Rick rack, ric rac, or rickrack - So many ways to say it, and even more ways to use it! This timeless trim adds instant flair to garments, home decor and more. Dating back to the 1800s, when it was called waved braid, today's rick rack is available in many...
As the fall chill moves in it is time to have a robe by the bed, ready to throw on in the morning! Whether you prefer a light flannel or thick terry, having an attractive robe is a way to keep cozy and look stylish. I find after a season of wear, my robes can start to...
I recently ran across this fascinating video of 1930's street fashion, shot in a small town in South Dakota. I love seeing videos like this because it is like seeing the work of Mary Brooks Picken come to life. At this time in America, many women made their own...
One of my favorite TV shows on the air today is PROJECT RUNWAY. I have become an avid fan and am in awe of the intense creativity and imagination that the designers exhibit. What I enjoy most, however is watching always-fabulous co-host, Tim Gunn, give feedback and...
So often I use this blog to pay tribute to Mary Brooks Picken, an entrepreneur and one of America's premier authorities on sewing and fashion in the 20th century. Today, I honor another fashion pioneer, one whom Mary herself deemed an "amazing woman, full of ideas, of...
Guess what, my fellow fashionistas and Project Runway-lovers? Last Saturday, I got to meet the fabulous fashion icon, Tim Gunn! Tim hosted a complimentary fashion show in Kansas City, featuring the Spring 2012 collections from Kate Spade and Lucky Brand Jeans. I loved...
Few notions are as nifty as the zipper, a fashion accent that has gained major traction since its invention the late 1800s. Back then, this classic closure was better known as a slide fastener. Slide fasteners have done more than any other dress item to make clothes...
Spring is here! Time to put away winter clothes and refresh your wardrobe with a new palette. Take a peek in your closet what hues do you typically choose? According to Mary Brooks Picken, you should wear a shade that enhances your eyes, hair, and skin. Mary was, of...
With Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York a few weeks behind us, and the end of the Vintage-Inspired Modern Style Design Challenge only a few weeks in front of us, I thought I'd take the chance to share some fun fashion inspiration! While it's reported that the...
Bill Cunningham has been documenting the New York City fashion world for over 50 years. I recently came across the trailer for this documentary about his life and work, which looks fascinating on many levels: Then it dawned on me that Mr. Cunningham must have known...
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