Dorotee Sweetlips Upcycled Series Preview // Vanilla Day Dream

Here's a preview of one of the pieces from the Day Dream collection. Third piece posted so far out of the 4 pieces. Will shoot the dress today for posting later. Hope you like it.

Dorotee Sweetlips Upcycled Series // Peachy Day Dream

One of the pieces of the Day Dream collection I made for my Animetics fashion show last month. I was meaning to give each piece a proper preview shoot before listing them but I guess I just don't have the time right now. Too busy it hurts! Huhuhu.


Peachy Day Dream is a cute high waist jumper skirt perfect for Manila weather. Bodice is made of textured chiffon and bottom part is a dainty cotton with floral prints and white eyelet lace cotton. Finished with embroidered tulle trimmings.


Back has a low V cut. Really cute with that angel wing sleeves!


Matching head piece is a half bonnet with bow and flower hair clip.

This piece is part of my brand's project for a cause so I will be forever grateful if you share my work so we can help some furbabies out there. TIA! <3

Dorotee Sweetlips Upcycled Series // Ivory Day Dream

Kinda late as promised but here are the detail shots of Ivory Day Dream piece for the Dorotee Sweetlips Upycycled Series project.

The cut is a cute A-line shape perfect for a cross-over of cult party and lolita. It can also be styled into mori kei if worn without a petticoat.

Material is a nice cream cotton adorned with embroidered tulle lace.

The highlight: the detachable sleeves. Dress down by skipping the sleeves for a more casual look.

Simple twin bows as a matching accessory since the sleeves acts as an accessory too. Very cute when worn with twintails!

Dorotee Sweetlips Upcycled Series Preview // Ivory Day Dream

Lookbook shots for Ivory Day Dream ensemble. It's one of the dresses from the 4-piece collection I made for the Dorotee Sweetlips Upcycled Series project for this month and was first showcased at Animetics fashion show yesterday. A separate post will be posted tomorrow featuring the dress itself along with detail shots + description and will be on sale at the fb page. If you can't wait and would like the first dibs, don't hesitate to pm me at Dorotee Sweetlips' page.

/edit - Ivory Day Dream is SOLD! Thank you. Will still post detail shots tomorrow for archive purposes. Yay!

Dorotee Sweetlips Upcycled Series // Classic Rosetta

Here's a very wearable upcycled piece for the Dorotee Sweetlips Upcycled Series project. I've been growing quiet a number of patrons who likes my functional pieces more than my creative pieces.. I understand the feeling of enjoying to look at really frilly lolita dresses but sometimes we just can't find the courage to wear them out especially on a Philippine setting. It feels nice too to have a different set of audience - not specifically lolitas but also those who simply likes unique fashion. So yea, as always, part of the proceeds will be donated to animal welfare when this dress finds a new owner. Hope you can help me fulfill my simple cause. 

Bodice's material is a nice georgette. It's a breathable fabric that is perfect for Philippine weather. It's adorned with bows made of quality ribbons.


Print is vertical strips of pale pink and white with lovely paisley print.


Hem is trimmed with a very soft cream lace.


Matching headdress is a bow made of chiffon.

Dorotee Sweetlips // Little Miss Sailor

Quick quick post since I'm gonna go to my OB in a while. I'm at 32 weeks! I'll finally know the gender of my little mini-me. For now, please enjoy this description-less post of this commission I just recently finished. Tah-tah!

Dorotee Sweetlips at MATA EXPO

And yet another successful Dorotee Sweetlips fashion show for this year took place at MATA EXPO. This event was full-packed! I met different kinds of people compared to the usual events I go to. I met a lot of new friends - special mention to the girls in Kawaii PH.. You girls are the best! It's been a while since I've been around with hardworking people and I can't help but feel the need to catch up. It's just sooo contagious! Thank you for letting me work with you, guys.

As always, I'm super proud of my girls. Very supportive of each other!

Two new ladies just joined my crew. They are the winners of the model search I recently hosted. On the left is Sanakan, my personal pick, and on the right is Cole, who won the the people's choice. Both of them are super easy to work with! And Cole kind of looks like Kirsten Dunst doesn't she? That makes us have our very own version of Marie Antoinette, haha!

Dorotee Sweetlips will be having it's last fashion show for this month (most likely for the first half of 2014 since I'm giving birth on April) at Letran on Feb 21 2014. Official announcement will be posted soon in my page.

Thank you so much to KL Portraits and Deyza Montalbo for the wonderful photos!

Limited Edition: Maria Antonia

My latest design, Maria Antonia.

This one is limited due to scarcity of materials. Deeply inspired by the late French Queen, Marie Antoinette. I find it amusing that I find inspiration from interesting girls both real and unreal. The last dress is almost done too and it's also inspired by a woman. :)

It will be available for purchase in my page. Please watch out for it. And my dress giveaway is still ongoing. We still have three weeks so join now~

Up close. The heart pockets are functional. I noticed I'm having a pocket addiction recently. Teehee.

More in DOROTEE SWEETLIPS' page.

Blogathon: Updates | DLSU centennial | Toycon

I've been very busy lately that I completely forgot about this blog. Sorry for the lack of updates.

I'm not yet officially done with school even though my graduation give away has ended weeks ago. Lots of school activities and extra work have taken place that made me stay longer than expected. But I'm working on my thesis now so it means I'm supposed to finish Fashion Design by next month. I also enrolled on another course to mark my progress. All stress is in me now but I know I can manage. :)

Last week, I attended De La Salle's 100th anniversary. It's very refreshing since I have spent lots of my happiest moments there as a college student. It feels so different now after two years of graduating in De La Salle-College of St.Benilde. I feel like a little bit of me has grown up for there's this different aura that I feel on the current students. They're full of youth and enthusiasm. I'm not saying that I'm old but unlike when I was 16 or 17, I have seen more of the reality of life now. And that kind of made me miss my early college days. When I was still carefree and totally FREE from everything.

So enough of the nostalgic talking. Here are some photos from the street party.

 

 

 

 

 

Everybody singing the Alma Mater song.

HAIL HAIL HAIL!

 It was a night full of Green PRIDE! The traffic after the party was heavy though but I feel good that I did come. :)

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And, last Saturday and Sunday was our yearly, ToyCon. I wasn't able to take pictures on the first day though for it was too crowded and the so-called cosplay goddess was present. I don't want to rant but it really pisses me off. Our booth was almost knocked down when she and her fans made a mini-stampede. Some of my possessions are broken. It's really a pain. >.<

Moving on. Here are some photos from Day two.

 

My little darling, Scarlet, was my little companion.

Me and Scarlet.

 I'm living a semi-hermit life right now for I want to focus on my thesis for Fashion Design. It's draining me but just a little more patience and I'll be able to accomplish everything. I'm kind of wishing to join the Fashion Week this October so I am really trying to work hard right now. Wish me luck! :)