by | Jul 10, 2011 | Fashion |
Metallic scares some because it seems over the top; however it really isn’t at all. Metallic can work day or not if it’s style right. For example, the metallic lines in this skirt can easily be worn to work with a casual blouse and wedge heels. The skirt and the lining are sewn together to form a bubble peplum like effect. I purchased this skirt from Soft Surroundings about two years ago. I was always a little leary about wearing it during the day; and then I said why not and it was fine.
How do you wear metallic?
Do you save it for only evening or formal wear?
How would you rock it for daytime?
Outfit in Review
My wrap around my head was a cool find in St. Maarten.
I will talk about that in a future post.
Cotton Metallic skirt – Soft Surroundings
Blouse – Denim and Co. (QVC)
Shoes – Sketchers
Handbag – LuckyBrand
Belt – Gift
by | Jul 7, 2011 | Blogging / Technology, Fashion |
Hello my Bubbling readers,
I made the LINKS À LA MODE weekly roundup! I want Vahni of Grit and Glamour to know that I treasure the resources that she shares on her blog and it’s an honor to be chosen with such a great talented group of bloggers. Please check out the hottest links of the week.
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This blogging thing…it’s been around a while now, and many are realizing what a rewarding endeavor it is, on a sartorial and psychological level. One thing I love about blogging is the opportunity to ask a question, ponder a theory—and have others share their thoughts and opinions as well. In this week’s roundup, several bloggers reflect on the positive influence blogging has had on their lives and self-esteem. (Superb! Yay for blogging!) Others ruminated on everything from whether style is really subjective, to whether fashion as an exhibit is a trend. Or not.
Stumped for post ideas? Want more engagement with your readers? Been contemplating the style-related proclivities of society? Ask, lovelies. Everyone has an opinion, and most are chomping at the bit to share. But the most wonderful aspect of this kind of engagement is not more comments. Those are nice, yes. It’s through discussion that personalities are revealed and relationships are forged. Your readers aren’t just a little avatar and some words. They are vibrant individuals—and your biggest fans!
LINKS À LA MODE: JUNE 30TH
Alex Drake Vintage: 10 Things I Like About the 1980s
Angela Osborn: 6 Lessons Learned from Coco Chanel
Any Second Now: Heartfelt lessons and thanks in this first year of blogging.
Beautifully Invisible: We Are Women. We Are Beautiful. We Are Real.
Beyond Fabric: On personal style and individuality—because redundant is the last thing you want to be.
Blah Blah Becky: Proof that it’s always worth trying a trend: cropped tops without muffin top.
Boheme Noir: Fashion Show Coverage: Roberto Cavalli S/S 12 Menswear
Bubbling with Elegance and Grace: Fashion Designer Exhibitions: Is this the new trend?
By Anika: Closet check: Do your clothes make you feel good about your self?
College-Style: #Trending in Milan: Using Twitter to keep up with girls’ and guys’ fashion #trends
Divergent Musings: Five ways that blogging has improved my life (it can improve yours too)!
Grit & Glamour: Worker V:2.0 (Ode to the Pencil Skirt)
Hippie Lace: You Cast Your Spell On Me: Spell & The Gypsy Collective
Idee Fixe: Kindness: A Tale of Kindness, Generosity, and a Vintage Coat
KP Fusion: In the business of blogging, is style really subjective?
My Orange Stilettos: Just because you’re short doesn’t mean you can’t wear a midi.
Oranges and Apples: On “going out” clothes and sexual attractiveness.
Seamstress Stories: Boundaries on body confidence and a culture of bonding through body bashing.
Style Sizzle: 10 fashion lessons learned from living in the desert.
The Stylish Butterfly: The advantages of being the worst dressed—it works for Helena Bonham Carter!
by | Jul 2, 2011 | Fashion |
Designers present their creations on the runway. They become elevated to star status when a single piece is worn by a high profile socialite or celebrity. Have you ever wanted to learn more about your favorite designers or get a chance to see those runway designs for yourself? For the past several years, fashion designers are having their designs showcased not just on the runway, but also in museums all over the world.
How can I see the haute couture clothing of some of my favorite designers?
I recently read an article on WWD (Source:May 26, 2011) that stated fashion designer exhibitions are popping up all over the place. Is this considered to be a trend that will go away in a few years? I do not think so. Trends are not long lasting and the fashion designer exhibitions tell their stories and get the long time fans entrenched in being up close to the unique creations.
In 2005, the Costume Institute displayed the Chanel Exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. That was more than five years ago. It is very evident that these exhibitions are not trends. Chanel is a true icon to say the least and to see an exhibition that would tell the story of such a force in fashion in no way could be a trend. And earlier this year, “Culture Chanel” was featured at the Modern Museum of Art in Shanghai (source: WWD, October 26, 2010). It appears that there is a constant interest in these type of museum exhibition.
WWD stated in its article that the Costume Institute’s “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” exhibition has been a great success (source:WWD May 27, 2011). I went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art website and the videos and pictures of the Alexander McQueen exhibit are breath taking. Jill of Everything Just So says the exhibit has been extended and she gives some good advice for getting the full exhibit experience.
Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty Exhibition http://blog.metmuseum.org/alexandermcqueen/ensemble-widows-of-culloden/
In a recent video interview on NYTimes Style, Andrew Bolton, curator of the McQueen exhibition says that the visitor will be able to appreciate the “craftsmanship” and exquisite detail of the garments.
Some of us may not be able to wear the haute couture pieces right now; but we sure can get pretty close to the see the intricacies of the garment.
The Dior Inspiration exhibition is currently on display in Moscow, Russia. The exhibition is magnificent and jaw dropping. It makes me want to drop everything and catch a flight to Moscow just to see the exhibition. I am an avid admirer of Christian Dior — the clothes and the fragrances. The video below is from the Grand Opening of the Dior Inspiration. Check out www.inspirationdior.com to get more up and close information about this awesome exhibit.
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I do not see a trend here. I see a wave of fashion designer exhibitions that not only show us beautiful designs; but educating us on the hard work it took to design, cut, mold fabric and create lines for the runway.
The Fashion World of Jean-Paul Gaultier, From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk is showing at the Montreal Museum of Fine Art right now. If you are in the Montreal area; go see it because who knows, it may give you inspiration.
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Learning more about designers through exhibitions is not a trend because we are educating ourselves to become more knowledgable. If we happen to own one of those creations it makes the piece much more memorable because there is a story behind it.
Do you consider fashion designer exhibitions a current trend?
Let me know what you think.
by | Jun 28, 2011 | Fashion |
This is one of my favorite dresses. This dress works for all occasions so it can be dressed up or down. I have worn this dress with flats, heels and wedges. All the above works with this dress. The colors in the dress are gray, green, yellow and black. So many different color accessories to change the look of the dress, it’s like a chameleon.
Either I saw a bug or looking at a bird in this photo. Looks like I am in deep thought. Have a wonderful week everybody.
Outfit Review
Dress – Madison Leigh
Blouse- H&M
Shoes- Impo
Purse – Coach
Jewelry – gifts
by | Jun 19, 2011 | Fashion |
When I had taken the pictures with this dress, it had rained so much that day. With all the rain we have been getting lately, a pretty dress brings a smile to my face.
Loving this Blue Paisley print in this dress, it’s fresh and so chic. Another added benefit with this dress is that it’s made out of cotton. Since cotton is a natural fiber, it is so breathable in the Summer time, especially on the those hot and humid days.
I bought this dress from Chadwicks.com for $17.00 after all my coupons and discounts. Chadwicks has been a great place to find awesome dresses especially if you do not want to spend a whole lot of money. Most dresses start at $40.00 and the catalogue often come with discount coupons for 10, 20 or sometimes 30 0r 40 percent off your favorite item, bringing the down even more. Yeah, you can say that’s pretty awesome. I know if I would search for a similar dress at Macy’s, it would start at $85.00 or more.
3 Benefits of wearing dresses in the Summer
- Cool
- Cute
- -Comfortable
An added bonus is that the dress is appropriate for all facets of my life: I can wear it to work, to church or on a date with my hubby. I cannot think of a place where I would not wear this dress. I am sure to get my moneys worth and compliments!
Outfit Review
Cardigan -Motto
Dress -Chadwicks
Wedges – Gretta
Cross, Inlaid Necklace – Sincerely Southwest
Ankle Bracelet -Diamonique
Pink Handbag – Dooney & Bourke
Burnt Orange Croco Handbag – Dooney & Bourke
Earrings – Joan Rivers
Bracelet – Gift
by | Jun 11, 2011 | Fashion, Sewing |
A friend of mine is getting slim (congrats to her!) and asked me to see what I could do with the waistband on her favorite skirt. Well the waistband was far gone. So much so that it had no elastic stretch left in it.
A lot of things happened during the time she gave it to me and I started working on it. So I decided today that I would get to it. I started by cutting out the original waistband because it was serving no use to the skirt at all. I am creative, so the ideas flow and I run with it.
Old Waistband
I folded over the top of the fabric, like sewing a hem on a pair of pants.
Folded over fabric to sew
I did not need to iron because the gauze fabric is so pliable. So I began to sew the waistband of the skirt.
Getting ready to sew the fabric waistband
This is a broom stick skirt. It has a lot of fabric so this took some time to stitch around the circumference of the skirt.
I made sure I left an opening for the elastic to go into. I used the method of a safety pin on the end of the elastic and working the elastic through the opening.
Pulling Elastic through the waistband
After I finished bringing the elastic through, I sewed the opening closed. I moved the fabric around so the gathers were even.
I finished off the skirt by stitching over the waistband to make sure the elastic doesn’t roll.
Finished skirt.
This is a great way to recycle a piece of clothing. It’s a new skirt because by taking off the original waistband I brought the length up a bit and it looks really pretty.
This is a cool tune from Rochelle Jordan. Was listening to this while I was sewing.
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