and i loved! her necklace

i’m never sure if it’s the designer or the style critic in me, maybe a combination of the two, but inevitably, i never find what i’m looking for to wear to events. this time around, i shopped all sorts of places- online, in-store, expensive, inexpensive, close-out, just-in… and still, didn’t see anything i’d consider.

it doesn’t help that i can see in my head exactly what i want. i’ve been consuming mad men, and joanie’s style has been calling. i have several vintage dresses that fit like a glove- my shape is now being defined as mid-century.  and so, of course, last minute, i decide to make something. inspiration: chanel, mad men.  timeline: 3 days.  here’s what i came up with.  to see all photos, click

the top half starts shaping up, that stand-up collar was just what i wanted

the two halves before i joined them…

almost done, just the armhole finishing and hem are left.

me, the dress and doug from bellevue nordstrom.  thanks to jen for the photo!

i’ve seen so much of this lately, and love how simple it is. sandals and a dress. done.

so today starts the start of a series that i’ll continue posting through the warmer months… summer dressing (since summer just showed up here in seattle). no-fuss dresses, shorts, sandals. i’m looking for simplicity, ease and great summer wear on girls and guys. see what i find…

caramel had this amazing lace with metallic threads… such buttery warmth (my photos are washing it out).  my favourite of the show was the dress in the middle.  you could wear this to just about anything, it looks comfy and i’m pretty sure it had pockets.  luly has also come up with a great collection of cashmere pieces.  for all the photos from caramel click

subtle lavender… i loved this flower and the amazing ballgown… for all the photos from lavender glacee click

great little vintage inspired print on her dress… i think she said it was from target.