Win a $75 gift certificate in the Darling Dainties Inspiration Board Contest!
I thought I’d celebrate our sweet new lingerie/ loungewear patterns with a fun little contest, what do you think? I’m calling it the Darling Dainties contest (I hope the silliness of that name amuses you half as much as it does me).
All you have to do is create an inspiration board based around one of the two new patterns, either nutmeg or cinnamon (or both!), to show how you’d make it. You can use whatever tools you like: photoshop, polyvore, or anything else that can manipulate images. Check out this example board I put together to see what I mean. Of course, yours does not have to be this dorky and overstyled.
When you’re done, post the image on your blog, and comment here with a link. If you don’t have a blog, that’s ok, you can also post an image to our Flickr pool.
In two weeks (Wednesday, June 16th at noon PST), I’ll go through and pick three finalists. You guys can then pick your favorite inspiration board and vote… the winner will receive a $75 Colette Patterns gift certificate!
Include anything you want that inspires you with these patterns. Some other ideas:
- vintage postcards
- old time movie stars
- color swatches
- fabric swatches
- cool vintage details you would add
- modern lingerie you might draw inspiration from
- lace, trims, and notions
- a beautiful setting you imagine lounging in
The sky’s the limit! Just don’t forget to post the link here in the comments, and have fun!
{image credits: Colette Patterns nutmeg sewing pattern, Burberry bra and panty set from net-a-porter, Esquire pinup, coral pink velvet ribbon, phillip lim set from net-a-porter}
Comments
Tilia
June 2, 2010 #
Great idea, but to shot of a time since I’m in the middle of final. Pity :(
Sarai
June 2, 2010 #
Good point! I decided to make it a little longer (two weeks instead of one) so I hope that helps!
nicole
June 5, 2010 #
What a fun competition, I’ll keep y fingers crossed, would love a voucher for your store!!
Wish me luck!! :-)
http://rubyslippersvintage.blogspot.com/2010/06/editor-polyvore.html
Kelly Evans
June 5, 2010 #
http://www.polyvore.com/cinnamon/set?id=19388778
Jessica
June 6, 2010 #
Thanks for offering this fun contest, Sarai! I’m excited to see everyone’s design ideas. It should be a great resource for new inspiration.
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=19433659
Melissa
June 6, 2010 #
This is so much fun, thanks Sarai!
Ahoy!
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=19435077
Emily
June 6, 2010 #
My two entries:
http://familytrunkproject.com/2010/06/dainty-inspiration.html
I’m loving seeing all the different boards that people are putting together! So fun.
MelissaKate
June 7, 2010 #
I just uploaded my inspiration board to the Flickr Pool.. I am sadly blogless. I hope you enjoy!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/inertiacreepies/4678838885/in/pool-colettepatterns
XK Tussing
June 7, 2010 #
What a great idea! I had fun assembling my “Cinnamon” submission. Thanks for the opportunity!
http://artaroundmidnight.blogspot.com/2010/06/colette-inspiration-board-contest.html
Ellen
June 8, 2010 #
This is so exciting!!!!
Thank you, Sarai
http://greenmushrooooom.blogspot.com/
Michelle
June 9, 2010 #
Hello! What a fun inspiration board to do. I recently discovered Colette patterns and I love the styles!
Here is my inspiration board:
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=19552591
Leigh
June 11, 2010 #
No blog, but here’s the link on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/18304056@N04/4690132995/
Millie
June 12, 2010 #
Oh, it already linked back automatically! For redundancy, here’s my entry:
http://interrobangsanon.wordpress.com/2010/06/12/colette-patterns-contest/
This was a lot of fun! I’m excited to see what everyone else came up with.
Elizabeth
June 12, 2010 #
This is such an awesome contest idea! Here’s my submission:
http://www.polyvore.com/neighbors_will_be_shocked_when/set?id=19626092
Em
June 13, 2010 #
http://picasaweb.google.com/117797944155408851171/StuffForNet#5481119833832237250
Here’s mine for nutmeg!
Wanett
June 13, 2010 #
I think I had a little too much fun in Polyvore, lol. It was my first time using it. I used both Cinnamon and Nutmeg as inspiration.
http://www.polyvore.com/purple_rain_danties/set?id=19647773
Amy
June 14, 2010 #
here is my Liz inspired entry:
http://dartandhem.blogspot.com/2010/06/darling-dainties.html
great contest and great new patterns Sarai!
Kathleen
June 15, 2010 #
Alright! Here’s mine:
http://kathleen.bubble.nu/index.php/2010/06/15/darling-dainties-contest/
I had a blast making this. :D
Kayanna
June 15, 2010 #
I was so excited to see this pattern! I’ve been searching for a great tap pant pattern for ages and I absolutely can’t wait to make these! I thought I’d have fun and make a quirky mood board based on the Nutmeg pattern. Here’s it is in the Flickr group.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38798207@N03/4704405632/in/pool-colettepatterns
Melissa
June 15, 2010 #
SO excited for these patterns! Here’s a link to my inspiration board:
http://www.polyvore.com/in_boudoir/set?id=19726953.
It will also appear in my blog post tomorrow (Wed the 16th). Thanks for the opportunity, Sarai!
Courtney (Miss C)
June 15, 2010 #
I tackled the idea of an inspiration board a little bit differently, because I like to sketch out my ideas for sewing. Hope y’all like it!
Here’s my entry: http://virtualbulletinboard.blogspot.com/2010/06/colette-patterns-contest-entry.html
Good luck everyone :)
Bianca
June 16, 2010 #
Here is my entry:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75248727@N00/4705938651/in/pool-colettepatterns
Thanks!