Wow, I'd Like One - Sweet Blouses

I was doing research to see what was selling and what wasn't.  As people aren't buying as much as they used to, I was curious to find out what was selling the most as opposed to the least.  I'm not finished as yet, but while I was on eBay.com, I saw some beautiful ladies blouses.

Colorful, innovative, very feminine.  Eye-candy.

Silk Geometer Tunic Blouse, Anthropologie, www.ebay.ca

 

Lil Surprise Soiree Top, Anthropologie, www.ebay.ca

 

 

 

 

Grey Cone Twist Tank, Anthropologie, www.ebay.ca

C. Keer It's a Cinch Top, Anthropologie, www.ebay.ca

These blouses are Anthropologie blouses, but you can purchase them for a lower price on eBay.  Anthropologie's website is  www.anthropologie.com.  Those of you with an eye for original women's tops, dresses and skirts and can afford the price, enjoy.  The rest of us can check out eBay for sale prices on Anthropologie items.

Till next blog!

A Visit to the 1940's - Fashion

This week I'm focusing on the fashion of the early 1900's, specifically the 1940's.  This is the time that my grandparents would have been around the ages of 20 to maybe 35 years of age.  I've decided to take a "visit" to one of the decades of their youth.

Let's take a brief fashion photo tour of the 1940's.  These clothes were what  people were wearing about 60 years ago...

www.boerner.net

 

http://thisrecording.com

 

Taffeta holiday dress, http://cgi.ebay.com

 

www.bakati.com

 

www.eiu.edu

www.vintageswank.com

Time sure does fly.  One 82 year old woman told me that it didn't seem that long ago when she was a young woman, and she's surprised at how quickly the decades have passed.  I'm starting to understand...

Till next blog.

Sophisticated Black Clothing for Any Occasion

"A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance;"  (Eccl.  3:4)

Black is a sophisticated color.  It must be one of the most popular colors next to "denim jean" blue.  Black can be worn for many occasions whether joyful, sad, or business related.  I chose to look at black clothing  in honor of an older generation relative that passed this week.  This is also in remembrance of those in my family born in the early 1900's who passed in previous years. 

by Limi Feu, 2009, http://forums.thefashionspot.com

 

http://woment.fashionbeans.com

Ladies suit, www.aliepress.com

I suppose I'll focus on early 1900's clothing next week in continued remembrance.  Here's to all the seasons of life.  Till next blog...

A Popular African American Designer: Tracy Reese

African American female fashion designers that are recognized are few.  But then I mean "recognized" in terms of nationally.  There are many talented African American fashion designers that haven't made the "big time" as yet, but are very popular among their circles.  My research for recognized designers thus far has brought me to Tracy Reese, one of the top Black designers as well as one of the top American designers.

Tracy Reese was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1964.  She grew up in a family of women who loved to sew.  Tracy studied fashion at Parsons, and upon graduating, worked for Sitbon, Perry Ellis and Magaschoni.  In 1995 she had the opportunity to start her own clothing line, and in 2006 Tracy opened her first flagship store.  Tracy is still creating fantastic designs today. Tracy's website is www.tracyreese.com.

by Tracy Reese (2007)  http://the-ghett-fashionista.onsugar.com

by Tracy Reese (2009) http://fashion.about.com

 

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I Like These Shoes...

Well, this week I ended up looking at shoes.  No particular reason.  I actually wanted to find a variety of clothes and accessories I liked, and ended up focusing on only shoes.  I chose dress sandals and a pair of casual shoes I would like, and I chose sneakers my teens may like.  I should have asked their opinion, right?  That's an idea for a next blog...

Velvet sandals, http://7shoes.net

 

 

www.fashionwomenshoes.blogspot.com

Purple metalic shoes, www.shoebuy.com

Skechers Bikers Point Blank, www.shoebuy.com

The following shoes are custom made from www.zazzle.com.  Anyone can chose from 7 Ked shoe styles and have their own designs, photos, text, and more, used to make a one of a kind sneaker.  A piece of art on feet!  My teens would absolutely love creating art for their own shoes.

Catalyst Two, www.zazzle.com

Peacock Hi-Tops, www.zazzle.com

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Wedding Dresses for a Future Princess

North Americans just love the British.  Just look at how many British hosts there are on television now on talent shows for example.  We have something to look forward to this year: the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011! 

Kate seems to be a sensibly elegant dresser.  She looks great in what she wears, but doesn't bring too much attention to herself.  The clothes look good on her, not the other way around.  Based on these observations, I decided to pick a few wedding dresses I think would compliment her.

By Lori of Conscious Elegance, www.greenonion.co.uk

by Angel Sanchez, wwwtheincrediblebride.com

www.weddinggownswholesale.com

Most likely Kate's wedding dress will be a bit more elaborate, as befitting a future princess, but I think the dress will follow along the lines of those above, with a long train of course.  I could be wrong, but I can't wait to find out!  I will be getting up at 4 in the morning, wearing my best pajamas, eating toast and jam with a cup of coffee to keep awake!

There's one more wedding dress that caught my eye and I give it two thumbs up!

Monsoon retro wedding dress, www.weddingo.co.uk

Till next blog!

An Artistic Designer, Ballet Flats, and One More Thing...

I see some clothing designs and silhouettes as a form of art.  Fabric can be cut and draped and pleated into a piece of clothing interesting to behold.  Fabric can also have art drawn, painted, or printed on before or after the clothing piece is made.  Either way, wearing these types of clothes are a lot more fun and expressive.

One very nice designer I've come to "meet" and "talk" to (through Facebook e-mails) is Gail Cavanaugh.  She is an artist and entrepreneur, among other things, from Rhode Island, USA. Gail prints her watercolor designs on t-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, as well as cups, coasters, and cards.  She can make paintings according to your specifications or you can choose one of her many watercolors to have printed on an item of your choice at affordable prices.    I've recently purchased a Monarch butterfly coaster from Gail which I'm happy with.  It's very pretty.   Her website is www.cafepress.com/Cavcreate.

www.cafepress.com/Cavcreate.442199866

I'm planning what to purchase now for spring.  Have to budget ahead of time.  I find myself budgeting about 3 months in advance now.  One thing I need are a pair of flats.  I'm a woman who loves comfort, and I want to get around easily in low or no heels.  I was looking at flats in a popular department store catalogue and couldn't believe that some flats were priced at over $50, $60, and $70!  For the price concientious lady,  www.thecheapgirl.com (love the name of the website!) directs women looking for affordable items to locations having sample sales in Canada, the US, and Britain. These flats are priced under $20.00!

www.thecheapgirl.com

And one more thing.  I found this men's shirt online with an original plaid I like.  I couldn't not post it.  It's very original.  Could we call it an ombre plaid print?  What do you think?

KR3W Kane shirt, www.gearscan.com

Till next blog!