Making Life more Beautiful
I am planning to have my SWAP completed by the deadline this year, which is the end of the month. Which is possible, or deliverable as we say at work. Let’s have a look at progress so far. I have … Continued
I watched the Versace American True Crime documentary last night, by the same people who did the People v OJ (which I l also oved). True Crime is my guilty secret! According to the film both Gianni and Donatella were … Continued
I enjoyed watching Suits – at least at first, until it got boring. The women in the series were very sleek and wore, what purported to be, modern American workwear, so there was plenty to look at even when the … Continued
I often stare at menswear in shop windows. And look at mens’ fashion shows. And there is something that I have noticed that makes traditionalists (like my husband) get rather angry. Do you know what it is? Here is a … Continued
After a long month of “Me Made” in May I wanted to reassert my style choices. So this month I have mainly worn ready to wear options that I feel are more stylish and contemporary than my old home-made suits and … Continued
I am still thinking about adopting a work “uniform” – moving away from my 1960s skirt suits – to a more androgynous look, based on trousers. I have therefore been wondering what it means to wear the pants, and about … Continued
I reached the end of Me Made May in state of some dismay; my largely me made wardrobe was bringing me dissatisfaction rather than joy! I felt it was static, failing to evolve with the rest of the world. For … Continued
Lots of people have suggested I try Style Arc, an Australian based company that sells modern looking, mainly casual wear patterns. The pattern: Talia Woven trousers I decided to give it a go as I really wanted to make some … Continued
With the Sewing with a Plan it is generally Planning first, then after Christmas Sewing starts. Sometimes one or two garments can be made ahead. I “planned” to start these trousers early as I had had great success with the … Continued