Where is your favorite place to read a good book? Do you prefer to read in silence or can you read with the world buzzing around you? Reading is such a solitary activity for me. I’ve seen countless Instagram photos of people enjoying a book at the park, at the beach, in the subway, on… Continue reading Writing, Reading and Book Lovin’
Who doesn’t want a dramatic black skirt in their wardrobe? Since this year one of my resolutions was to make more separates almost like a chic, quirky capsule wardrobe, I had to purchase Vogue’s Nicola Finetti #1486. I love the white version on the pattern envelope, but let’s get real. I would never be able… Continue reading Vogue’s Nicola Finetti Skirt
Cynthia Rowley makes the cutest patterns for Simplicity! Pattern 8058 kind of has a 1970’s throwback feel to it. Maybe it’s the flared trousers (which I want to make as well). Or maybe it’s the wide collar on the jacket? Into my shopping cart and on the way home it went! I chose to first… Continue reading Cynthia Rowley Skirt
After a little hiatus from sewing, I think I’m ready to get back into the groove! I’ve decided for 2018 I will step outside my comfort zone and explore what fashion has to offer. I still love my vintage, but fashion to me is fluid so off I go flowing into other designs! I… Continue reading Simplicity 8300, Frayed Hem Simple Skirt
Growing up, I was in love with the world and characters Agatha Christy created. Reading the paperbacks my mother collected, I followed my favorite Ms. Christy character, Belgium Detective Hercule Poirot. The world in which he lived and solved crimes was Art Deco glamorous, dangerous and exciting. When I watched the series with David Suchet… Continue reading The Infamous Miss Lemon Sweater
*Make yourself a cup of tea and grab a chocolate or two! Sit on that comfy chair. This is prob the most photos of goodies I’ve ever posted on a blog* There comes a day in every vintage lover’s life that surpasses every expectation. Expectation of what, you ask? The expectation while walking through a… Continue reading The Mother Of All Vintage Hauls
Another cool (70’s F) kind of day here in Texas, so not one to miss a fashion opportunity, another day to wear a vintage suit to work! This wardrobe staple is a 1940’s wool two piece I purchased from Etsy store Lawrence of Baltimore. Exactly as described, timely shipping and lucky for me fits like… Continue reading Grey Wool Suit Kind Of Day
