Saturday, March 2, 2013

The Divine Olivine

WARNING
Lots of photos of Liddy.

 I made Lidia an Olivine dress by Clever Charlotte dress for her 9th Birthday.
And here it is....
I adore this pattern as much as the other Clever Charlotte patterns.
And,I did purchase it-as soon as I could!
The pleats are to die for!
The panelled skirt is sublime.
Tre's jolie,tre's chic,Non?
It will move beautifully into the cooler months.
Worn here with the Clever Charlotte Kestrel coat 
(Which I do have a tutorial for here)
Isn't it loverly?
And guess what? The Peridot collar fits it so nicely.
So sweet!
As does the pretty beaded collar we picked up in Equipe.
(They had a black AND a peach version I am itching to go back and purchase)
As I was packing things up Liddy wandered out in her Christmas Wren dress,I couldn't resist.
(Tute here)
I love it with her coat.
Just love her.
Special thanks to Zara for all her help with setting up and styling.

 xx N
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28 comments:

  1. brittneyMarch 2, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Gorgeous girl, gorgeous dress(es). I love how you warned about the number of photos;) Share away!! So many styling options with this dress, I am sure it will be well loved. And oh those pleats!

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    1. motherof5March 3, 2013 at 2:25 AM

      Thank you Brittney.
      I worried it may be a bit plain but she insisted and I think she is very clever!
      xx N

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  2. thornberryMarch 2, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Absolutely divine! I have that pattern, but am yet to make it up. A beautiful dress, and the different coloured pleats are such a lovely touch. Gorgeous coat too. As always, you've done a superb job (and your girl is so adorable - and reminds me of mine in that first photo; maybe Clare could do with fab red glasses too!)

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    1. motherof5March 3, 2013 at 2:29 AM

      Thank you Lara,
      It is surprisingly to sew despite the couture look.
      I love Lidia's new glasses,I thought she would choose aqua frames but I guess she had a plan!
      xx N

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  3. UnknownMarch 2, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Love all the fun pictures and varieties of dressing it up and down. She's a gorgeous child.

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  4. motherof5March 3, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    Thank you Karen. It was so hot I had to stand her under the aircon between photos. I gave up,she wanted to keep going!
    Love my Liddy.
    xx N

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  5. AnonymousMarch 3, 2013 at 3:01 AM

    Wow, Nicole!
    Such a beautiful dress (I'm itching to get mine, as well)! The pleats really caught our eyes and the fit is great on her. Very French, indeed!
    Love the behind the scenes sneak peak. Too much fun, lol.

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    1. motherof5March 4, 2013 at 12:15 AM

      Thank you Ana Sofia,it is a truly beautiful dress to sew and to see!
      xx N

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  6. justmejayMarch 3, 2013 at 3:01 AM

    Oh, my! Love ALL these pictures - warning totally unnecessary ;-)

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    1. motherof5March 3, 2013 at 5:09 PM

      Well you never know........Thank you!
      If you cannot boast on your blog,where can you?
      xx N

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  7. DebMarch 3, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    Very nice fashion show! Clap, clap, clap.
    Liddy's new dress is outstanding. The colourful pleats really make the dress 'pop'!
    Nice work Nicole.

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    1. motherof5March 3, 2013 at 5:33 PM

      Thank you Thank you,I love you all!

      I am so pleased with this Deb,we shall have to go out lots to use it before she grows!
      xx N

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  8. SharonMarch 3, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    Such a lovely girl!! I love how this dress goes so beautifuly with so many stlyes! You did great photos too. :)

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    1. motherof5March 4, 2013 at 12:17 AM

      Thank you Sharon,I would love to do a course to get some photography tips. Thank goodness I have an idiot proof camera!

      xx N

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  9. MillieMarch 3, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    I love every one of these photos! Every one! This girl is wonderful!

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  10. motherof5March 4, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    Thank you Millie,she is a bit special to me.
    xx N

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  11. EmilyMarch 4, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    omg the dress is too pretty! all the pleats are to die for and I love the collars too :) I don't mind a bit seeing many photos of your Liddy :)

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    1. motherof5March 5, 2013 at 2:04 PM

      Thank you Emily.
      Its my blog and I will boast if I want to(you are probably too young to get the song reference)
      xx N

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  12. CindyMarch 4, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Such a pretty girl! I love her new dress...the pops of color from the pleats is genius!:)

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    1. motherof5March 5, 2013 at 2:05 PM

      Thank you Cindy,Justine helped me with those.
      xx N

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  13. mjbMarch 4, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    You are amazing:):) love this dress! And all the photos...your daughter...gorgeous !!! So happy I found your blog! Thank you again for sharing your tutorials..I am a self taught "sewer" so your tutorials have been so helpful!

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  14. motherof5March 5, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    That makes me so happy,thank you!
    You are very very welcome. My sewing is certainly not heirloom but usually quite sturdy.
    xx N

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  15. ErinMarch 12, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    What a beautiful Clever Charlotte wardrobe for a beautiful girl!

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  16. motherof5March 12, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    Thank YOU for your lovely patterns.
    Don't you love the beaded collar?
    xx N

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  17. AynsleyJune 14, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    What a beautiful dress! I would love to know where you source such lovely stripped tights from.I'm living in NZ and have been looking for simply ages to find some.

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    1. motherof5June 15, 2013 at 12:01 AM

      Thank you Aynsley.
      The stocking are Fred Bare. I buy them from eBay. They are a little pricey $16/pair but vert very good quality.
      xx N

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  18. UnknownAugust 21, 2014 at 12:22 AM

    Hey Nicole! Just came across you by accident here! As ever, your sewing is exquisite and your girls look lovely- can't wait to see new baby Beatrix Ruby wearing your handiwork. I have one Clever Charlotte pattern but not made it yet. Your fabric choices and items you've put them with are fab! Lucky girls!

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  19. motherof5August 25, 2014 at 5:04 AM

    Thank you Linda.
    I am looking forward to dressing my new baby girl.
    Enjoy your CC pattern.
    xx N

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