Turning my shaggy hair into vibrant strands of pink and copper required the hand of an artist. Happily, I found a master who knew just what to do.
PO40 This Week: Sew New & Haircuts!
New this week on PO40: My sewjo is back and I’ve got a new pair of joggers as a result. And HAIR! I finally got my haircut!
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 …
Caftan Dreams and Monsters
I had a dream for a caftan I created. A caftan called “Charlie.” And, although it is not a complete nightmare, it does not live up to my dreams.
Closet Wrangling in a Backless Dress
With the closet thoroughly wrangled, I turn my attention to making new favorites, like the backless dress I made using Sew House 7’s Bridgetown dress pattern.
Headshots with a Cat and Other Cool People
Whenever my talent agent contacts me with an opportunity to work as an extra, she reminds me to update my online casting portfolio with current headshots. As a fashion blogger, I have lots of current photos, but nothing like professional headshots. That is, until now.
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.
New Sassy Hair
New super sassy hair by superstar stylist Sharell Katelynn at BANG in Belltown!
Girls Just Want to Have Fun (With Fashion)
Time after time you turn to your favorite fashion bloggers for style inspiration. With each post we strive to show our true colors–sometimes wild, sometimes subdued, but almost always because we all just want to have fun. Can you guess who inspired my style for this Fab 40s Style Icons Collaboration?
Dressed for Avengers!
Breaking outta my flight suit to reveal my inner superhero as I run to join Captain Marvel, et al. for Avengers: Endgame at Seattle Cinerama.