Ruffles: little and big, are appearing not only on the center front, on necklines, in tiers, but also asymmetrically on the sides, and...
First column:upper top from Boston Proper top for $89 and second top also from Boston Proper.
Second column: upper ($34) and center ($34) from ELLE from Kohls and lower picture from INC international Concepts for $49 from Macy's.
Third column; all from the Chaps ($36, $45, $35) collection from Kohl's.
Fourth column: upper picture, Milly's $245 top from Saks Fifth Avenue, center picture: Carolina Herrera's $1,190 ruffle top ffrom Neiman Marcus, and bottom pic at the lowest right: Aquilano Rimondi top from Neiman Marcus for $770.
First column:upper top from Boston Proper top for $89 and second top also from Boston Proper.
Second column: upper ($34) and center ($34) from ELLE from Kohls and lower picture from INC international Concepts for $49 from Macy's.
Third column; all from the Chaps ($36, $45, $35) collection from Kohl's.
Fourth column: upper picture, Milly's $245 top from Saks Fifth Avenue, center picture: Carolina Herrera's $1,190 ruffle top ffrom Neiman Marcus, and bottom pic at the lowest right: Aquilano Rimondi top from Neiman Marcus for $770.
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even on a pair of Marc Jacobs' bloomer/shorts, which seems to be suitable and adorable for little girls...
even on a pair of Marc Jacobs' bloomer/shorts, which seems to be suitable and adorable for little girls...
Although I am not introducing a new garment, I just want to share a recent experience with a top that I sewed a year ago from McCall's 5803. Have you ever had the experience of sewing something in the past and not wearing it or wearing it only once, only to wear it a year or more later (after letting it be in hiding) and appreciating it more? Is this common?
This photo was taken on July of last year.
It's been two years since we visited our annual local county fair. Of course, my daughter was more thrilled than my husband and me combined.
Here's Heather and I "planting" ourselves in front of an exhibit at the Plant/Flower/Jacuzzi section.
I originally intended to wear a knit top, but this time, I wanted to wear something that would be in alignment with the ruffles trend this season. Even ruffled shower curtains are "in". The sleeveless or "cutaway" armhole style and the voile-type fabric seemed to be ideal for the arrival of warm and sunny weather after today's early morning overcast as mentioned by my husband. After a tad of shrinkage from the wash, I was surprised that the top fits me decently.
I plan to sew this top (one with and another without the ruffles) again very soon with the summer season still here. I also noticed that I did not need to perform the petite adjustment and it would be better to add 2" to the length to camouflage my short torso. I have had similar experiences with a few other McCall's tops or jackets.
Life is a Carousel, oh chum
My daughter and I rode the "Wave Swinger", a carousel supposedly identical (we are here somehwere...) to Michael J's version at his well known estate. I recommend this if you are into "flying" and "pendulum" motion rides with surprising speed. "Never" land on this type of ride especially if you have vertigo and/or fear of flights. My tolerance for "thrill'-ing rides is waning a bit. I was still disoriented for minutes well after disembarking from the swing.
I hope very soon to hop back on the sewing "carousel", after my completing my list of other projects. Although this pattern is now out-of-print just as the entire Hilary Duff line, I still recommend this pattern, but with a caution on sizing, especially for taller women. It seemed that Ms. Duff's patterns contain styles that are trendy now and potentially very wearable in future seasons.
It seems now I am seeing more variations of the recognizable Burda Style's JJ ruffled top in the fashion scene than when I initally saw the pattern two years ago. Using MJ's Wave Swinger pendulum ride as a metaphor, fashion styles travel to a sky-high upswing for a certain period and taper off to a momentary low and a stop. Then the fashion "wave cycle" repeats, beckoning more to take a ride.
Runway ruffle trend 2010
More Fun at the Fair
A lady, upon exiting this ride, recommended to not get on this ride, especially directed at my daughter. She was nearly sick to her stomach. My husband and daughter are somehere here "riding the Storm". Heather cheated by closing her eyes most of the time during the ride. My husband also felt sorry for a man turning red after the middle of the ride. Fortunately, I originally opted to avoid this one, and take this video.
Night Owls
Father and daughter at a little Toyota exhibit. Heather is "test driving" a brand new Highlander. Approximate cost: $30,000.
Eager Evening Rider
I remember riding with Heather in a similar ride two years ago here and a "larger" version of this last year at Oland Amusement Park in Sweden. I reminded Heather to keep her neck firm and be bold.
Father and daughter at a little Toyota exhibit. Heather is "test driving" a brand new Highlander. Approximate cost: $30,000.
I remember riding with Heather in a similar ride two years ago here and a "larger" version of this last year at Oland Amusement Park in Sweden. I reminded Heather to keep her neck firm and be bold.
View from a "ski-lift" overlooking a section of the fairgrounds.
Before Ten before ten in the evening, the fair's closing time. We are all tired, but still happy.
Wow, I didn't realise I was so 'on trend'. I've just finished a ruffle necked dress, but not photographed for the blog yet.
ReplyDeleteI remembered your blouse. Living in Virginia-otherwise known as the "old dominion", we are not aware of trends until 3 to 5 years later. Thus we trully fit the "old" label well. Though I do admit I am seeing more and more ruffles as you are now. They are actually now starting to appeal to me more. I think you need to make another blouse like the one you are wearing as I think it is very flattering on you.
ReplyDeleteGreat blouse! I have also been considering a similar blouse (from a butterick pattern) since I have been seeing ruffles EVERYWHERE. Looks like everyone had a fun time!
ReplyDeleteI love all things ruffled!
ReplyDeleteThe ruffle top looks great! Looks like you guys really had fun! Anyway, I am not so into trends. I wear what I like!
ReplyDeleteRuffles look great on you. I recently made a blouse with ruffles (you saw it on PR)and it looked like old seaweed. Thanks for sharing all the fun your family had.
ReplyDeleteYou know, your ruffled top from a year ago looks a lot prettier to me than any of the store versions at the beginning of your post. I do prefer ruffles to blend in with the design or print, just as in your top, rather than just thrown in for the sake of it.
ReplyDeleteThe trend cycle seems to work both ways in my sewing. I am either sewing a style that becomes the trend in Singapore a year from now or am inspired to sew something that I see in the shops (or online) which loses fashion sense when I just finish sewing it. Baffling.