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.
As I was choosing silhouettes for my Smoke House Dresses line, I always knew there would be a one-shouldered dress. This one by Urban Renewal caught my eye as I was scanning the internet for inspiration. During a last minute editing session I opted to skip the ruffle around the neckline.
How did I do it? (more…)
It started with collectiveselection’s post on Boyant Spring Prints. I clicked on the link to Browns Fashion and found a dress made for M. It was the dress with the open back that would frame her tatoo. The Opening Ceremony Silk Dress.
Then there was a mu’umu’u. Most people think that I started with an over-sized scarf, but they were wrong. The mu’umu’u was named “Chairman Mau” by a co-worker. (more…)
I haven’t been posting much here because I’ve been building a bicycle. I just finished the project. You can read the details here. I think my next project is a cool helmet cover. I read about the Yakkay helmets on CoolHunting and I think that would be pretty easy to copy.
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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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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.
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