I love a polka dot, so mixing and matching these two prints felt inevitable. The inverted color combinations and different sized dots keep this outfit from feeling too chaotic and the yellow floral earrings add a pop of color. This has been one of my go-to outfits this summer for strolling the streets of New…Read More
Retro
Sixties Chic
The sixties didn’t have a lot of silhouettes that work for me, so I’m not one to pick up those items. But I couldn’t resist this organza, polka dot dream. In addition to a high style factor, it’s very easy to wear. I never turn down a fashionable outfit that I can comfortably eat in!…Read More
Fabulous in Foil
I made this dress in celebration of Trends and Tolstoy’s 10 year anniversary! It’s a 50s dress pattern that I’ve used a few times before (here, here, and here) and the fabric is from Sewfisticated in Somerville. It’s amazing how one pattern can look so radically different depending on the fabric used. I love the…Read More
Leftover Leaves
As you can tell from the beautiful leaves, this outfit is a holdover from the fall! I found this gem of a dress at Goodwill and it works perfectly with my tropical leaf face mask. In the winter I throw on a fur stole and some tights and go on my way. Dress: Goodwill, Flats:…Read More
The Power of Pink
This is my latest creation and I’m so happy with the way it came out! It’s my trusty 50s style pattern but reinvented with this pink microsuede, a slightly longer length, and a new waist tie style. The dress also pairs well with this face mask I got from Gateway Arts! Dress: Handmade, fabric from…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Latest read. 2) I’m so excited to make something with this new fabric! 3) Holy Donuts in Portland. 4) Trying to up my workout game. 5) Boston looks beautiful even in chilly weather. 6) Enjoying the last of the Victory Garden blooms.