Sorry for the long delay in posting … there was this thing, and then this other thing, and then I had to switch to WordPress (which is a thing in and of itself), and then I did a bunch of sewing (watch this space for pictures, coming soon) and well, you know how it is. The…
lots of thanks to Joy, who sent this in from a July 1960 issue of Katy Keene. I admit to a lot more than a sneaking suspicion that I am a Bertha! I mean, the polka dots alone are a dead giveaway! Oh, well, if everyone were always tasteful how boring the world would be….
I got home from this charming event yesterday to find the above pattern waiting for me (I’d be posting a picture of the dress I made for said event if UNITED HADN’T lost MY LUGGAGE, grrr*). With any luck I can make this one up quickly, not just to replace the dress that may or…
Am I excited about the liberty for Target line? Insert all concerns you’ve ever heard about Popes as well as bears here. Yes, I am excited. I’m a bit more excited about the accessories as well as a few of the housewares than I am about the clothes, since many years of trial as well…
as well as would you think about doing it in this gown from Topshop? I would certainly wear this dress, it’s so over-the-top joyful (it reminds me of the Betabrands Lust Skirt). most likely with black tights as well as high-heeled lace-up boots (to provide it a bit edge). as well as silver eyeliner, maybe?…
I like this picture, which is courtesy of The Absorbascon (whatever that is) as well as Thad. I mean, look at it — no sleeves, small skirt, totally vestigial breast pocket (but what appears like pen holders at the belt as well as potentially the armbands), stated armbands (!), something that I’m quite sure is…