I really wanted my Enchanted Doll Surrea to be a RED from Australia and a series of costumes to reflect not only how beautiful she is but how beautiful my homeland is.
This costume is inspired by the beaches, but rather than the hot bright sunny beach I have opted for the beautiful rock-pools alongside the Victorian coastline. Playing doll dress-up reminds me of my childhood shell collecting days along the Great Ocean Road. The cool blue rock-pools with tiny jewel like finds is throughout her costume. The jewelry is sterling silver coral branches with cool blue swarvoski crystals, her gown is the sarong-type beach attire using fabric created by Australian artist and fashion designer Camilla.
Her new Octopus throne represents the creatures we used to find among the seaweed lined edges of the rock pools.
Always an artist
Dina
