Fans of the movie The Devil Wears Prada probably have a certain scene etched in their minds, as I do. In that scene, (YouTube link to the scene) Miranda Priestly (the boss) berates Andie (the heroine) for referring to the color cerulean as just “blue”. Well, you have to watch it to get the spirit,… Read More The Monochromatic Angle: Cerulean
Hi all! Well, almost like Gucci’s. Here’s my ode to a high fashion look that I occasionally become obsessed with. This time it’s a weirdly attractive set of short jammies that is photographed on the model as if she’s ready to step out in public. Well, below is my version. Heh. The entire look is… Read More PJ Bottoms Like Gucci’s
Hello, what is that appendage on the front of my pear shaped neon yellow top? Why, it’s a vintage style coin purse (see last week’s post)! The inspiration has been inhabiting my subconscious for at least 3 years since I saw this image of a tweed skirt on Pinterest (image is from the FIT archives)… Read More Yellow Pear Pique Top (with Bonnie Cashin’s “Purse-Pocket”)
Coin purse, vintage style clutch or whatever you want to name it, this is what I made recently – and I love this quick-to-make project!! Since this is the first one in my vintage-coin-purse sewing repertoire I have some thoughts….. Why have I not done this before? Okay, seriously, let’s begin at the beginning. I… Read More Tiny Vintage Style Purse
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