Winter looks 4 less Chirstmas Edition! Everything must go!

What do you do when you have a formal Christmas Party to attend but you have nothing to wear? Well if you're like me you improvise DIY

Whenever I think of formal attire I always dream up clean lines in black and white.

Black tie by GokiChan featuring Ice Queen dresses

So, A few years ago it happened to me. I was invited to a formal Christmas party. It was less than a week away and I was overseas. No time to order a dress... I almost let panic set in. However, panic didn't get too far; for I am an excellent seamstress.

But doing a formal dress in less than a few days?
I couldn't see it happening.

So, What now !?!?

I decided to go to Kichioji and pay my local craft-all shop a visit. Surely they would have some black satin I could do something with. Yes, they had black satin... but only had 1 1/2 yards left. It wasn't enough for a long gown, especially since I had gained a little weight. So, I bought it anyway and figured I would make a floor length skirt. I had this idea to pair it with this white blouse and fake a strapless dress top. I put on a black strapless body shaper attaching a large rhinestone broach and a sequined tie. Would it work? You tell me...
The gown fake... Satin skirt and jimmy-rigged bodyshaper... Oh and Bebe

This is the finished look. I rearranged the sash to give you and idea of how you can change the look.




Size 10 White pinstripe peplum shirt 35.00

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Size 9/10 Black Floor length satin drape skirt 35.00

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It turned out fabulous! Everyone wanted to know where I got my look from. Taking it a step further you can change up this look with different skirts.

Size 9 Knee length pleat taffeta skirt 35.00
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And yet another skirt. This one is a size 2 and it has mini pleats across the top and a soft wide ruffle at the bottom.

Mini pleat ruffle skirt 15.00

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Pushing the look even further I decided to add those leggings again and the leather motorcycle jacket. The Obi belt is a GokiChan original. If you would like one made please make an Alchemy order at my etsy shop and I would gladly produce the belt for you.

Finally, I bring you the last formal outfit I made. This silver brocade Corset was the first of my corset creations. I also made the floor length skirt with a detachable train. I apologize for the wrinkles, it was in Goki's Closet for a really long time. The last time it saw my body was during Christmas 2002! Buyer can be assured this item will be pressed and dry cleaned before it is received. I made the straps and corset adjustable, so to ensure a proper fit alterations are included in the selling price. Please be sure to send your measurements so that I can make the proper adjustments. I also make custom make corsets if you would like to order one please submit an order via Etsy Alchemy.

Brocade Corset and skirt with detachable train 150.00

Okay so enough with the Formal fashion... How is your inner snow bunny today?

What am I talking about?

I'm talking about a Christmas party on the slopes!!!

I call this ensemble... The Artic white snow bunny delight! I bought this outfit in Tokyo. The jacket is southpole, purchased in Shibuya and the boots I got from the Kichioji Sketchers store. I was all excited when I ought this outfit because I was planning a tour in the Netherlands. Sadly the tour fell through despite the perfect outfit for some Euro-fun. However, never look back... it detracts from the now. On another note, for some reason Bebe loved this outfit. She got really excited when I put it on the mannequin so I got a feeling this ones gonna go fast.

Arctic Fur trimmed hooded satin jacket 39.00

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Snow bunny rhinestone boots 75.00

SOLD

I think I managed to cover a wide spectrum of Christmas looks, but the most important thing of all is to have fun enjoy whatever you're doing for the holidays. Most of all cherish the time you spend with your loved ones whether it's on the slopes or sitting around the fireplace... no matter what outfit you have on.


-GokiChan
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