Workmanship

There are instances where I believe the integrity and allure of an item is enhanced by seeing detailed hand stitching. Quilts, button-holes, men's lapels and this bloomer are great examples of this. Excellent job! I believe everything will be going towards intended transparency. We will want to see that we are getting our value in clothing.

Sunny in Sydney

Very nice. She has a clean, polished no fuss look for a sunny day. She looks "smartly" dressed. Hair has flair but not in face. Earrings are sexy without interfering. High waist skirt accentuates the positive. Nicely done.

Start closest to the Skin

In these economic times, I find a need to begin anew with crafting my wardrobe. This time no unnecessary items and no overpriced pieces that I will never wear. I think about the cornerstone items that will support me in any direction I take. I use the “Start closest to the skin rule.” We will always be wearing our skin, so why not focus on grooming, underwear and socks (pajamas and robes included). Check out Barney’s New York for socks and boxers!

Looking the Part

I am a little shy about asking someone to let me take their picture. So you may simply see the object of my inspection rather than the person's face. I spied these interesting boots/stockings/pants, on a woman who was bicycling to a gig. She had her instrument and was totally looking the part. Her outfit was not costume but cleverly correct for the assumed occasion.

What the Sartorialist was.

In the beginning when I first entertained myself with the photographes from "The Sartorialist," I thought I was going to one place to find all that was unique and different in the world of fashion. That feeling has been waning and I don't want to leave because I might miss something. Well, I have a breath of fresh air and perspective that wandered into my life: http://nycrunfashion.blogspot.com/
Do yourself a favor and go there. I will from now on.

Bent but no Bowed

I left a comment on this photo from "The Sartorialist." I thought that whereas I used clothing and fashion to become extroverted in my expression of self some clothe themselves for a duality of purpose. Here is a man who is reported to be homeless but still has the presence of mind and self to put himself forward not being "out of the running." He dresses both for the elements outside of himself and for the expression of himself. Right on man!

Fashion Blogs

Have you noticed that the Recession has lead fashion to a more conservative slant? I notice that fabrics and colors are getting back to basics. I see brown, gray, blue, and gold being the mainstays for the upcoming fall season and wool being the go to fabric. Cashmere has become so bastardized and undiscernable that unless you can buy the 200.00 a yard stuff, why bother when high grade wool can be just as soft. I am using this time to stop buying whimsical stuff and take an approach to restarting my wardrobe with staples. White shirts, gray wool slacks, blue blazer, black shoes...etc.

Great San Francisco Blog!

I was on Style Forum starting a thread, "Made in China...not!" and came to discover a neat little Sartorialist-esq blog: Golden Gauge. Please take a gander. The pictures are on-point snippets of San Francisco style and flare. Lovin' it!

Thanks for your comments

I have received a few comments regarding the direction my blog should take. I do appreciate all the comments. I love fashion and fabric. I invite more comments and will try to keep my comments to a minimum and pictures, links to a maximum. Thanks!