Thursday, March 31, 2011

Vintage Simplicity #1620


1950s Sundress

Fabric: From Joann's last year.
Pattern: Simplicity 1620 {you can buy this pattern in a size 12 on Etsy}
Year: c.1956
Notions: invisible zipper, bias tape
Time to Complete: A couple of hours last Friday & Saturday.
First worn: March 31, 2011


- Pattern Review -

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, though I sort of did my own thing. =)

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, I adore vintage pattern instructions when I do use them. I only used the instructions for the first three steps. 

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love how easy this pattern was to whip up. Plus this dress came out really cute!!

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I enlarged the pattern on the sides to fit me better. Used two rectangles of fabric for the skirt instead of the pattern pieces included.    

Would you sew it again? Yes!!! 

Would you recommend it to others? Yes, this is a very easy dress pattern to sew.


Well girls, here is my new "vintage" dress that I made this last weekend. How do y'all like it? I didn't wear it totally vintage today, I'm saving that for the Nancy Drew fashion week, instead I styled it more modern.  I love the colors of this dress and it's very fitting for today. If any of you are baseball fans, you will know that today is opening day. And guess what? My dress is in my favorite team's colors - the Detroit Tigers.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Miu Miu Polka Dot Vintage Platform Sandal





Navy Blue and White Polka Dot Bridal Shoes





This piece can convert a very plain shoes into an attractve one when it is used in wedding ceremonies or graduation balls.

Nancy Drew Event Starts THIS Friday...


Are you ready? I just hope it warms up where I live, because most of my vintage-y clothes are for Spring & Summer. =D Plus, I'm simply dying for warmer weather. Because guess what? It's snowing outside right now. How I wish it was rain instead. =)  

Anyways, I created some Polyvore sets for y'all for some Nancy Drew fashion inspiration.
Nancy Drew 2










Calling all Nancy Drew fans! You have to check out Bess's blog, Nancy's Notebook. It is a great resource for Nancy Drew fans. :)

Also check out the post I did last year on Nancy Drew's Style

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Lilla Rose Flexi Clip Review & Giveaway {CLOSED}


Way back in early February, I was asked to do a product review of the Lilla Rose Flexi Clip. I thought about it, looked over the website and decided to do it. I've just taken a long time on my part on getting this review going. Sorry about that.
After pouring over the website trying to pick the clip I want to review. I finally decided on the pink fairy. Let me tell you girls, it was so hard to choose just one. They have a wide selection of clips, one for everyone's style; which is wonderful!

I picked the small size, though I should of picked a smaller size for the way I fix my hair. I didn't realized how thin my hair was until I tried this out. I can still use this and I LOVE it!!! I love that the pin is attached to the clip. Meaning you won't be loosing pieces. If you are like me, I'm always loosing things, so this is great.

I wanted to have pictures of me wearing my flexi clip, but my photographer, A.K.A. Gabrielle, came down sick this weekend. :(

But, I do have wonderful news!!! Jennifer Allen, who contacted me about doing this review also wants to give one of you the flexi clip of your choice!!!

How to enter the giveaway -

  • Visit Lilla Rose and tell me which is your favorite flexi clip and what size you want. (Watch this video to find out your size.) {Include in your comment some way for me to contact you. Email, or blog will work. If you don't want your email published, leave a separate comment with just your email and a note.}
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  • Blog, Facebook, or Tweet about the giveaway. {Leave a link in the comment. You can do all three just leave a separate comment for each one.}
This giveaway is only open to those in the USA. The giveaway will end on April 3rd at 11 PM {EST}. The winner will then be chosen at random, using random.org, and announced the next day. 


Monday, March 28, 2011

Audrey Hepburn As Holly Golightly in Breakfast At Tiffany's

Audrey Hepburn As Holly Golightly in Breakfast At Tiffany's


The story of a young, jet-setting woman in New York City who meets a young man when he moves into her apartment building. He is being kept by a wealthy, older woman, but wants to be a writer. She is working as a high-priced escort and searching for a rich, older man to marry. The opening scene has her window-shopping at Tiffany's at six in the morning, after being up all night on a date.

