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A collage of three pictures showing a hand sewn palazzo pant jumpsuit made from 1960s vintage poly chiffon in a green, yellow, and purple abstract floral pattern.
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I Made a Jumpsuit. Now Help Me Choose a Belt.

It’s gross outside, ladies. I mean, the sky is orangish gray in a dystopian movie kind of way. For the last couple of weeks, smoke from wildfires in British Columbia, Eastern Washington, Oregon, and California have swirled their way to Seattle and settled in for a short summer’s nap. I can’t imagine what it must …

A collage of Lauren Hutton and Petite Over 40, both in a red leather trench coat and converse sneakers.
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Emulating the All-American Style of Lauren Hutton

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 …

audrey hepburn white shirt tribute
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Buttoned Up and Inspired by Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn was, without a doubt, one of the most iconic fashionistas of the 20th Century. Even today, nearly 57 years after the premier of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, most of us can place the dress she wore in the movie, even if it’s shown on the back of a rainbow-colored zebra. Pretty much all of her movies …

KUHLMAN of Seattle
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Classic Styles with Personal Flair at KUHLMAN

Shopping the Indies on 1st took Amy from Sassafras and I to six independent shops in the historic neighborhood of Belltown in Seattle. I wrote previously about the Federal Army & Navy Surplus, Sell Your Sole Consignment, and Endless Knot. Today is all about KUHLMAN. Before the week is out, I’ll have even more details about Reclaim Decor and Sassafras, …

Designer dress and jacket at Sell Your Sole Consignment in Seattle.
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Feel-Good Fabulousness at Sell Your Sole Consignment

Yesterday’s post featured many of the surprising fashion gems Amy from Sassafras and I uncovered at the Federal Army Navy Surplus store in Seattle. It came as less of a surprise that a boutique shop like Sell Your Sole Consignment has all kinds of gems lining the walls. The surprise here is when I looked …