Fur is in. I prefer recycled or faux fur. But real, recycled and faux fur: All of it is fashionable this minute. In Italy, real fur never went out of fashion. I have never seen as many fur coats, collars, scarves, cuffs and mittens in my life as since I moved here....
Sat on a bench. Read a book. Leaned over my shoulder and saw this: a sweater with DIY sequins elbow patches. Neat, heh?! 1,2,3 How-to 1. Cut out a round-cornered rectangle that is about the size of your hands (well, if you have long fingers…). Seam allowance =...
I trust you are all cleared up on the details of my free sewing pattern of that ancient womens top that’s now so popular (aka the bina wrap)? Olay!! Once you made that womens top, I have another fabulous free sewing pattern for a Fall Fashion 2012 designer jacket....
I am getting lovely questions re. my free sewing tutorial for what is commonly called the 'Bina Wrap’ or 'Bina Brianca Wrap' and what I call ‘my kind-a cardigan’. (You guys are a creative bunch!) Since it is such a perfect Fall fashion top to have, I thought to share...
Fashion a’ la Miu Miu This women's top with lace edging from Miu-Miu comes in two lengths. I instantly eyed this cropped shirt as ‘something to put on my bucket list’. Isn’t this darling? Great way to update a Goodwill sweater, or a top that’s in the back of your own...
Have you’ve seen these: Dolce & Gabbana treats us to some really novel high-waist silk satin shorts designs this summer. Love that look. Gypsy Italian? Lots of chic, lots of flair, lots of bohemian, and lots of slink. Wow! D & G High-Waist Silk Shorts...
T-shirts like this fashionable graphic heart tee are perfect tops to wear. To wear outside in summer. Or inside, as a PJ, in winter. Easy to make too. In fact, this t-shirt was a 5 minute DIY. If you ever tie dyed a -T shirt before, this last statement might raise...
:: Overview of free fashion sewing patterns::, or DIY garment make-overs that I luv’…! Yes, I’m showing you part of my Pinterest page on Fashion :: Free Sewing Patterns, as I know many of you are not yet following me there… You can fix this right now by simply...
You can literally save yourself hundreds of dollars with this handy, eco-friendly 'how to save your make-up cosmetics'- tip! I bet you have some broken cosmetics laying around. You know those special items that you just could not throw out. That might have been...
We can take inspiration from Jen over at Scissors and Spatulas, who did this amazing project to DIY Refashioned an old Clutch into a Hip Summer Bag. Clutch Bag – The Before Shot A vintage-find clutch handbag. Step-by-Step Instructions Now, lets transform this handbag...
PARIS FASHION Remember how last summer I promised to give you more pictures from Lafayette and other great designer warehouses in the big capital of Europe, i.e.. Paris??? ROME - ITALIAN FASHION Well, my fashion pictures did not turn out ‘that great’ so I...
I just did a whirlwind tour of 3 Italian cities: Rome, Formia and Milan. Today, I am showing you some of my creative, artistic and fashion craft finds while there. 1. Contemporary Crochet Bib Necklace This was a fashion finds in Italy's beach resort of Formia. If...
Ruffles, lots of ruffles. Ruffles in any size n shape. Really, these women toilet paper dresses are just too cool, too stunning, too beautiful to be true! And certainly fashion 2010. A little while ago I posted several articles on the history of the paper dress. At...
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