Back to blog basics....

I keep meaning to blog more, so I think I'm going to have to schedule it in for myself......because I keep getting busy and forgetting, well more distracted actually (maybe if I curbed my pinterest addiction a little I would have more time when I'm online)! LOL ;P

Ok Whats realistic? Once a week maybe?

Let catch up anyway.....

I've been getting back some incredible imagery from recent collaborations.....

~This is just a stunning use of my accessories colour me impressed~

Model:- Eleine

Collar & Fascinator:- Forge Fashion

MUA:- Lovisa Eva Fredriksson 

Photographer:- Felicia Püschl Photography

UPDATES:-

As it turns out, I am doing a Fashion Show after all! I will be apart of this years Canterbury Collections at The Tannery:-

CANTERBURY

FASHION BEAUTY WEEK

~So excited, daunted and about to be super busy - but YAY!!!!~

Catch up photos......

Ok I've had a bout of  DIY shoots over the last month, but I'm still trying to catch up with myself  (so bare with)........keeping on task during school holidays is always interesting, but not to worry this month begins the return to some sort of normality/routine ;P

Anyway here's some of the images from the lovely afternoon of shooting I spent with Natasha .......

Feather Collar:- Forge Fashion
Model:- Natasha Modeling Page
Photography & Editing:- Trinitynavar

Corseted 'Nevermore' Girdle:- Forge Fashion
Model:- Natasha Modeling Page
Photography:- Trinitynavar

'Nevermore' Waspie:- Forge Fashion
Model:- Natasha Modeling Page
Photography:- Trinitynavar

2014...

Currently I'm in school holiday mode.....my little people are home joining me in some creative endevours and recreational activities. Which is really lovely and fulfilling, though sometimes a little bit crazy, you know siblings they're either all 'in' or all 'out' (but you know motherhood is a wonderful challenge at the best of times - it also accounts for why my brain is all over the place).

On the Forge front I'm busy doing what I always am, planning dreaming and trashing the house!! Yes you did hear that right here's something I found on facebook that sums it up:-

But back to what actually comes from making a mess, here's a piece I made after getting all inspired from a jewelry making session with my 11 and 13 year old. The shoot was done briefly during a playdate with my friend Cindy while she was over with her daughter....

'Aqua Avaca Dream' Necklace:- Forge Fashion
Model:- Cindy K - Model
Photography:- Trinitynavar

And as I always do in the holidays I have been finishing and refurbishing old stock...

Countess Feathered Collar:- Forge Fashion

Model:- Cindy K - Model

Photography & Editing:- Trinitynavar

OK other things going on  - I've been sending my stuff off for various photoshoots with lovely folk overseas, still have my Fashion Show bits to finish plus some more samples and pieces intended for my ETSY store.

Lot of pics to come......

Big Day Out....

Just before Christmas I had the pleasure of spending the day with Melodie M School of Make Up Artistry and Penny Nichols Photography (I know - I'm still catching up with myself, hopefully 2014 will see my blog updated a little more efficiently).

MUA:- Melodie M School of Makeup Artistry

Model:- Brittany Nicole

Photography:- Penny Nichols Photography

Wardrobe:- Forge Fashion

MUA:- Melodie M School of Makeup Artistry

Model:-  Del Samara Flawn

Styling:- Melodie M

Photography:- Penny Nichols Photography

Wardrobe:- Forge Fashion

Penny also had her very lovely daughter Jade with her who is also learning the trade and also took some great shoots.....

MUA:- Melodie M School of Makeup Artistry

Model:- Brittany Nicole
Photography:- Jade Wilson Photography
Wardrobe:- Forge Fashion 

MUA:- Melodie M School of Makeup Artistry
Model:-  Del Samara Flawn
Styling:- Melodie M
Photography:- Jade Wilson Photography
Wardrobe:- Forge Fashion 

Show Update and Corsets on the go...

The Melodie M show has been moved into the new year....so we are now looking at late February 2014. Which works out great, giving me a wee bit more time to complete everything and also some relaxed person time with my family over the Christmas holidays :)

This is a piece I've had completed for quiet a while, so to spice it up for the show I've made a matching Corseted Bralette  and Skirt which I really love.....high wasted shorts to finish I think.

This is a another version of the previous Steampunk Style with matching Skirt and Bolero. I've tried it on a model and think it just needs a modesty placket for the front...otherwise it's good to go :)



***Now on a personal note.....I have recently had a very unpleasant experience - yes it has finally happened, my images are being used to falsely promote and sell imitations of my original corsets and accessories. This just down right sux, but it does make me realize that if somebody else thinks there is money to be made from my designs when I'm currently not making any myself - things need to change. So time to work harder and get business savvy, I was already planning a bit of professional overhaul but this just ups the desired level!!**


PS My garden is cranking - it's the biggest I've ever tended and I'm really finding alot of joy in all aspects of learning to keep it. And yay for herbs and goodies right out of the garden :D

Local fun at Bottle Lake Forest.....

I recently had the pleasure of working with a few local folk on a location shoot...... it was a bit of a hoohar out and about in the forest - haha, super awesome fun (sorry Rachel, I know you were freezing and the stray people and dogs were rampant)!!! Lots of giggles and smiling all round, really helps to have some 'happy nutters' with a professional attitude on the crew that's for sure (totally referring to myself here, incase anyone were to get offended by that statement - lol) :)

Model : Rachel Axis - Model

Wardrobe: Forge Fashion

MUA : Rebecca Geddes

Photographer : ShellB Photography

PS Really looking forward to our next shoot/outing early next year!

Violence is a Girls Best Friend......

Violence is a Girls Best Friend???......well at least it is for burlesque performer Ruby Ruin! The queen of the the recent New Zealand Burlesque Festival, who did her very own unique take on the classic Marilyn Monroe 'Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend' turning it into a more suitable match as 'Violence is a Girls Best Friend'! 

But before all this came to be, Ruby had a great idea and alot of work to put in, so this is where I got on board - working on some custom pieces to finish up her costume.....leaving her free to do what she does best!

So here is a look at the final days as it was from my work room (this actually means dining room)....

This was my first 'Power Mesh' corset, which made for a satisfying learning experience along with lots of fun with the given theme.

Here's the bra and underwear before embellishment...

And the corset...

Finally the skirt (x4 items in total).

Next came the beaded blood sashes:-

Here's a wee look at the lace prior to adding bling, beads & sequins.

And here it is all together after hand sewing and bling bling.

 Just right for a very lovely lady doing a bloody feisty performance!