Project Minima:

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Just Another Day

in Blue and Grey.


We decided to start a new series of photos called "This is not my house," and this isn't.

~ I'm wearing a bunch of things I've made ~


~ But I'm just not that into me (today?) ~



~ aiyiyi, just look at this, no don't, never-mind ~



~ But, socks and shoes are always there for you, man ~





My good friend Sara saved the day and stepped in, turning my blues into...all lightness and orange!


~ yea Sara ~

~ work it girl ~

p.s.  Sara didn't sew any of her clothes.  She had a bad sewing experience as a child and has not ever fully recovered, no matter how much encouragement her friends bestow upon her.  She is an avid thrifter.

ed. note:  I suppose I should mention I'm wearing Tina Givens patterns (Phoebe Top & Pants) I've sewn - except for the top layer kimono-like jacket.  That's a variation on some other big 4 pattern that I don't presently recall and was made way before Project Minima.



Posted by pao at 3:50 PM
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19 comments:

  1. PattiAugust 30, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    I like what you're wearing - Sara too - and you're right about shoes and socks. Always a happy thing. xox

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    1. paoAugust 30, 2015 at 6:00 PM

      I hope she doesn't get mad at me for telling her not sewing secret...eeeeee. Just because I'm blue...and grey.

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  2. STAshworthAugust 30, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    The shoes - sigh.

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    1. paoAugust 30, 2015 at 6:03 PM

      Okay, maybe I'll start feeling better now. They are pretty fine, yeah? A subtle shade of lavender Trippens from ebay for a real steal. deep breath/ sigh.

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  3. MelanieAugust 30, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Hurrah for Sara saving the day! Love her colours.
    I laughed, Pao, at your incredible shrinking photos. And then, BAM, the money shot, the shoe/sock shot, at least for today. Usually the whole you is the money shot. You still look great in your blues, and greys. I like your "this is not my home" concept. Heh.

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    1. paoAugust 31, 2015 at 7:57 AM

      I was going to just toss it in, but thought ah, the show must go on, make it work, etc. and I got to here anyway, geez.

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  4. bahnwärterinAugust 31, 2015 at 2:49 AM

    this days.....
    but i looove the icy colors of your ensemble! i´m the snow princess after all :-)
    but i´ll admire the fun sunny colors your friend is wearing from afar - and thank her for bringing some brightness in your day!
    xxxx

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    1. paoAugust 31, 2015 at 7:58 AM

      Yes, yea, for Sara turning things around!

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  5. VixAugust 31, 2015 at 4:50 AM

    I love the "this is not my home" concept but don't get yourself arrested for trespassing (or, I suppose, in the USA, you might get shot)
    I like both you and Sara's colour combos and your socks rock. xxx

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    1. paoAugust 31, 2015 at 8:00 AM

      heehee, Vix. You're right, I just thought I might be mistaken for Jehovah's Witness on a Sunday afternoon...

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  6. ShybikerAugust 31, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Nice socks! I love cute socks and have dozens. I'd happily add these to my collection.

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    1. paoAugust 31, 2015 at 8:43 AM

      And you can get them from SockDreams.com

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    2. paoAugust 31, 2015 at 8:44 AM

      and they have a birthday sale on right now!

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  7. Shawna McComberAugust 31, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    I love your blue and grey layers! The shoes and socks are definitely wonderful too. I can relate the Sara's traumatic sewing experience. There were many tears involved in mine so I am a thrifter too! I mend and alter hems but that's about where it ends.
    xoxo

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    1. paoSeptember 1, 2015 at 8:56 AM

      ohhhh, okay then, well my trauma happened with math. Geometry fine, counting with numbers, not happening.

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  8. Jazzy JackSeptember 3, 2015 at 12:01 AM

    Your Phoebe layers are something!
    You are so effortlessly artful. I adore it.
    Of course the shoes and socks are the icing! Xo Jazzy Jack

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  9. Megan GSeptember 6, 2015 at 11:02 PM

    I love everything from your head to your toes (those trippens!)

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