After finishing the Eloise James Regency novel A Kiss At Midnight, I went into the Fairy Godmother photo shoot with a mind fresh with ideas. I was amazed with the results, especially with the styling choices made at the last minute.
Inspired by the wigs from this period, I pinned Erika’s locks up in twists, but let some of her ringlets cascade down onto her bare shoulders. For the final touch, remembering how my Fairy Godmother incarnation is a fashion trend setter, stitching sequins onto eye-and-button clasps and fastening them into her bun. The result was messy yet immaculate, like a blonde Helena Bonham Carter. It’s one of those times when I truly felt the whole look, hair, accessories, the gown, all embody a singular theme I want to present in each character.
Maybe the poses aren’t as extravagant as I envisioned them, but in the end, seeing the details and work I’ve put into these looks really makes me proud as a designer. Doing this collection has really pushed me to finish one thing before starting the next. True, I do believe in using up whatever resources you have available, from little oddities you find lying around the house to the fabric from old clothes, but to achieve a particular effect to be achieved in a look, these days I’m patient and determined to make that idea a reality. So maybe it does take more time, and yes, one does get inspired a little too easily for the next project, but with some perseverance and dedication a true crafter can create something wonderful.
