Laurie Tavan

Matchy Bonnet 0

Matchy Bonnet

I convinced Katie to try on the bonnet with matching ribbons. I told her she looks like a Goth Little Bo Peep. But I had not sheep or crook to give her.

Striped corset: on a body finally 1

Striped corset: on a body finally

Had a fun shoot with Royal International Miss California 2012 today. She was up for letting me style her a couple different ways with the corset. I think this is one of the most...

Black & White corset 0

Black & White corset

I decided to play with a sporty design of boning channels on this one. I’m liking what is going on so far… More to sew this week :)

Black & White mock-up 1

Black & White mock-up

I re-drafted from an antique pattern I purchased from Atelier Sylphe a while back. I was no where near the ideal measures for the corset so it was an interesting trial. I took measurements...

B&C Plaid gown: completed 4

B&C Plaid gown: completed

Worn with my new tiara, a reproduction of the Oriental circlet that Prince Albert designed for Victoria (with opals and not the replacement rubies that the actual tiara currently has in it). I won’t...