Merbellas Thread

[AniaR]

Can you use an extender that's what I did

[PearlieMae]

For a bit more modesty, I made this top for a dry gig (parade), but I have had a swim in it...not the most hydrodynamic, but it covered my tum and upper arms. All I did was sew an "apron" of fabric to the bottom of a well-fitting bra, and affixed all the shells and stuff with GE silicone caulk. (I also covered the white bra with the same fabric and added half circles of fabric for sleeves. I just tucked it in and pinned it inside my fabric tail.



Maybe you could make something like this, or embellish a one piece swimsuit to wear under your tail?

[Mermaid Cascada]

For a bit more modesty, I made this top for a dry gig (parade), but I have had a swim in it...not the most hydrodynamic, but it covered my tum and upper arms. All I did was sew an "apron" of fabric to the bottom of a well-fitting bra, and affixed all the shells and stuff with GE silicone caulk. (I also covered the white bra with the same fabric and added half circles of fabric for sleeves. I just tucked it in and pinned it inside my fabric tail.



Maybe you could make something like this, or embellish a one piece swimsuit to wear under your tail?

Pretty!!!

[Phoenix Mermaid]

Got my tail YAY! It's amazing I love it! The colors are great and very shinny in the sun, and the glitter in is just wow. You can't see the glitter in my vid but it adds a very nice touch.
The tail is a little big around my hips and waist...But I think it has to do more with my shape (I also gain and lose a very few noticable inches with little weight loss/gain.)

Edit: I just double checked my measurements with the measurement I sent to Raven and the measurement of my tail.
ALL measurement are correct and accurate so.....it is just my shape... Everything from the knee down though fits nice and tight.
I don't mind it being a little loose, I was more concerned with it being too tight to get over my butt because of the difference in measurements from my butt to waist.

But here's my unboxing video for you all. Please excuse my excitement squeeks and winded talking lol

[Phoenix Mermaid]

awh! and youtube has yet to change my thumbnail for the video so it's not my butt in the camera

[Mermaid Oshun]

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!
That thing is GORGEOUS!!! And the top is just stunning! It is so pearly and shiny
Wo! I am so happy for you Phoenix and very glad you're pleased
Enjoy

[Ariel-Starfish]

Lovely unboxing video

i really like the tail becouse of the unique color sceme ^^

[Mermaid Oshun]

I want to see you in it all!!

[Phoenix Mermaid]

Thx guys.... I was so amazed. This tail is has been my dream in the making the last 2 years. It came at a perfect time for me also as my grandmother is about to pass away soon and I have to go say my last goodbye to her today.(I'm very devistated over it) (tail came yesterday) So it was also very nice to have something amazing like this happen this weekend. Raven is simply amazing and she was so very kind and helpful throughout the entire process.

[Phoenix Mermaid]

I'll have a short swimming clip up soon and I'm getting photos done tomorrow hopefully

[Ariel-Starfish]

​what program did u use for editing the video?

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[Mermaid Evolet]

i love the unboxing video
haha your giggling and squeeking was so cute

[Thalassa]

You are all so good at unboxing! :-)

Thanks for the advice, all! To my surprise, Raven contacted me this morning to try to work out what we could do about my top. Our current theory is that I could send a tankini top that fits well and she could scale it. I was blown away that she contacted me! As always, she's just amazing to work with. I'll keep you guys updated on what we do and how it turns out! ;-)

[Ariadne]

Such a gorgeous tail and top! Congratulations!

[Phoenix Mermaid]

Lol I was sooo happy haha. Thx everyone.
@Ariel Starfish....I used a program on my notebook called Windows Live Movie Maker

[Merrow Erie]

Words cannot describe how much I want a Merbella tail with the angler fluke. It's perfect for the freshwater look I'm dreaming of...

For now, my tail fund is a jar of change. But it's a start! I'll scrimp and save as long as it takes, it will be so worth it.

[Mer-Crazy]

You are all so good at unboxing! :-)

Thanks for the advice, all! To my surprise, Raven contacted me this morning to try to work out what we could do about my top. Our current theory is that I could send a tankini top that fits well and she could scale it. I was blown away that she contacted me! As always, she's just amazing to work with. I'll keep you guys updated on what we do and how it turns out! ;-)

If you look way back on her page you can find a photo of Mespha in this scale/corset kind of thing. Would something like that be more to your liking?
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...size=669%2C960

[Merley]

Oh god, all the tails in this thread are making me green with envy. SO. MUCH. WANT. I made a bet with my friend over who has the highest GPA upon graduation, loser buys the winner a tail. Fingers crossed. Six months from now I might be up here too.

[Miyu]

Harmony: OMG I love your tail! It looks like an extremely colourful Rainbow Trout! :P SO MUCH COLOUR.

Phoenix: I totally love yurs too, I think it fits you so well, and OMG Octopus! Those match so well, without being matchy-matchy (because you'd have to be a lucky mermaid to have an octopus the same exact colour as your tail decide to cover your chest LOL). And ooh, extra goodies

[Anahita]

Phoenix: I totally love yurs too, I think it fits you so well, and OMG Octopus! Those match so well, without being matchy-matchy (because you'd have to be a lucky mermaid to have an octopus the same exact colour as your tail decide to cover your chest LOL). And ooh, extra goodies

Lol, don't octopus change colors to camouflage though?... Although, I guess that would more likely mean the octopus matched her skin rather than her tail in that scenario.....