Monday, January 30, 2012

10 Day Challenge, Day 6; K is for Knits

Day 6: Decade or Region

For Freckles in April's 10 Day Winter Challenge, the challenge for today was to dress like a certain decade or region.  I chose to channel the 1950's.

vintage Simplicity pattern source

I thought the silhouette of this skirt was like that of the '50's, and with these accessories it made me feel straight out of Leave it to Beaver.  Wearing peep toe heels and my Grammy's vintage pearls almost made me want to vacuum!
 



Sweater - Ross, $17 (ouch - my most expensive clothing purchase in a long time)
Skirt and Flower - made by me
Hosiery - WalMart, $6 for 4 pack
Shoes - Mervyns, $10
Pearls - vintage from my Grammy

The buttons on the sleeves also make this outfit feel 1950's retro


This skirt is one of my favorite items I have made in recent months, and I didn't use a pattern.  I cut seven trapezoid shaped gores, sewed them together, added the hem and waistband, and finished it with a zipper.  It seemed too short at this point, so I added the lace and made a coordinating flower.

Freckles in April

This sweater is also knit, so I'm linking up to the ABC's of Fashion at Fashion's Greatest Hits, too after getting such a nice comment and invite on Friday.

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  1. Sweetened StyleJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:35 AM
    Very cute skirt! I love your heels too! :)
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  2. 14 Shades of GreyJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:57 AM
    It seems I'm not the only one who went with the 50's for this challenge. Love that skirt!
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  3. rebekahJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:12 AM
    I love the vacuum pose!
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  4. JessJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:32 PM
    I love the photo shoot and your blog! Looking forward to continuing to follow your posts. Keep up the great blogging!

    Messy Jess C.
    http://messyjessc.blogspot.com/
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  5. Faulkner's RanchJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:03 PM
    Haha, LOVE the vacuuming pose!
    Seriously though - you look adorable! And I want those shoes - they are amazing!
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  6. RebeccaJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:22 PM
    This is adorable! I'm in love with your skirt and those flats are fabulous!

    See Me Rwar
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  7. PreethiJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:26 PM
    That skirt is SO pretty!

    preethi
    lace, etc.
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  8. Sarah | Cable Car CoutureJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:34 PM
    The pic of you vacuuming is the best! Totally channeling the 50s housewife :) Love it! 

    Cable Car Couture
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  9. his_girl_fridayJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:56 PM
    What a sweet outfit. You got Donna Reed perfectly.
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  10. LauraJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:34 PM
    That skirt is adorable! I love the lace :)
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  11. katieJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:30 PM
    I love your 50s photoshoot, how clever!

    Such a pretty skirt, the lace on the time is lovely, the outfit looks very 50s without looking like a costume.
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  12. BridgetJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:55 PM
    Goodness, you look so cute! I seriously thought that top pic was a painting for a minute.
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