I finished another outfit! This piece is from a vintage early ’60s pattern and it’s one of the more advanced looks I’ve made so far. I’m delighted with the way it turned out. This is the kind of dress I always want to buy and can never quite find. That’s one of the perks of…Read More
Retro
Clash of the Colors
Pink and red is a pairing that people tend to avoid. It’s one of those things, like pattern mixing, that requires the right pieces to pull off. There may also be some Valentines Day associations at play. I loved mixing the two colors in this playful look with a bold pink top and red tulle…Read More
Pandemic Resort
I may not be able to go to an actual resort right now, but I can certainly dress like it! I made this outfit using a retro-fabric and a classic silhouette for a 50s resort wear look. And of course I made a matching mask because we’re still in the midst of this pandemic. The…Read More
Fascinating Fashion
The weather is beautiful today! Sunny and 60 and exactly the boost we all need while social distancing. To celebrate I’m breaking out the bright, springy colors, including this fun yellow fascinator. Maybe I’ve been watching too much Marvelous Mrs. Maisel but I feel like I could bring the fascinator back. Trench: Goodwill, Fascinator: Amazon,…Read More
Mrs. Onassis
I’m a big thrift and vintage shopper. And when I spotted this Jackie O. style coat at Bobby From Boston (one of the best vintage stores in the area) I fell in love. In the photo below you can see the piece in its original form (with matching red leather gloves!). Later on, to keep…Read More
Muff Month
Post-Christmas things get chilly here in Boston. Last year around this time I made a fantastic sartorial acquisition, this fur muff. It’s a lifesaver when I’m waiting for the bus (which can sometimes take literal hours). I have much better luck with the muff than just with gloves on the especially blustery days. I paired…Read More