I posted about my idea of using shower flowers as ruffle adornments and after much thought I have chosen a sleeveless APC shirt to embellish. My plan is to buy about 20 white shower flowers (I'm currently trying to source them for about 50p each as I don't think such projects should cost more than £10. That's half the fun) and cover the front in frothy mesh ruffles.
By the power of Photoshop I have scamped up what it may look like once done. I will of course be doing it with both sides, but you get the idea.
It will be quite time consuming since I will need to do it all by hand, but I think the results will make it completely worth it. If it does work out I will probably use the idea again as I think it has so many possibilities, especially since they come in lots of colours. I think it will work really well on the bodice part of an empire line dress.
Queen Michelle
I actually love it.
Im such a fan of ruffles.
If i wouldnt look rather unflatteringly like a big puffball i'd adorn myself completely in them.
Think thats going to look well good.
xxx
Posted by: Karen. | Monday, 02 June 2008 at 14:15
A fabulously genius idea! I sense some real good quality DIY!
Posted by: the_kitten | Monday, 02 June 2008 at 14:26
That's crazy . . . .and totally fab!!
Posted by: Lola | Monday, 02 June 2008 at 14:34
Such a cool idea. Though, I don't think I'd be able to deal with the fact that I'd essentially be wearing shower flowers... Something about the texture of those things just doesn't do it for me.
Posted by: Dee | Monday, 02 June 2008 at 14:40
this is genius! it's looking great so far, and the texture must feel amazing...
Posted by: MHBass | Monday, 02 June 2008 at 14:42
i love it! cannot wait to see the results! the shower flowers surprisingly look so sophisticated... and i think if you didn't tell me they were shower flowers, i would've thought they were some really well-sown-together tulle/chiffon adornments!
Posted by: raq | Monday, 02 June 2008 at 14:48
On the ruffle front. I spotted that House of Fraser one-shouldered top in the window of the Glasgow store last week. (The Yasmin le Bon one).
Posted by: CM | Monday, 02 June 2008 at 15:46
You know, it actually looks like something from Rodarte. Lovely idea.
Posted by: pretty face | Monday, 02 June 2008 at 16:18
Wow, I think that's going to look great! Can't wait to see the final product!
Posted by: Elisabeth | Monday, 02 June 2008 at 16:30
Really cool idea, and it shows that you can get inspiration of anywhere, also i think that asda sells shower flowers on the cheap
Posted by: LD | Monday, 02 June 2008 at 16:55
that looks amazing! SUch a great idea
Posted by: lola | Monday, 02 June 2008 at 17:41
what about putting them round the bottom of a skirt or dress or even a pair of shorts ooh i might give it a try
Posted by: Roze | Monday, 02 June 2008 at 17:49
Wonderful! I might give that a go too! Love it!
Posted by: Everybody Says Don't | Monday, 02 June 2008 at 18:12
can't wait to see it when it's finished. looks great already!
Posted by: Anna | Monday, 02 June 2008 at 20:27
It's awesome great idea! And at least you know it will wash well...
Posted by: Lady Smaggle | Tuesday, 03 June 2008 at 01:07
that's AMAZING photoshop talent.
Posted by: brigitte plouffe | Tuesday, 03 June 2008 at 02:54
that's AMAZING photoshop talent.
Posted by: brigitte plouffe | Tuesday, 03 June 2008 at 02:54
That's awesome. Can't wait to see the completed work!
Posted by: Cathy | Tuesday, 03 June 2008 at 03:08
It'll be really cool.
Posted by: enc | Tuesday, 03 June 2008 at 04:30
sometimes i wish photoshop could generate real stuff...
beautiful idea!
Posted by: lady coveted | Tuesday, 03 June 2008 at 12:39
I am perpetually in awe of your creativity.
Posted by: Hanna | Wednesday, 04 June 2008 at 17:17