Etsy Shop for FirstLove

What Once was a Sleeve Antique Lace Bridal Cuff

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:21:46 -0500

$48.00
Found this gorgeous antique lace sleeve fragment from a beyond repair Titanic-era dress and had to make something with the romance of that time period.
For the true romantic with the addition of many antique and vintage laces, tulle, satin ribbon and the sparkliest vintage rhinestone button.
Fastens with a vintage seam tape tie.

Check all the photos for the details....would look gorgeous for a wedding day or any other time, dressed up or down, to add a feminine look to what you're wearing. :)

Measures...10" circumference around upper part
8-8 1/2" around wrist area.
Check measurements against your own for a perfect fit.

Professionally created/finished in my smoke/pet free studio...will arrive to you prettily wrapped with woven First Love Designs label and hang tag.

:) Ask any questions as I'd love to help :)

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Lace and Beading in Sepia Tones Slipdress-One of a Kind

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:21:45 -0500

$92.00
Silent movies, faded sepia photographs, moments from many different time periods all put together into one easy wearing slipdress that is timeless in style.
Vintage and antique laces all over this slipdress, with some lovely steel grey beaded trim. Be sure to check the details in the photos.
Perfect for a wedding, party or any romantic evening. And you could easily throw a cardigan or jean jacket over it to wear by day.

Measurements...check carefully against your own to insure a perfect fit. Dress does slip on so fit is important.
Dress was pinned on model to fit for photos.

underarm to hem-30 1/2"
underarm to underarm (laying flat)-18 1/2"
underbust measurement (laying flat)-16 1/2"
hip (laying flat)-20" plus a bit more as it is a bit stretchy
This would be best for a full C to D cup as there is additional room in the cup besides the measurement above.
**Please note...be sure to double all flat measurements above** This dress is narrow in the underbust and needs to be slipped on.

Be sure to check my other listing for the hairflower :)

Bracelet is made by a sweet etsy seller...Andrea at Wrist Candy Creations. Beautiful things!!

Professionally sewn/hemmed/serged/finished in my smoke/pet free studio...will arrive to you prettily wrapped with woven First Love Designs label and hang tag.

:) Ask any questions as I'd love to help :)

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Antique Rhinestones on a Lace Bridal Collar

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:12:15 -0400

$52.00
Truly gorgeous with all of it's sparkley elegance, this antique rhinestone buckle and sash piece has been salvaged and brought back to life on this bridal collar neckpiece.
In person it is sooo much more sparkley than the overcast day photos is showing!
Silk snow white collar trimmed in delicate tulle, satin ribbon, and many vintage laces...ties up in back with creamy double faced satin ribbon ties.
Lined in silk with french script ribbon and label.
Measures....13 1/2" long with 16 1/2" ribbon ties to tie into a bow or leave long.

Professionally designed/sewn/finished in my smoke/pet free studio...will arrive to you prettily wrapped with woven First Love Designs label and hang tag.

White jacket in photos is not included in this listing.

:) Ask any questions as I'd love to help :)

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Frothy White Layers of Lace and Frills Bridal Choker

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:12:15 -0400

$46.00
Just the prettiest confection, this Marie Antoinette inspired bridal collar is the perfect accent to your wedding ensemble.
Lined in white silk, this choker is perfectly accented with a vintage sparkly rhinestone button at the center of all it's frothy layers of white frills.
Has glass beadded trim swagging all around it with crystal accented lace at center front.
Very eyecatching...sure to draw all eyes to your face on your special day :)

Measures...fastens with a tiny elastic and vintage silvery button. 14 3/4" circumference plus a bit more with the elastic.

Professionally created/finished in my smoke/pet free studio...will arrive to you prettily wrapped with woven First Love Designs label and hang tag.

:) Ask any questions as I'd love to help :)

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Wild Autumn Huntress Stunning Feather Headpiece Fascinator

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:57:25 -0400

$65.00
I went wild with joy when I found the amazing feathers on this very old vintage hat. I think they are pheasant feathers...gorgeous colors!! I carefully removed the plumes and proceeded to create this huntress headpiece fascinator.

