Hey, sweet friends!
We would truly love it if you would take a moment to visit us at our home base www.TheGildedGirls.com, where we continue to share what's happening in our sparkly corner of the world!
The entire month of April, 2018, all website sales will ship with a little extra gift, (Yay!) to show our heartfelt appreciation for your encouragement and support...
xoxo
Debbie, Shea, and Stella
The Gilded Girls
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Fall is bringing with it a flurry of activities. School carnivals, dance recitals, family activities.
What is a tiny girl to do with all those wardrobe changes?? What is the best way to stay comfortable, stylish and drama-free?
We love skirts for Stella. Easy to put on, easy to mix and match with other staples in her closet, and there is always something so wonderful and girly about a long skirt...
Truth be told, I had something completely different planned for this week...
And then we found a bolt of this incredible bedspread chenille. I was smitten and changed plans immediately. I knew right away what I wanted to make with it!
On the bolt, this fabric is ivory. So is the ruffled linen. I wanted a soft gray hue, so I used a very weak solution of Rit dye in Pearl Grey, and gave them both a new color! The vintage French velvet ribbon got the same treatment.
This gray dye has a very definite blue tint to it, which I love. We call it French Gray.
The chiffon roses are dyed this vintage pink in our studio. The color pulls up around the edges of the flowers, giving them a lovely aged look. They are hand stitched onto the skirt, and the seam binding bow is attached to a pin back, so that it can be removed for laundering.
The wide velvet ribbon is hand gathered, and then stitched around the top of the ruffle. I have mentioned before that I love hand-sewing, although this could all be done by machine as well.
Contemplating her favorite pumpkin.
Paired with a ruffled tank top and a short jean jacket, this is Fall layering done just right for our climate.
Cozy and comfy for a brisk morning, but not so heavy that she will be uncomfortable in the warm afternoon sunshine.
This skirt is going to last her a long time fit-wise, so I am happy that it is made with materials that will hold up and actually improve with age.
Jean Jacket ~ Cotton On
Pink Tank Top ~ LA Fashion District
Leopard Sandals ~ LA Fashion District
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I hoep you are having a fantastic weekend!!
xoxo Debbie
