After seeing Anouck do florals in the most interesting way I have seen so far, it made me decide to take the plunge and try a floral frock myself. I dipped my toe into florals with some tights, but I wanted to take it further. I could never do flowery in it's purest form, for example a big 50's frock worn with pretty heels, nor could I do the typical teenager way of combining a floral tea-dress and Doc Martins. However Anouck's vision of doing florals with her strappy boots and bright tights wasn't a million miles away from the way I combine things, therefore florals now seemed like something I could work with without being untrue to myself.
Queen Marie gifted me a lovely full skirted, mid-calf, halter dress which she no longer wore for me to start to transform into something a bit more 'me'.
I began by taking in the bodice to fit me and changing the halter neck into straps. I then set about tucking and draping the skirt part until I had a short dress with much puffiness.
I rattled through it in about 1.5 hours and I am pretty pleased with the end result. I tried it with blue tights, clashing floral tights and latex leggings.
I really am looking forward to wearing my transformed floral frock. Of course I shall always wear some fierce shoes with it, because as I've mentioned many times, I nearly always have to de-prettify everything, but that's OK because I just ain't a pretty kinda gal!
Queen Michelle
You look fabulous, Queen Michelle! I especially love the look with striped tee and latex leggings.
Posted by: stella-mayfair | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 09:21
nothing but fantastic queen michelle xx
Posted by: kiki | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 09:25
i especially love the first and the second!! it's really lovely!
Posted by: raq | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 10:03
They're all fab looks, you are no less than Anouck when it comes to style, Queen M :). I'm especially fond of the last look- and thick-strapped shoes are brilliant things IMO.
Posted by: Drusilla | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 10:05
faaaaabuuulousssss.
love it.
Posted by: ema | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 10:22
nice fit!
Posted by: Fashion Tidbits | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 10:45
Fabulous! I love the last look with the latex leggings and the strippy tee the mostest! I can't get away with that kind of look I'm more of a 'cute' 'pretty' girl and I'm a little bit jealous. You look so rock chic cool!
Posted by: missmilki | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 12:04
I like the dress with the blue tights the most!!!
Posted by: mahret | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 12:08
the first and last are lovely.
Posted by: Destiny | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 12:31
Perfect! All of the looks posted above works so well, and the tier-ed details on the dress after alteration looks so fresh! (:
Posted by: Stephie | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 12:56
i love the dress....but my eyes were more dragged towards your design...you're such an amazing graphic designer...you make your picture look like ones from the magazine....
Posted by: Diana Rikasari | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 13:25
youve somehow made all three looks feasable. I would have never thought of the right way to wear that dress, you did a great job transforming it!
Posted by: Eli | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 15:57
Hey Michelle, long time , no comment... The top half of outfit 3 gets my vote - the stripes and flowers and that thin belt look really good together - but I am also loving the clashing florals from outfit 2.
Posted by: Dee | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 16:14
Amazing transformation! I love it with the striped tee and latex leggings, and of course those shoes.
Posted by: Iheartfashion | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 16:41
I'm just warning you all now that these shoes will appear in approximately EVERY outfit post I do for, oh, the next 6 months? I LOVE them that much. Just so you know.
Posted by: Queen Michelle | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 16:44
Great transformation! I've been waiting for this, as I also bought a floral dress to transform Balenciaga-esque. Those All Saints strappy shoes are so fabulous! I saw them on asos but they're sold out of my size. Have you seen them anywhere else on the web? I'm from Canada so I don't have direct access to a shop!
Posted by: Stephanie | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 16:53
I like the path of least resistance--the second pair of tights, although I can appreciate the other two for their creativity. The second look is the most "runway" of the three, and, while the quietest, is also the most subversive.
LOVE what you've done with these pics. What great visuals!
Posted by: Suzanna | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 17:00
Really inspirational DIY couture! :D
Posted by: vappuAneri | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 17:22
Nice work, as always.
Posted by: WendyB | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 17:52
Wow! The dress was gorgeous to start with but you've turned it into something amazing. I love it with the floral tights!
Posted by: fritha louise | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 17:52
Sooo amazing! I love the floral dress with floral tights look!
Posted by: miss woo | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 17:55
I'm running out of compliments so I'll branch out into another language: BELLISSIMA!
Posted by: Lady Winona | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 17:55
i know... i loved those photos of anouk as well, they've stuck in my mind like a hardened piece of chewing gum.
i really love this dress and how you are wearing it, you're a wonderful model!
:)
Posted by: lady coveted | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 18:23
This is SERIOUSLY AMAZING!
I love it with the blue tights. God, I wish I could sew!
http://vancouverista.blogspot.com
Posted by: vancouverista | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 19:33
The frock is genius. I'm in awe. Been reading your blog for a while by the way and I looooove it, it's brilliant. It's one of only a handful of blogs I read everyday, it's so chock-full of goodies!!!
Posted by: bex | Monday, 03 March 2008 at 20:11