Project MyWay #18–Silver Charmeuse Blouse

I did it again–we were invited to a holiday party last Saturday night and I spent all day Friday and Saturday making an outfit to wear (this blouse with the black velvet jeans in the previous post). I guess I work better under pressure, but just once I’d like to have my outfit ready and hanging in the closet while I take a leisurely bath and get ready to go. Happily my outfit did turn out great and I’m sure I’ll wear it a few times this season. Read more

Project MyWay #17–Black Velvet Jeans

I made these velvet jeans with Burda 8085. I love them! They fit great and sewed up beautifully. I used cotton velvet. I didn’t make ANY changes to the pattern. They look just as good as RTW jeans that sell for over $100. That’s all!

Ta-ta for now!

Project MyWay #16–Phillip Lim 3.1 Knock-off Jacket

This is the first jacket I’ve made in a looooong time–several years…it was a fun project, if a little frustrating. Read more

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 who we are and what we want to project into the world. Read more

Project MyWay #15–Wrap Top

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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 anymore. My two biggest fears are looking like my mother and looking like my daughter. And, those of us who work hard to stay in shape walk a tightrope because we can wear just about anything (low rise jeans, skimpy tops), but there is a fine line between looking current and looking like a fashion victim. Read more

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

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 with black. Read more

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:

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Fall Wardrobe ‘08–Part 5

I had a realization yesterday. For these reasons, when I go shopping I rarely find clothes I want to purchase: Read more

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