It’s no secret I really like Suzy Menkes. Part of the reason is that she’s so dang grounded about fashion and yet she understands the creative process and knows her stuff. So when she does an interview or an article or anything I’m usually all over it
Read more →As many regular readers know, I’m not much on Punk or Grunge or any of that look. Polly Mellon once said that Ugly is the New Beautiful, during this period, and I nearly croaked! Ugly is ugly and beautiful is always beautiful. I realize that in fashion,
Read more →The Met Museum in NY had their opening for their Punk: Chaos to Couture opening, and lots of beautiful things. I love the way fashion trends are turning more beautiful and glamorous, as opposed to the chaos of Punk (sort of ironic, but that’s art for you).
Read more →This is a movie that is just rife with style, drama and lots and lots of money! What a fun period to do a movie about. Then you add a good plot and great characters, and it’s irresistible. Every version seems to put their own spin on
Read more →WordPress is still a little hinky these days so the blog is a little light – but as soon as things are fixed, I’ll be up and running again soon. But couldn’t let this pass for those of you that have been following the GBSB (aka Great
Read more →I know that sounds like a “duh” moment, but it’s easy to get into the habit of letting your appearance sort of slide a little. My studio is at home and that means it’s convenient, but it’s also sort of a burden in that I’m known for
Read more →…is now up on YouTube for we colonists (and other places outside the British Realm!) As usual – if you haven’t seen the show, watch it – it’s really great for any sewists or maker out there. For me, this was the show that made the
Read more →This is a very powerful video and something that is very telling….. I’m as guilty of this as the next gal, but I really see this in my young brides and debs who strive so hard to be beautiful. Every once in a while I get a
Read more →As I’ve often said, I have the best clients, and this just is another example. Mary Ann is a sweet former-deb and her sister was also one of my debs, who came to me a while back to do a quick weekend fit on a dress she
Read more →This show is really taking off – and thanks to someone posting on YouTube we colonists get to watch too. There are so many thing I like about this – so don’t read on if you don’t like spoilers….. but here goes. First the competition projects are
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