Xochimilco
July 12, 2012 in PvdH Designs, PvdH's #todayimwearing
Xochimilco, a borough in the south of Mexico City best known for its lake, its ‘chinampas’ (artificial islands dating back to the pre-Hispanic period), and of course its ‘trajineras’ (ultra colourful gondola-like boats). What was in the good old (very old!) days the key distributor of vegetables and flowers to the capital, is now best known for its pleasant rides (and abundance of colour).
And guess what?! This time I even saw one with my name, ‘Viva Paola‘!
Oh, and going back to the fashion, I made this satin jersey dress a few weeks ago and let me tell you a little something. Every single time I sew jersey-like fabrics I always get a hangover-like effect. Aka, I always swear to ‘never ever again sew them again’. But a few weeks later there I am again, sewing a fabric with a life of its own and with the consistency of liquid mercury. But alas I finished it to perfection, and have simply just been love its heavy drape and (slightly iridescent) sheen.
#Never(Ever)Again
wearing: PvdH (aka DIY) satin jersey dress, Zara flats
beautiful place !!
xx,
Meelena
You couldn’t find a more flattering spot to present your colourful dress. I tried once to sew a silk top and ended at Mum’s for help… Too “lively” for me! Congratulations, your dress is gorgeous !
that dress is stunning. you are so talented!
xoamy
http://www.cupcakesncouture.com
The colors in this post are so vibrant, so beautiful….so Mexico.
I can’t imagine how difficult that material must be but you make if look effortless to make and wear.
XOXO,
Martha
http://www.princessmartha.com
Absolutely stunning as usual
Paola the dress drapes beautifully!!! And the photographs, so vibrant and so beautiful!
Beautiful! Also I love your photographer work! His shoots are amazing!
gorgeous dress!
http://www.styleandshades.blogspot.com
The dress looks great as does your hair. And these pics are amazing. They just ooze relaxation and fun.
I find the fabric looks real nice, not only because of the color. Also like the blog’s new design.
amazing pictures ! and the dress is so nice , this color fits perfectly on you !
XX Luba
http://very-well-living.blogspot.com/
Such a lovely dress in a vibrant colour and I like your flats! I see what you mean with the hangover effect, sewing denim makes me feel like that as well
Btw, I used to row and if a boat passed us with the name of someone sitting in the boat, he or she had to buy a round of drinks for all!
What a beautiful location. Your dress is gorgeous. This color is great on you.
xx
Xochimilco! I haven’t been there since Senior Skip Day… The memories! Haha
Me encanta ese color
Hehe! I’m exactly the same, why does it have to be so beautiful & yet such a bloody pain to make anything with?! Xochimilco looks absolutely amazing, all those wonderful colours, how lovely to have such gorgeous scenery on your doorstep!
The dress is beautiful too, I love that shocking pink colour on you & it drapes so perfectly, it was definitely worth the stress of sewing it!
Ah, you fit beautifully into the scenery. Love your new blog design and the size of the photos.
Ada
Gorgeous! I love the colour and although it’s difficult to work with, the jersey fabric just looks perfect for this maxi dress, beautiful!
Fuchsia dress looks gorgeous on you. I love the simplicity of its design and how it fits into a colourful background
Xx
Alexandra
http://www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com
You are always just so impressive! I love all the clothes that you make – they are just so beautiful and inspire me to learn how to make lovely things for myself too xx
Me encantó el vestido rosa mexicano… Hermosas las fotos! Me dan tanta nostalgia, que ganas de estar en México!! Besos!
Ylenia
Paola, the dress – its colour & the textute of the jersey – is so beautiful and you chose a perfect setting full of colours to take the pictures of this outfit.