I have wanted to visit a lavender field for the longest time, so when an opportunity presented itself I knew I needed to make a dress to wear.
I wanted something with a whimsical feel but a simple shape because it was a very last minute make and I didn't have a dress pattern to work from.
The fabric is a cotton Broidery Anglaise which I had in stash.
I don't usually like to keep fabric in stash because I find I tend to go off them if they don't get made into something while I am still excited about it.
I had got to the point where I had forgotten what I had bought this fabric for and I was irritated that it was taking up space in my very limited storage.
It is such a beautiful fabric though, and I didn't want it to go to waste.
I used a classic men's coat buttons in brown down the front.
They have an almost tortoise shell effect that I rather like, and compliments my new Joanie sunglasses that I picked up in their sale last week.
I naturally had to team this dress with my favourite straw hat for a stroll about the lavender field!
At first I cut the neckline totally straight, but I went back in mid sew and slightly curved it into a slight sweetheart shape, which I much prefer.
It is still only a very subtle change but I do think it looks softer.
Outfit Details
Dress- Me Made, self drafted
Hat- Old Accesorize
Sunglasses- Joanie Clothing
Shoes- Rocket Originals
The hem ruffle is possibly my favourite element of the dress!
I allowed the scalloped edge to border the bottom hem and the result is such a sweet little detail.
I am so happy with the result, and the white fabric photographed much better than I had thought it would!
It's always such a shame when the beauty of something just doesn't translate well in a picture.
My new favourite shoes from Rocket Originals are absolutely darling and go with practically everything! I would most definitely recommend the brand to anyone that has been on the fence about purchasing from them online.
The lavender was magnificent, and the smell was intoxicating!
I could smell it in the air as soon as I got off the bus.
The Mayfield lavender field was a lovely little afternoon trip, it is always so refreshing to take a step away from the usual, everyday routine to see something special.
X O X O
Christina
And a special thank you to my lovely friend Maria who took an afternoon jaunt to the countryside and who took such lovely pictures for me.
And a special thank you to my lovely friend Maria who took an afternoon jaunt to the countryside and who took such lovely pictures for me.