There is a fragment of delicate Victorian netting with sequins and a new black sequined applique for drama. A bunch of black feathers for movement and you have the perfect headpiece to draw all eyes onto you!!

Measures...one size fits all
Backed with felted wool and a clear comb to hold securely in your hair.

*One of a kind...Due to the unique nature of the feathers I am unable to re-create this piece.*

Professionally created/finished in my smoke/pet free studio...will arrive to you prettily wrapped with woven First Love Designs label and hang tag.

:) Ask any questions as I'd love to help :)

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Shabby Tones of Pink and White Bridal Hairflower

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:19:26 -0400

$34.00
Too pretty, this silk hairflower is a layered combo of two newer silk flowers and some vintage lace with a vintage chandelier pink crystal at it's center.
A bit of white fluffy marabou trim is tucked into the layers of petals and a pearly tassel hangs down and gently jingles when you wear the hairflower.
Perfect for a bride or bridesmaid...or a summery day!
This hairflower is more asymetrical but I think that adds to it's look. :)

Measures...almost 8" across and 6 3/4" in height.
Has a 2 1/2" french barrette clasp and white brocade finishing the back.

Professionally created/finished in my smoke/pet free studio...will arrive to you prettily wrapped with woven First Love Designs label and hang tag.

:) Ask any questions as I'd love to help :)

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Red and Black Ostrich Feather Showgirl Headpiece

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:18:55 -0400

$40.00
Not for the shy, this one-of-a-kind headpiece is sure to draw it's share of admiring gazes.
Striking red and black colors set off the sparkly vintage rhinestone button. A bit of black vintage lace, tattery silver lace and a silk flower petal accent the silk and velvety petals.
Along with the stunning black ostrich plume there is a bunch of feathery strands dripping along the bottom edge to add more mystery and fascination.
Fastens with a 2 1/2" french clip barrette.

Measures...flower 5 1/2" with 9 more inches for the ostrich plume.

Professionally created/finished in my smoke/pet free studio...will arrive to you prettily wrapped with woven First Love Designs label and hang tag.

Bracelet is made by a sweet etsy seller...Andrea at Wrist Candy Creations. Beautiful things!!

:) Ask any questions as I'd love to help :)

Please check out my policies page for more info about payment and shipping.

Wedding at the Beach Dreamy Bridesmaid Dress

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:13:25 -0400

$120.00
Lots of gorgeous details on this (once a vintage eyelet slip) dress.
Tiny sparkles on the pink lace and the little vintage rhinestone buttons (in the flowers centers). Lots of careful handsewing.
Soft and flowy white dotted net skirt and raw edge pink tie accompany the grey glass beading along the bodice. A few flounces of organza trim and pink lace add the perfect touch.
Net lace overskirt is longer in back than in front.

Also would be ideal for a special night out, date night or any old time you want to feel feminine and special :)

Measures...check carefully against your own to insure a perfect fit.
underarm to hem (of underslip)-33"
underarm to underarm (laying flat)-17"
underbust measurement (laying flat)-16"
hip (laying flat)-18 1/2"
This would be best for a B-C to smaller D cup as there is additional room in the cup besides the measurement above.
**Please note...be sure to double all flat measurements above** This dress is narrow in the underbust and needs to be slipped on.

Professionally sewn/hemmed/serged/finished in my smoke/pet free studio...will arrive to you prettily wrapped with woven First Love Designs label and hang tag.

:) Ask any questions as I'd love to help :)

Please check out my policies page for more info about payment and shipping.

Cream and White Satin Ribbon and Vintage Rhinestone Bridal Collar

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:09:59 -0400

$48.00
I loved creating this woven ribbon collar...perfect for a wedding or any other celebration.
Soft satin weaving is complemented by the bit of snow white lace at the bottom edge and the faint whisper of tulle.
Pleated french wire ribbon is cinched up by a vintage rhinestone belt buckle for the perfect accent of sparkle.
Lined with the ribbon weaving and a label.

