GeorgiaPeachez

Vintage Talbot's Chemise ReDo

I don't always look at clothes when I'm out thrifting, but when I do I like to flip through the racks looking at labels first.  When I come across a label from a decent store, then I step back and look at the garment.

My most recent better label find is a chemise or shift from Talbot's in pretty pink gingham fabrics.  I guessing from the 80's, maybe early 90's. 

 Very Junior League but cute I thought. 

Nice enough and perfect for summer.   But today I threw it under my sewing machine with a linen flower cut out and I'm diggin' my little update.

I'm thinking I need to go back to the ironing board though and get rid of that crease in the flower because I'm going to wear this tonight to littlepeach#2's induction ceremony into the Junior National Honor Society. 

Spring Bling Belting

I've gone a little over the top for flashy belt buckles.  Ever since seeing all those belts that Mrs. Obama has been rockin' I've been smitten.

I made a pink one and a white one for my wardrobe, remember?

I really love the all white look.  This one is going into my shop.

Kicking up My Spring Wardrobe

I'm trying my best to ignore the cold blast outside.

I'm thinking ahead to warmer days and sunny skies.

I've been wanting a new pair of boots to wear with my summer skirts.

Something in a western kitsch look.  Not too tall on the leg or high on the heel.

If I was rich I would have these.  These would be so awesome.

But instead, these will do just fine.  Especially since they were on sale. 

These beautiful boots and more are available on eBay at a wonderful store, Grapevinehill.

Unbelievable selection and fabulous customer service.

I'm sharing my source because I'm nice, but don't even think about getting those fabulous cactus boots.  I'm saving up for them! 

Halloween Costumes - Sew Fun

Back in the day, when littlepeach#1 was the only little peach in our lives, I was one of those moms that went overboard making the halloween costume each year.  By the time littlepeach#2 rolled along I was SO over that.

Looking back though, those were some great costumes.

 

She was a cute Raggedy Ann.  They aren't showing but I took white tights and with a red marker made horizontal stripes.  I can't remember but that must have taken me a long time, I was nuts back then.

Remember Xena - Warrior Princess?  We were big fans of that show and this was a fun costume to create.  I used black vinyl and a lot of gold fabric paint.

I Dream of Jeannie.  Hands down, this was my favorite!  I made this to go over a pink leotard.  I created the pill box hat by covering cardboard and sewing it together and then adding a blonde ponytail coming out of the top.  I think I convinced her to wear this one two years in a row because I loved it so much.

Littlepeach#1 is off to college now.  She has to make her own costume this year.

Color Combo Inspirations

Black and white.

Now throw in a little lime green.

 

 Then there is my perennial favorite, pink and yellow.

It's a Favorite

I'm wearing one of my favorite brooches today.

It's from Princess Lasertron.  Oh, and she is having a giveaway right now!!