So… Long time I was not here, but so much has happened: I spent vacation, had breakage of the laptop, celebrated 30 years anniversary...

And most importantly, since September I participate in Couture Doll Design Challenge

This is a very difficult and interesting contest, but unfortunately don't the objective. I cannot say exactly what was going on, perhaps resident judges are incompetence, perhaps they have prejudice. But guest judge are simply delighted!

So in the near future I will talk about his part in the contest.

Challenge One - Make Mine Mod. Jason Wu designed the Inaugural ballgown for Michelle Obama. Our guest judge this week is from Integrity Toys too, but his designs favour a mod theme. Let's jump back 40 years and imagine that Austin Powers is the President of the US. Design an Inagural outfit for HIS first lady.Guest Judge - David Buttry.

My work:
Two-layer mini dress fashionably late 60's. 69 - this year the first landing astronauts on the moon, in a fashion - space style, silver and metallic fabrics.

The dress is equipped with concealed pockets, because Austin Powers is a super agent and his first lady should be able to stand up for herself and for him. Well, Playboy bunny hints at preoccupied with sex of Austin ...
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David Buttrys appraisal:
A great take on the theme! Love the knife detail. I think the only part that I’m having a little trouble with is the tulle overlay at the bottom hem. I would have either seen it beefed up with perhaps another layer or just left at the same length as the dress. A minute detail though. It’s a great piece.

Theme: 5
Originality: 5
Creativity: 4
Construction: 5