Audrey Hepburn As Holly Golightly in Breakfast At Tiffany's Classic Edition Barbie Doll

Audrey Hepburn As Holly Golightly in Breakfast At Tiffany's Classic Edition Barbie Doll picture 2

Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's Barbie doll by Mattel. She wears her signature black gown, opera length gloves, and chic sunglasses.

Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's Pink Princess TM Fashion

Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's Pink Princess TM Fashion: Audrey Hepburn has always been associated with grace, style, and divine humanitarianism. To honor her, Paramount Pictures and Mattel Toys created the "Breakfast at Tiffany's" collection, featuring Hepburn as trés chic Holly Golightly. Hepburn's elegance and femininity was captured in each detail, from her large doe eyes to her immaculate sense of style. The 11.5-inch doll comes in a sleeveless, sequin-encrusted shift of satin-like fabric, with a matching swing overcoat. There is a pretty pink bow at her waist and she's simply dripping in doll-sized pearls. She sports a rhinestone tiara, which only Audrey could wear with a day outfit and not look overdone. White gloves, pink heels, nude pantyhose, and a pink clutch complete her ensemble. This collector's item comes with a display stand, a two-year warranty valid in the United States, and a Certificate of Authenticity approved by the Audrey Hepburn Estate.


Audrey Hepburn Moon River Film Clip

My Vintage Creative Weekend

My weekend has been very vintage. 

Friday - I started sewing a 1950s sundress. I used one of the patterns I won in Atlanta's giveaway. Thank you, Atlanta for hosting the wonderful giveaway!!! I dearly love the patterns!! :D


This is the pattern I used. Isn't it simply darling?!?! While sewing the dress I watched episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show on hulu.com. What fun! 

The dress is very summery, floral print, and bright! Did I mention the colors on the fabric are the same as my favorite baseball team? The Detroit Tigers. Oh! I even have a 1950s petticoat that I made, several years ago, to wear underneath the dress. What bliss. I can't wait to do a photo-shoot! 


That evening Gabrielle, Hanne-col, our brother, and I watched episodes of The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet. You can download and watch episodes that are in the public domain on Internet Archive


Saturday - I finished sewing my sundress while watching The Donna Reed Show, once again on hulu.com. Donna Reed has some adorable clothes in this show. I've found many a dress that I want to copy on this show. 

After I finished my dress I made earrings for my Etsy shop. {I don't have them up yet.} They are simply darling and unique. I can't wait to share them with y'all! :D

Sunday - Instead of watching old TV shows from the 50s or 60s I decided to listen to old Radio shows. In the morning {we didn't have church yesterday as some of us came down sick this last week} I browsed around Internet Archive for some good things to listen too while I worked on projects all day. I found sooo many good things to listen too. Here are some things I found to listen too: Dragnet, The Six Shooter, Lux Radio Theater, Screen Director's Playhouse, Tales of the Texas Rangers, Cavalcade of America, Sherlock Holmes, and the Academy Award Ceremony of 1943.

Afterwards, I made a darling necklace that matches one of the earrings I made on Saturday. I also made a pair of earrings for my mom. 


After crafting, I found some vintage patterns in my pattern collection I don't want anymore to sell. The reason being, they are several sizes too large and I will never take the time to shrink them to my size. Meaning they are up for sale in my Etsy shop, right now. 

What did you do this weekend? 

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Shabby Apple is One of A Kind

Dresses from Shabby Apple

I really love the dresses from Shabby Apple. They have so many adorable dresses for you to buy; or to be inspired by for sewing your own. They are also cheeper then most things I feature and they are modest. Which is always great!


My favorite collection from Shabby Apple is the Manhattan Collection. I love e.v.e.r.y s.i.n.g.l.e dress.

 

If you already know the collections of Shabby Apple then you won't be shocked to know that my second favorite collection is 1943. =) You saw that coming, right?



But wait. Have you seen their latest line? It is called, Roamin Holiday. Get it? It's named after one of my favorite movies, Roman Holiday with Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn. Many of the dresses are simply dreamy.




Then they have an adorable apron line called, Boysenberry. It's so 1950s. Their apron line makes me want to whip up a pie and cook in a vintage kitchen. 



What's your favorite thing/collection/line from Shabby Apple?

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