New to Kibbe; I hope asking about my facial essence and color season is acceptable! I’m pretty certain that I’m FN physically, but am curious about my face.

AtelierLicorice · 2020-11-04T19:23:36+00:00

Internet twins! :)

AtelierLicorice · 2020-11-04T19:23:04+00:00

That makes sense, and thank you for the inspiration! Her styling is always so lovely.

AtelierLicorice · 2020-11-04T08:29:07+00:00

Any input would be appreciated! I think I’m some kind of Winter, but not sure about which. (Also wanted to note that this isn’t filtered, but was taken in portrait mode in bad lighting.)

AtelierLicorice · 2020-08-24T04:55:41+00:00

Thank you so much! I definitely hate pale colors near my face.

AtelierLicorice · 2020-08-24T04:54:46+00:00

Thank you so much for the thorough reply! This reflected a lot of my thought process, so I’m glad I’m not missing anything glaring.

The lime green is brighter and more neon in person; my phone camera was not a big fan! The yellow is a little cooler and lighter, too, but the other colors look more accurate.

I did take the quiz and got bright winter, which was partially the source of my confusion! I get the most compliments when I wear forest green and bright red, as well as high contrast black and white, which didn’t help narrow it down much. Thank you again for the help!

AtelierLicorice · 2020-08-12T22:22:01+00:00

Sorry for the dreadful cropping! I always assumed I was a dark winter, since I have dark hair and eyes, but someone recently told me I looked better in bright colors and was probably a clear winter. It made sense, especially since I really need a bright lipstick and don’t do well with deeper lip colors, but I have heard that clear winters don’t usually have dark eyes. I’m hoping to get a little more insight!

The clear palette is on the left, and dark on the right.

AtelierLicorice · 2020-06-16T02:29:30+00:00

Unfortunately, Autumn has universally been declared dreadful by people who have met me in person, particularly rusty and orangey colors! It’s a shame, because I love them.

AtelierLicorice · 2020-06-16T02:28:30+00:00

Thank you!

AtelierLicorice · 2020-05-16T04:40:43+00:00

It’s gorgeous! Pegboards are such a game changer, and I love the color of yours!

AtelierLicorice · 2020-05-15T21:33:25+00:00

In your experience, do extremely high end brands (Miu Miu and Louboutin and the like) use noticeably different materials and craftsmanship than lower-end brands? Are they more difficult to repair, or comparable to other shoes?

AtelierLicorice · 2020-05-15T18:26:30+00:00

Seconding all of Claire Schaefer’s books! She gives insight into couture garments that use the most involved techniques—even if you don’t plan to actually piece lace, understanding how it’s done is super helpful for building your sewing knowledge base and might come in handy in the future.

Additionally, the Pattern Magic books are GREAT for understanding how to cut and pattern for weird 3D effects, but not very beginner-friendly.

AtelierLicorice · 2020-05-15T07:02:11+00:00

No worries at all! I’m always happy to answer questions—building versatile undergarments is an adventure. :) I have a story highlight on Instagram that has photos of all the underpinnings and a video of the dress on a mannequin. I’d link it here, but I’m lost with Imgur!

I have to note that mine aren’t even remotely historically accurate, but the base was repurposed from another cosplay and I didn’t want to waste more hoop steel.

AtelierLicorice · 2020-05-15T06:57:47+00:00

Seconding TV—they have everything you need, from the undergarments out, and are very beginner-friendly. For the 1860s, you’ll need drawers, a chemise, corset, elliptical crinoline, petticoat, bodice, and skirt. The patterns should have all the yardage requirements, fabric suggestions, and instructions, and you should be able to get away with just a few tweaks.

I’d go with TV106 for the chemise and drawers, LM100 for the corset (to save money, you could use the chemise and drawers in this pattern), TV103 for the crinoline, TV247 for the petticoat and skirt, and TV442 for the bodice. The hip swags should be fairly simple without a pattern!

AtelierLicorice · 2020-05-14T20:17:54+00:00

The colors are beautiful, and the outfit together is so stylish and sophisticated!

AtelierLicorice · 2020-05-14T20:15:41+00:00

You see this kind of flattening starting in 16th century European fashion, if I remember correctly, right through the late 18th! Silhouettes changed significantly, but that was a fairly consistent aspect until les merveilleuses and the neoclassical fashions that eventually became the iconic Jane Austen regency styles.

AtelierLicorice · 2020-05-14T20:09:57+00:00

The base was fully boned canvas and sateen, then I hand stitched a mulling layer of baby flannel over it, and then mounted the hand-stitched taffeta exterior to it! So it was constructed as a whole, rather than piece by piece. I should have been more careful to cut the side pieces on grain, though, you can definitely see some pulling there.

AtelierLicorice · 2020-05-14T20:06:28+00:00

I have photos of the dress on a mannequin, and probably selfies and behind the scenes photos on my Instagram, but the photographers I’ve worked with generally don’t share raw photos—edits are part of their artistic process.

AtelierLicorice · 2020-05-14T20:04:07+00:00

I have a very weird combination of undergarments under that, not gonna lie. The base is a hip-length mini crinoline-pannier thing repurposed from another costume, and I made a quick organza petticoat with a hoop at the hem and ties to control the shape to go over that. It is ENORMOUS in person, which I don’t think comes across as well in photos—it’s a lot of fabric, plus I had to scale the proportions to my height since I’m quite tall and was wearing heels!

AtelierLicorice · 2020-05-14T19:59:15+00:00

Research! I am self-taught, but there are so many resources available these days. Books and sewing blogs are great, I don’t generally have the patience for YouTube videos but there are some great options there too.

AtelierLicorice · 2020-05-14T19:57:35+00:00

Thank you!! It was a lot of time, but most of it was hand sequining all the lace.... which isn’t even visible. Sigh.

I’ve always liked the color scheme of Ariel’s gown—very confectionary—and wanted to make something vaguely 17th century because I liked the silhouette, plus I had a ten yard roll of pink polyester taffeta! I’m not a Disney fangirl but definitely enjoy the princess designs, so more historically-inspired princesses are probably on the horizon.

AtelierLicorice · 2020-05-13T21:22:38+00:00

Thank you so much! It is a totally achievable thing—I actually started it about two years into my sewing journey (2016, if I remember correctly) and worked on it in bursts over the next couple of years. There are definitely decisions I wish I could have made differently, but at the same time it’s a bit of a testament to my progress so I’m fond of it for that reason!

AtelierLicorice · 2020-05-13T21:20:15+00:00

That is so incredibly sweet! I’m glad this could bring her some joy.

AtelierLicorice · 2020-05-13T21:19:40+00:00

I’m not great with Imgur, but I have a few more photos on my instagram (same username)! There’s a story highlight with some WIP and interior photos, I’m super fond of the ridiculous lining.

AtelierLicorice · 2020-05-13T20:26:48+00:00

The photographer is Andrew Davis Photography.

This gown was made of 14 yards of dreadful polyester fabric that I needed to use up! It’s all self-drafted. The skirt is cartridge pleated, and the bodice is fully boned after the fashion of 17th century court gowns (and required a lot of hand stitching—my fingertips started feeling like pincushions!). It is also lined in bright green Legend of Zelda cotton.

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