closets and put the workout clothes back in the gym.

Cotton zebra pullover