The most wonderful time of the year……..

A tree in my yard is changing color, the squirrels are running about hiding their winter loot………

All too often I find myself  looking into my closet of Vintage coats, closing the door realizing it is a tad early……….scarfs, hats and tall boots all wait to be worn once again….

And yes, of course the children return to class in a matter of days….

My Lovelies, the most wonderful time of year is upon us………Autumn……

And so to prepare for the cooler temperatures I offer up more handmade from Reclaiming Diva…….


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Who are you trying to impress???

Alright my Lovelies listen up………I’m hearing those words again…”I can’t wear that I hate my upper arms” or my belly or my legs or my ass……

I get it, don’t get me wrong I do understand….GET OVER IT……I’m not the same body as I was long ago, there are scars, there is a little extra here and there….we all have something about ourselves we are unhappy with…..

It comes down to finding not only what works for your body but confidence as well, yes my arm moves a little more than I would like it to when I wave but that is not going to stop me from wearing a sleeveless blouse or dress, why, because if I like it and I am comfortable I am going to wear it…..WHY?  When you are comfortable in the correct fit you feel good, when you feel good it shows….

For example, lets say Kim Kardashian and Adele are at the same party, Ms Kim is wearing something right off the runway, Ms Adele is wearing something classic and well tailored to her body.

Ms Kim is tugging, pulling and straightening her attire throughout the entire event, Ms Adele is enjoying that glass of wine, chit chat, completely comfortable and CONFIDENT in her own skin…

I promise you your husband/boyfriend or lover are not seeing the extra pounds, the scars or whatever you wish you could change about yourself. 

So I ask you, when you turn down that dress you love just because you hate your upper arms WHO ARE YOU TRYING TO IMPRESS when you leave the house……

Lovelies, life is short, if you love it, if it works on your body wear it, hold your head high, walk down the street comfortable, feeling great about yourself and CONFIDENT!

And that my Lovelies is my menopausal rant for the day.

 

Prom Dress Make Over……..

The Prom dress came to me from a repeat client, the last time I worked with Kathy and Rylee is was over skating dresses…….again, I was supplied with good bones to work with……

I added the black lace overlay to the fitted bodice in addition to taking it in to fit Rylee’s petite frame, the dress was also taken up and the “bubble” hem enhanced……

 

 

Fashion Fantasy or Fashion Fetish….Feather Earrings…let me tickle your fashion bone

Oddly enough, the feathers ordered from a supplier were of little use, I suppose travel through the post takes its toll….perhaps next time I will insist on Airmail…ha ha

All the feathers used were thrifted, reclaimed hooks are sterling silver as well as the little hearts……..the brushed silver beads were from a clearance bin…….

 

This Just in……The Handheld Leather Clutch

Perfect to toss in your Beach Bag, bring it out for shopping or a night out……

All made from reclaimed leather and findings, fully lined with zip closure……

Brandy, Pyromaniac, Bordeaux and Daisy May

 

Classic, Fantastic Oxfords…..

and my own…..vintage of course

Some requests cannot be denied….

a recent request for some custom sewing…….favorite top…..can no longer get it……can you make one?

the customer’s top……….my version  follows  in black and  black & white

Vintage, vintage, vintage

Vintage casual, vintage sweet and some vintage wedding just to round it out….

come visit my Etsy Shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/sherriannblack?ref=ss_profile

 

Wedding Bells……Floral Fascinators with Bird Cage Blushers

Floral Fascinators with hand formed flower on alligator clip, vintage beads and finding…

Bird cage blusher is attached by hidden bobbie pins on either side for easy adjustment and removal after the ceremony……

Chained in Red Prom 2101

Custom Prom dress……………

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