February 2009
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What I Wore Recommends: Sew Very Prarie
WhatIWore: Just found a REALLY AWESOME sewing site— a young woman shows us patterns and the finished product of various patterns. She’s an excellent seamstress and I can tell I am going to love reading her site. Check out Sew Very Prairie!
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Sewing Class
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I know a lot of you are ready to go for the sewing class. I want to be as thorough as possible in getting all of the materials together and ready, and I have been writing each lesson, working on diagrams and so forth.
Please be patient! I am still posting the class and it will be here on What I Wore. It will be a move at your own pace process as well, so don’t worry if you...
January 2009
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What I Wore Recommends: Darling Dexter
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I recently stumbled upon a new blog with a really well done look book. Its Darling Dexter and she has a simple, yet on-point style aesthetic. She’s wearing basics, but still looks so fresh. Check her out!
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What I Wore: Taking it Easy
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When:
January 30, 2009
What:
Blouse: vintage (White Dove NYC) Sweater: Hollister, free and a zillion years old Jeans: Arden B (free) Boots: Banana Where:
Work
Why:
Maybe the cold is finally catching up to me, but I just haven’t felt like going all out this week. So today, another similar day in jeans, a blouse and sweater. I supposed work has been very hectic and busy and...
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WhatIWore:
As promised, I looked around for some pics from my internship days at Betsey Johnson. Couldn’t find any of The Designer’s Ball, but I did find this from my last day of work. Yes, Betsey is a wacky woman, but she is also super smart and kind and was a great role model and inspiration that summer. Great, great memories.
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How To Buy Vintage that Fits
WhatIWore: I just got an e-mail from a friend asking about buying modern vs vintage clothing and sizes. Just as modern clothes vary from store to store, vintage clothes will vary too. I posted this last summer, but now that a lot of us are buying second hand, I think its a great resource. You can view the full size here.
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What I Wore: Super Simple
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When:
January 29, 2009
What:
Dress: Zara Tights: Target Boots: Vintage
Where:
Work
Why:
Just felt like keeping it super simple today. Initially I went with black tights but decided to rock out the purple instead. I’ve missed them! Its going to be a busy day in the office and I just wanted a no-fuss look.
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What I Wore: Compare and Contrast
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When:
January 28, 2009
What:
Hat: Rubix Cube Party Trade Scarf: London or Beacons— can’t remember T-Neck: Zara Skirt: Thrift Store in Tampa Coat: Calvin Klein (Marshall’s) Tights: Betsey Johnson (Marshall’s) Boots: MARC by Marc
Where:
Work
Why:
With three inches of snow on the ground, I knew I’d be wearing my boots. Sometimes I try to match a...
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Flashback!
WhatIWore: Flashback One Year Ago
When:
January 28, 2008
What:
Blouse: vintage, thrifted, remixed over and over again Sweater: Betsey Johnson Pants: Morgan? Boots: vintage, thrifted, hall of famers
Why:
I saw PWK’s flashback and wondered if I photographed myself last year. I did! I love this outfit. I sort of miss my short hair as well.
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What I Wore: Buffalo Plaid
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When:
January 27, 2009
What:
Scarf: ? Sweater: HK Cami: Marshall’s Belt: Mall Store Skirt: vintage, thrifted Tights: ? Booties: Payless
Where:
Office
Why:
I just had an urge to wear this skirt— its one of my favorites. Maybe because I was working on designing some pieces yesterday with my co-worker Courtney, I subconsciously wanted to wear it. I guess...
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What I Wore: Going Casz
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When:
January 26, 2009
What:
Sweater: Anthropologie Blouse: vintage, thrifted Jeans: free from work, re-hemmed Belt: free from work, Lucky Brand Boots: Banana Republic
Where:
Office
Why:
I had something else in mind, but it just didn’t come together right. I knew it was going to be a cold one, so I opted for this peplum and rounded sleeve sweater. We’ve had some...
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What I Wore: Winter Sunday
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When:
January 25. 2009
What:
Scarf: ? Sweater: Banana Republic Skirt: vintage, thrifted Beacon’s Closet Tights: Target Boots: vintage, thrifted
Where:
Brunch(es) and such in the city.
Why:
Just felt like something different from my normal Sunday look. I started with the tights and just worked my way up. Although it was in the 20s (F) yesterday, I still kept...
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What I Wore: Thrifting
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When:
January 24, 2009
What:
Tee: little shop in HK Scarf: Gift Sweater: Overdyed, thrifted Jeans: TRF, free from work Boots: Banana
Where:
Thrifting in BK
Why:
Staying warm and casual while thrifting and vintage shopping today. I try to avoid tights when I think I’ll be trying a lot of things on— so jeans + tee + cardigan is the perfect solution. A matching/tonal...
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Finally!
I know its been a little slow around here lately. I was hit with a double dose of a cold, then the flu and then a business trip. To top it all off, my camera hit the skids yesterday. But no fear! I’ve just updated myself with a Canon SD790 and a tripod. And today I’m going to check out some hidden gem thrift/vintage stores with Turner and Kristin.
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Something Really Cool...
WhatIWore: Last week I did something really fun. More pictures and behind the scene details to come as we get closer to the big reveal. Pictured here with Katy and Turner.
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Viva Las Vegas
Hey everyone! I’m in Las Vegas this week so posting will be a little light. Sadly, this is no fashion meca.
I’ll be back in regular action on Friday!
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What I Wore: Dressing Down
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When:
January 19, 2009
What:
Blouse: American Eagle Sweater: thrifted, Beacon’s Closet Jeans: arden B (free) Belt: vintage, thrifted, Hell’s Kitchen Boots: Banana
Where:
Office
Why:
There’s still snow and slush on the ground from an late evening snow shower. Even the most fashionable of a lady will recognize when she should put her stilletos away (I suppose...
