[ 07.16.09 | midsummer, fifties style. ]
- Top: refashioned from this
- Shorts: made by me
- Bracelet + Earrings: thrifted, MET Museum store
- Shoes: Chinese Laundry; ebay
If you keep up with my Twitter, you probably noticed that yesterday was a Designated Sewing Day. It was also quite hot and humid, so combining the activity and weather, something light and comfortable seemed in order! (Also something that I could sprawl around the floor in; I tend to have things spread out and about while in the midst of a sewing project.) Ironically, considering what I was doing, both the shorts and top were sewn by me. hehe!
The top is actually a refashion of one of a knit top I made last year. I wasn’t wearing the top very much and had gotten tired of it taking up room in my closet. Plus, I had been looking at pictures of vintage swim suits from the 1950s, admiring the glamorous strapless styles! I cut down the top and shirred the center front to give it the feel of the styles of swim suit bodices from the era. Not exactly, but close enough (and a free project! lol). I’ve been wearing it a ton–it’s so comfy!
I’m afraid I won’t have a formal inspiration post today… I have to admit I’ve been spending all week catching up on my blog roll and Flickr, and thus don’t feel prepared to do a satisfying post per the usual! I feel so awful… hopefully no one will miss it this week? Just in case, here are a handful of fun links–enjoy!
- One of my favorite Flickr contacts has a lovley new blog–hurrah!
- I had just been musing on the very topic of sewing on a budget, and Lauren wrote about it.
- Solanah revealed the secret to wearing snazzy vintage glasses!
Now I am going back to my sewing (and cooking–I have a ton of both to do today!). Have a lovely, fun weekend, dears!
I checked out the “before” photos of your top on Flickr and love how many permutations it’s been through! This one is great… you did such a great job with the sweetheart neckline.
You look so very lovely!! The refashioned top and the shorts you made are wonderful!
Such a sweet outfit! you look adorable! I really like your hair and make up too!
If I could wolf-whistle over the Internet, I’d TOTALLY do it.
Oh, I just love the outfit. Those yellow shorts are adorable, I try to never be seen in shorts (because I’m not a fan of my thighs
) but shorts that cute would be worth it. And I love the top, reminds me of the black and white stripe famous Barbie swimsuit. Makes me wish I wasn’t rubbish at sewing.
Happy sewing and cooking!
Wow!! Can you say HOT?
Haha…Love them both, they’re adorable and PERFECT for this hot weather we’ve been having!
those shorts are absolutely perfect! bravo!
I wish I were brave enough to wear a top like that! so cute!
those shorts fit you so perfectly… i love them. and the top was an excellent refashion, great improvement!
I adore this little outfit! Looks like the perfect way to beat the heat, and look great doing it!
Sassy mama, so talented U are! cann’t wait 2 ur add some of ur vintage inspired garments 2 ur shop btw come visit http://www.lagelledailydose.blogspot.com
cute!! i love it! reminds me of this 50s bathing suit pattern i have, i’ll have to show you sometime. (haven’t uploaded it to flickr yet!)
You and your handmade shorts!! Any pair of high waisted shorts would be amazing, but yellow!!? They’re so cute.
Still excited to see the new sewing projects.
Oh how lovely, I absolutely love it! Your such an inspiration, I’ve been reading your blog for a while (I’ve just been too shy to comment!)This is too cute!
God bless~
Sharla~
You amaze me by how talented you are with crafts! You look so beautiful
Well done honey!
Looks very good.
You are so fun and inspiring. What a great blog you have! I adore vintage—my style is a little bit different (i’m more a 60s/70s gal)—but I just love seeing all the sassy cute things you come up with. Can I also just say your blog design is amazing? I have major blog envy here….have a fabulous weekend!
*: )
alex
I think everyone else has said what I wanted to about the shorts! They’re also a fab colour.
And thank-you for the link! I feel so privileged to have you say I’m one of your favourite flickr contacts. =D
-Andi <3
oh you look gorgeous! and great links – I especially love the one of sewing on a budget, tips we all could use in the recession.
What a great outfit! I love wearing black with brights, and this really works. You probably said this somewhere, but what pattern did you use for the shorts? I’m looking for a pattern like this and just love these.
You look lovely! I love the yellow shorts and those sandals, too!
P.S. I’m hosting a WeLoveColors tights giveaway on my blog if you fancy that kind of thing
Oh Casey those shorts are nothing short (ho ho) of spectacular! I love them, you look totally fab!