Hello! I can’t stop writing about my Blue Jean Jacket. I now realize it is so versatile that there is practically no occasion that I cannot wear it, other than a black-tie gala, a South Asian wedding or 100 degree weather outdoors. Here are just three ways I love my jacket; plus a fourth idea… Read More Road Testing the BJJ (Blue Jean Jacket)
Perk up! I’m excited to show you the completed jean-jacket — still technically a trial. Yay. I really like it! Roz was right in saying that it is a “completer” piece. Wanna hear something funny? Even in its incomplete state, I wore it out the door, albeit just to take a few steps to the… Read More Done! The Iconic Blue Jean Jacket (Trial) #3
It’s not complete, but my progress with the jean-jacket is before you, and I list a few sewing tips and trials I came across so far; some issues were anticipated and therefore prepared for. Others were not expected; I’ll live with them or work around them — or will make a note for the next… Read More Iconic Blue Jean Jacket: Part 2
If you reach out for your jean-jacket frequently, is it a basic? According to my friend Roz of Sew Much Fabric, it is a “completer piece”, adding a classic-edgy chic to one’s look no matter the rest of the outfit, or occasion: errand run, workday (in a lot of work places, these days), or informal… Read More Start of Wardrobe Planning — the Iconic Blue Jean Jacket. Part 1
Dear Readers, I really killed it this time. I mean, months without a single post here! I’ve been sewing, albeit in spurts, since October. Well, here I am, and promise to make a sincere effort to write and post consistently. Because I love doing it and I love that you love reading it. On to… Read More Button-down Battle is Brewing
Then get rid of your prized clothing with logos prominently featured. Quiet Luxury: The buzzword may be newish in the high fashion world, and pertains to the idea that some wealthy (old money rich) and well-dressed people just do not care for putting design house logos and overt signals of a design house aesthetic on… Read More So, You Want to Look Rich…. Old money rich.
The Obama portraits arrived at the Museum of Fine Art Houston, and on the last day of the exhibit, my daughter and I managed to catch the display. May I say, I adore these portraits. Not just for the artistic licenses, but the inspiration behind each one. But, I only want to talk about the… Read More Feeling Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Portrait Dress
Q: Isn’t a classic trench coat in every fashion obsessed person’s closet by now? A: Not my closet, unfortunately. Now, I’m good and obsessed with adding one this year. If not the classically sewn, at least a version with a distinct Trench aura. Be sure to read this post to the end so you can… Read More Into the Trenches
I am NOT a fashion terminology expert or a historian; if you are one, please chime in. Please! Palazzo pants are currently living in my brain. I’m obsessed. That’s good, because after elastic-waisted, stretchy, close fitted, straight-leg, boot-leg or skinny-width pants, I’m ready for looseness in my wardrobe. As you can see below (and this… Read More Palazzos, Gauchos, Culottes: Murky world of Pant Names
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”)
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