Day 227: V-day in NYC!!! :)

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

South Carolina doesn’t seem like a likely habitat for this wool dress, now does it?

It just doesn't feel right!

First, I took care of that super unflattering mid-calf length skirt!

Chop!

Now, let’s address one of my biggest pet peeves.  I absolutely hate clothing that does that weird fake layering thing.  As if someone would see this dress and really think you just happened to be wearing an identically hued sweater under it.  Really.  It’s as if the designer (I use that word lightly) thinks we’re all idiots who are incapable of doing our own layering (Plus those wool sleeves were really itchy!)!

Eff that!

Snip!

Later, nerds!

And just like that, my new dress was ready to go…at 3am.   :/

I hopped in my car and drove to Charleston to catch my very early flight…

I really don't do mornings...

While waiting for my flight, I hammered out the day’s blog…

Clver Writing: Just about impossible to do at 5am!

I was so happy to finally touch down in my destination:  New York City!  :D  Yay!

Yup...I'm staying here! :)

But wait…what are my reasons for being in the Big Apple mid-week on a nonprofit arts administrator’s salary?  Tee hee!  I can’t tell you just yet!  ;)  Rest assured, I’m not a drug mule or any such thing.  ;) I promise, it’s a fun secret that I can’t wait to share with you!

In the meantime, here are a few pics of my fun little day!  :)

Today is brought to you by the number 9! :)

I won't lie...I almost got in the van!

Time for some tasty grub!

The best cheesecake I've ever had! :)

Oh yes…and Happy Valentines Day!  :)  You guys will be happy to know that Fella was with me today checking out this fun city!  Whether you’re coupled or single, I hope you had a terrific day!  :)

Cheers!

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Day 226: Bellhop Dress

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

Today’s piece is definitely a bit of an oddball.  It reminds me of a 1960′s bellhop uniform!

May I take your bags?

I actually like the golden hue (a color I don’t wear very much, and those frog closures are a nifty touch, too!  :)

I chopped of some of the length from the skirt, and wrapped it around my waist twice, obi belt style.  That’s all I needed to take this dress from bellhop to bellhaute (forgive me, it’s early, and the puns don’t come as easily!)!  :)

Checking in? :)

I wore my new dress for an evening of packing…

Where am I going?

Yup!  I’m about to head off for a fun little adventure!  I can’t wait to share a little bit more with you tomorrow.  ;)

Ready to embark!

Where do you think I’m going?

Cheers!

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Day 225: Kimono Jacket

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

I was feeling a bit draggy today, and wanted nothing more than to curl up in something comfy, like this $1 kimono!

So comfy!

Sadly, I actually had to leave the house for a production meeting for a play I’m costuming (because, you know…I just needed something else to do), followed by some hang time with friends. :)

Luckily, this kimono didn’t need much to be streetwear-worthy!  First, I made a big chop…

Chop!

Then, I pinned the raw edge under twice…

A hem in the making!

…and ran it through my machine!

Whirrrrr!

I pressed my new hem, and was ready to head out in my cute new kimono jacket!  :)

So Chic!

The back!

Do you recognize my headband?  It’s the cut-off elastic waist scrap from Day 223!  It’s perfect for helping me pull my hair back!

That hair is outta the way! :)

TV Buddies!

It looks like I’m not the only gal out there who digs a fun kimono jacket!

Famous people dig it too!

But I seriously doubt any of theirs cost less than mine.  ;)

Fashion: Not just for celebs anymore! :)

Cheers!

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Day 224: Art Dec-oh! Dress

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

Check out the ah-mazing art deco print on this sad frock!  :)

The print if fab, but the rest is drab! :/

The shape of this dress was…well…simply not there.  The neck tie thingy was terrible, and all of the seams were riddled with holes!

Riddled, I say!

I immediately grabbed my seam ripper and got to removing that silly neck tie thingy, because bows belong on the necks of cute little kittens, not grown women!

Let 'er rip! :)

After the tie was removed, I was left with some raw edges that needed taken care of.

Pin it down, then sew it!

I also stitched the raw edges of that neck tie thingy under.  It’ll come in handy in just a bit.  :)

Refashing a Sash!

I restitched all the seams on my new dress, including the sleeve hems, which had also come undone.

Stitch that Sleeve!

Whew!  So now I’m done with the repair work, but I still need to fix that length!

Chop!

The new bottom of my dress even got a new hem!

Whirrrr!

I used that neck tie thingy as a sash for my waist, shimmied into a pair of red tights, and got to Art Bar just in time to catch my karaoke buddy, Geof’s band: Side by Side!  :)

What's black and white and red all over?

Such a talented guy!

I'm with the band! :)

While out, I ran into my friend, Jimmy…who promptly tried to choke me (obviously in an attempt to take over this blog)!  :)

Eeeep!

Fun times!  :)

Cheers!

Cheers!

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Day 223: Windy Day Batwing Coverup

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

When I found this big skirt in a bag of refashionables from Revente’s Last Call, I got really excited!

I hide my excitement really well. :)

The print is lovely, but I’m thinking today needed to be a jeans day!  Not to worry…I knew just what I’d need to do to turn this baggy skirt into an exotic Batwing Coverup/Cape Thing.  :)

First, I turned my skirt inside-out and pinned a line right under the elastic waistband.

Pinning right along...

Then, I sewed it right up!

Whirrrrrr!

I turned the skirt right side out, and put it on my dress form.  I played with it a bit…figuring out exactly where I wanted the sleeves to be, and how long I wanted them to be.

Hmmmmnnn...

Once I had the sleeves figured out and pinned, I ran them through my machine.

Winging it!

Now my Coverup/Cape Thing is ready to step out into the world!

Capetastic!

Watch out for that wind!

I wore my Coverup/Cape Thing to Cafe Strudel, where I enjoyed a big tasty plate of hash browns!

NOM!

Cheers!

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Day 222: Annie Dress

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Check out the mondo-huge butterfly collar on this number!

Butterflies are free to fly...

I’m not gonna lie.  I used to love butterfly collars.  In my high school days I had a really impressive collection of funky polyester shirts.  :)

Fortunately, those days are (far) behind me!  :)  I immediately got to work at ripping off that massive collar!

Pick...Pick...Pick...

Then, I snipped off some of the length from those sleeves.

I put my new dress on my dress form inside-out, and pinned each side…

Pin it!

…and then ran each side through my machine!

Whirrrrrrr!

I cut off the extra fabric, and then got to work on closing up all those raw edges from where I removed the collar.

Pin it! Sew it! Be done with it!

Now my dress is looking sleek and stylish!

The sun'll come out....tomorrow! :)

Much better with the new neckline! :)

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Day 221: Connect the Dots Dress

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Happy Hump Day, Everybody!  :)  After a long day of working at the SC Statewide Arts Conference, I was ready to go out and have some fun with my Karaoke pals!  :)

...just not looking like this!

Something tells me that nothing fun has ever happened to anyone while wearing this dowdy frock…until now!

I pulled my arms through the neck hole and tied the sleeves around my back, like so:

Knotted & Secure!

Now my new dress has a fun and flirty vintage look that took less than five minutes to create!  :)

High heels again? I must be getting brave! :)

Come a little closer...

That's close enough, thank you! :)

I had a blast hanging out with some terrifically fun people!  :)

Evelyn should start a blog that shows off her Karaoke Costumes! :)

It's Dan the Man!

What I would look like as a Koala! :D

Cheers!

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