I realized that my last three posts on this blog had something in common. They all featured asymmetrical styles. It finally hit me that this is a line that I seem to gravitate towards when it comes to style. Hence, this style story was born. What Is Asymmetrical? In the most simple terms, asymmetrical isContinue reading “Style Wise-One Asymmetrical Story”
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My Sew Sew Life-Dramatic Black Tunic for Style Imitating Art
The work for this week’s Style Imitating Art is phenomenal. Right at the top, I would like to think Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey for featuring this wonderful Brazilian fiber artist. After Salazar posted the challenge, I did a little research and found that Janaina Mello Landini received her architectural degree in 1999 andContinue reading “My Sew Sew Life-Dramatic Black Tunic for Style Imitating Art”
Always in Vogue-A Book Review
Anna Wintour became the editor-in-chief of Vogue in 1988. Thirty-two years is quite notable. However, Edna Woolman Chase has the crown when it comes service to Vogue. For the fifty-seven years that she worked for Vogue, thirty-eight were spent as editor-in-chief. And not just of American Vogue but of the French and British Editions. IContinue reading “Always in Vogue-A Book Review”
My Sew-Sew Life: Tom & Linda Platt’s Dress, Vogue Pattern 1348, for Style Imitating Art
It’s time for another Style Imitating Art entry. The challenge art work for this round is curated by Kim of Fierce Fashion. She has picked Bouquet of Wild Flowers by Odilon Redin, a member of the 19th century French avant-garde art movement. My Take On This Artwork I was inspired by the flower subject matterContinue reading “My Sew-Sew Life: Tom & Linda Platt’s Dress, Vogue Pattern 1348, for Style Imitating Art”
My Sew Sew Life-It’s Fall So Time To Make a New Summer Top!
It seems, when it comes to sewing, seasons just don’t mean too much to me. Today is a sewing story about my new sleeveless top that I made using McCall 5779. Ideas for this top started when I acquired two special pieces of silk about three years ago, which I will talk about a littleContinue reading “My Sew Sew Life-It’s Fall So Time To Make a New Summer Top!”
Spinning a Yarn: My Organic Cotton Hand-Knitted Twin Set for Style Imitates Art
Hi Everyone, This is a spontaneous and unplanned post. I participate in a newly discovered challenge (on my part) that is spearheaded Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks, Kim of Fierce Fashion, and Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey. Twice a month they they take turns picking a work of art or a piece ofContinue reading “Spinning a Yarn: My Organic Cotton Hand-Knitted Twin Set for Style Imitates Art”
Big Dots! A Transition Top
Hello friends and welcome back! I’ve something new that I added to my wardrobe. This striking black and white blouse (or tunic?), was one of three things that I picked up during August. Like many of you, I’ve been tracking how much I purchase in an effort to cut down but decided this top neededContinue reading “Big Dots! A Transition Top”
My Sew-Sew Life: 1+1=1 or Not
Welcome to my blog today. As the title has hinted, this is another sewing story. During this summer, two of the pieces I’ve sewn for myself are a new pair of palazzo pants and a knit dolmen sleeve top. These two pieces are from different patterns and not especially meant to go with each otherContinue reading “My Sew-Sew Life: 1+1=1 or Not”
Black & White Kimono
Hello everyone, I have one more kimono before the summer ends! Today is just one style that I’ve put together using my new piece. This could have been a pretty short post with just the one look, but it also gave me an opportunity to talk about some things I’ve been wanting to mention forContinue reading “Black & White Kimono”
My Sew Sew Life-Repair & Wear
Today, I have a tale of two skirts. They’re great summer skirts but each had a problem that made it unwearable. Using two very simple sewing techniques, I was able, in short order, to fix them. Now, I’m enjoying wearing both of these beauties. Because both skirts have strong personalities, I’m using simple white topsContinue reading “My Sew Sew Life-Repair & Wear”
MeadowTree Perspectives 