YAY! 1st challenge completed. And I bet you didn't see an evening gown coming 8D!

Name of Topic: Word it Out
Fabric(s): Silk chiffon, glass beads
Color Scheme: Peach and Cream
Model: the fabulous Adrianna
Your Favorite Word: Ataraxia
Description: When I first got the challenge, there were a huge flood of words that came to mind from Patronizing, to Stoic. I didn't really figure out what word I wanted to do until one of my friends suggested it to me. And to be perfectly honest, I love it.

at·a·rax·i·a /ˌætəˈræksiə/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[at-uh-rak-see-uh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquility.

Immediately I thought of a nice flowing and soft colored dress with intricate beading for the bust. All these things together make me think of Angels, or birds, or goddess, which are all beings of some sort that have never ending freedom. It also made me think a bit about Art Nouveau, which always seems to have this complete tranquility to it. I mostly imagined the Art Nouveau to be tied into the bead work. Mimicking the kind of ornate borders you often see on Art Nouveau pieces. The upper part of the sleeves are supposed to be loose, somewhat puffy and free flowing, and are supposed to form the tighter bottom half of the sleeve. So here's my little goddess, Ataraxia, who, surprisingly enough, isn't already a goddess D: Go figure.