Redesigning Stereotype
A woman who has embraced her independence and spun herself a life. She is a jet-setting trendsetter with a closet that is the envy of all.
Redesigning Stereotype
A woman who has embraced her independence and spun herself a life. She is a jet-setting trendsetter with a closet that is the envy of all.
I make fun of her high-waisted dresses every week on PR, but I ended up making a “Laura Dress”.
I still need to put in a zipper and finish the hem.
The original design was a little over the top (I am only going to a wedding here in town). I was going to put a mandarine collar on it and make the hemline asymmetrical (short in the front and long in the back).
The dress is finished. Take a look at the pictures.
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spinster n.
The word spinster came into common use during the early 19th century when the task of spinning cloth had been pushed onto unmarried women as a way to earn their keep in the home.
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Spinsta Spinster
Contemporary use of the word conjures up a mental image of an independent a childless,stylish frumpy, middle-aged woman who is a jet-setting, trendsetter somewhat depressed, and is an inspiration to other women longing to be like other "normal" women.
