MMM'20: Not Ready To Wear

~ No joke ~

This dress has been sitting in time-out since last year.

Yes, it was even in my Top 5 What Was I Thinking List for 2019.

You can go there for lots of pix and all the details.

~ and it's still unfinished ~

The sleeves are just pinned in.  
The lining needs to be attached to the back zip, etc.  

The sleeves and hem need to be, well, hemmed.  
And pockets added.
Then I'll see what needs to happen next.

~ Meanwhile...  ~

I thought I'd trot it out for MMM'20 

and see if I get a spark of inspiration, or not.  

Maybe someone will offer some insight or a fresh take on it?

I know it's hard to believe, 

but this dress is from Vogue DKNY 1461.

Okay, I did make it about 5 feet longer, 

but other than that, it's pretty much the same.

Oh, I didn't put in the hair canvas hem trim either,

because I didn't want that ballerina skirt look.

~ a close-up ~

I don't particularly care for my handmade necklace here.  

I think it works better on this dress.

And I don't think the brown ribbon sash adds much either.  

I have an obi belt that gives it a medieval vibe that might be better...

~ worn with metallic Trippens from ebay ~

 

~ and another mask mug shot ~

See you tomorrow,

MMM'20: Purple with Some Other Color

~ hmmm, I say ~

What do you think?

~ It does seem a wee bit odd ~

But anyway, I've got it on, so that's that.

The jacket is made from faux suede with an attached silk scarf.  It closes with hook and eyes.  I made it decades ago and don't recall what pattern it was from.  It only fits me again now.

~  very plain, but still interesting, I think ~

The dress is from Tina Givens Nani Lee pattern which I've worn before, here.  Made out of an orange and olive green cotton/tencel two-toned twill.  I think the neckline is just lovely.  I did made the sleeves longer, added pockets, and eliminated the zipper because I could easily slip it on and off over my head.

Oh, and I added a scrap piece of velvet for a belt, part of it is a dusty maroon and the other is a vivid cherry red.  The maroon side is showing now.

Great luck stumbling across lavender fishnets in the sock drawer(s).

~ worn with my PSKaufman Oxfords from ebay (brand new for $21.50)! ~

And Last, but not Least...

~ a doctored Mask Mug Shot of Yours Truly ~

See ya later...

MMM'20: Cold in May Wear

~Yes, I'm Very Cool Here ~

The necklace is made from a striped knit someone gave me that I tied into intermittant knots.  There was still enough leftover for a matching mask!

~ and trying to stay warm ~

The dress is an easy make from this free pattern using a mystery knit from deep stash. I just made it a little longer and added the bright blue cuffs and inner collar.  And pockets.

~ worn with matching over-the-knee sox and Doc Marten boots ~

~ Le Mask Mug Shot ~

'til tomorrow...

MMM'20: Made In Quarantine

or Now What?!

~ breath in, breath out ~

Just as I was putting this together, each of my blog posts for the past upteen years turned to zero views.  Great.  Of course, there's no way of getting in contact with anyone from blogpostland, believe me, I've tried.

You know how things go when under quarantine, it's one messed up thing after another.  Am I right? The car battery dies, gets jumped and then needs a new one after all; the cat catches a mouse in the house; we find the old box of dominos, but the dominos themselves are nowhere to be found; Pinterest stops letting me edit my pins.  I did contact Pinterest.  A robot emailed back and said a human would follow-up.  yeah, we'll see.  I could go on and on, but I'll just stop here. 

  Okay (with a deep breath)

~ Here I am again ~

Well, I made this, I don't particular like it, but it's wearable and I do wear it, so there's that.  I mean, it's okay.  The print is just not my style (maybe.)  Although it certainly does catch your eye.  Made from a jersey knit I had in stash for a long time.  I used the Sandra Betzina Vogue pattern I mentioned yesterday for the pants.  I think I made up the top.  It's no big deal.  Just folded the fabric in quarters and then cut it out so there would be no shoulder seams.

  

~ worn with sneakers from ebay ~

 And my Mask Mug Shot

Happy Mother's Day, whether you are or not, do it or don't.

MMM'20: Another Shelter-In-Place Ensemble

~ relaxed and oh so comfy ~

And may I say, pretty, too?

~ well okay, you can say unusual ~

The fabric is a soft, thin sweater knit.  

I made the top awhile ago using Tina Givens Olivia pattern, 

last seen on me, here during MMM'19.

~ do you think the matching mask tips it over the edge? ~

The pants were made during lockdown using the leftover fabric and

 a favorite pants pattern of mine by Sandra Betzina, Vogue 1355. 

~ worn with my lovely and ancient Doc Marten's ~

Now here's a look to behold:

~ Boo! ! ~

Catch you tomorrow...if you don't watch out!