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Philip Estradahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635923651573453949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881833508912883716.post-62267191656031497072014-09-04T18:20:00.001-04:002014-09-05T11:30:01.630-04:00Prime ViewingSince our house is a cord cutting home, we spring for Amazon Prime to avoid going all "The Shining" on each other. Below is a list of some choice movies I find particularly inspiring. Also, I have added the reasons why you should cancel all your plans, pop some Orville Redenbacher and stay in all night. <br />
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This movie will change your life and make you want to buy a wiglet. In fact, upon the first viewing I paused it just to run out and buy one so I could finish the film properly coiffed. Did I mention the epic turban? Oh yeah, that turban is EVERYTHING.</div>
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We watched this movie to celebrate my birthday, low key style. It's a slow one but the costumes make it worthwhile. I wish they made a full length version of "A Touch of Mink." I uttered WERK a few times under my breath during that scene.</div>
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The only drawback to this flick is that it is in black and white... man those sequins were probably amazing in person.</div>
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Watched this one randomly night. It's a fun movie, but when Fernando sweeps on screen everything else melts away. In all seriousness I turned to Ryan and said, "I'm not even sure what anyone is saying when he's on screen. He's so DAMN pretty!"</div>
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Did I miss any of your favorites? Do you have any hidden gems that you've found that I should be aware of? I'm always up for a good 'old timey' film.</div>
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Philip Estradahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635923651573453949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881833508912883716.post-26175278036613660502014-08-22T14:59:00.003-04:002014-08-22T15:01:57.577-04:00 Current Obsession- Marlene Dietrich & Jean Louis<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Right now I'm having a Marlene moment. Specifically during her "let' tour the world singing my signature tunes" period.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Marlene Dietrich graced stages from Sweden to Las Vegas ensconced top to tails in beads, rhinestones and not much else! All this finery was provided by the genius talents of Hollywood Legend Maker, Jean Louis.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jean Louis will forever be remembered for designing the infamous nude gown for Marilyn Monroe when she sang Happy Birthday at 'a friend's' birthday party. </span><br />
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One of my favorite terms is "WERK." I say it all the time! Under my breath, loud and guttural, sometimes even just in my head... over and over and over. So it was natural for me to want to sequin this my fave term onto a t-shirt, in my signature style. Not one to rest on my laurels I decided to step my sequin game up a notch. Therefore I opted for an ombre effect.</div>
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To achieve my desired effect, I used two colors of holographic sequins.</div>
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The finished motif .</div>
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I started working horizontally at the top with solid color rows and slowly integrating the opposite color. When the sequins got to the center rows each color was alternated back and forth each color. I reversed the effect on the way to the bottom row returning to a single color. </div>
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How about that Varsity style font? Go team!</div>
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The finished product! When trimming away the organza I left it inside the letters to avoid any accidental cuts!. The end result was very nice since it added an additional level of color.</div>
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This update has been a long time coming. For Halloween 2013 I transformed myself into an over the top Vegas style version of Cap'n Crunch. </div>
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With an outfit like this I'll surely be promoted to Admiral in no time!</div>
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Detail of the epaulette.<br />
The beaded fringe on these were hand strung by me, because I never have <i>enough </i>to do.</div>
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There was four pairs of this motif down the front of the jacket, one on each sleeve, each tail and the back of the neck. The fabric is an epic blue sequinned material that I found in the garment district. I love it because it looks like crashing ocean waves, perfect for an old sea dog like The Cap'n.</div>
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I made doubly sure to include a total of four stripes to avoid the <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2013/06/is-capn-crunch-a-real-captain/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Cap'n/Commander controversy</span></a> that the Quaker Oats company recently faced. </div>
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Philip Estradahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635923651573453949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881833508912883716.post-26847061447839091412014-08-05T17:32:00.001-04:002014-08-05T22:39:08.163-04:00TransitionHello everyone!<br>
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I am beginning the process of transitioning the blog and website from "Hire Me Bob Mackie" to "Philip Estrada - Sparkle Zealot." This transition will be a work in progress. <br>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Keep in mind my enthusiasm for Bob Mackie's prolific career and current projects hasn't waned in the least. It will continue to be a dream of mine to work alongside him one day. His team in both New York and Los Angeles are some of the sweetest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. However, the stars haven't aligned allowing for my skills to be put to use quite yet.</span><br>
