Hello, friends! I’m finally back to writing about fashion, but I’m moving to Substack. I’ve enjoyed my time at WordPress, but Substack gives me a format that is easy to navigate and requires less technical maintenance in a language I don’t speak. By the end of 2023, I will no longer be publishing anything to …
This post is not sponsored. I just love supporting my local fashion designers. It’s no secret I admire the talent of the small-batch fashion designers I find at Sassafras in Seattle. This week, I’m excited to swing the spotlight to KFLY, a brand known for its inclusive, reversible dress designs. Katy, pictured below in her …
Over the last few months, Mel from Bag and a Beret loaned me her farking hat to upcycle old linens into fun things I can wear. First, there were the paper-bag waist pants made from old sheets. Then, there were the Pottery Barn napkin shorts. Now I present the cousin to those shorts–a top upcycled …
There is something about a paper bag waist that intrigues me. Maybe it’s because it’s a rule-breaker. To create a paper bag waist, I scrunch a bunch of fabric around the smallest part of my waist and cinch it there with a belt. It creates bulk in a place I usually try to make look smaller. And yet, here I am, wearing pants with a paper bag waist.
New profile pic! Vegan raspberry beret by Shari Noble of Maison La Macón. Hair cut and color by Sharell Katelynn at BANG Seattle. Stripe top thrifted from ThredUP. Corduroy bib dress made by ‘lil ol’ me using vintage corduroy fabric from Etsy and pattern 7831 by McCall. Posted by Intagrate Lite Affiliate link disclaimer: Please …
Fresh off my sewing machine: a bib dress made from vintage corduroy. 🧵🧵🧵 The look says it all. I like it but I’m not sure it’s “me” now that I’ve got it on. At least I made fewer mistakes on this project than in the past! And I got to use a hammer to secure the bib closures. What’s not to love about that? 🧵🧵
Lauren Hutton turned 74 last year. Throughout her career, she has been known for her “All-American Style.” It’s timeless and chic and surprisingly simple. She perfectly balances feminine polish with masculine casual. She is one of my style gurus. That’s why, this week, I’m emulating one of her looks from from ELLE France. The Elements …