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Runway to Bloggers’ Night Out

August 20, 2009 by WendyB

I’ve always liked the “runway to red carpet/editorial/music video” posts — with side-by-side comparisons of a dress on the runway and real life — that beauteous blogger Fashion Critic does at Red Carpet Fashion Awards.

Last month’s “runway to red carpet” post on Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman jumped out at me.A  Fashion Critic wrote:

“Many of you have campaigned long and hard for this moment, and you finally have your wish.A  The gorgeous Georgina Chapman modifying her runway designs. Your complaints were that as a designer she should be setting herself apart from clients like Thandie Newton, Jennifer Morrison and Miley Cyrus…”

My second reaction to the people anxiously anticipating a customized moment with Georgina was, “Huh?” (My initial reaction was, “Who the hell would spend time thinking about that?”) As a jewelry designer, I’ve learned that clients are most interested in the pieces they see me wearing. If it’s a one-of-a-kind piece that I’m not selling, they’re disappointed. So, in my opinion, a designer is probably best off wearing exactly what’s available to the customer, rather than “setting herself apart.”

That said, I’m not a clothing designer and I do love to alter my clothes with the help of Jean at Ghost Tailor.A  Here I am, a little worse for wear, in my customized Francis dress after my bloggers’ night out in L.A. From one-sleeved to sleeveless!

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I had a great time with all the blogging wimmins over dinner at Palermo.A  I’d like to share a group photo now but I’m having technical difficulties. Come back tomorrow!

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  1. Midtown Girl says

    August 20, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    I completely agree with you. I saw Georgina’s Marchesa dress and after seeing her in it…I want it. Bad.

    AND..the Francis dress fits you perfectly! Gorg 😉

    XOXO

  2. jayne says

    August 20, 2009 at 11:53 pm

    love your dress, such a great pattern

  3. Lynette says

    August 21, 2009 at 1:14 am

    WendyB, you could never, ever actually represent that phrase, “worse for wear,” unless you mean definition 2 in the following: worse for wear
    1. if something is the worse for wear, it is in bad condition or damaged because it has been used a lot “This sofa is rather the worse for wear, but it will have to do until we can afford a new one.”
    2. someone who is the worse for wear is very tired or feeling ill “I drank far too much and woke up the next morning feeling rather the worse for wear.” Is that it, honey? Still and all, you posed beautifully, smiled brightly, and showed off your altered outfit very well!

  4. Gerri Ward says

    August 21, 2009 at 1:43 am

    Wow! My anti-spam word is MOVER and I bet you moved L.A. wearing this FAB dress because you solely could cause an earthquake! YOU ROCK!!!

  5. Alicia says

    August 21, 2009 at 2:42 am

    I’m totally jacking that picture once it’s up…just thought I’d let you know.

  6. lisa says

    August 21, 2009 at 2:54 am

    Oh gorgeous! So this was the alteration you mentioned when you told me you bought the zigzag dress. It looks fantastic on you. 🙂

  7. Sharon Rose says

    August 21, 2009 at 3:13 am

    Hi there-wow, your dress looks just fabulous sleeveless, you look gorgeous my dear!

  8. Topaz Horizon says

    August 21, 2009 at 3:43 am

    WendyB, can you possibly get cuter! This is such a cute outfit! And I have that exact same pair of shoes!

    My anti-spam word: neimans

  9. Kari says

    August 21, 2009 at 4:10 am

    Wendy, I love your black and white dress! I think it looks better altered on you, actually.

    With jewelry, I’m not a designer myself by any means, but my aunt and several of her beading friends are, and most of their pieces are pretty much one of a kind. However, the neat thing is that you can spot which pieces are made by which artists based on their style, and even if I can’t buy a specific piece that I admire, I’m sometimes able to find something similar at a jewelry artist’s trunk show.

  10. Lenya Jones says

    August 21, 2009 at 6:06 am

    I so wish I bought a second one so I could do the same with my dress. You look fantastic and so does the dress.

  11. janettaylor says

    August 21, 2009 at 7:23 am

    Hi WendyB,

    Ur dress is superb pretty on U! 🙂

    XoXo

  12. Make Do Style says

    August 21, 2009 at 7:30 am

    Fabulous alteration and love that it is navy and white.
    Oh so can’t wait for the group photo!! How envious/sad/gutted am I not to be present at such a feast!

  13. Alice Olive says

    August 21, 2009 at 8:19 am

    A girl’s best friend is her tailor. Seriously.

  14. Fajr | Stylish Thought says

    August 21, 2009 at 8:44 am

    Looking good lady! I love that you altered it!

  15. Ela says

    August 21, 2009 at 8:45 am

    Oh that is just so silly. You are so right, it IS so disappointing when designers wear something that isn’t available to everyone else. Especially if they did it all the time.

