Friday, May 22, 2009
The Sewthern Belle's Tip of the Day
When traveling, follow the rule of three to save room. One pair of flip flops or sandels, one pair of tennis shoes and one pair of fabulous heels. Or, if your flip flops or sandels are dressy enought and there's no uber formal event you'll be attending, just bring some tennis shoes. Unless you're just planning to go barefoot and lazy then a pair of flip flops is all you need!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
The Sewthern Belle's Tip of the Day
Study those history books. You can be inspired to dress like Marie Antoinette one day and then Amelia Earheart the next.
Monday, May 18, 2009
The Sewthern Belle's Tip of the Day
Do NOT trust the size printed on store bought clothing. There is no industry sanction on sizes. Prada's size eight, may be Channel's size six. All the more reason to make your own clothes. And FYI, go by your measurements. NOT size. Most of those sizes are based on women's standard measurements in the 1950's. So don't be shocked to pick up a pattern and see that your measurements are like a size 18 when you're usually a size twelve.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
The Sewthern Belle's Tip of the Day
Hand wash clothes instead of dry cleaning them whenever you can. Our grandmothers knew a thing or two about stain removal.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The Sewthern Belle's Tip of the Day
Don't overload on the jewelry. Wear a pair of earrings with bracelets one day, bracelets with a necklace the next, and earrings with a necklace after that. There is a fine line between looking like a chic fashionista and your grandma ready for a night of bingo.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
The Sewthern Belle's Guide to Style
The Sweet Satisfaction of DIY Style Success (Try sayin' that three times fast!)
Yesterday was Sunday. It was also Mother's Day. Yesterday was also the day I wore something DIY to church. I've worn stuff I've made before to church, but this garment was the first item of clothing that I made using recycled materials. It was a circle skirt made from navy blue t-shirts. I had hoped someone would compliment me on my skirt. I was around people all day. First my friends in Sunday School, then my family on my mother's side as we all visited with my 89 year old grandmother. But no one said anything about my skirt. My parents were the only ones who knew I had made the skirt. Instead most people complimented me on wearing the store bought t-shirt my mother got me for Easter two years ago.
At first, I was a little put off. Here I had gone to all the trouble of sewing it, and no one noticed the darn thing! Then I thought for a little bit. Maybe it was a good thing. No one may have noticed my skirt, but no one noticed it was handmade either. To them, it was just an article of clothing. And I think what every DIY Designer hopes for is to make one of a kind, fabulous clothing that people think were manufactured overseas in a factory or at some high end boutique in New York. The ultimate goal is not to look 'crafty' but stylish and fashionable.
And yesterday was quite an appropriate day to come to this realization. My grandmother once told me how when she was a girl growing up a sharecropper's daughter, she would sew dresses using the printed cloth flour sacks they would get from the local store. Watching my mother sew as I grew up certainly influenced me. It would seem DIY is in my blood. And lately, more people are seeing my skills as 'fashion' rather than crafty.
Yesterday was Sunday. It was also Mother's Day. Yesterday was also the day I wore something DIY to church. I've worn stuff I've made before to church, but this garment was the first item of clothing that I made using recycled materials. It was a circle skirt made from navy blue t-shirts. I had hoped someone would compliment me on my skirt. I was around people all day. First my friends in Sunday School, then my family on my mother's side as we all visited with my 89 year old grandmother. But no one said anything about my skirt. My parents were the only ones who knew I had made the skirt. Instead most people complimented me on wearing the store bought t-shirt my mother got me for Easter two years ago.
At first, I was a little put off. Here I had gone to all the trouble of sewing it, and no one noticed the darn thing! Then I thought for a little bit. Maybe it was a good thing. No one may have noticed my skirt, but no one noticed it was handmade either. To them, it was just an article of clothing. And I think what every DIY Designer hopes for is to make one of a kind, fabulous clothing that people think were manufactured overseas in a factory or at some high end boutique in New York. The ultimate goal is not to look 'crafty' but stylish and fashionable.
And yesterday was quite an appropriate day to come to this realization. My grandmother once told me how when she was a girl growing up a sharecropper's daughter, she would sew dresses using the printed cloth flour sacks they would get from the local store. Watching my mother sew as I grew up certainly influenced me. It would seem DIY is in my blood. And lately, more people are seeing my skills as 'fashion' rather than crafty.
Friday, May 8, 2009
The Sewthern Belle's Tip of the Day
Remember to keep your skin healthy. I like to use baby oil for my skin, and drinking plenty of water not only keeps you hydrated, but it does wonders for your complextion.
Monday, May 4, 2009
The Sewthern Belle's Tip of the Day
A little makeup goes a long way to help your confidence. Just a little mascara or even a tinted chap stick can help you be the best you!
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