Lively is radiant in royal-hued Marchesa at the 2011 National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. In 2011, the self-styled Miss Blake Lively is laden with fashion cred, due to her willingness to be just a little unconventional, her penchant for bold colours, daring silhouettes and embellished and textured fabrics, and her loyalty to sky-high Louboutins. Blake hits Chanel for retail therapy.

Would you like to have a class with Ellen? Ellen would be delighted to have a class with you or your group! You can check out her classes at www. She also offers independent studio time in her studio in Indiana. Talk to Ellen about classes at 219-921-0885, or contact her scheduler Melida at 405-735-3703 . Friday, December 2, 2011.

Welcome to my World of Textiles and Colour! Sunday, April 28, 2013. I have gone and set up a new blog at a new site. I am not sure about it yet, but for the moment will let this one just float out there in cyber space and I will use the other one. infact I would love you to travel with me. It has been awhile since I have been here and I am feeling a bit out of place. Sunday, April 7, 2013. On the up side I now have a website.

Adventures in costuming by a novice seamstress. Monday, January 6, 2014.