PS: Nice watch but what sunnies should she wear?
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Summer Sophistication...
PS: Nice watch but what sunnies should she wear?
Spotted: A Fashion Addict at #LuckySocial @ElsaNYC
With a little help from my friends...
Last Saturday evening I celebrated my belated friends birthday bash with my close friends and the lovely ladies at Citizen Vintage here in Montreal, the girls were so sweet to let us use there space to host this event :)
The mastermind behind all of this was Sarah one of my bestest pals, she runs Cheap Opulence online and at many local events in Montreal and Toronto. Her first surprise as you may know was to bring me Tara-Lynn down from Hamilton who took these photos since I forgot my camera at home because I was so nervous about this event. I am a shy girl believe it or not!
The evening was filled with lots of giggles and photo taking by Citizen Vintage, Jenny and Cheap Opulence posted pictures from the evening too.
Enjoy!
xo!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
He looked gorgous...
And he seemed flattered but pretended to be coy, when I told him he reminded me of someone back in the 1970's. A guy who told us funny stories of his hustler lifestyle, which involved making the acquaintance of rich old queens who liked glamorous Malaysian/Asian Boys boy(s) at Napoleon's just off Bond St. The club throw-back to the days of Chipps Channon and James Lees-Milne.. The cool people who were into music went to Monkberry’s on Jermyn Street and The Great American Disaster for a burger after club. Both I think may have been owned by Peter Morton... In the days before the Blitz and Zanzibar opened on Gt. Queen St. But then some fashion/arts queens slummed it while looking for rough trade at Shaggeramers…. Anyone out there know Kim Hunt, Francesco Oddie of Islington or Tony Meed of a village called Flitewick? (it was the name on the train station sign at the Blitz owned by Mike Brown)
His clutch: LV
Bag: Miu Miu
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Blonde in black
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Sometimes I need Ruffles...
I love my profession as a ShirtMaker...I truly do. But sometimes I just need to take a break to sew something whimsical. This dress is one of my original designs...drafted by hand. It is a simple design, so the drafting was fast, fun, and easy...and the sewing was a delight. Especially since it is for a little girl who is as sweet as can be!
I made these dresses for 4-year old Julianna, who like her little sister Brooklyn are like "adopted grand-daughters" to me :) Recently when I gave her some shorts and tops I had made for her, she politely asked, "Mrs. Pam, will you please make me some more pretty dresses?" That little voice went straight to my heart, and the result is the dress you see above, and the one below...
The bright and happy little dress was made with a pattern from the summer 2011 issue of Ottobre Design. I "tweaked" the design a little bit to suit my mood at the moment I was cutting it out...adding a pocket and making the skirt fuller by adding a piece of coordinating fabric.
Next, between sewing shirts for my clients, and filling orders for interfacing...I need to make some new "pretties" for Julianna's little sister, and something nice for their mommy too! And just maybe I'll have a little time left to sew for myself...
Next, between sewing shirts for my clients, and filling orders for interfacing...I need to make some new "pretties" for Julianna's little sister, and something nice for their mommy too! And just maybe I'll have a little time left to sew for myself...
Sewing Notes: Both dresses are made from lightweight 100% cotton fabrics. Bodice facings are interfaced with "ProSheer Elegance" Fusible Interfacing from Fashion Sewing Supply.
Sometimes I need Ruffles...
I love my profession as a ShirtMaker...I truly do. But sometimes I just need to take a break to sew something whimsical. This dress is one of my original designs...drafted by hand. It is a simple design, so the drafting was fast, fun, and easy...and the sewing was a delight. Especially since it is for a little girl who is as sweet as can be!
I made these dresses for 4-year old Julianna, who like her little sister Brooklyn are like "adopted grand-daughters" to me :) Recently when I gave her some shorts and tops I had made for her, she politely asked, "Mrs. Pam, will you please make me some more pretty dresses?" That little voice went straight to my heart, and the result is the dress you see above, and the one below...