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<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I have decided that now is the time to focus my energies into promoting my talents as a designer. The blog will become a running record of my design process and a progress report on all my creative endeavors. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The blog will continue to include sequins and rhinestones by the pound, I promise you that. </span><br>
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Philip Estradahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635923651573453949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881833508912883716.post-56500148676784948012014-05-23T10:15:00.001-04:002014-09-02T10:24:07.191-04:00Turnt Back The Times<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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By this time everyone has read the news that Bob Mackie regretfully had to bow out of providing the wardrobe for Cher's latest tour, "Dressed To Kill." Some are saying that this is her final tour. Personally I'm not buying it. As long as you can glue rhinestones to a wheelchair there is still a chance for a follow up tour.</div>
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Although the tour will be sans Mackie my ensemble will be paying homage to both divas. I am doing this for solidarity, tradition and mostly because I've already started and I'm not one for looking back. </div>
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The fiancé and I took advantage of the long weekend for Thanksgiving and jetted off to Paris! It wasn't really as last minute as it sounds. While I was there I was able to take classes at Ecole Lesage. Since this was our first visit to Paris I only had enough time to take the 2 day, 12 hours of class time. <span style="text-align: center;">It was FASCINATING to properly learn the sequin and beading techniques I taught myself. The instructor was impressed with my proficiency and praised my speed. Since I attended the classes I also had the opportunity to purchase the actual stretching frames Lesage uses. What a world of difference?! The fabric stays stretched much better than my jerry-rigged system.</span></div>
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Paris was a feast for a designer's eyes! <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Since returning I want everything in my life to be Art Nouveau designed.</span> It was also very inspiring being at Lesage, the place where so much unsung fashion history happened. To think of the countless gowns that were embellished for Christian Dior or Pierre Balmain. It induces chills. It makes me smile even more because the building is so unassuming and humble. </div>
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This little fella is the project I completed during my time at Lesage.</div>
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I can't wait to go back to Paris. Not only for the beautiful sights but to take more classes at Lesage!</div>
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The Thrilling Adventure Hour rencetly launched a successful kickstarter campaign to fund a concert film DVD. I had the pleasure of designing and constructing the gown for Miss Paget Brewster in the role of Sadie Doyle in the "Beyond Belief" portion of the show. </div>
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If you are not familiar with <a href="http://thrillingadventurehour.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Thrilling Adventure Hour</span></a> you have been missing out!</div>
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I'm so lucky to be the designer of a character beloved by so many fans around the world. I hope I lived up to everyone's imagination! </div>
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Paget Brewster shines on stage and the gown did a great job assisting. I can't wait for the DVD to be released so we can all see this gown in action. </div>
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My costume sketch for Paget Brewster's character Sadie Doyle</div>
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Frank and Sadie's signature 'clink.'</div>
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Philip Estradahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635923651573453949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881833508912883716.post-83753226527583075202013-10-04T08:17:00.000-04:002013-10-09T11:30:43.413-04:00Restoration Hardware<div>
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I was mistaken when I mentioned that there was an airplane in stage during Hallelujah Hollywood. That was in Hello Hollywood Hello, <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">a different Donn Arden production</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">. Too many show to keep straight! Hallelujah Hollywood featured production numbers celebrating the MGM musicals such as "Kismet," "The Pirate" and "Meet Me In St. Louis." The finale was a tribute to The Zeigfeld Follies. A big thanks to Grant for helping to keep the history straight! </span></div>
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Philip Estradahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635923651573453949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881833508912883716.post-78752537803033680222013-09-22T21:15:00.001-04:002013-11-09T16:27:13.844-05:00Bionic BlondsI am finally fully rested from another crazed fashion week working with the mad science design duo, The Blonds. It has been an insane three weeks of very little sleep due to working all day and then rushing to The Blonds to lend my talents. I can't complain though since it's always the most fun!<br />
