Love: Peeko

I first fell in love with Peeko Apparel when I featured a pair of her leggings in a post about Ikat prints. I love the tribal street style of her clothing and her leggings are unique, fun, and sexy! My faves include the simple KEEKO draped dress, the multi wrap tank, NEN, and the faux thigh high leggings. I am sucker for any piece of clothing that is functional and diverse.

If you are looking to accomplish a simple look that still exudes extreme finesse and coolness, then add Peeko to your wardrobe. It is a sure fire way to make any urban street urchin jealous.

Make: The Process

I don't consider myself having any sort of talent when it comes to drawing but this is how most ideas begin now. A few rough sketches, a lot of sewing, then testing, then revisions, and eventually, if I'm lucky, a finished product that I hope people will love. 

Vintage: Catwoman circa 1960

Lee Meriwether

I can't think of a better time to pay tribute to the ladies who first brought the infamous, sexy Catwoman to the televised screen than this week!  First played by Julie Newmar, then Eartha Kitt, and lastly, Lee Meriwether in the first Batman film. These ladies all put some serious curves and va-va-voom into this character. And the 60's costume is hands down my favorite cat costume to ever take shape. I mean just look at the hair, and the bling bling! Anne Hathaway has some big shoes to fill but I still can't wait to see what she does with the legendary Selina Kyle later this week in The Dark Knight Rises.

Lee Meriwether

Julie Newmar

Eartha Kitt

Julie Newmar

Brooklyn Places: Brooklyn Flea Market in the 'Burg

This Sunday I spent 9 hours in the sweltering summer heat at Brooklyn Flea Market in Williamsburg. Despite the rather sticky conditions, I had a great time. I sold a few goods, met some new people, and enjoyed the amazing view from the East River State Park. It reminded just how much I enjoy doing public shows. I love meeting my customers in person and having a chat with them.

I also debuted my first purse design from my upcoming line of bags and purses. These floral satchels are the perfect weekend bag. They can carry all the essentials for a weekend trip out with your friends. and they will be available in the shop later this week!

Love: Peggy Moffitt

If I were going to a style icon costume party I would dress up like Peggy Moffitt(in the three tiered dress below) in a heartbeat. Nobody did super, sexy, fun, flirty sixties style better than her. On a side note, I want all of those needlepoint pillows in the photo above.

 

Made: Wiksten Tank

If you are looking for a fresh summer accessory AND an easy sewing project, you must try the Wiksten Tank pattern. This cute top has been making the rounds across the sewing/craft blog network and for good reason. It is an easy project (even for a novice sewer!) and in a matter of hours you'll have a fresh new top to add to your summer wardrobe. The pattern also calls for french seams, which sounds daunting, but it will make you feel all fancy once you complete them.

I used a warm abstract print and instead of binding it with the same fabric, I decided to use some vintage brown lace bias tape I had lying around. The lace was a little tricky to sew but I thought it added a nice touch. The back of the shirt was a little loose (I used a quilting cotton so the draping was a little stiff) so I added a small double inner pleat on the top of the back neckline to take up some of the slack.  You can buy the pattern HERE and also find out more about Jenny Gordy by following her BLOG. Hopefully, we'll be seeing more patterns from this very talented lady in the not so distant future.

Vintage Adventures: Bastille Day

Tipple And Snack

Showing a little love to the French today with our vintage finds in honor of Bastille Day. Many different cities across the U.S. will be hosting Bastille Day events this weekend. Here are few must have accessories for such an occasion. Enjoy!

Barking Sands Vintage

Maison de la Rue

Chixycoco Vintage

Paddy Ridge