Oceania

"I must be a mermaid... I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living."

A WIP collection of handmade formal wear and couture inspired by the depth and beauty of the sea.

Thalassophile

Photo: Vera Pash | Model: Kalypso Bunt | Harness made from wire wrapped antique spoons, cummerbund includes mother of pearl, bustle is finished with antique spoons and skirt is made from a gorgeous vintage blue silk.

Water Medica

Photo: Vera Pash | Model: Kalypso Bunt | Dress made from a repurposed hand crocheted lace table, hand embroidered with treasures from the sea.

"Marilyn von Mermaid"

Photo by Regina Maria | Model: Audra Horridge | MU by Becky Brazier | Hair by Celia Racicot | Accessories by Mad Elegance

"Marilyn von Mermaid" Back Detail

Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Audra Horridge | MU by Becky Brazier | Hair by Celia Racicot | Accessories by Mad Elegance

Submerged

Photo by Rudy Halbright | Brittany Wagoner

Spoons

Model: Leslie Chanel

"Spoon Dress" Couture Ensemble

From my "Undine" Collection | Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Ashley Garner | Hair/MU: Elle Duerr

"Spoon Dress" Couture Ensemble

From my "Undine" Collection | Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Ashley Garner | Hair/MU: Elle Duerr | Fallen Wing by Mad Elegance

"Midnight Poi"

From my "Undine" Collection | Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Ashley Garner | Hair/MU: Elle Duerr

"Broken Hearted" Glass Bodice and Belt

From my "Undine" Collection | Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Ashley Garner | Hair/MU: Elle Duerr | Accessories by Mad Elegance

"Broken Hearted" Glass Bodice details

From my "Undine" Collection | Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Ashley Garner | Hair/MU: Elle Duerr | Accessories by Mad Elegance

"Sea Lustre" Couture Ensemble | "Undine" Collection

Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Kate Coneely | Hair/MU by Ellementals | Headpiece by Mad Elegance

"Sea Lustre" Back Detail | "Undine" Collection

Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Kate Coneely | Hair/MU by Ellementals

"Sea Lustre" Lingerie | "Undine" Collection

Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Kate Coneely | Hair/MU by Ellementals

"Lady Pearl"

Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Sarah Rose Butler | MU by Becky Brazier | Hair by Celia Racicot | Accessories by Mad Elegance

"Lady Pearl" Back Detail

Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Sarah Rose Butler | MU by Becky Brazier | Hair by Celia Racicot | Accessories by Mad Elegance

"La Sirena"

Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Sarah Rose Butler | MU by Becky Brazier | Hair by Celia Racicot | Accessories by Mad Elegance

"Oil Spill Collar"

Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Sarah Rose Butler | MU by Becky Brazier | Hair by Celia Racicot | Shoulder Chain by Mad Elegance

"Sea Glass" Back Detail

Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Audra Horridge | MU by Becky Brazier | Hair by Celia Racicot | Accessories/Props by Mad Elegance

"Sea Glass" Bodice and Wrap Skirt

Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Audra Horridge | MU by Becky Brazier | Hair by Celia Racicot | Accessories/Props by Mad Elegance

"La Sirena" Detail

Photo by Rachel Q. Waniewski for Phosphene Magazine | Model: Caitin Stickels

"Sea Gypsy" Epaulette

Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Ariel Ryan

"Grey Oceans" Bodice

Photo by Regina Marie | Model: Sarah Rose Butler | MU by Rachel Red | Hair by Celia Racicot | Jewelry by Mad Elegance

"Etherea"

Photo by Ali Scarpulla | Model Mika Mae Jones

"Undine"

Photo by Ali Scarpulla | Model Mika Mae Jones