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If you could wear designer clothes and have an...
This question was posed to me a couple weeks ago. I definitely pride myself on having a really honed in personal style that’s done on a budget. My look is primarily defined with vintage and pieces I’ve designed and made myself. So if I could wear Chanel and Louboutins all the live long day— would I?
Part of me feels like that’s really abandoning who I am and how I dress....
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What I Wore: 80 something percent
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When:
January 17, 2009
What:
Dress: vintage, thrifted
Where:
Around my apartment
Why:
I’m bored. I came down with the stomach flu on Wednesday and still haven’t come back to 100%. I’m really trying— eating as many small meals as possible, drinking loads of fluids, but I still can’t manage to feel better. I suppose I’m just really weak...
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GLAMOUR FASHION
WhatIWore:
I guess I’m a little late on this, but last week I was featured on Glamour.com for a retro inspired first date outfit. Sweet!
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Sewing Class: Update!
In around 12 hours, I’ve had about 75 people respond— so ladies and gents— We’re doing the sewing class!! In the next few days I will outline our course and calendar. It’ll be on you to keep up and do your homework.
The first project is going to be the ladies dirndl skirt- I’d consider this a beginner project that anyone can do. We will be making our our...
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What I Wore: Pants!
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When:
January 14, 2009
What:
Blouse: Penguin Pants: TRF (free from work) Belt: vintage, thrifted Boots: Banana Necklace: handmade gift from my brother Where:
Work
Why:
I’m wearing pants!! Denim aside, this is my first pair of pants of the season and they were part of an office clean out. Lucky for me they’re super long. I wanted to balance out the mensy look...
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Online Sewing Class
WhatIWore:
I’m thinking about starting an online sewing course with specific projects, videos, specific instructions and web cam question and answer sessions. All on a week by week, (or bi-weekly), do your homework type basis.
Would anyone be interested? Like button or e-mail subject line: Sewing Classes.
I think the first project would be a dirndl skirt (as shown above).
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What I Wore: Color on Colour
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When:
January 13, 2009
What:
Disco Beret: Target Blouse: vintage Dior, thrifted Sweater: Betsey Johnson Skirt: vintage, thrifted at Beacon’s Tights: Target Booties: Payless
Where:
office
Why:
My first motivation of the day was the forecast— its going to be really cold in New York later in the week so I knew tights were a must for me today. I also had a itch...
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In my Dream World
I have a two bedroom apartment in Manhattan, no roomie. Bed room #2 is just shelving and racks for my clothes. And a three way mirror and a blank wall for WIW photos and a tripod!! Maybe a neat circular ottoman in the middle.
And what would add to the coolness would be if, say, I had a rack of revolving clothes and a club for stylish girls around the world and we just sent each other rotating...
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“She’s cute, almost all her clothes are vintage but she still manages to...”
– Quote I found here, about me! People have been saying some very kind and lovely things about me lately. How wonderful!
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What I Wore: Loving Life
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When:
January 9, 2009
What:
Dress: thrifted (orig. H&M) Jacket: free from my grandma’s shop (The Dollar Stretcher) Tights (navy): We Love Colors Boots: Payless
Where:
Work, Top Secret Fun Filled Lunchbreak
Why:
Gah! Secrets?! They rule my life right now, and in a majorly good way, but I can’t tell a soul! Ok, fine, I told my mom, but she’s my best...
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Crochet Questions!!
WhatIWore:
I’ve had a lot of questions about the little crochet projects I do, regarding patterns and yarn and so forth. The honest truth is that I just like to mess around, “invent” new stitches and just go for it. The hat and infinity scarf above were just a product of earlier experiments and layovers.
So, I’m sorry, but I don’t have a pattern. I don’t...
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What I Wore: Winter White
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When:
January 8, 2009
What:
Dress: vintage, thrifted Belt: vintage, gifted Tights: Target Boots: vintage
Where:
Work
Why:
Today started with the tights and I just worked my way up. These were fresh in the laundry, so that was an easy start. I also knew I wanted to wear a dress after wearing pants yesterday. This little love of a frock hasn’t been worn in a...
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What I Wore: Texturally Deep
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When:
January 6, 2009
What:
Infinity Scarf: home/self made Sweater: Anthropology Tee: Old Navy Skirt: vintage, thrifted, hemmed Tights: Purple: RL, Lacy: Betsey J Booties: Payless
Where:
Work and Broadway! (Seeing Spring Awakening with my co-workers)
Why:
If you’re like me, you don’t get to see Broadway shows very often (even though I work blocks away, it...
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From the Mailbag:
Dear Jessica,
I love your fashion blog, so thank you for keeping it up so well, it has given me so much inspiration, and confidence, to get my wardrobe sorted out. I have a couple of questions for you :)
First, what camera do you use? And also, on a lot of fashion blogs it seems as if to get good quality photos of the clothing, you have to have an expensive professional camera. Do you think this...
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What I Wore: January 5
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When:
January 5, 2009
What:
Sweater: vintage, thrifted Dress: Isaac M for Target Tights: We Love Colors Boots: vintage, thrifted
Where:
Office
Why:
I like to start the new year fresh, so I’m wearing a “new” outfit. The sweater was a bargain I found at Beacon’s Closet after emptying out all of the things that I don’t wear anymore out of my...
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New Year, New Closet - More Tips
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1. NEVER, ever, put anything dirty or wrinkled back into your closet. Throw it on your ironing board or if you can’t be bothered, take it to the cleaners. Your closet should not be a house of stress and “nothing to wear”. Your closet should be a place for things you care for and want to put on your body. Not a bunch of junk that doesn’t reflect how you feel...
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