A Girl's Life Fashion Week - Going to the Big Game {Day 1}

- What I'm Wearing -

Jeans - J.C.Penny - {$17}

T-shirt - Kohl's - I've had it for two years

Black Wedges - Target - I've had them for a year {$15}

Lions Earrings - Gift 

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Today marks the beginning of A Girl's Fashion Week over at Mod Style Lounge. The theme for today is  what would you wear to the big game.  

To the big game I would wear jeans and a t-shirt that matches the team colors. My favorite pro football teams are the Colts & Lions. (see my lions earrings.) While my favorite college team is University of Michigan.  And guess what?!? All three teams have the color blue as part of their team colors. =) So I'm cheering for all three teams at the same time.  

~Ashley

What I Love About Fall

{Boots}

{Scarves}

{Apple Cider}

{Doughnuts}

{College Football}  

{Thanksgiving}

What about you? What do you love about Fall?

 ~ Ashley 

p.s.

Don't forget to take the questionnaire: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDlwTEN6XzQzUUxIQ25TWF80VnZtc1E6MQ

Ruche - 2010 Fall Collection

 Silhouette Flower Purse in Walnut

Well, Ruche's fall lookbook is out! And they have some lovely pieces for the Fall weather. Right now they are giving away the Silhouette Flower Purse in Walnut and a $50 Gift Card to ShopRuche.com! So be sure to head over to their blog and enter. =)

Open publication - Free publishing - More shopruche

Want to know my favorite outfit? It is the "Freudian Frills" outfit that makes my heart skip a beat. =)

What is your favorite outfit?


~Ashley

Plum Corduroy and Cream Lace...

May I introduce to you my latest creation? A corduroy skirt in plum purple (which is "in" fashion this year, and I LOVE it!), decorated with cream lace at the hem.

I must say, that I'm quite proud of it! Though, I can't take all the credit as Gabrielle, my sister, came up with the idea of adding lace. It really takes the skirt from plain and sensible to pretty and fun! :-)

The pattern I used is Butterick  3134, view C with changes. I only used the skirt pattern piece and I placed it on the fold, so there is only two seams instead of four. =) I didn't use the waistband pattern piece.

~Ashley

Pictures: Taken by my dear sister, Gabrielle.

M5525 - Black Plaid Wool Coat

McCall's #5525 View D

Pattern Description: MISSES’ AND WOMEN’S LINED JACKETS, COATS AND BELT: Semi-fitted, lined, double-breasted jacket and coat have collar, lengths and sleeve variations, shoulder pads, princess seams and side front pockets; coats B, D and E have back vent; jackets A, C, coats B, D, E have belt carriers; jacket C, coat E have epaulets with button closure; coat E has pocket flaps with button trim; jacket C, coat E have collar tab; jacket C has front yoke; jacket C, coat E have back buttoned yoke; coats B, E, jacket C have sleeves with button bands; jackets A, C, coats B, D, E have topstitch trim, button closure; jackets A, C and coats D, E have self-tie belt.

Pattern Sizing: I cut a size 10

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes!

Were the instructions easy to follow? Super Easy!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love this pattern - super cute and so stylish! It will be perfect for my trip to London - if isn't too warm! :-)

Fabric Used: Vintage lightweight Wool from Hudson's for the outer fabric. I'm thinking the fabric is from the 1970s. I just used a bunch of special occasion fabric scraps for the lining. Makes for a very colorful inside! :-)

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't add the buttons! I think it looks fine with out them.

Would you sew it again? Yes.

Would you recommend it to others? Sure!

Conclusion: Stylish Jacket and so fun to wear!

Cost of Project: Free! The wool was given to me and everything else was in my stash.