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Sherry Dryja of Petite Over 40 wearing a purple bamboo knit dress made by KFLY of Seattle. She is also wearing a long, lightweight blush-colored cardigan, silver Cole Haan Zerogrande shoes, and a small pink crossbody handbag, also by Cole Haan.
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Seattle Designer Spotlight: KFLY

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 …

This image is a trio of images showcasing the paper bag waisted pants created by Sherry Dryja of Petite Over 40.
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Paper Bag Waist Breaks the Rules with a Zen-like Glee

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.

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Walking History at the University of Washington

The weather rolled out the warm sunshine today, just in time for Hubby and I to visit the University of Washington for a walking tour with the Seattle Architecture Foundation. Our knowledgeable guide led us through campus and buildings and more than a century of architecture history, all right there, just a stone’s throw from where we live.