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Erica Bunker | DIY Style! The Art of Cultivating a Stylish Wardrobe: July 2014
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Review: Simplicity 1696 | Printed Pants!

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I bought this great Rebecca Minkoff fabric from Mood Fabrics because, well... because it was pretty!  I'm so particular about prints that when I find a printed fabric that I love, I'm almost giddy.  I can usually track down the RTW finished products of a particular designer fabric, but I had no luck with this one.  But I know that Rebecca Minkoff does...

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Review: Vogue 1392 | Being Ladylike While Walking on the Wild Side!

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When I saw this pattern when it was first released, it instantly went onto my list to pick up during the next pattern sale.  And I happened to run across this beautiful panel print -- Black and White Jaguar Printed Cotton-Polyester Jacquard (sadly, it's already sold out) and knew that it would be perfect for this dress!   Okay, so let's talk about this pattern!...

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Review: McCall's 6988 | The Capri-Blue Neoprene Mesh Dress!

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When I saw this fabric, it immediately caught my attention.  This is Capri Blue Nylon-Silk Neoprene I wasn't sure about it, so I swatched!  If there is every a "questionable" fabric that you aren't familiar with -- swatch first!  And I'm so glad I did.    I don't think the picture accurately details this fabric. It's a textured honeycomb patterned, capri blue neoprene material is...

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Review: McCall's 6515 | Striped Palazzo Pants!

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Wide-legged pants are back.  And I really like this pair. McCall's 6515 is a great pattern to interpret this trend.   I cut the size 14 and lengthened by 3 inches because I plan to only wear these pants with flat sandals.  It was really easy because there is only the front, back, waist bands and it has an invisible side zipper.  I...

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SWOOZIE’S AT THE SUMMIT TO HOST CAMP SWOOZIE’S!

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Miss Alabama Presents Southern Ideals to Inspire Confidence and Class in Tweens Birmingham, Ala. - Confidence and class with a little bit of sass! Swoozie’s at The Summit introduces a fun way for girls to learn about classic Southern traditions with Camp Swoozie’s on Tuesday, August 5 from 1pm to 3pm. Miss Alabama 2014, Caitlin Brunell will host young girls as they explore their...

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Review: McCall's 6744 | An Ethnic Print Summer Dress!

12:45 AM
I've had this pattern for a while and finallly decided to make it.  I'm going to add this one on my list of patterns that I could kick myself for not making sooner.  What's wrong with me?  This is McCall's 6744, as if you need the number.  It's been reviewed many times.  If you google the pattern number, you'll be dazzled with all...

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Review: Simplicity 1430 | Yellow Shorts for Mikaela!

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First of all, for those of you who have been reading my blog since forever -- can y'all believe that Mikaela will be 17 in a couple of weeks...  that she drives now and will be a SENIOR in high school this year?  She was a tiny little 8 year old when I started the blog.  I see her everyday and I still...

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