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Easy and Breezy

Every Spring I get the bug to whip up a  few fresh new pieces for the warmer weather.  In the Summer months I LIVE in skirts. They are so easy to wear and  are so much cooler than  most anything else you can put on. I've always loved Amy Butler Patterns and have my eye on both of these cute designs. Ever since I saw this skirt designed by my VERY talented friend Denise, I have been in search of some hip vintage patterns and fun fabrics. I searched ebay and found these 2 patterns.....

and my Mother-in-law gave me a 70's wrap skirt that is going to be perfect!!! Here are a few collections of fabric that I think will be fantastic for these designs.

  These fabrics are from Amy Butler. While I was clicking around looking for inspiration I stumbled upon this very  cool site. Inspiration is everywhere, I just really enjoy finding  fresh new inspiration in the past!

I Love to applique

Vintage Tablecloth Horse shoe applique Thermal

I have long been a fan of doing simple applique. When I saw this baby thermal long sleeve T in a local store, I knew just what I would do with it! I wasn't so sure how it would turn out, but I wore it today and got tons of compliments on it and yes, even a few orders. I'm not going into mass production, but I could see a few customs in the future, I have already started on a fleur-de-lis design, and a  very blingy chandelier on a black T! Here are a few past designs, all appliqued with Vintage Tablecloths.  My Favorite textile in the world. 

A shabby little Nightingale on the T and a strip skirt.

A cactus T and tablecloth pants.

Floral bunnies on eyelet.

Rosettes on white damask.

Table cloth wrap top and appliqued floral pants.

A good  needle in the machine and even  overalls get the vintage treatment.

My Top 3

Here are a few of my Favorite dresses from the Emmy Awards.

Ellen Pompeo in Michael Kors~ this one was my favorite! Simple strapless and it has a belt. LOVE IT

Teri Hatcher in Badgley Mischka~  This one I love too.  Love the bodice and the design of  straps. Soft and flowing.

Jamie Lynn Sigler in J. Mendel~ I'm not sure why I like this one so much. I think it is because of the ruffle detail of the bodice. It reminds me of a soft and feminine western style shirt. The only thing that could make this one better for me is if she had some crazy cute cowboy boots on underneath! lol.

This was a fun little exercise to do... I learned a lot about my "Personal Style" just picking out 3 favorites. It confirmed my love of classic, basic shapes with a touch of romance thrown in. So who are your top 3?

Whats your Personal Style?

Here is one item that helps define my "Personal Style".....

Personal Style is different than having a keen sense of fashion. Its  more about a signature look that is all yours! My look works for me because its comfortable, casual, and I feel "very me" in my clothes. They convey my personal attitude I make my way through life with. I mostly wear Denim, cotton and linen. Solid colors are huge for me. Jeans, turtlenecks, cardigans and T-shirts are staples. My must haves include a leather jacket, (mine is blazer cut), a denim jacket. (I have them  in several color washes), my Frye boots, and bold accessories. If you are having trouble finding your personal style, think about someone famous you most relate to fashion wise. For me its Bo Derek. For you it might be Jackie Onassis, Audrey Hepburn, or maybe even Betsy Johnson.

Comfort, Personality, Consistency...thats "Personal Style"

So what makes up your Personal Style? I love to hear!

Can I get an Amen?

How  is it I have ALL these jeans in my closet and I hate every pair but one? What happeed to the day you could walk into a  Millers Outpost ( now anchor blue) and go to the Levi wall, pick your waist  measurement, length  measurement and be done with it?  I would rather clean  a boatload of fish than go shopping for a new pair of jeans. Low rise, High rise, sits at the waist, sits below the waist, baggy fit, slouch, skinny,  flare leg, boot leg, All I reall want is  more of these......

 

Your basic 501 by Levi, but NO...they dont make the exact same thing anymore. Gone are the days you  can just go get a 27x32 . Well gone are the days  I wear  this same size too!  Im looking for a few more inches in the waist these days. These are pre kids jeans. I cant convince myself to toss them.  I went to the Levi site and you can get the button fly 501, but you  must pick one size..be it 5, 6, 7, 8, and so on. Im here to tell you, its just not the same fit as the old ones! Oh sure you can get what the call the "Eco"  jean that way...but they are$  245.00....Sorry, Im not into paying that kind of money for a stinkin pair of jeans. Im just a good ol'  country bumpkin, who  wants  a basic pair of jeans!  So if you have any jeans you just LOVE I'd love to hear about them... Mama needs a new pair of dungarees.