a different take on a mermaid
This girl is inspired by mermaids but is not a mermaid. There are loads of photos because I love how she came together!
When I was planning a mermaid inspired girl, I thought of doing it with just the colors. Of course it would have been subtle… and who wants subtle? I’ve been obsessing about Heather Ross‘ mermaid fabric (Mendocino)- knowing that I had to find a way to use it in something. So, put it all together and here she is!
She has an angora blend sweater with a little ruffle around the bottom edge. The sweater closes with an orange button.
Underneath she has a pinafore made from 2 of the Mendocino fabrics- seahorses and mermaids.
The back with it’s button closure-
And here is her cashmere underskirt. It also has a ruffled lettuce edge. And an elastic waist with a button closure.
The back view-
And sitting-
February 9th, 2009 at 8:19 am
oh, mimi…she is gorgeous and her clothes are impeccable! i love how that differently colored seahorse is right above her heart. your details always impress me. xxx
February 9th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
She is lovely and the fabrics are fantastic.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
She is delightful & Oh to have a cashmere underskirt….dreamy.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
I LOVE IT!
February 9th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
I’m in love with each garment – individually and as the entire ensemble! And even her red hair with its flat locks looks seaweedy. The lettuce edged skirt looks like lettuce seaweed too. I love the striped legs and the colors. And I want a jacket just like that one (but bigger). So perfect, Mimi. Again.
February 10th, 2009 at 6:29 am
Exquisite! I believe than when she slips into the water, her feet join and become a powerful fin. It’s quite obvious that she can swim. Her clothes are heavenly.
February 12th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
She is so lovely. The colors are so good!
February 14th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
I always love how your interpret the hair on your dolls…
February 15th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
as always, mimi… your work is beautiful!!!!!!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Mimi – She’s gorgeous. As usual, your attention to detail and your color choices are impeccable.