HOUSE OF DOUBLE "O": Summer '09 Collection

So I love to sketch clothes.............with Ankara at the back of my mind.

By Ankara, I mean most African prints- woodin, damask et all...........don't know the difference. I just think they can be used to make very very pretty clothes.

Half the time I sketch based on the Ankara(s) I have accuqired, thanks to my mates getting married (99% of the time I never get my material to the tailor on time, and even when I do- I never end up attending the weddings- Not a deliberate act.)

And so in the month of may, i had the luxury of playing around with a pen and pad........end result?!

Not fired up by this one anymore- but I guess colour and print design on the fabric could change all that.

Simple but Sassy

Sexy

Sophisticated & Simple 

Sophisticated (I can rock this thanks to the only strapless bra I know that actually holds big girls!- Thanks La Senza- u rock!- PS: This is not an AD :-))

Simple & Sexy

Sizzling Hot.......

These Were actually done for a workmate who had jugs to go for miles.........

I have this already made........really cute.

Ankara Diva......

My friend had this made.......All I can say about the real deal is......Hot!

.........Scrolling down, I noticed how my sketches emphasize boobs, and straight cuts.........LOL!

I am definitely doing this subconciously by using my body shape.

I hope to display the finished items someday...............(if I don't lose interest with the way tailors behave)

Welcome to House of Double "O"

Scrap Sketches...........

My fetish for ankara dresses..........

Trapped In My Closet......

So I am having a dress and shorts phase, it's either I'm trying to bring out my inner diva in dresses, or I'm bringing simplicity and sexy back in shorts.

 

Aaaaah.........A true diva.......That dress was made for my special occassions- can't help but captivate the crowd. Way to go Vicky!

I will definitely be caught wearing this- sunday afternoon

Count me out of these Must haves- Summer 2009!, even though they look good on her.

I will be Spotted wearing either of the two on a saturday....After all, they are Spring/Summer 2009 Must haves! Beach anyone?!

TGIF!!!!!!!!.......can't wait to start the weekend!

I get away with this piece on a tuesday (Please excuse this particular photo- imagine a different print on the upper half of the dress- not really feeling this one)......2nd day at the office, down to business for the week. I drown behind my desk and all the paper work. Might or might not meet with clients.

....And , here I am on a Thursday......the weekend's around the corner....:-)

I would wear this on Wednesday, hopefully no crisis situation at the office. It's a work play day.

So, this is me on a monday- excluding panty hose, 1st working day of the week (Most times I loose the shoes and wear flat pumps).

My wadrobe is the reason I refuse to work for banks- and the fact that a sales position A.K.A Marketing is inevitable.....Mschew!

~LBD~

Little Black Dress. Every girl should have at least one.....It's the best thing that can happen to you when you're stuck, always works for me. Don't mind all these skinny skinny models........

Shoe Fettish....

 

So Purple is the new black this season, if  I may say so, not bad, but I am sorry- what is up with this seasons shoes!!!! In as much as i love fashion, there are some things I love at first sight, others i hate then grow to love, and the rest~ I Just dont love, AT ALL!~ Oxfords!!!!!

 As for the gladiators, i hated then grew to love them, but personally i think the Fashion world should stay on the practical side here, platforms are in too~ no comments on that.

~Fashion Tips 2~

Straight up and down need not be a problem; what you need is a little definition around the waist area (OUR Wobbly Bits), so lets set you on the road to womanly curves...

• Avoid shapeless dresses. Opt instead for fitted clothes.
• Go for simple necklines that taper in beneath the bust to create a waistline.
• Hipster trousers are great for creating a waistline.

Wobbly bellies are a common trait of the 'apple' body shape and a frequent source of frustration to the not-so-proud owner. Make sure you go shopping armed with our tummy-concealing tips.

• Flat-fronted trousers and skirts are really flattering for a larger tummy. Try to avoid pleats and front zips - side and back zips are a much more flattering option.
• Low-waisted trousers make the stomach look smaller.
• Don't wear anything that's gathered at the waist.
• Wear soft, forgiving fabrics that don't cling to the tummy.
• Wrap-around tops create folds across the tummy that detract from any other rippling in that area.
• Avoid belted jackets and coats - the belt will ride up and give the impression that you're pregnant.

