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”
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Long Kimono Dressy/Causal-Silver/Gold
How many modern kimonos do you have? I’ll have to admit that until this past January, I had zero. When these easy to wear pieces (and I think just a little Boho) first started showing up about three years ago, I decided to let the trend pass. But now, I’m wondering if this trend isContinue reading “Long Kimono Dressy/Causal-Silver/Gold”
Collecting Vintage Rodo Handbags
Do you collect anything? Most of us probably have collected items to celebrate or favorite holidays but do you have a collection that reflects something that you personally like? A group of blogging buddies and I have created posts today about things we have collected. You need to check out Justine’s of The Tea CheckContinue reading “Collecting Vintage Rodo Handbags”
My Sew-Sew Life/Living On the Selvages
Starting at the Very Beginning One of my favorite projects in all my years of teaching K-12 Art was a “Design a Kimono” unit that I developed for my 5th graders. Among the reference materials that I put together were vintage kimono fabric pieces that I found on eBay. It was important to me thatContinue reading “My Sew-Sew Life/Living On the Selvages”
White Jeans-6 Different Ways
Styling My New Pair of American Eagle Jeans White denim jeans are, for me, one of the quintessential harbingers of warm weather ahead and winter in the rear view mirror. I usually have a least one pair of white jeans lying around somewhere and tend to keep them for a very long time. This spring,Continue reading “White Jeans-6 Different Ways”
Black and White and Striped All Over
During the middle ages, clothing with stripes signified bad. Illustrations then of Judas, lepers, heretics, and the devil often revealed them wearing striped clothing. People who dared to wear “the devil’s cloth,” might be harassed or even murdered. Eventually, clothing with stripes came to identify criminals and prostitutes, the lower levels of society. Finally, duringContinue reading “Black and White and Striped All Over”
Some Great Slacks
I know I’ve made a wise buy if I have so many phone pix of me wearing it that we don’t have to get out the camera for a photo shoot. This usually means the wise buy goes with tons of things already in my closet. As you may know, I really like items thatContinue reading “Some Great Slacks”
One Perfect Top
Hmmm…when a new top grabs me, I have questions. Do I like it enough to wear for a few years? How many ways can I wear it with what I already have in my closet? Well made/designed well? What’s the texture…how does the fabric feel? Does it compliment my body? I don’t usually ask ifContinue reading “One Perfect Top”
What I’m Wearing For Valentine’s Day (Something New + Thrifted + Made by Yours Truly.)
Today’s post is a one hit wonder: just one styling idea for a Valentine’s Day dinner date. When I was blogging full time, I never wrote a Galentine/Valentine post. Now, that I’ve come back part-time, why not? Michael and I are meeting up with friends on Valentine’s Day this year and I’ve decided what toContinue reading “What I’m Wearing For Valentine’s Day (Something New + Thrifted + Made by Yours Truly.)”
The Versatility of a Long Cardigan
I’ve always been a fan of long cardigans. They are versatile and can be styled from casual to dressy. This dark green (with underlying brown tones) August Silk cardigan is a new addition to my collection. Different lighting affects how this cardigan appears, but, believe me, it’s dark green. It’s been fun experimenting with waysContinue reading “The Versatility of a Long Cardigan”
MeadowTree Perspectives 