The bright and happy little dress was made with a pattern from the summer 2011 issue of Ottobre Design. I "tweaked" the design a little bit to suit my mood at the moment I was cutting it out...adding a pocket and making the skirt fuller by adding a piece of coordinating fabric.
Next, between sewing shirts for my clients, and filling orders for interfacing...I need to make some new "pretties" for Julianna's little sister, and something nice for their mommy too! And just maybe I'll have a little time left to sew for myself...
Next, between sewing shirts for my clients, and filling orders for interfacing...I need to make some new "pretties" for Julianna's little sister, and something nice for their mommy too! And just maybe I'll have a little time left to sew for myself...
Sewing Notes: Both dresses are made from lightweight 100% cotton fabrics. Bodice facings are interfaced with "ProSheer Elegance" Fusible Interfacing from Fashion Sewing Supply.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Colleen Nika stops traffic in Frank Tell frock
Adam, me & Colleen at the Beady Eye after party. photo Jen Maler
Belated Birthday
It sure has been a magical fun weekend thanks to Sarah and Tara-Lynn. My lovely friend Sara the mastermind behind my ultimate birthday surprise brought Tara-Lynn over to me in Montreal for the weekend and for my birthday bash that was held at Citizen Vintage.
Stéphane took these pictures of us Saturday morning, it was a bit rainy and then more rainy and some more and more but joy was in the air. He really captured very well the joy we were all having. I am so glad to have a nice boyfriend who is patient with me and takes the time to help me with the things I love doing.
We took so many pictures with Tara-Lynn's camera and could not get them on my computer, so I guess you guys will have to wait till she gets home before I share my photos of the party and everything else we did this weekend.
I was wearing a vintage silk skirt, AA chiffon tank, Good day,night black knitted bra, H&M socks, vintage leather loafers, vintage navy velvet blazer and Black leather Coach bag I picked up in New York. Tara-Lynn was wearing a special edition Isabelle Hayes lace scallop trim blouse (made be me :) vintage clogs, vintage blazer from YeYe vintage and enim bell bottoms.
xo!
Bermonsey, London...
In 1960 residents were moved to other estates so that electricity could be installed... When I watch old Brit movies of the time they look a little depressing almost seedy, one every one likes is Blow Up >>>
Sunday, June 26, 2011
What I'm Wearing Now...DVF silk flower jacket & Brahmin bag
Friday, June 24, 2011
3 styling guys
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Raquel Reed with friends at Le Bain
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
On Top at Le Bain
Style Inspirations : Miu Miu Fall 2011
Miu Miu’s Fall 2011 collection took me a while to get use to, but I have to say I really like the proportions she used for this season and the way she made the collars over sized and unconventional. I adore the vintage silhouette a mix between 70s and the 20s one of my favorite vintage mixes.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Vintage Glam
Close-Ups...
If I were going to try categorize the woman in these photos using an "Ancient Faces" metric: The woman above reminds me of the beautiful pale middle-England's born into the ranks of the middle English gentry around the time of Cromwell...
The woman below looks like a duchess...
Bikes, Parks and Grass
Yet an other beautiful day yesterday in Montreal, my favorite time of the day is sunset. The natural light of Summer is my favorite. It was a perfect perk up, I have been kind of down this past week because of the Canada Post lookout and strike. I hope they get it together soon!
I was wearing my Yarnovermovement Muddy Puddle merino wool sweater over a pale pink silk blouse. Yarnovermovement is now closed and will reopen as soon as the postal strike is over. The name will change to Good night,day and will have my all time favorites and many new amazing knit designs by Tara-Lynn the owner and designer of the shop.
I love this sweater, since it is knit loosely you can wear it all year long, layered or alone. I really fancy the layered look, the pale pink silk blouse was given to me as a gift from a co-worker last week along with 3 others, they are so soft and comfy and pretty, Thank you Victoria :)
I was wearing:
- Good night, day, merino wool sweater in muddy puddle
-Vintage 80s pale pink silk blouse
-XXI black denim short shorts
-Vintage straw hat
-Vintage Alfred Sung leather back pack
-Vintage leather loafers
-Quartz pendant from Beacon's Closet in Brooklyn
xo!
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