New Year ~ Fresh Start ~ Dreams to Create
So far, the beginning of this year has been catching up on details that overflowed from 2018; emails & finances. While those tasks may seem small, they’re not so pleasant when you’re sick and would rather sleep….yup, that’s right! Since the start of the new year, I’ve had a bug that’s kept me on the […]
Clara’s Toy Soldier Outfit – The Nutcracker and the Four Realms 2018 – COMPLETED
Now that shared about the making of the Toy Soldier Outfit (worn by Mackenzie Foy in “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms”), it’s time to share all the photos of the finished costume! Enjoy! Photos by the wonderful Smile For Sophie! Thanks for looking and learning with me! ~ Bella Mae
Clara’s Toy Soldier Outfit – The Nutcracker and the Four Realms 2018 – Part 2: The Jacket
Here we are! Part two of Clara’s Toy Soldier Costume remake. The original costume is worn by Mackenzie Foy in “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms”. Here we go! Let’s go into the world of the four secret realms. • Clara’s Velvet Jacket • First came the draft. This is a draft that turned out […]
Clara’s Toy Soldier Outfit – The Nutcracker and the Four Realms 2018 – Part 1: The Skirt
“It’s Christmas Eve. A time of mystery, expectations, who knows what might happen?” ~ Drosselmeyer Do you get that overwhelming feeling that you’re about to do something crazy and should probably stick to your plans, but want to do it anyways? Of course, I’m talking about sewing. In this area of my life, I’m a […]
Clara’s Toy Soldier Outfit – The Nutcracker and the Four Realms 2018 – Costume Video
So excited to share this video with you! Let me know if you love it as much as I do! Photos are coming soon! SmileforSophie.com This costume is for sale on Etsy. Video by: PP Tech Videography
Another Narnia Dress Recreation…
A few years after my first 10-seconds-of-screen-time Narnia dress, I was commissioned to create Lucy’s coronation dress from the 10-second scene! 🙂 First Susan, now it’s Lucy’s turn! If you don’t remember it…well, even if you just watched it yesterday, I’m not sure these dresses would be remembered. That is, unless the beauty of them struck […]
Where it All Started – Living My Dream – Narnia Costume Replica
I was thirteen. I had a dream. That’s how it began.When watching the second The Chronicles of Narnia movie; Price Caspian, I fell in love with one of Susan’s many gowns. I don’t know why, but the gown that started my dream had a screen time of about 10 seconds. This wasn’t only the beginning […]
Ella’s Work Dress – Cinderella 2015 – Costume Study
“To be seen as we truly are, is the biggest risk we will ever take. Will we be enough as we really are?” ~ Cinderella As you may know, I’ve been interested in the costumes of Cinderella for over three years. In those years, I’ve done hours of research trying to find detail photos and […]
A Hollywood Worthy Gown – Edwardian Walking Dress
I am going to tell you a story. A story that I though I’d never tell. Not because it’s bad, but because I thought I’d never have this amazing experience. Three years ago I awoke. After completing my morning routine, I checked my inbox; an Etsy order awaited me! Briefly looking over the order, I […]
A Cinderella Quinceanera
If you had asked me a few years ago what a Quinceanera was, I wouldn’t have had the faintest idea. But now I know a bit more, thanks to my Cinderella dress. A Quinceanera is like a Sweet 16 celebration for the Hispanic culture, it’s a girl’s party when she turns 15 (or in some […]