Watch me on tv again this Wednesday on The 504 for our fabulous Thanksgiving episode! I’ll be teaching this adorable DIY Apron Tutorial, a perfect project for Thanksgiving Day! Keep reading for a sneak peak of this fun and easy instructional. Aprons have recently come back into style (thanks to Anthropologie), but I’ve been obsessed with…
Christmas is only two months away, and if you’re like me, you’re probably looking for some budget friendly gifts this year. There is no better way to save money than making your handmade gifts! DIY presents are affordable, adorable, and very sentimental. Handmade button earrings are a great gift for women of all ages, and…
With only a few weeks left till Halloween everyone is scrambling to get a costume together! If you need a last second budget friendly option for the sewing challenged – this tutu tutorial is for you! Before we get started here’s a list of the materials you’ll need. –Scissors: Fabric scissors are best, but any…
It’s wedding season!!!! And you know what that means… everyone is on the hunt for the perfect cocktail dress, including me! Unfortunately, I haven’t been very wow-ed by the selection at local malls or boutiques. I’m a little over peplum and high-low dresses, so the styles in-store aren’t too exciting for me right now, but I…
My fashion show was a total success! I couldn’t be happier with how my designs looked, thanks to the help of my gorgeous models and fantastic hair & make up artists! I posted pictures of the show on the B.B.V. facebook page and videos are coming soon! This was my favorite photo of the night. Now I’m…
I only have 5 days till the Fashion Show so it’s crunch time at Back Bayou Vintage! My gorgeous models came over today for their first fitting and they looked stunning in my haute couture recycled creations! I still have to put some finishing touches on both pieces, but here is a sneak peak of…
Have you ever found a stunning vintage dress that is just waaaaay too small but too cute to pass up???? Well I sure have, which is why this stunning 1950’s cocktail dress was hanging in the back of my closet for the past year. But I finally have an affordable way to alter them…. thanks…
As you can tell by my business, I love vintage dresses. The prints, the cuts, the history – I love the whole thing! But I often have to do a little sewing to get my vintage wardrobe looking the way I want it to. Though my fashion sense does incorporate retro style, I like to…
Internet, meet my favorite vintage dress! It’s fun, flirty, and combines retro style with modern sensibility, but it didn’t start out too cute. Originally it was an over-sized 80’s frock in need of a serious face lift. Here’s what I did to revitalize this dress. Try it for yourself and let me know how it…
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