I hope everyone had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend! We did! On Saturday while checking out the patterns that were on sale, Mikaela saw this romper/jumpsuit pattern and asked me to make i...
Even though Pinterest inspires me on a daily basis, I havent done an "Inspired by Pinterest" post in a while. I know there are people out there that still dont get Pinterest. But ...
Here is my second version of Vogue 8815. Ive been seeing white peplum tops all over the place. And Im so glad that Vogue came out with this pattern so that I could indulge for th...
Lately, Ive been obsessing big time over gingham! Ive dedicated a board on Pinterest entirely to it. One of the easiest inspired garments to create is a shirt. Since this is a printed shirt, I ...
One of this seasons biggest trends is the peplum. And the most versatile and easy-to-wear piece is the peplum top. What makes the peplum top so special is that depending on how its styled...
I havent sewn for the girls in a while... well since September. Notice that shes no longer wearing her glasses. Shed been begging for contacts for the longest. And during the ...
As Im sure, most of you have figured out that I LOVE color! I am fearless when it comes to brights. But it wasnt always that way. I have a natural inclination towards black. I...
Happy Mothers Day to ALL of my blogging friends that are mothers and "motherly"!
I had this M. Missoni maxi dress pinned for a while, in two color variations and I knew Id be recreating this look. M. Missoni Zigzag Maxi - $795 (yikes!) I decided to pull out my ...
Today was a looonnnggg day! So if Im looking greasy a little shinier than usual, thats why. These photos were taken at the end of the day as I was making my way back home. It felt good to...
This is McCalls 6355. What I like most about this pattern is that it works for a knit or a woven. It has horizontal and vertical darts in the front and vertical darts in the back. I...
This weekend was a really great one. So great that I was completely exhausted by the end of the day. Great weekend indeed, but Im dreadful of all I have to do come Monday. It must b...
Id decided a while ago that a peacock blue maxi skirt was something that MUST be in my wardrobe for this season. I found a beautiful crepe de chine at Hancock last Saturday and it was completel...
Ive been knocking out quick "Spring Essentials"! Heres a sneak peak! Taken on Instagram.
I havent been excited about a pattern release in a LONG time! These made me perk up really quick! I cant wait to get mine. These are my picks: 1298 - Rachel Comey 1299 - Rebecca Tay...
So when I got up yesterday morning, it was 45 degrees and the weather lady was strongly suggesting putting on a coat or a jacket! O_O Really? Its its almost May!!! For the fir...
Another rainy, windy and kind of chilly day. But it was pretty at the same time. We decided to take our little family party to a nearby lake. I went to the closet and decided to go ...
Well, its not "cold" cold, but it is chilly and windy. Its currently 60 degrees and only a high of 66 today. I have no idea what Im wearing. BUT, I am being inspired to make color...
This is my version of New Look 6003. I saw the Zara skirt and I knew that I could EASILY make a skirt like that. and decided to save myself 80 bucks! I found the linen fabric at Hancock a...
Yesterday, I had a lot of running around to do. Basic Saturday afternoon errands. And I was also getting in some family time. On Saturdays, its pretty much guaranteed that Ill be we...
Its a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Loving my nail color! Parisian Daffodil. Who doesnt love a little daytime sparkle! Wearing: cropped denim jacket: Per Se Collection; sweater: Laur...
Boyfriend jeans? Or should I say "husbands jeans"? LOL I decided to participate in the "boyfriend jean" trend. Which is basically a cut up and bleached out pair of my husb...
I feel in love and became completely obsessed with purple maxis and maxis in general while collecting them on Pinterest. These are three of my favorites collected from here, here and here. I fo...
Remember when I mentioned the Sam Edelman appearance at Belk? Well, that was today! He is super awesome and not to mention talented! His shoes are gorgeous, comfortable and pretty r...
Spring is in full effect and that means florals! Im reminded of a Miranda Priestly quote from "The Devil Wears Prada": LOL! Wearing: silk chiffon tunic: McCalls 6204; optic white ...
Id been wanting a pink blazer for a while now. And Ive also been seeing a lot of softly tailored blazers and I knew I wanted something not so "normal". Id seen Vogue 8721 in an is...
"Colorblocking" is one of the biggest trends this season. Its an awesome way to brighten up your spring wardrobe with bold and vibrant colors. I saw this dress by Heidi Merrick and I was insp...
When you see the price tag for a Chanel jacket and thought it to be ridiculous, you should watch this video. Ive made a "Chanel-like" jacket with all of the handsewn couture elements. &...
Im always excited when there is a new version of this type of reality tv show. Will you be watching?
I love the color combination of yellow & turquoise, as evident also here. I love this time of year when the clocks move forward. I love when the days are longer. I feel rejuvenat...
You are no longer following . Undo?