Flannel Love Part Two

I recently made myself a flannel shirt dress and I've enjoyed wearing it so much!(you can read about it here). I also made my husband a flannel shirt-this was uncharted territory for me! Although there are a few differences in men's wear, I didn't find it to be that much different than sewing for myself. My husband was a trooper through the many fittings I put him through, and I think he looks great!

Tuesday Inspiration: Leslie Caron

Since I just had my hair cut in a pixie style, I thought I would share my hair inspiration today: Leslie Caron.  During the filming of An American in Paris, Leslie Caron scandalously cut her own hair short in a pixie after a stylist on set refused to(sounds like something I would do hehe!). Not only was Leslie a gorgeous actress but also a fabulous dancer! I just started taking ballet lessons so I found this very exciting. If you want to watch some Leslie Caron films, start with Gigi, An American in Paris, and Daddy Longlegs(my personal favorite). Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving week!

Flannel Love

I've never been a flannel person, but I found this gorgeous plaid flannel fabric and knew I needed to make a shirt dress out of it! It's super soft and comfy! Also, as you can see...I got my hair cut! I've been thinking about getting a 60s inspired pixie cut for years and finally decided to go for it! This cut was inspired by Leslie Caron and I love it! I'm still getting used to seeing myself this way though...I feel like a different person! It sure is a lot easier to style than long hair. I have to say though, it took more courage than I thought to take the plunge and let my hairdresser chop it off! To all you pixie ladies out there, I salute you.

Dress and Belt: made by me

Inspiration Thursday: Gene Tierney

I think Gene Tierney might be my very favorite actress..She always plays a strong and powerful but demure character, and she is beautiful in both a glamorous and a raw, natural way. I just had to share these beautiful photos I was browsing this morning!

There are so many Gene Tierney films I haven't seen yet, but my favorite so far is Laura. Next on my list is Leave Her to Heaven (she is devilishly evil in this film!)

I may be doing another "name that movie" contest in the future, so brush up on your Gene Tierney films hehe(:

A Farewell to Long Hair

I'm chopping all my hair off next week! I decided to do one last blog post with my long hair before I say goodbye to it and this 1930s dress provided the perfect excuse! I had so much fun wearing this dress- it's so much fun bringing beautiful dresses back to life! It's for sale in my etsy shop now.

Dress: Vintage 30s

Belt: thrifted

Shoes: Gianni Bini

Christmas in November

I know, I know...it's way too early to be thinking about Christmas. But I found these wonderful items for my etsy shop that would be perfect for a Christmas party or Christmas Day! I almost didn't list them...I hope I don't regret not keeping them! Anyways, you can buy this beautiful skirt and scarf in my shop!

Skirt: Vintage 70s

Top: Banana Republic

Scarf: Vintage 70s

Fall in DC Day 2

For our second day in DC we attended the annual White House Fall Garden Tour. It was so beautiful, and I was such a tourist, but I was so thrilled to be that close to the White House!

The United States Marine Band was playing on the grounds during our visit.

The White House Kitchen Garden...they even have their own beehive!

After lunch we visited the Smithsonian Institute. I saw so many wonderful things, but my favorite had to be the First Lady gown exhibit at the American History Museum, where I saw state dinner and other formal gowns that Jackie Kennedy, Dolly Madison, and other president wives wore! I was also thrilled to see a few Bette Davis costumes and Dorothy's ruby red slippers from the Wizard of Oz.

This is the dome in the National Gallery of Art....favorites I saw here included a Picasso, Matisse, and a portrait of Marie Antoinette by Elizabeth Vigee-Lebrun.

Channeling Audrey

I've always loved high-waist pants but can never seem buy them "off the rack" with a proper fit, so I finally decided to make a pair! I fell in love with this plaid fabric and made a three piece set with a crop top and bolero jacket to wear on our trip in DC. At the last minute in our hotel room I decided that it was just TOO MUCH for street wear so my husband and I ran to Target and found the cutest little crop top that ended up going perfectly with the pants I made.  If you love high-waist pants but have problems with fit, try buying and having them tailored or have a pair custom made...it's totally worth it!

Photos taken at the White House Gardens and the Smithsonian Institute

Crop Top: Target

Pants: made by me

Necklace: Sumly

Purse: vintage

Let's play a little game! I used Audrey Hepburn as my inspiration for this post and especially for the pose I used in my last two photos.  First person who leaves me a comment on this post with the correct Audrey Hepburn movie AND scene description that my last two photo poses are based on will receive a surprise from me! Go!

Fall in DC Day 1

As I mentioned in my last post, my husband and I visited Washington DC last week. My husband has wanted to see the changing of the guard since he was a little boy, and we were able to make his dream come true! I had no idea how beautiful and vast Arlington National Cemetery was. I was also impressed with how formal and precise the changing of the guard  was. Every step, every pause was perfectly timed and executed. I also got to see JFK and Jackie Kennedy's grave site(I am a huge Jackie Kennedy fan!).

After we left Arlington National Cemetery we hopped over to Chinatown(I had no idea DC had a Chinatown!) for some lunch.

Stay tuned for day 2 adventures!