Archive for April, 2009
Silk for Spring
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
I’ve had a lovely length of highly textured roughly slubbed raw silk in my stash for a long time. So, when I “discovered” it again….I decided to use it to add a neutral piece to my spring wardrobe. This simple semi-fitted, below hip length, lined, Cardigan Jacket is the result. [...]
Brensan Patterns and the “Barcelona Blouse”
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
This is my first experience with Brensan Studio Patterns,and my first impression is a very good one! While these patterns seem marketed to the “wearable art /quilting cotton” arena, I think many of the silhouettes will work quite well when made from classic fashion fabrics.
Below is a photo of the [...]
New Arrivals: Amber shoe and Kate Tailyour
Submitted by Brittique Blog
The long awaited Amber from Bionda Castana have arrived. And guess what? They’re even better in real life than in all the press. I love them and of course had to take a pair for myself. Limited sizes left.
Also new in store is the ethical designer Kate Tailyour. Her draped silhouettes [...]
Project Runway 6th Season on Lifetime starting August 20, 2009
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
The battle over Project Runway has finally been resolved, with the popular reality show hosted by supermodel Heidi Klum moving to the Lifetime network. After months of being in limbo, the 6th season of the popular fashion designer competition show will air starting August 20, 2009. It was recently announced [...]
The Sewing Machine Song…a video treat, LOL!
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
Because I am in a silly mood this morning…I bring you this sunny sewing song
It is the opening scene from a 40s musical starring Betty Hutton. Hutton’s most notable film role was the part of Annie Oakley in the 1950 musical of “Annie Get Your Gun.”
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Cutting…Fast and Furious !
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
FYI Sewing Fashionistas…
We’ve been furiously cutting and packing till our fingers are numb…but having lots of FUN because the…
“Elegance Interfacing” SALE continues at
~Fashion Sewing Supply~
HURRY !
SALE ENDS 4/21
Tuesday AT MIDNIGHT !
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Retail Therapy and a Bad Economy!
Find the dresses below at www.thesummerdressstore.com
The Francine Floral Summer Wrap Dress (below right) is only $39.00
The Serafina Floral Summer Dress (below left) is only $38.00
The Oxford dictionary defines retail therapy as “the act of shopping in order to relax or to make yourself feel better or happier.” Many have experienced this phenomenon. Who hasn’t enjoyed [...]
Marc Jacobs, Kate Moss, and … Justin Timberlake? for Vogue Magazine May 2009
Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss are understandable fashion figures to be included in Vogue Magazine’s May 2009 issue, Inspiring Beauty. But Justin Timberlake? Seems the actor is still riding the William Rast wave and the attention from Vogue editor Anna Wintour. Timberlake will also be co-hosting the upcoming Costume Institute Gala next month with Jacobs [...]
HotPatterns Sunshine Tops…Step by Step
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
I have found my “make it 10 times” Summer Top! This pattern fits and flatters so well, that I’ve already made two. The first, from heather gray Cotton/Lycra Jersey and the other from Cotton/Lycra Jersey print. The print version has an inset neckband made from lightweight Irish Linen.
HotPatterns #1071,
Weekender Sunshine [...]
Fashion Editor of Washington Post, Robin Givhan, to Move to Washington, D.C.
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Robin Givhan, fashion and style editor for the Washington Post recently put her Upper West Side apartment on the market in anticipation of her impending move back to Washington, D.C. I understand that New York City is considered to be the fashion and style capital of the United States, but [...]
Fashion Consultant’s Personal Shopping Guide for Affordable Spring Trends
It was fall fashion week in NYC and behind all the glitz, celebrities and drama, there was a lot of work to be done on my end. As you may already know, I own and operate a Fashion Consultant firm called My Image Expert (www.MyImageExpert.com). I am also responsible for a custom couture [...]
It really IS Super-Fantastic!
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
Pattern Description:
This style from HotPatterns is a relaxed-fit Shirt that has a classic yoke, slightly dropped shoulders and long sleeves with cuff and placket. The Shirt features a front half placket and pleat, and finishes at the lower hip with a curved shirt tail. You can choose the classic shirt [...]
New York City Topshop Launch Parties
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Topshop New York has officially opened, after several days of star-studded events. Sir Philip Green hosted parties at NYC restaurant Balthazar on two consecutive nights, with his wife and daughter, Lady Green and Chloe Green. The first evening featured performances by Marc Ronson and Santigold. While Kate Moss was absent [...]
Designer Sunglasses at Discount Prices
Scriptures say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. They are very sensitive and precious. It is our duty to protect these God given gifts at all costs. The ideal type of eye protection for you depends on your work environment, and outside the work it depends on lifestyle you lead. Wearing sunglasses [...]
She Shops…She Scores !
Submitted by Off the Cuff Style
Now you know I rarely post about personal things here at ~Off the Cuff~, but I just HAD to share these fabulous finds with you!
I was thinking of what to make from this wonderful knit fabric (found where else but at Gorgeous Fabrics, of course!)…. when I spotted this too-cool [...]
Topshop NYC Opening Thursday
Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
New York City’s Topshop store will be opening in SoHo tomorrow, after several months of construction delays. The four-story store, which closely resembles the Flagship store on Oxford Street in London, is the first Topshop location in the United States, though the retailer has hundreds of other stores around the [...]
