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Jun 23, 2011, 1:14:57 PM by ~Lanisatu
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In case any group members (or visitors!) are looking for sources of inspiration, this entry will be a growing collection of links.

Hope you enjoy!

HISTORICAL/VINTAGE
Shoomlah's Historical Costuming Resources - focuses on historically accurate, but could be good for inspiration too
Blue Velvet Vintage - Everyday and formal wear
Sugar Blue Burlesque - reference only
Historical Stock Photos - free for personal use

FORMAL/BRIDAL
Best Bridal Prices
Ring Bearer
Wedding Dress Fantasy
Offbeat Bride - fashion reference and some craft instructions, mostly good for non-traditional inspiration

STOCK PHOTOS
mourgeFile - completely free
punchstock - pay stock from different sources
Stock.xchng - completely free
Public Domain Photos - free
Free Range Stock - free, commercial use okay
Free Digital Photos - low resolution free, high resolution available at a cost
Stock Vault - free for non-commercial use only

*Note: royalty free means you don't have to pay royalties for each use, but it's still pay stock (more details here)
*Note 2: even if a site has free photos, remember to check usage rules based on what you plan to do with it. Some free photos require attribution, some are restricted from commercial use.

I also have some bookmarks for pose/anatomy reference. If anyone would like those, just let me know.

-Emily

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Please let me know if you have any trouble submitting so I can fix anything that isn't set up correctly!

Please don't be afraid to add your work. This is a place for variety of fashion focused drawings and photos to be shared.

The limit of deviations submit per week is 10, but I occasionally space out approving deviations for each person so that watchers don't get flooded with a bunch of things from one person.

If you get a decline message and want to know why, just leave a comment on the submission and I'll respond. Usually it's because there either wasn't enough fashion in the image (any media), or the art was too rough (generally drawings).

HERE ARE THE RULES:

1. Deviations can be in any category as long as fashion is a focal point in the piece. I won't exclude mature content automatically, but it may be more difficult for "mature" pieces to get in because this is about fashion.

2. Put some effort into it. Recolouring a photo isn't enough. Not all pieces have to be incredibly amazing, but they should have a finished quality to them. No rough sketches please. No scraps. Just to clarify: a slightly rough linear is okay, but it should never be thumbnail rough.

3. Deviations can be for any fashion era including modern and/or any culture. Fashion can also be inspired by various eras and/or cultures. Be creative! You're encouraged to share any fashion focused pieces, but they can be totally unique to you and we'd love to see them!

4. Only submit your own work. If you collaborated with someone else, you may submit that too. Any pieces submitted with a watermark from someone that isn't you will be rejected. Images from istockphoto and Corbis (for example) are not free. If you want to use them to create something, please pay to use a version without a watermark if you need to use the stock directly. If you need suggestions on places to get free stock images, just ask.

4. Submit the work of others that you'd love to share to the favourites.

Any questions, please don't be afraid to ask

Also, if you want to share any resources that can't be shared via the favourites, you can add a comment to the main page. Once it gets to be quite a few, I can work on a journal entry for that which will keep growing.

I look forward to seeing your submissions!

-Emily

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~FernanDo-Model Jan 23, 2012 Professional Artist

Thank you for making me a contributor! I am honoured!

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~Lanisatu Jan 28, 2012

You're welcome. You've been a member for a while and you add lots of good pictures. Plus I figured it was time I start adding contributors

~FernanDo-Model Jan 29, 2012 Professional Artist

Good luck with your work dear!

You are doing a great job!

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~Lanisatu Jan 31, 2012

Thanks!

~idrawfashion Jan 17, 2012 Professional Interface Designer

Hey, may I suggest another source of inspiration?

I am developing a website full of "how to draw fashion" totorials. There are tips and techniques for beginners and more advanced designers/illustrators. Check it out if you're interested

[link]

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Drawing Fashion | Tutorials and Templates
I Draw Fashion

~Lanisatu Jan 21, 2012

Nice site! Thanks for sharing

~ReWallets Aug 2, 2011 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

Thank you so much for the featured!!

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~Lanisatu Aug 3, 2011

You're welcome

It's a different kind of accessory, I had to take a closer look to figure out the first one. But it's a neat idea.

~ReWallets Aug 4, 2011 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

Thank you so much *w*
It's true.. I don't think pictures really make them justice but, I don't really know what can I do best in that department

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