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Project MyWay

alt text Project MyWay #15–Wrap Top

Wrap Top           Here is a quick sewing project that I whipped up in a couple of hours with a knit remnant that cost just $3.00! I made this top to go with a new pair of dark wash jeans and... 

alt text Project MyWay #14–Theory Knock-off Skirt & Top

  I wanted that Theory skirt, in a different color which I showed you in Fall Wardrobe ‘08–Part 5. I decided on fatigue green (again!)–the color feels fall-ish and I love how it looks... 

alt text Project MyWay #13–Ella Moss Knock-off Dress

It’s time to stop dreaming and get sewing! The first project on my list is a season spanning dress. I liked both of these designs from Ella Moss’ Fall 2007 so I combined them into a dress... 

alt text Project MyWay #12–Top Sewn with Fabric from India

  I knew the fabrics I brought back from India would easily find a way into my wardrobe. It was cool enough to wear jeans last week (yea!) and I wanted something fresh to wear with my favorite pair.... 

alt text Project MyWay #11–Green Linen Shorts

I wanted to make a pair of shorts to go with my DVF knock-off blouse and fatigue green linen was the way to go. I think the brown shorts paired with the blouse on the Bloomingdale’s site are cotton,... 

Design Inspiration

alt text Alternatives to Sweats

I just found the blog, Of A Certain Age and I think it’s going to become one of my favorites. The post on trading sweats for wrap tops and yoga pants really hit home.  Read More →

alt text Fall Shoes and Boots

I have a love/hate relationship with shoes and boots. I won’t buy shoes or boots unless I love them and they have to pass rigorous scrutiny to be loved. They must be:  Read More →

alt text Fall Wardrobe ‘08–Part 5

photo from saks.com I had a realization yesterday. For these reasons, when I go shopping I rarely find clothes I want to purchase:  Read More →

alt text Fall Wardrobe ‘08–Part 4

I get all the fashion magazines: Bazar, Elle, Vogue, Town & Country, In Style, W. Sometimes I even buy Vanity Fair, More, Glamour, In Styles’ special issues and various gossip rags. I’m... 

alt text Project Runway–What would you do?

photo from Bravo.com I’d like to write an in-depth article about this season’s Project Runway, detailing each designer and commenting on their strengths and weaknesses. However, I haven’t... 

Bemusements

Michelle and the Red Dress

Don’t ever think that fashion is inconsequential! As well as reflecting the times in which we live, fashion speaks volumes about... 

November 15, 2008 | Read the story »

Frumpy–”A woman regarded as dull, plain, or unfashionable”

 As the mother of a 22 year old, I’m at that stage in my life when some styles just aren’t attractive or appropriate... 

October 11, 2008 | Read the story »

Project Runway–What would you do?

photo from Bravo.com I’d like to write an in-depth article about this season’s Project Runway, detailing each designer... 

September 18, 2008 | Read the story »

Ruffles, Lace and Florals for Fall?

photo from Stylelist.com As this ultra femmme/baby doll phase dies down, we still have a few trends to deal with. As I’ve said... 

September 15, 2008 | Read the story »

Cindy McCain, looking totally glamorous! (From Fabulous After 40)

Cindy McCain and Laura Bush One of my favorite blogs, Fabulous over 40, posted this entry about how dowdy Laura Bush looks in comparison... 

September 10, 2008 | Read the story »

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