Project 52/9

So this blog post is a week late.... my bad! I did however get the dress done last week and up on Facebook in time.  Have had a very busy couple of weeks, it just happens to be Miss World New Zealand on Saturday and I just happen to be sponsoring one of the amazing contestants, my friend Hannah Carson.  As well as creating her evening gowns, a cocktail dress and national costume we put on a charity fashion show and live auction last week, pics to come soon! Any who, back to the dress, this dress came about when trying out some different designs for a new collection, so keep an eye out on that one!

As this is a tad late I will keep the dress available until Sunday evening, check out Facebook for more details.
https://www.facebook.com/sarahhortondesign

Project 52/8

This weeks dress was inspired by the beautiful weather we had over Easter, it was so refreshing to finally have a long weekend with sunshine!  The short sleeves have a split along the top and the cream sequin fabric adds a bit more glam to the simplistic style.  For the cooler weather that we will no doubt see again soon you can layer with stockings and a jacket,  I am a sucker for cream and black so this is a winning combo for me!

As always this dress is available to purchase through facebook (tonight from 8pm) at below half price for a week before being listed on Etsy at full price.  As this is a one off, sale goes to first in! See facebook for more details.https://www.facebook.com/sarahhortondesign

Project 52/7

This week I asked facebookers what they wanted to see in this weeks dress, the first to comment suggested red and something little came up a couple of times.  I had different ideas in my head over night and when I woke up this was the first thing I thought of.  I used 100% silk in this dress, whilst there are some great polyester fabrics now I still don't feel there is any comparison to silk.  The variations in texture of fabric and shade of red create a slight point of difference. 

As always this dress is available to purchase through facebook (tonight from 8pm) at below half price for a week before being listed on Etsy at full price.  As this is a one off, sale goes to first in! See facebook for more details.https://www.facebook.com/sarahhortondesign

Project 52/6

This weeks dress is another one of those effortless numbers that are perfect when you need to get ready in a rush (I seem to be eternally doing this) or when you are just having one of those days! I am slightly obsessed with brighter shades at the moment and this pop of colour on the top is great next to ones face, second obsession is nude tones, (I am aware how contradictory that is!) this obsession is not new but just so happens the two compliment each other, how handy!

As always this dress is available to purchase through facebook (tonight from 8pm) at below half price for a week before being listed on Etsy at full price.  As this is a one off, sale goes to first in! See facebook for more details.https://www.facebook.com/sarahhortondesign

Project 52/5

This week with the wintery weather setting in I felt inclined to create something slightly more suited to the climate.  On a fabric shopping mission I saw this fabric which just screams winter to me and had to get it.  Team this with a cute jacket and boots for a winning winter ensemble or ditch the jacket and expose the cut out back when you are in a well heated environment. 

As always this dress is available to purchase through facebook (tonight from 8pm) at below half price for a week before being listed on Etsy at full price.  As this is a one off, sale goes to first in! See facebook for more details. https://www.facebook.com/sarahhortondesign

Project 52/4

Dazzling

This week Emma Highfield and I have been working on a dance costume for our gorgeous friend and model Hannah Carson who is a contestant in Miss World New Zealand, something slightly different for me!  Whilst it was not as straight forward as I had imagined once we got to the bedazzling part it all came together and I must say it is pretty amazing.  So since then all I have wanted to do is bedazzle everything I can get my hands on! This weeks dress was no exception, inspired by the brightness of dance costumes I wanted to create something that was a bit more fun but still elegant.

As always this dress is available to purchase through facebook (tonight from 8pm) at a reduced price for a week before being listed on Etsy at full price.  As this is a one off, sale goes to first in! See facebook for more details. https://www.facebook.com/sarahhortondesign

Project 52/3

This week’s dress is what I wish I had in my wardrobe last weekend.  I spent crazy hours last week finishing off my new collection, so when it came to the weekends obligatory outings (leaving parties etc, you have to attend!) I really couldn’t be bothered trying to piece together the perfect ensemble! This dress was sadly in my head which made it even more challenging.  I love that it is comfortable and a bit fun but still elegant, and the neck detail means you don’t have to worry too much about jewellery.  Now if only I had made this last week!

As always this dress is available to purchase through facebook (tonight from 8pm) at a reduced price for a week before being listed on Etsy at full price.  As this is a one off, sale goes to first in! See facebook for more details. https://www.facebook.com/sarahhortondesign