Coffee Talk: Betsy Johnson

Have you watched Betsy Johnson’s show yet on the Style Channel?  It’s cute; I’m hoping we see more of her creative endeavors though.

There are tons of these patterns on the web.  These are mine. 

I remember the BIG Betsy back in the 70's (BIG as in popular).  Some of the things that defined her style—fun, colorful, prints, neon, girly, have been present throughout her illustrious career.  And it seems she is trying to make a comeback—with the financial help of Steve Madden.   Hence the big push lately; I'm seeing A LOT of Betsy Johnson stuff out there.  Web site too. 

Fakey cartwheel  I would kill myself if I really tried.  

What makes me want to root for Betsy and her comeback, is I secretly want a world of woman designing womans' clothes.  Not that guys aren't talented or anything; it's just that its sort of a throw-back to it's a "man's world" and all that rot.  I mean, how many women are designing men's clothes????? Let's even up the playing field here people!

That's why I say, Go Betsy!  What say you?

Statement Necklace

I don’t have many necklaces. I am an earring person. But when I saw this colorful trend, I just had to have some. I’ve worn this necklace 3X’s this week; (a gift for Mother’s Day), and get many compliments.

It was a great subject for my drawing of the week.

From the MFA; broadcollar

The statement necklace is nothing new—heck, you could say it was older than 2000 years old! Although, they called them “broadcollars” back then; looks like a statement necklace to me. Same idea, no?

Have a great week, and Hello to everyone over at Patti’s Visible Monday!

Coffee Talk: Martha Stewart’s Capri Pants

I wear capris all the time. Zumba, weekend casual wear.  I like the shorter length—they are more flattering on me than the "cropped" length that accentuates my skinny ankles. (For my definitions here, capri length is just below the knee where cropped is just above the ankle.)

And then I saw this:

Photo from Style Bistro

Can someone help me out here? Aside from the oversized top-half that does not work, these capris on Martha Stewart look dated to me. Why doesn't this work?

Maybe I need to re-think the capri thing. :~(

Changes are Afoot

After I read IFB's Nine Signs its Time to Quit your Blog (As it is now), and I had 8 of the 9 signs, I decided I needed to change my blog a bit. 

I'm going to sketch my way into an answer.  For the time being, I will on post a drawing of some article of my clothing, along with my outfit.  I think.

Happy Mothers's Day to all my friends at Patti's!     

My Kate Spade Skirt

Have I told you about my new Kate Spade skirt I bought at Marshalls that I will wear to death?

I had made a vow  to buy a few quality items this season.  How can I TELL if an item is quality or not?

 One tip-off was the french seams.  Then the silk/cotton fabric;  the lace on the hem.  I was smitten.  ( Did anyone see the episode of Project Runway in which there was a BIG discussion of "french seams?  See link of how to here.)

Oh, and Hello to all my friends and Patti over at Visible Monday!  I'm BACK! 

Spring Break

Just taking a Spring Break, ladies! Be back shortly~

 

Wardrobe Staple; Denim Skirt

Almost every season it seems, I am searching for a denim skirt.   

I found this one the other day at Marshall's; it's my favorite shape, "A" line & above the knee.  AND it doesn't have a front fly, which tends to exaggerate my menopausal belly.  (Does anyone else have this problem?)

I did sew a small strip of velco in between the top buttons, so it doesn't gap.

Can you tell I was taking these pics with my Iphone???