The Threnody in Velvet Shoot with Pendulous Threads UK

I have been lucky enough to do another collaboration with the incredibly stunning Threnody in Velvet, this time featuring a very spiky awesome headpiece from Pendulous Threads UK.

Model:- Threnody In Velvet heart emoticon
Amazing Headpiece:- Pendulous Threads UK
Corset:- FORGE

****Admittedly this almost wasn't, so to actually see it finished and on one of my favorite models feels like an amazing success even if the 'in the making' process was a little rampant! So finally 2016 is really underway, I'm motivated, healthy and excited for all my new projects - stay tuned!!!!

Mad Hatter

I recently sent a couple of sets away to Napier for a photo shoot with Bruce Jenkins of Studio Fifteen and Loran Hosegood. The images are starting to slowly filter in which = :) posting times!

PHOTOGRAPHY:- Bruce Jenkins
http://www.studiofifteen.co.nz
MODEL:-Loran Hosegood
http://www.modelmayhem.com/2134479

Customer Pics - Khrist

I've had a wee batch of customer pics come in - nearly time to sort out my Customer Photos Page I feel (actually I do have a fare bit of updating to do). Anyway here's a photo of Khrist le' Model out on the town in her Forge Fashion leather outfit (also worn for her petite Alternative Shoot).

The shots for Petite Alternative Magazine are great from the perspective of the model (she really looks lovely), unfortunately there aren't any full torso shots which would have showcased the outfit - never the less here are the images that were published in the April 2011 edition:-

Petite Alternative Magazine April 2011

*I had hoped to see a few more shoots completed with Khrist, as she holds a number of outfits for that purpose........but I have a looming deadline and need to get a certain amount sorted before then, which means I can't afford to wait any loner then I already have :(

The basic curvy overbust......

I seriously am grateful that I can check my samples on an actual body, since you can't always trust inanimate objects to tell you the truth :)  Yes indeed, it's good to know a few living dolls (or should I say friends with benefits)  - bless you little Rach!!

This 'Basic Curvy Overbust' is slightly shorter in the bust then I intended and is now more of a 'demi' bust (to think I was worried it was  going to be too long, and how silly to forget the extra measurement for the bust anyhow). So I'll head back to the pattern for some minor adjustments and another sample.......it's trial and error until the recipe is perfected!!!

Model:- Rachel Smith
Photography:- Trinitynavar

Corsets, Wind, Sun & Sandwiches

In the weekend I took a pile of goodies around to my friend Ruth's for a morning of corset lacing and photography. We ended up contending with quiet severe winds and scorching sun light. Squinting, with hair in our mouths we trucked on.........perhaps it was with a slightly optimistic spirit that we persisted - all I can say is thank goodness for digital cameras!!

Afterward I was treated to Ruth's homemade bread, filled with produce from her garden, which of course made for an extremely delicious sandwich. Over lunch we viewed our efforts on her lap top and decided we had done pretty good considering!!

 I also have to mention Ruth has never modeled before so I am especially proud of our amateur shoot (with me playing photographer and all).

Model:- Ruth O'Connor
Photographer:- Trinitynavar (aka me)

Lara's Corset Set

I recently made this for Lara Lockwood, a lovely model & make up artist from the UK. It was a thank you gift for her previous modeling efforts and her continued support of Forge Fashion.

It included a fully boned corset (flat & spiral steals were used), with leather trim to match the bolero which is also leather. The skirt is a gathered mesh/tulle in a lovely rich rose.

I tea dyed the fabric and lace to get a more suitable match on the leather. Here is a picture taken during the dying process so you can see the original fabric.

And a few more of the corset:-

And because I finally have Business Cards, Swing Tags and Corset Care Instructions to send away with my products now......it was very exciting to pack it all up and use them for the first time.

NEWS
I'm still working on setting up my pattern stock......so  yes I'm continuing with my vigorous sample making, it's the only way to work out my keepers/favorite workable styles for the future (fine tunning at the least)! And tomorrow I'm heading off with a friend to get a few photos I've what I've done thus far, so plenty of pics to come :)