1.21.2012
1.02.2012
NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGS, NEW CLIENTS
That being said, I do realize that in this past year, I have been practicing my dress-making skills much more than my knicker-making skills and I do hope to turn that around with the next few months to come. I sure do miss it! Lace, buttery soft silks, see-thru-y chiffons...sigh. I have been dreaming and scheming of so many possibilities and yet haven't had the time to even put these rough sketches into progress. Such is life I suppose, the only thing with custom dressmaking is that it just isn't something I can share all too much with you all! Needless to say, I am terribly excited to be back, scratching at my creative doors and plan on spending many long hours discovering the possibilities in the fabric store. Hello new year! xx.L
12.29.2011
12.25.2011
JOYEUX NOEL
Merry Christmas my lovely readers! Enjoying coffee with my Bailey's ;) this morning, lighting a fire and going to watch "All about Eve" later. Come join me? xx.L
12.07.2011
MARKET RESEARCH
A few weeks ago, I was contacted by a company who was doing market research on people who buy & most importantly, wear vintage clothing. As you all know or are about to, is, that for the most part I am a self-made woman who's closet is about half made by yours truly & half vintage. The eras that I stick to mostly, because of the absolute awesomeness that came from these eras is from the 40's - 60's. I thought that it would be no big deal & I only had to commit to a phone call & an in person interview at my house, so I agreed to be interviewed.
It is truly the most odd thing discussing why you wear what you wear, why you choose to wear things 50-80 years old, what you look for when you shop & basically what defines you. The most surreal moment for me was when I was assuming that I would just be speaking to one person & instead three people showed up at my front door, I was miked & the video camera was rolling the entire time (which I would have felt better about if I had had about ten more minutes in the morning to get dolled up). Instead, what they got was I suppose, the real "casual" me, sitting on my couch in my living room across from my 1940's Dorothy Draper credenza with a pencil skirt, blouse & red lipstick on- I hadn't even had the time to throw on a pair of shoes speaking to people I didn't know about what makes me, me.
It was pretty easy to speak about why my style is the way it is & most importantly how it came about - a lifetime procession into a full-on dive into the deep end from when I was about ten years old until now to get to the place I have always wanted to be. I sat there, speaking passionately in depth to people who were being paid to look like they had even the slightest remote interest in what I was saying was the funniest thing - I felt like a specimen!
All in all it was a treat to get to show off abit of my closet, yes - they videotaped & took photos of that as well (thank goodness I keep my closet tidy) as most of my friends will agree, those who wear vintage collect it with some hope that they get to show it off. I'm sure you all remember my silly posts about a few pretty extravagant collections that I have going at the moment - springolator stiletto heels, swimsuits & sunglasses which have all about doubled in size since the last time I did a post on them :). Aside from all of that, it was pretty fun & has sent me on a whirlwind of curiosity about the rest of you - have most of you obtained your style by what you see in current magazines? Or are you abit like me where you fashion your fashion from those glamourous days of 40's screen sirens and so on....sigh. I guess a part of me wishes those eras would have never disappeared & I suppose that for me to re-create them in my own world everyday makes me feel like I live in a wonderful dreamland. Come join me for a cocktail sometime & I'll ask you what they asked me. I'd love to know. xx.L
It is truly the most odd thing discussing why you wear what you wear, why you choose to wear things 50-80 years old, what you look for when you shop & basically what defines you. The most surreal moment for me was when I was assuming that I would just be speaking to one person & instead three people showed up at my front door, I was miked & the video camera was rolling the entire time (which I would have felt better about if I had had about ten more minutes in the morning to get dolled up). Instead, what they got was I suppose, the real "casual" me, sitting on my couch in my living room across from my 1940's Dorothy Draper credenza with a pencil skirt, blouse & red lipstick on- I hadn't even had the time to throw on a pair of shoes speaking to people I didn't know about what makes me, me.It was pretty easy to speak about why my style is the way it is & most importantly how it came about - a lifetime procession into a full-on dive into the deep end from when I was about ten years old until now to get to the place I have always wanted to be. I sat there, speaking passionately in depth to people who were being paid to look like they had even the slightest remote interest in what I was saying was the funniest thing - I felt like a specimen!
