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Description The Masquerade Fairies Collection is made up of four fairies, Brittany as the Blue Masquerade Fairy, Vani as the Indigo Masquerade Fairy, Adella as the Lavender Masquerade Fairy, and myself as the Pink Masquerade Fairy. Every girl deserves to be treated like a princess. I derive so much joy from turning my friends into these mythical characters for a day, dressing them in beautiful gowns and placing them in an environment to match. This is a dream project in collaboration with Photographer Indigo ([link] ). With the talent of Indigo, the beauty of these ladies, and help of my friends we have brought these fantasies to fruition!

Each gown was designed to be something that encompasses my vision of what fairies would wear to a Masquerade Ball. When designing the four fairies I sketched out the things that first come to mind when you think of the classic fairy princess: butterfly-shaped wings, flowing gowns, and long, wind-swept hair. These are the creature you find in castle courtyards, hedge mazes, and royal gardens. Pruned and proper, elegant and refined, every gem, every flower, was thoughtfully placed to work in harmony creating the visage of a fairy princess in full regalia.

- The Blue Masquerade Fairy -
This was the first dress I made in the Masquerade Fairy Collection. I asked my friend Brittany to model for me, and she proved to be the perfect model for this dress, portraying an image of innocence and elegance that truly befit a princess from a classic fairy tale. Lucky for us, it was cherry blossom season at Balboa Park in Van Nuys, California, so I called Indigo and planned a photo shoot under the trees. When I first started watching anime like "Sailor Moon" I though it was so romantic when cherry blossom petals fluttering around the characters. Seeing Brittany being so beautiful under the cherry trees was a dream come true. I think the pink trees and blue of the dress are such wonderfully complimentary colors together.

The inspiration for her gown came from her necklace. I found the leafy necklace set on e-bay and though how lovely it would be to find fabric with that same leafy design. Lucky I found just what I was looking for, both the white embroidered organza and blue taffeta has the leafy pattern. On the neckline and armband I sewed random gems and lacy bits. I like to think that this fairy attached these ornaments she found to her gown, little things that are precious to her.
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Comments: 30

Psiche-08 [2013-01-27 10:13:55 +0000 UTC]

It is a beautiful image ** I've used [URL=[link] here [/URL]

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ataniya [2010-08-08 05:06:34 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!!

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MadameSurreal [2010-02-25 01:35:34 +0000 UTC]

Oh my god, this is so beautiful! <3

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yunekris [2009-06-01 05:42:31 +0000 UTC]

I love your fairy costumes! they are stunning! *u*

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Ana-D [2009-04-08 00:37:14 +0000 UTC]

Hi

This work has been featured here: [link]

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Readera [2008-12-28 06:33:58 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is soo pretty!

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Readera In reply to Readera [2008-12-28 06:34:41 +0000 UTC]

I love her pose too.

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Gwathiell [2008-06-28 20:04:18 +0000 UTC]

Lovely shot.

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zeniram-anibru [2008-06-03 06:57:01 +0000 UTC]

very beautiful.... so dreamy...

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Fervent- [2008-05-26 18:30:00 +0000 UTC]

wow! beautiful shot!

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Arielis200 [2008-05-12 13:00:29 +0000 UTC]

what a breathtaking shot! the glory of the tree with its blossoms, the model fairy, the pose, the lighting...its all so splendid!!

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daybee [2008-05-10 05:58:51 +0000 UTC]

AMAZING!

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Keiuuuu [2008-04-29 19:03:03 +0000 UTC]

omg, just like a real fairy, maybe i see a dream(H), it's amazing. so damn good.

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SuperGirl1985 [2008-04-10 21:07:54 +0000 UTC]

This is fabulous!!! Lovely strong colours!!

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Liquidfire3 [2008-04-04 14:38:41 +0000 UTC]

Stunning. The perspective and pose is just magical! Not to mention the location is just so beautiful.

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moneyforgum [2008-04-04 05:45:24 +0000 UTC]

magnificent!

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Lady-I-Hellsing [2008-04-03 22:05:27 +0000 UTC]

Real fairy-tale ^_^!!!

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KatieHobbit [2008-04-03 01:32:23 +0000 UTC]

Lovely design work and great location.

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falcoelmejor [2008-04-02 16:44:50 +0000 UTC]

nice photho, cute girl

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klytae [2008-04-02 01:38:10 +0000 UTC]

This shot is so gorgeous.

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xChibiChibi [2008-04-01 23:12:53 +0000 UTC]

Wow! What a gorgeous shot... I love the pretty tree. It adds a really cool effect. >W<

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animegirlfroggy [2008-04-01 18:17:36 +0000 UTC]

The gorgeous setting really makes this whole photo. It just goes so great with the costume.

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Wynterstoops [2008-04-01 09:20:11 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely lovely.

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Sheila2892 [2008-04-01 06:22:12 +0000 UTC]

beautiful again, and sugar sweet

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Pyrefly74 [2008-04-01 04:15:57 +0000 UTC]

love the wings. And dress. very nice.

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RoseDragonfire [2008-04-01 00:10:23 +0000 UTC]

I also have the same question as Motorfish. It's extremely beautiful and I'd love to know what kind of camera! Hehehe! ^^

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Princess-SHELLiE [2008-03-31 21:58:37 +0000 UTC]

Pretty.. =]

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Iluviel [2008-03-31 21:34:29 +0000 UTC]

Lovely.

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Motorfish [2008-03-31 20:49:46 +0000 UTC]

WOW! The composition is great on this! What kind of camera was used for this? Real film or digital?

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FamousLastWordsFan [2008-03-31 20:45:47 +0000 UTC]

BEAUTIFUL!
Can you do more of those peacock fairies!?:]
wait...what were they called again?x]

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