In late March the ladies of Vintage Vivant announced that due to various life happenings they would be going on hiatus from the monthly format. How fitting to make the last event theme “Titanic”. April was the 100th anniversary of the ship sinking. Here’s a picture of myself and some of the other people that…
This is one of my favorite TED Talks. I think socks, shoes, and underwear are the only things I buy new. The rest is thrifted, gifted or made from scratch (most of it with fabric that I’ve had or was gifted).
For those of you who know me, you know that I often whip up some themed outfit to wear for an event, wear it once, and pass it on. Well, this outfit was worn TWO times. Gatsby party in January and then Vintage Vivant a week ago. Most of the materials were sourced from the…
It took 2 years from this post to finish said capelet. Then another year to actually write about it. As previously mentioned… The plan was to cut up a charcoal grey, felted wool circle skirt and make a capelet. I had just enough for the body of the cape but not enough for a collar…
I am working with Ms. Do Right on a new outfit. She wanted a flamenco style skirt in a bright color to do a bull-fighter style striptease. “ I know I could have made a skirt but I didn’t have the time or energy. I added it to my thrifting list and went on with life. …
I have fond memories of the Highlights Magazine Hidden Pictures puzzles. When I was out shopping with my friend Kris she said that my brain is just wired to find the hidden objects. I see dresses inside dresses like some people can see dead people. Exhibit A Fugly cotton muumuu. The fabric was nice and…
This refashionista had a job ahead of her when she said she would make this dress wearable. The fabric was a nice polished cotton (This was probably an expensive dress back in the day.)“ The tulle under the skirt and in the sleeves had to go. Scratch that. The tulle and the sleeves had to…
Frock On Vintage that is… I am stitching for a new store kids. It goes live on“ Oct. 15 and they are throwing a“ party to celebrate. Frock On Vintage will be teaming up with Slacker magazine, Arr Squeeze and KVRX to bring you food, drinks and music! Complimentary alcoholic beverages will be provided for the…
If you’ve been reading this since the beginning, you know I don’t sketch. I can give you a crude mock up“ like this… … but don’t expect to see your garment on a croquis. Drawing has never been my strong point. Even when I was a potter I couldn’t make it happen. So, how do…
Last post for the evening. So,Vintage Vivant was supposed to be on vacation for July. Then, out of the blue it was back on with a Love on the Left bank theme. I had no clue what I was going to wear. Then I decided to do what the French did best. Lacy underthings. I…