Measures....15" long...perfectly fits the model with a 13 1/4" neck because of the overlap in the back of the collar.

Professionally designed/sewn/finished in my smoke/pet free studio...will arrive to you prettily wrapped with woven First Love Designs label and hang tag.

White jacket in photos is not included in this listing.

:) Ask any questions as I'd love to help :)

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Vintage Taupe and Lavender with Silk Hairflower

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:08:44 -0400

$38.00
Amazing rare muted taupey/lavender color to this vintage silk flower.
Beautiful pleated center petals are accented with a swath of sequin fabric and vintage velvet flower with rhinestone center.
Some vintage millinery netting, a bit of grey silk and a few lovely aged silk leaves complete the look.

Measures...a bit over 6 1/2" in diameter.
Has a 2 1/2" french barrette clasp and white brocade finishing the back.

~~Please not that this is a very old vintage silk flower and does show some signs of age and may have tiny bits of glue residue from the hat it was originally attached to...if this is not your thing then this flower might not be for you. This is for true vintage lovers of all things lovely, aged and a bit tattery. ~~

Professionally created/finished in my smoke/pet free studio...will arrive to you prettily wrapped with woven First Love Designs label and hang tag.

:) Ask any questions as I'd love to help :)

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Shabby Chic Silk Hairflower Fascinator

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:54:43 -0400

$40.00
How lovely for a summer wedding or any other special day!
A very old vintage silk and velvet flower is nestled in a few petals of a new one. Center has a raw silk hand made bllom with a vintage rhinestone button for sparkle.
A circle of ostrich plumes and a swath of vintage chenille dotted millinery netting make this one eyecatching headpiece :)

Measures...almost 8" in diameter.
Has a 2 1/2" french barrette clasp and white brocade finishing the back.

~~Please note that this is a very old vintage silk flower and does show some signs of age and may have tiny bits of glue residue from the hat it was originally attached to...if this is not your thing then this flower might not be for you. This is for true vintage lovers of all things lovely, aged and a bit tattery. ~~

Professionally created/finished in my smoke/pet free studio...will arrive to you prettily wrapped with woven First Love Designs label and hang tag.

:) Ask any questions as I'd love to help :)

Please check out my policies page for more info about payment and shipping.

Dazzling Vintage Rhinestone and Embroidered Silk Bridal Collar

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:09:58 -0400

$48.00
Truly gorgeous with all of it's sparkley elegance, this vintage rhinestone piece has been salvaged and brought back to life on this bridal collar neckpiece.
Glorious vintage metallic lame trim has embroidered design on a heavy silk backing...wonderful with the delicate vintage crochet edging along top and bottom.
Vintage metal trim along top edge with a bit of tattery antique and vintage laces and seam tape.
One last touch of the clear drop fringe along the bottom edge...makes this collar worthy of a duchess!!
Lined in white silk.
Measures....14 3/8" long
Fastens with two silvery scrollwork buttons and elastic loops.
Professionally designed/sewn/finished in my smoke/pet free studio...will arrive to you prettily wrapped with woven First Love Designs label and hang tag.

White jacket in photos is not included in this listing.

:) Ask any questions as I'd love to help :)

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Drops of Pearls Vintage Silk Hairflower

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:14:36 -0400

$40.00
Just a soft and feminine confection of pretty pink for the girly-girl.
Lovely hairflower facscinator created from a vintage silk millinery flower with a halo of pink tulle, some vintage seam tape and a few strands of faux pearls dripping from the bottom.Some antique lace and a vintage rhinestone earring at the center.
Finished with cream brocade on the back and a french clip barrette.

Measures...a touch under 6 1/2" in diameter
additonal length of pearls and seam tape add another 5"

Professionally created/finished in my smoke/pet free studio...will arrive to you prettily wrapped with woven First Love Designs label and hang tag.

Pink jacket in photos is not included in this listing.

:) Ask any questions as I'd love to help :)

Please check out my policies page for more info about payment and shipping.