    You look lovely in your Francis dress!

  16. qin says

    August 21, 2009 at 8:57 am

    You wear it better than the model!!

  17. Style Spy says

    August 21, 2009 at 8:57 am

    Dayum. That is a cute dress. I would look fantastic in that dress. You should send me that dress.

    (I’m trying to hypnotize you. Did it work?)

  18. Everybody Says Don't says

    August 21, 2009 at 9:17 am

    You look great! You’ve turned the dress into a summer dress – fab! xxx

  19. Thumbelina Fashionista says

    August 21, 2009 at 9:17 am

    Cute dress! I like it both with the sleeve and without the sleeve, but it’s probably more practical (and wearable) without the sleeve.

  20. Eric says

    August 21, 2009 at 9:34 am

    Nice zigzags! I wish more women would wear interesting clothes like that.

  21. AsianCajuns (Lauren) says

    August 21, 2009 at 10:20 am

    You look gorgeous, WendyB! And I like the alteration from one sleeve to sleeveless!

  22. Kat says

    August 21, 2009 at 10:55 am

    This sexy dress fits your body so well!

  23. miss sophie says

    August 21, 2009 at 11:13 am

    ooo i love the altered version on you 😀 makes it much more classic and versatile for all seasons!

  24. enc says

    August 21, 2009 at 11:24 am

    I always love runway/realway photo pairups. In this case, I really like how the sleeve was removed from the dress for you. I like the sleeve on the runway version, too, though. I just love one-shoulder in any incarnation. You looked great in that dress the other night!

  25. Amanda says

    August 21, 2009 at 11:28 am

    Wendy,

    You look fabulous in the dress, as you do in just about everything. Loved the altered look.

  26. jennine says

    August 21, 2009 at 11:47 am

    that dress is just amazing… amazing, i liked it on the model, but i like it more on you!

  27. Audi says

    August 21, 2009 at 12:48 pm

    The dress looks FAR better sleeveless. Plus, you look so much cuter than that grumpy model!

  28. brandi says

    August 21, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    i love the dress@@ so hot! xoxo

  29. Sheena says

    August 21, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    That dress looks great on you. The print, the shows, the lipstick, it all goes together so well.

  30. Noopur says

    August 21, 2009 at 1:12 pm

    Ohhlala you look gorgeous!!!

  31. Danielle says

    August 21, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    You are gorgeous in this dress!!!!

  32. Sally says

    August 21, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    You’re a total knockout in that dress, lady!

  33. daisychain says

    August 21, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    Oh man, what an incredible dress, you look sensational.

  34. Sher says

    August 21, 2009 at 2:41 pm

    What a chic idea! And you get more mileage out of a dress by just changing it a little bit. It seems new all over again 🙂

  35. Lynn says

    August 21, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    i love one-shoulder dress and stripes/zigzags so this dress is perfecto! 🙂

    have a great weekend!

  36. WendyB says

    August 21, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    Lynette, I assure you, I meant in the “drank too much way”…definitely not in the “used too much way”!

    Lenya, did you see the one-sleeve dress in the holiday collection, which is in gray and black stripes? It would work with that too.

    Audi, I almost commented on her grumpy expression. On the other hand, Christian’s runway concept was naughty girl gangs, so a surly expression was appropriate in the context.

    Other peeps, thanks for commenting. I’m glad you like the dress and the alteration!

  37. hanako66 says

    August 21, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    beautiful! I love the changes that you made…they are perfection!

  38. Jeluxury says

    August 21, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    I came across your website and blog and I have to say your designs are soooo beautiful! No one can rock the red lips the way you do. I like the dress better without the sleeves.

  39. koko says

    August 22, 2009 at 1:42 am

    you look great – love the alterations!

  40. Sexy Lingerie Nights says

    August 22, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    I love the dress, and I think it looks even better on you. You go girl. Stay Sexy Everyone 🙂

  41. Kristin says

    August 22, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    That dress is stunning on you!

  42. MY Fashion Frenzy says

    August 22, 2009 at 3:23 pm

    That dress — loves!

  43. CC says

    August 23, 2009 at 6:04 am

    Adorable dress! So pretty. 🙂

    Xx

  44. Prêt-à-Porter P says

    August 23, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    wow!!

  45. Fashion Critic says

    August 23, 2009 at 4:39 pm

    Thanks for the mention.

    BTW that dress is gorg.

    I love it both ways. I wish I had the gusts – talent – to customise my clothes. Then I wouldn’t spend so much money buying new ones. 🙂

  46. katrocket says

    August 24, 2009 at 7:48 am

    The hotness! It never ends!

  47. Tana says

    September 3, 2009 at 11:55 am

    Very nice blog. I will study it Thanks!

  48. Style Bite says

    September 9, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    Sleeves are soooo overrated! Love your sleeveless rendition.

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