Haute Couture

Box Of Chocolates by Kristina Staykova

"Box Of Chocolates" was a fabulous collaboration between Ms Bebe Winkler and Kristina.

Bebe brought in a cherished designer scarf of hers and a beautiful vintage fabric. "Kristina", she said in her elegant way, " I need something simple to wear for practice. Do you think you could make these pieces work?"

Amusing and charming! Kristina's forte is surely the furthest from simple, but of course, a true designer embraces a challenge. A basic practice gown was ready within a couple of weeks.

A phone call came in on a Sunday afternoon. "Kristina, I went to a party and didn't get a single compliment! I need sparkles".

Jet Brown Flare, Capri Gold, Topaz and Venus! Who can live without Swarovski and Preciosa?

Two weeks later a most special surprise was waiting for Bebe. "Go ahead, open it! A "Box of Chocolates" like you've never had before!"

 

 

"BLANK" canvas in brown.... What would you create if you had this?

"BLANK" canvas in brown.... What would you create if you had this?

Chocolate truffles, anybody? I Invite you to open the box!

Chocolate truffles, anybody? I Invite you to open the box!

"African Violet" - A touch. A scent. A promise of many paths... by Kristina Staykova

Drops of crystalline dew resting atop the velvet petal of an African Violet. A magical memory lingering after a night to remember.  A touch.  A scent. A promise of many paths streaming down delicate miniature silk chiffon pleats. Sensitivity meets detail in this exquisite, mysterious, regal and vulnerable gown.

Fly like a butterfly. 

Fly like a butterfly. 

A one of a kind woman should wear a one of a kind dress. 

A one of a kind woman should wear a one of a kind dress.