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Bleasdale intended to wear the dress to her daughters wedding, and after capturing the image with her iPhone and showing it to her friends, she was surprised to find that, to some people, it appeared to look white and gold

The halter neckline adds a touch of elegance, while the tiered design creates a flattering silhouette

The signature of a TVD vampire is their grey skin and under-eye veins that appear alongside their lust for blood

The leg openings are hemmed by hand, a final, quiet testament to the garments bespoke nature

Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.