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This season was unlike the previous ones in one major way... it was MASSIVE both in scale and beauty. This was the fifth anniversary of The Blonds showing at New York Fashion Week and for their tenth show they blasted off to a whole different galaxy!</div>
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This season the collection was inspired by David and Phillipe's favorite blondes including Marie Antoinette, Tweety Bird and Barbarella. </div>
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This collection was the teams' most mature and ambitious collection to date. David and Phillipe challenged themselves by using new couture techniques thus raising the level of their artistry to new heights. The collection contained their signature mix of glamour, sex appeal, and razor sharp wit. </div>
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Phillipe opened the show by slowly emerging from a silver glitter space suit like a butterfly from a strange new world. The body suit he wore was encrusted in oversized flesh toned jewels. It was as if his skin was made of jewels. Whether or not this Blond came in peace is arguable but, the spectacle was undeniable. This was the perfect harbinger for the show to follow. </div>
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I hope you enjoy the photos below of some of my favorite looks on the runway and backstage. These include the ones I got the chance to work on. </div>
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Philip Estradahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635923651573453949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881833508912883716.post-48703007251860755102013-09-03T08:39:00.000-04:002013-09-03T08:40:18.522-04:00Cher-ing is CaringWith Cher's impending album release I felt that it would behoove me to revisit some of my favorite Cher Fashions. Clearly she looks the most epic when she is wearing Bob Mackie.<br />
I LOVE this Pink and Orange gown with a chevron motif accented with silver. The faux sheer panel across the bust with the chains is a tantalizing element but still remains elegant. Not to mention the shawl reveal! When Bob Mackie and Cher team up it's pure glamour!!!<br />
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Is anyone else as excited as I am about the costumes for this tour?!<br />
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Philip Estradahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635923651573453949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881833508912883716.post-30794859699488164502013-08-26T08:59:00.000-04:002013-09-23T20:01:56.189-04:00Blonds Have More FunFashion Week is descending upon us quickly and there is nothing we can do about it. The best thing to do is lay back and let the glamour wash over you. I am quite a lucky boy... I am once again lending my grubby mits to the glittery design duo The Blonds. Bringing all that glamour and drama to the runway is no small feat. It takes a village to make a Blond.<br />
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To get you excited for this season's collection here is the video from February's Horror Movie themed show plus some of my favorite looks. </div>
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I woke up this morning to find out some very exciting news! <br>
Our good friend Cher tweeted in the wee hours of the morning confirming that she will be once again donning Sequin Encrusted Bob Mackie masterpieces for her upcoming tour!<br>
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This means a whole new crop of Mackie-Cher creations. Could I ask for anything more? <br>
I could, but I don't want to get greedy. I have never been so happy!<br>
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Below are some of my favorite creations Bob Mackie has designed for Cher.<br>
CHER! CHER! CHER!!!! Is any one else losing their minds?!<br>
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<br>Philip Estradahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635923651573453949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881833508912883716.post-38688278648672147962013-06-24T10:49:00.000-04:002013-06-24T12:51:35.611-04:00LGBT Pride Courtesy of Cher<span lang="EN">
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It's Pride here in NYC and in order to celebrate the occasion in style, Bloomingdales is hosting The Stonewall Pride Collection Exhibit. They are featuring looks from several LGBT designers, including everyone's favorite, Bob Mackie. On display are two looks that he designed for LGBT favorite, Cher!<br />The sequin Bob Mackie looks are from Cher's Caesars Palace show. There is a blue floral three dimensional sequin and bead encrusted gown with matching head piece. I love good headgear! Also shown is Cher's purple Zoot Suit and hat complete with pheasant plume. <br />This is a must see opportunity! Viewing Bob Mackie's work up close is almost indescribable. When seen from a distance, the dazzling look enhances the wearer but when zoomed in on each section the embellishment becomes a work of art on its own, like a microscopic mosaic. This is yet another reason why I am so inspired by Mackie. He has an ability to see the overall effect of the look as well as seeing all the detail and beauty that goes into the piece. <br />The Stonewall Pride Exhibition is being hosted at Bloomingdales' Uptown location (Broadway and 59th street) on the third floor through June 30th. Swing by if you can. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mondays are a drag and everyone knows it. But this Monday promises to be a whole different kettle of fishy realness. "What's so different about this Monday?" Why this, you silly queen!</span></div>
