Su-Ying sent me a link to ageless Patterns, where I found this appeal (which is, in fact, from decades of Style; click on the image to visit their site). Doesn’t this look like the bodice to a new and exciting Duro-style dress? After doing some due diligence I think I’m going to get this one,…
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…
DRESS: Diane von Furstenberg (also here and inexpensive choices here, here, here, here, right here & here!) | COAT: Ted Baker | SHOES: SJP Collection | EARRINGS: Argento Vivo | POLISH: Essie (Vanity Fairest) < > [thefeedproducts style=’four’] Beyond its condition as an icon of pop culture, the wrap gown by Diane von Furstenberg possesses a sociological…
Fontana of Italy, in a feat never before attempted in pongee, novelty cottons, shantung, or faille, is performing the extremely challenging reverse BOLERO with this pattern. Previous attempts have ended in strange stomach wrinkles, odd tan lines, intermittent choking sensations, and having to ask strangers in the ladies’ room to unbutton you when you get…
routine visitor Maureen (also understood as vintage Grace) has a new book out, about that time of wandering in the wilderness understood as “1970s fashions”. as well as she provides us a shout-out in the blogliography, so thanks, Maureen! I have to admit that, in paging with the book, there were events when I believed…
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…