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The short white dress looks sweet and delicate, and the lace tights make the outfit feel soft and light

As an established makeup artist, many beauty brands send me samples of their latest products for consideration

I love the loose hem at the bottom and the charming v-cut in the back

The Sid Mashburn Dress Trouser is the same pair that comes with the Kincaid suit, but its sold on its own

I painted the dresser using Annie Sloans Paris Grey chalk paint, and the drawers got a couple coats of Annie Sloans Old White chalk paint

I scaled the 1860s basic ballgown bodice pattern from Period Costume for Stage & Screen, printed it out, taped it together, added seam allowance, and here it is: Its much too small, but I at least have a starting point for the muslin, which will become the final pattern