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Inspiration- Costumer Orry-Kelly

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I adore old movies and one of my absolute favorites is Some Like it Hot starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. In addition to the zany story line, the costumes are divine! Designer Orry-Kelly was able to transform… Read more ...

Nouveau Stitch

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For all you home decor enthusiasts, there is a fabulous new resource on the web. Nouveau Stitch is a Home Decor Sewing Forum that is dedicated to all things related to DIY home fashion. Members can post project info, resources… Read more ...

Inspiration from Anthropologie

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I just got the new Anthropologie catalouge and oooh, I adore! I get so inpsired thumbing through their look books, browsing online and venturing to their stores. I usually find so many amazing things I would love to have but… Read more ...

Coco Chanel on Lifetime

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Lifetime Television presents “Coco Chanel“, premiering Saturday September 13th at 8:00pm. This epic true story stars Shirley MacLaine. (hmm, not really the first actress that would come to mind to play Coco but she was really good in… Read more ...

Buttonhole Basics

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I’m making a few little button-down tops (Yum-with puffy sleeves of course!) for myself and need to put in buttonholes. I haven’t done them in awhile so googled “buttonhole placement” to get a refresher course. Thought I’d share my findings,… Read more ...