For this latest dress I sewed today, I used the same fabric as I did for this one. However, I wanted to do something inspired from the “bondage” theme [*fetish trend hot this fall]. So I sewed 4 straps to it, which can be tied in a gazillion different ways: First one, tied around the .... read more
<<”The paper-bag waist: Refreshingly loose, remarkably chic, this pleated pant looks right amongst falls layered, loose looks. When paired with a fitted top, it has a Katherine Hepburn-like quality to it, cinching in the waist with remarkable success. For narrow figures, it adds needed volume, while also giving fuller figures just enough leeway to keep .... read more
I just joined the ThreadBanger Forum after a moderator posted a link to all my DIY projects (cool, no?). And I like showing the things I sew to people who love to do the same thing. Anyway, I told you before not to be afraid of the high waisted skirt [link]: so, here is a .... read more
<<”Jodhpurs are tight-fitting trousers worn primarily for horse riding. The term can also refer to a type of short boot, or ‘jodhpur boot’. Originally, jodhpurs (as worn in and around the city in India after which they are named) were tight-fitting only from the knee to the ankle and were flared above the knee; modern .... read more
The Grey, over at Six O’Clock Style, just made a wonderful dress for herself (from her mom’s old fabric), after being inspired by the long, color-block dress that was “oh, so hot” this summer. DKNY, Zara, Mango, Asos, Topshop, and many more had their take on this trend [click here for images]. So, how could .... read more
?Most fashion bloggers surely know this fashion editorial by now, from Elle U.S. in the September 07 issue. But for those of you who don’t have the chance to get it, here it is: “Bright Young Things”: ? Bold colors seem to make a statement recently, in contrast with the grays and blacks that will .... read more
These are my latest sewing projects: a LWD literally [little white dress], with pleating detail at the waist to make the shape more feminine, without the use of a belt. A printed, longer, tube dress with a red scarf tied at the bust area to make the dress more versatile: you can wear it tied .... read more
What else to do with a men’s tie than integrate it into a dress? Sure you can wear it over a dress, but everybody does that. However, how many of your girlfriend’s own a “tie dress”? I got the tie from a vintage store with 50Bani, that is the half of 1 [Romanian] Leu. You .... read more
I am flattered to read The Grey’s post over at Six O’Clock Style about me. About me??? Is this for real? I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read her too sweet words, describing my creative work regarding fashion. I am really blushed, even some happy tears emerged while I couldn’t control my emotions… It .... read more
In all the major cities, girls wear their skirts where grandma loves to see them: at the waist! And they wear them quite well, might I add. Credits: TheSartorialist, TheFaceHunter, Moderniteter. However, in Romania, girls don’t quite accept the high waist. I remember when choosing clothes for Roxana’s Polaroid shots, she rolled her eyes when .... read more