starfish dress a sequin sea shell bust Jiueut Starfish Conch Coral Print

The long maxi dress replaced the short hippie dress in a throwback to the turn-of-the-century granny style

Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid, and store in the refrigerator until ready to use

Iron or steam on low only, avoiding direct heat on the crystal waist bar

Fine ruching adds delicate texture on the fitted bodice and at the back while the full-length skirt flaunts a thigh-high leg slit

The better your colour coordination and accessory layering, the higher your score

These two works are considered highlights in Versproncks oeuvre as well, and I sometimes wonder who that family might have been that inspired the artist to create these wonderful pieces of art.