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My Blog here is a work in progress...having just brought over all 618 of my posts from my 'Old Blog' which I began in 2005! Please excuse the duplications for a spell while I go through them all.
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Londa
Feb 26, 20135 min read
Fashion Wisdom: Shoes and Hosiery
I got another “Fashion Wisdom” steroid last Saturday when I attended a full day seminar on dressing to look your best with Nancy Nix Rice...
Londa
Oct 10, 20121 min read
Fashion Trends and Advice for Fall ’12
If I weren’t off to Houston in 10 days for the International Quilt Market and Festival, I’d sure be packing away my summer duds and...
Londa
Jun 12, 20121 min read
THIS is how you shop…for creative clothing ideas!
A great top + a fitting room + a camera + a mirror …. creative sewing inspiration! Too bad my Captivating Cowls pattern was done and at...
Londa
Jan 6, 20121 min read
Fit of suits on the GOP Jan. 7 Debate
OK – politics aside……….and I fully realize that what I’m commenting on is inconsequential to the topics being discussed – which are all...
Londa
Sep 26, 20112 min read
Londa’s Comments on THREADS 156
I agree – it was the first of my ‘treats’ to myself to enjoy on my VACATION! Took notes as I read… Page 24 – don’t expect I’ll try this...
Londa
Sep 26, 20111 min read
great clothes at shows
This was a wonderful jacket made of a reversible knit. Note how it was exposing the lighter side as the pleated edge was attached. AND...
Londa
Sep 21, 20111 min read
Houston Creative Inspiration – 11/3/10
The inspiration we see as gals stop by our booth #717 here at the Houston Quilt Festival ‘Preview’ night was AWESOME!
Londa
Sep 15, 20114 min read
Sharing 10 Fashon Websites – with permission
My favorite fashion newsletter (free) is that by former model, Diane Pemberton-Sikes called Fashion For Real Women.Here is a link to her...
Londa
Aug 4, 20111 min read
Check this out – UPSIDE-Down Pockets
As seen in the airport at the start of our vacation in July…the UPSIDE-Down pockets – on I think Izod pants (see alligator peeking above...
Londa
Apr 29, 20112 min read
Royal Wedding Commentary – Ceremony
I’m moved! because of a business engagement, I was on the road this morning – and just now, this evening, have had a chance to watch a...
Londa
Apr 28, 20111 min read
Royal Wedding Commentary-Day Before the Wedding
Tell-tale quick construction in my book – depending on the lining to hold up the hem! IN my construction thinking, a hem should ALWAYS be...
Londa
Apr 27, 20111 min read
Preview on the Royal Wedding
You just have to take a minute to watch this ‘preview’… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kav0FEhtLug I’ll be traveling during the big event...
Londa
Oct 11, 20101 min read
BEWARE of Current Pant Silhouettes!
Can’t help it – got this Chico catalog last week and immediately put it on my scanner to remind myself to scan and comment. It seems that...
Londa
Sep 16, 20101 min read
More Fall Fashion Finds – Pant Focus and Londa’s How-To’s
Pant legs seem to be narrow – pegged, slim….. yuck! Won’t last – then you’ll be back for more flattering straight and boot leg...
Londa
Sep 16, 20102 min read
Fall Fashion Finds + Londa’s thoughts and How-To’s
OK – I’ve been browsing…through Fashion Magazines and mailers that have caught my eye. I learned from Sandra Betzina years ago to just...
Londa
Jul 13, 20101 min read
Napkin of Ideas from Snoop Shopping on Vacation
Not jacket design – but, OH, was that cream cheese blended with salmon ever good! Top right: a little T-shirt on a gal at a table next to...
Londa
Jul 5, 20102 min read
Colorado Observations
On vacation in Colorado – Vail area before the Rocky Mountain Sew Expo later this week… Some observations to share: 1. The flowers! Oh...
Londa
Jun 30, 20101 min read
Observations on Jeans
Was just ironing my Coldwater Creek Jeans and made some interesting observations… On this pair – waistband cut on straight of grain at...
Londa
Jun 9, 20101 min read
Oh my Gosh Bridal Gown
This one is going in my “Frumpy to Wow” class photos to teach how important it is to ‘stand back’ and get a total overall view of what...
Londa
May 27, 20102 min read
Feel like a ‘Dressed Up’ gal in these casual days…
OK – amongst a very frustrating day – note my VERIZON post a bit ago – I needed to feel GOOD. So I ‘dressed up’ for an appointment with...
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