Monday, December 8, 2014

Au Revoir

This weekend, the hubby and I threw a going away party since we are soon to depart from Ohio for the sunny shores of Florida. It was a great time to hang out with friends especially some who we don't get to see very often. We set up a background and lights for selfies and I just had to have a few outfit pictures.


And what could be more appropriate for hosting a party than a dress that screams 1950s hostess! Especially since this is not a dress that I get to wear very often. I love that it is Christmas-y without being too Christmas-y but it's silk so I have to be careful when I wear it.


If you are a long time follower, you may remember this dress from my last visit to Costume College (which is a costuming conference, not an accredited university) when a few of us made matching/not matching dresses from this fab silk taffeta that we scored in the Garment District in LA. We each picked a time period and made a dress to wear together.


I, of course, went with 1950s since it's impossible to go wrong with one of my favorite decades. I found a spectacular pattern that even featured green and pink plaid on the cover art so it was meant to be!


Anyways, it was such fun to run around in a plaid silk taffeta party dress which everyone adored. Plus silk just makes fun noises when it moves. :D Must make more silk dresses!

5 comments:

  1. First of all: you look absolutely smashing. And, ypur hair is growing out beautifuly, dear.
    Secondly: may you have a safe trip and a wonderful new life in Florida (oh, all that sunshine..)

    :)
    Marija

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  2. Congratulations on the big move!! That will be so exciting for you!! I love your dress! Somehow I'd be scared to death to wear it though! It is so beautiful! :)

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  3. Oh my goodness! This dress is darling! I hope your move goes smoothly! And I can't wait to see pictures of your new sewing space that you mentioned in the comment section of my blog, once everything is settled!

    xoxo
    -Janey

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  4. OH MY GOODNESS, You made that?!?! It is just absolutely a dream in silk. You look so fabulous in it. Your talent is so inspirational!

    She Knits in Pearls

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  5. That dress is absolutely dreamy, I love the colors!

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