Posts from — November 2008

I spent some time this summer quilting with my boyfriend’s family, master quilters all. It was my first attempt, a log cabin style made of my friend Jamie’s old shirts she wore in  college when we met. I learned so much! And I can’t wait to make the next one. This was a gift for Jamie’s kid Linus (I know, who wouldn’t want to make that kid his blankie). Thank you so much Catherine, Anna Marie, & Esther!

Ok, firstly: I have the very best most spectacular friends and family. Really, I can’t thank you enough for all the comments, on the blog, on facebook, and in your emails. I had no idea you would so enjoy chiming in on my outfits!

While I do appreciate all the comments along the lines of “hot” and “smokin” I must admit – this is not really the look I’m going for: elegant, sophisticated. I know I’m smokin, I don’t need to advertise it to everyone at my brother’s wedding.

A galvanizing comment was made privately by my Auntie: “Who says you can’t go shopping? I want to talk to this person.” Sheepishly I dragged my friend Annika all over Williamsburg last Saturday looking for something that wasn’t made in a sweatshop that I would look great in and feel good about wearing. Not optimistic! But low and behold, the very last shop we wandered into had a beautiful vintage dress that fit perfectly, felt flattering, and seemed like the right vibe. I bought it. It was affordable.

And so now the accessorizing begins. Here’s my idea: I could craft a wrap of cashmere sweater scraps and chiffon with silver details to match the dress: something that would just wrap around the shoulders and attach with a button or tie. Then some dark stockings, perhaps in a color that coordinates with the sweater scraps, and some ankle strap metallic shoes with a low heel. If there is enough, I can even make some sleeves for more warmth. I want to break up the black with some other dark neutral colors or maybe something like a jewel toned teal or green.

What do you think?

Thank you!!!!