Oodles of Tulle
Please do ignore the slight feeling of 'Sadako' from The Ring, in these images of Seiko Taki's SS08 collection. They just happened to prompt me to go on a search on Yoox for odd tulle pieces because for some reason, Yoox, with their seasons old stock consistently harbous many tulle confections from various Italian designers that I haven't encountered in reality. Enough of the browsing action though, because as soon as I get the all clear from the BBC weather forecast, I'm going to go on an all out binge to acheive a long tulle skirted, wedding cake effect on the bottom with something quite tight and minimal on top, finished with satin flats.
This is to be achived with a mix of mesh leggings, skirts by Missotten who seem to excel at the long skirted tulle creations, possibly with the addition of a dress by Haute or Gianluca Capannolo (no, I'm not firing out names in a knowing fashion... I haven't a clue either but just go with it....) and the easy vintage tulle crinoline skirt options from Rokit/Beyond Retro and the like. I demand wedding cake on the legs, and I'm not going to hold back on the number of tiers, ruffles, shades of peach/nude I go for. This all probably sounds terrifying but I guess when wedding cake-stylee tulle skirts take over your brain, you would get a little posessed (see girl in the image above - totally entranced/hypnotised by Seiko Taki's tulle/chiffon creations....)
wedding cake for the legs, yum! i love tulle, lace and chiffon- my love for the fluff and the bounce is neverending
Posted by: Fashion Tidbits | 28 March 2008 at 13:33
Sigh! Tulle, lovely tulle! Can't wait to see your wedding confection.
When I sneak a peak at bubble at work, and see you've slammed us with 4-5 delicious posts like this in a row, it's so frustrating that I can't read them all now! But nice to know they're there waiting...
x
Posted by: sopchan | 28 March 2008 at 13:58
This reminds me of a scene in Across the Universe when one of the characters wears a skirt that is opaque from the waist to above the knee, and then a tulle skirt that is nude the rest of the length down. I think the tulle had alternating thin bands of white as well, which made it extra delicious-looking.
The movie was fabulous, but I couldn't help but think, "Man, where can I get my hands on that skirt!"
Posted by: Mari | 28 March 2008 at 14:57
you should check out the tulle skirts that jcrew has in their kids line (crewcuts). i love them, and would buy it..but i know it won't fit me...
http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod92438181&catId=cat301955, http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod91257181&catId=cat301955
Posted by: chrissy | 28 March 2008 at 15:03
I like your blog. You have the most beautiful photos and designs here.
Posted by: Alya | 28 March 2008 at 15:36
Tulle is really pretty and fits in with some of the romantic themes around at the moment. I've personally always loved it - reminds me of ballerinas.
Posted by: Emily | 28 March 2008 at 17:58
Reminds me of a Betsey Johnson skirt I had in day-glo pink back in the day. I wore it with leggings under, of course.
Posted by: WendyB | 28 March 2008 at 18:43
I heart tulle - what joy and I want the blue one NOW
Posted by: Make Do & Mend | 28 March 2008 at 20:13
I love tulle but don't know if I would wear them on a daily basis though. But, I am happy to learn that J Crew offers tulle for kids. I will run out to buy darling niece one. She will be tickle pink.
Posted by: savvy gal | 28 March 2008 at 20:21
"I demand wedding cake on the legs" That made me laugh at loud. My fellow blogger and I always call them cakes, though in my town, people would ask me if I was celebrating my quincenera.
Posted by: Jael | 28 March 2008 at 20:33
Oodles and oodles of tulle=oodles of joy.
Posted by: The Clothes Horse | 28 March 2008 at 20:34
what is it about tulle that just calls to a girl's heart...
i think its inherent crinkli-stiff/soft-balletness quality does it for me
Posted by: Sefra | 28 March 2008 at 20:35
Hi Susie. It look like tulle might be the new Susie. Love it.
Posted by: Girl-Woman | 29 March 2008 at 00:28
i love tulle, like the ones marc jacobs showed this season both at his and LV.
Posted by: | 29 March 2008 at 00:34
tulle! One thing in the world I really love lol :-P
I once bought like four yards of it to make many wonderful tulle things, but it unded sitting in my closed for a couple years before I gave it to my mom :-/
<3<3<3
Posted by: Giselle | 29 March 2008 at 00:44
tulle = love
next pay day im buying crinoline skirts. you can never ever have enough!
Posted by: Addison | 29 March 2008 at 00:57
that transparent rose-patterned number is heavenly. I would SO wear that - maybe over shorts and with a hooded t-shirt. Yum.
Posted by: pinkr0ck | 29 March 2008 at 02:23
I love those jcrew tulle skirts from the commenter!!!! They're so effervescent? Maybe? Wrong adjective probably, but I'm exhausted and they're lovely nevertheless.
Posted by: bigglassesgirl | 29 March 2008 at 02:34
hi dear stylish collègue
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Posted by: Style and the City - Paris | 29 March 2008 at 02:40
As much as I love these sweet colourful tulle skirts, I don't know if I could get away with them with a 3 year old in tow. Perhaps I could go with one of the more simple single layer, over dress numbers. I just REALLY want to get some into my daily wear. Gorgeous pictures Susie, thanks!
Posted by: super kawaii mama | 29 March 2008 at 05:36
The first dress is a stunner
It's a shame you can't see the front of it properly in those pictures!
Posted by: coco | 29 March 2008 at 10:14
Im after a crini too. Now the weather is getting warmer bring out the tulle!
Posted by: Natty | 29 March 2008 at 13:02
Would be great to wear it as a strapless dress with a big waist belt/corset....very chic.
K
http://www.the-fashion-assistant.blog.com
Posted by: Kit | 29 March 2008 at 18:23
I always loved the excess and poof associated with tulle. I always wanted to get my hands on a tulle skirt...but they are $50 USD at the thrift store near me where they are sold. The thrift store!
Posted by: Teresa | 29 March 2008 at 19:29
Love everything about this post! Are you going to try out your own version of this look?
Posted by: clutch22 | 30 March 2008 at 05:47
You make me miss my crinolines and tulle! I have a collection of about 10 in my storage in Alberta (Canada). I can't wait to go out there and pick em up!
Posted by: Hailey | 02 April 2008 at 05:25