All in all it was a treat to get to show off abit of my closet, yes - they videotaped & took photos of that as well (thank goodness I keep my closet tidy) as most of my friends will agree, those who wear vintage collect it with some hope that they get to show it off. I'm sure you all remember my silly posts about a few pretty extravagant collections that I have going at the moment - springolator stiletto heels, swimsuits & sunglasses which have all about doubled in size since the last time I did a post on them :). Aside from all of that, it was pretty fun & has sent me on a whirlwind of curiosity about the rest of you - have most of you obtained your style by what you see in current magazines? Or are you abit like me where you fashion your fashion from those glamourous days of 40's screen sirens and so on....sigh. I guess a part of me wishes those eras would have never disappeared & I suppose that for me to re-create them in my own world everyday makes me feel like I live in a wonderful dreamland. Come join me for a cocktail sometime & I'll ask you what they asked me. I'd love to know. xx.L
11.22.2011
11.21.2011
LOOK IT OVER
"There are those rare few who are blessed with innate elegance...but luckily for the rest of us, elegance, style and a chic flair are things that can be developed and acquired.
Step 1: Size yourself up. Look at the good, the bad, and the really bad. True elegance begins with honesty, and half the battle is already won once you admit that you aren't perfect. In addition, imperfections are often what make a person stand out among the ordinary...
Step 2: Make your own chic list. Once you've looked yourself over, make a list of areas you'd like to focus on, such as wardrobe, home, or interactions with others. Come up with examples of people who seem to pull it off. You'll realize that elegance is attainable, and comes in all different shapes and sizes: classic, refined, relaxed, modern, even slightly tattered.
Step 3: Fake it. One of the best ways to acquire elegance is to try some on for size. Audrey Hepburn, for example, claimed she didn't rely on any particular acting technique, but found that the clothes she wore were immensely important to conveying a character. She said it was "often an enormous help to know that you looked the part. Then the rest wasn't so tough anymore." In the same vein, trying on a new look or attitude can actually help you attain your goals. If you can imagine where you want to go, you stand a much better chance of getting there." - The Little Pink Book of Elegance
Simply put, realize who you are, realize who you want to be as a person & be who you want to be. This goes the same for that beautiful figure of yours. Realize what you've got, be proud of the good spots and equally, the not-so-favorite spots & dress it so the best areas are shown off for your age & lifestyle. xx.L
Step 1: Size yourself up. Look at the good, the bad, and the really bad. True elegance begins with honesty, and half the battle is already won once you admit that you aren't perfect. In addition, imperfections are often what make a person stand out among the ordinary...Step 2: Make your own chic list. Once you've looked yourself over, make a list of areas you'd like to focus on, such as wardrobe, home, or interactions with others. Come up with examples of people who seem to pull it off. You'll realize that elegance is attainable, and comes in all different shapes and sizes: classic, refined, relaxed, modern, even slightly tattered.
Step 3: Fake it. One of the best ways to acquire elegance is to try some on for size. Audrey Hepburn, for example, claimed she didn't rely on any particular acting technique, but found that the clothes she wore were immensely important to conveying a character. She said it was "often an enormous help to know that you looked the part. Then the rest wasn't so tough anymore." In the same vein, trying on a new look or attitude can actually help you attain your goals. If you can imagine where you want to go, you stand a much better chance of getting there." - The Little Pink Book of Elegance
Simply put, realize who you are, realize who you want to be as a person & be who you want to be. This goes the same for that beautiful figure of yours. Realize what you've got, be proud of the good spots and equally, the not-so-favorite spots & dress it so the best areas are shown off for your age & lifestyle. xx.L
10.15.2011
9.30.2011
THE TIME OF OUR LIVES
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