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Philip Estradahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635923651573453949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881833508912883716.post-7728782405150924872013-02-22T16:07:00.001-05:002014-09-02T10:24:41.658-04:00Tansy Tan Dora - A Sneak Peek<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm proud to announce something that has been in the works since before Christmas! I have started collaborating with one of New York's favorite burlesque dancers, <a href="http://www.tansyburlesque.com/#!home/mainPage" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Tansy Tan Dora</span></a>. </span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Jasmin of </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://vintagevandalizm.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Vintage Vandalizm</span></a></span></li>
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Philip Estradahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635923651573453949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881833508912883716.post-23924409382775814202012-12-30T10:53:00.000-05:002012-12-30T10:53:46.597-05:00Seasons Greetings from HMBM!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Man did this holiday season ever breeze on by?! I barely had enough time to think about what to get the loved one, let alone time to shop for him. I hope he liked what I got him since I can barely remember what it was.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over here in Blog-blog Land I hope that everyone of my readers had a great time tearing it up with their friends and families for the holidays. This is why I would like to share the Christmas card Ryan and I sent out to all our pals. Every year we design our own card and I am particularly proud of this one because I illustrated the card with Ryan's help in art direction. I have to say I'm impressed with the result since I haven't had much success in the past as a cartoonist! I guess the spirit of the season inspired me just that much.</span><br />
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Philip Estradahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635923651573453949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881833508912883716.post-15638232299425711492012-10-10T11:29:00.000-04:002012-10-10T11:39:41.611-04:00She Speaks The Truth<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">I was thumbing through the October issue of Nylon Magazine when I came across a quick article about Pink. I stopped to read it since she is also a Bob Mackie fan. Well to my delight she name checked my favorite designer. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Not only did she mention him, but she proclaimed his clothes for her to be the best in her wardrobe. She also gave him the befitting title of, "Fucking </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;">Legend." I couldn't agree with you more, Pink!</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I can't wait to see all the new costumes he makes for her!</span><br />
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Philip Estradahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635923651573453949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881833508912883716.post-69871874970343632702012-10-03T13:43:00.000-04:002014-09-02T10:25:05.497-04:00Frank and Sadie Doyle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">On Sunday night one of my fantasies came to life! I was able to dress my two favorite characters from </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>The Thrilling Adventure Hour</i>,</span> Frank and Sadie Doyle. <i>The Thrilling Adventure Hour</i> is an L.A. based stage show in the style of old timey radio. It is also hosted as a weekly podcast on iTunes and <a href="http://www.nerdist.com/podcast/thrilling-adventure-hour/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">The Nerdist Network</span></a> I encourage you to check it out. On September 30th, the Thrilling Adventure crew brought their show to Brooklyn for its triumphant New York debut. And what a debut it was with two sold out shows!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">A while back I got in contact with comedian Paul F. Tompkins to discuss the possibility about </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">making him a swanky smoking jacket</span>. Mr. Tompkins, who plays Frank Doyle, who confessed that he was looking for just such a garment for </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>The Thrilling Adventure Hour.</i></span></span> When I met with </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Mr. Tompkins I shamelessly asked if he wouldn’t mind sharing photos of a dress I had made with his acting partner Paget Brewster, the genius behind Sadie Doyle. He agreed that it would look great for the part and generously forwarded the information along. I was so excited a few days later when Miss Brewster wrote back to me saying she would love to wear the dress! Could this have lined up any more perfectly? I think not.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The dress was cut from a vintage 1959 dress pattern that I’ve had for a while. My hands were free one day so I decided to sew it up just for the heck of it. I had been beading it off and on for about a year whenever the mood struck me. It fit Paget like a glove, and then that's when the beading went into overdrive. I wanted to add as many beads as humanly possible before the show for maximum Sadie Doyle Glamour-y-ness.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The show was sheer perfection! It was so much fun to see all the characters brought to life in person. The <i>Beyond Belief</i> episode was “Vampire Weekend” which is one of my favorites! When Frank and Sadie took the stage the crowd went nuts. The two of them also looked amazing which never hurts. I was so proud of how wonderfully everything came together. All the hard work paid off.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The icing on the cake was that both Paul and Paget were amazing to work with. They were so humble and appreciative of my contribution to the show that evening. I could not have asked for a better experience. I look forward to working with these peeps again! My wheels are already going on what I can make next for them to wear.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Philip Estrada</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span>
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