A cute tee shirt pattern

I've discovered that quite a few sewing bloggers are devoted fans of Burda patterns and the Burda magazine (which I never see at my local book/magazine vendor.) I have several older Burda patterns in my collection but haven't sewn any of them. This cute tee shirt pattern from the latest Burda collection is something I'd definitely like to try. I like the combination of knit for the body and a sheer woven fabric for the sleeve in View A.

The eye of the camera

My daughter snapped this photo of moi standing before an Impressionist painting at the Louvre Museum about ten years ago. There's a story to be told here, don't you think? First, the woman on the left seems to be gazing at me rather than the painting. It's as though I have stepped outside the perimeter of the 19th c. frame and have become another character in Renoir's scene for her to contemplate. And what am I focusing on? I don't think I'm posing for the camera, but there's definitely something on my mind.

Literature and fashion

Here's one of my favorite people (Tim Gunn) sharing his love of reading. This photo reminds me that so much of our great literature is steeped in fashion. Just think of literary characters such as Scarlett O'Hara, Emma Bovary, Princess Leia, Don Quixote, Anna Karenina to name just a few and you'll certainly conjure up images of their unique fashion style. Designers often turn to literature for inspiration and I wonder what works of contemporary fiction inspire them today.

Unflattering pants and shorts

It puzzles me that attractive women dress themselves in get-ups that are absolutely unflattering to the body and make them look like boys. Mrs. Cruise might take some fashion lessons from her daughter. And I think Michelle might consider more seriously that she represents a great nation now and is seen as a role model. These looks are unacceptable for a woman in her position.

a charming video

Ribbons galore

Here is another wonderful resource to be found in San Francisco: The Ribbonerie at 3695 Sacramento Street (between Locust and Spruce.) As you can see from the photo they have a fantastic array of ribbons and lots of unique decorative pieces. Sacramento Street has ample parking (free and metered) and it's just a terrific neighborhood for walkers and window-shoppers. Be sure to check out all the upscale boutiques on Sacramento Street as well as the shops and eateries in Laurel Village around the corner on California Street.