Pinterest Inspo :: Unexpected Brown
Today’s work look is quite unexpected and can be wholly credited to pinning things on Pinterest. I never thought I’d pair a black dress with black (opaque) tights. I NEVER thought I’d wear brown shoes...
View ArticleDolman Love, Story Love
I made this top on New Years eve. I think….this is why it’s important to blog promptly, or you’ll have forgotten all of your on the fly “mods”, misplaced the pattern notes you jotted down on the back...
View ArticlePinterest Inspo :: Pink Button Up
Start with a kinda hard to wear 80s throwback blouse. Add a pullover. And then a blazer. And PRESTO unwearable shirt to kick ass accent. Blazer :: F21 Pullover :: F21 Pink Silk Blouse :: Thrifted from...
View ArticleKollaborative Knock Out
I picked the absolute PERFECT DAY to photograph my new mitts!! When I came up from the subway, it was snowing! Snow and new mitts go hand-in-hand like….tea and new mitts, lol! It was nice to wear them...
View ArticleA Lil’ Bit 60s
Sweater :: Handknit Coraline Blouse :: Freecycled Skirt :: Handmade Advance 9916 Tights :: F21 Boots :: Anne Klein This is another of my cardigans from my former knitting life. That yoke nearly killed...
View ArticlePride & Prejudice & New Kicks
P&P Tee :: Brookish on Etsy Jeans :: Old Navy Belt :: Gap Sneakers :: Mia via Marshalls ($30!!) Wearing one of my fave tees!! And the first new sneakers I’ve had in a long time. I really like...
View ArticleSummer in the Wintertime
Top :: Old Navy (from a zillion years ago) Skirt :: Handmade Tights :: F21 Boots :: Target New Lipstick :: Revlon Super Lustrous in Black Cherry New Blush :: e.l.f. All Over Color Stick in Pink...
View ArticleAbout this “SIMPLE” Jacket….
So….remember my post with those fancy hot pink suit plans??? Well, yeah…this jacket, as it turns out, isn’t quite as simple as it looks. As much as I hate to say it, anyone could tell you I’m not a...
View ArticleCharlotte Ginger Archer
Hey, all! I was home with a sick kiddie today, he might be home again tomorrow by the look of him . I wanted to sew. Really, I did. I’ve been wanting to. But it just ain’t happening! So, I picked up a...
View ArticleSewcialist Weekend OVERLOAD
Dudes!! So many bloggers! So much fabric! So Much FUN!!! After the week I had (two sick kiddies, four missed days of school, vomit cleanup, so little sleep) I really, really needed the boost that this...
View ArticleCharlotte in Miniature
Wearing Handmade!! Top :: Colette Pattern’s Sencha in Rayon Challis Skirt :: By Hand London’s Charlotte (miniaturized) in Stretch Denim Cardigan :: H&M Oxfords :: H&M Bow Belt (which I...
View ArticleArcher Sew Along Progress
I am so impressed with myself!! I am actually, actively following the Archer sew along!! LOL I’m hoping that with Jen’s guidance and the slow pace of the progress, I will have a truly wearable and...
View ArticleNYC Colette Events!!
First published over @ Handmaker’s Factory Also, check out another example of how awkward I look in candid shots. You’re welcome for that laugh In the world of independent sewing pattern proprietors,...
View ArticleArcher Hits The MARK!!
Archer Hits The MARK!!! Can you even believe I made this!!! Jen, you are a talented, talented woman!! Without the sew along posts I would NEVER have had such success with this project!!! Making Archer...
View ArticleDarling In EFFECT
I made a dress!! With BUTTONS!! Lol I told you, be prepared for ALL the buttons on this here blog Dress :: Megan Nielsen’s Darling Ranges Belt :: F21 Tights :: H&M (??) Shoes :: Mel by Melissa...
View ArticleBlack & White & Denim
EDITED TO ADD: CLEARLY, I need a calendar. Iz not May, today. I wore this to my little kiddies music recital where, for a reason yet to be discovered, my oldest son didn’t get to play ;( Needless to...
View ArticleMMM.D1 :: This Time I’m Sure!!
Hello, all!!! I hope you enjoyed my blunder!! If you have no clue what I’m talking about…well sorry you’re left out of the joke TODAY, you know, NOT yesterday, is my first official day of And I am...
View ArticleMMM.D2 :: More BW&D + Knitting
OK. Day two found me in a much better mood, though not much more rested, than day one. I go through rough sleeping periods and apparently I’m in one. I can’t complain. So many other areas are super...
View ArticleMMM.D3 :: Live & IN Color
I’m sure I won’t keep up with posting daily. But I had to share my lack of B&W today, lol GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENN I spent some time taking this dress in, last night. It’s still much...
View ArticleMMM.D6 :: The Usual Suspects
B&W Top + Denim Skirt = The Usual Suspects Cardigan :: Halo Thrifted from the Salvation Army Top :: Forever 21 Skirt :: Handmade from a vintage pattern Tights :: ?? Shoes :: Mel by Melissa What can...
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