Abide by the following rules (Not Long enough legs) when you hit the high street and we'll make a leggy, supermodel of you yet.

• Avoid three-quarter length trousers because they make legs look shorter. Trousers should be full length, falling to the bottom of the heel
• Don't wear trousers with turn-ups or wide legs, instead opt for narrow, straight legs or bootcut trousers
• Skirts and trousers with high waistbands make legs look longer too.
• Create the illusion of height by wearing a top and bottom of the same colour, drawing the eye up and down.
• Longer length jackets worn undone also give the illusion of height.
• Avoid chunky, ribbed tops that widen rather than lengthen the body.
• Wear heels!!!!

~Fashion Tips~

If you've got long legs, there'll be times when you simply want to blend in with the crowd instead of towering above it.

• Avoid clothes with vertical lines, such as pinstripe suits.
• Don't wear one colour top-to-toe.
• Low-waisted, bootcut or straight leg trousers are great for long legs.
• Opt for low kitten heels rather than flat shoes.

Although your shoulders may be average, you may not want to draw attention to them. If this is the case, avoid the following:

• Delicate tops with spaghetti straps.
• Halter-necked tops.
• Slash-necked tops.

Despite having average-sized boobs (36 C), there may be occasions when you want to give the illusion of a fuller bust.

• Always wear a bra.
• Wear high-necked tops or roll-necks to accentuate your boobs.
• Opt for delicate tops with spaghetti straps.
• Sleeveless, round-necked tops that show off your arms are great.
• Wear tops in a lighter colour than your lower half.

Don't be tempted to hide your waist under shapeless, smock-like clothing. Add definition and create a waistline to be proud of.

• A-line skirts are great for slimming a wide waistline.
• Wear tops that are fitted under the boobs to give definition.
• Wear fitted clothes and avoid shapeless dresses.
• Wear hipsters instead of high-waisted trousers.

If your tummy isn't a problem area, but isn't necessarily something you would want to draw attention to, use these rules when you go shopping:

• Flat-fronted trousers and skirts are really flattering for a larger tummy. Try to avoid pleats and front zips - side and back zips are a much more flattering option.
• Low-waisted trousers make stomachs look smaller.
• Don't wear anything that's gathered at the waist.
• Wear soft, forgiving fabrics that don't cling to the tummy.
• Wrap-around tops create folds across the tummy that detract from any other rippling in that area.
• Avoid belted jackets and coats. The belt will ride up and give the impression that you're pregnant.

While child-bearing hips are great for that earth-mother look, there will be times when you want to conceal your more voluptuous areas.

• Don't wear dresses and skirts that cling or are bias-cut.
• Avoid narrow-legged trousers and tapered, knee-length skirts.
• Avoid belts that pull you in at the waist - you don't want to create an even greater contrast from waist to hip.
• Opt for A-line skirts and bootleg trousers that balance out the hips and thighs.
• Skirts or dresses with a frilled hem are a flattering choice.
• Trousers with detail, such as side pockets, will make you look wider.
• Wear slash-necked tops to broaden shoulders and balance out the hips and thighs.
• Choose longer line, fitted jackets. Never wear box jackets which emphasise a pear shape.
• Avoid cropped tops.
• V-necked tops are great for drawing the eye away from the hip area.
• Wearing the same colour on the top and bottom is very slimming.

If the answer to the question: "Does my bum look big in this?" is a resounding "yes!", then consider the following tips before hitting the high street.

• Avoid wearing light colours on your lower half.
• Avoid narrow-legged trousers.
• Wear longer jackets that fall below the bottom and never wear jackets that end where your bum starts.
• Wear jumpers around the waist over trousers to break up the expanse of bottom.
• Opt for wide-bottomed trousers with no detail, such as pockets with pinstripes, on the bottom and avoid pleats.