Let's Celebrate With A Giveaway!!!

Here in the United States, it's the 4th of July, a day for celebrating. So it's all the more fitting, that I have something wonderful to share and celebrate. Janet Pray of Islander Patterns is just about to launch a brand new pattern, the Fast and Fabulous Jacket. And even better, she has given me the opportunity to give away 3 patterns!!! That's right 3 patterns!

This is a great jacket for pulling a look together. Great for airplane rides that can be a little chilly, and wonderful to pull on over a simple pair of black pants and create an entirely new look, so the perfect addition to a travel wardrobe.

The jacket features raglan sleeves, a u-shaped neckline, and welt pockets. The u-shaped neckline is perfect for pairing with scarves and even a statement piece of jewelry.   

The jacket is made even more flattering with the extended back length. View B features a split tail that would be fun to accent with eyelets and lacing.

The jacket is unlined, so perfect for spring, summer and fall. The design lends itself to everything from fun home dec fabrics, to denim, and even leather. 

So if you would like an opportunity to win 1 of the 3 patterns that I have to give away, just leave a message on this post. Simple!!!

You'll have until midnight CST Sunday June 9, 2017 to enter your name. Names will be drawn and winners announced on Monday, June 10, 2017.

Good Luck!!!

Rhonda

Monday Morning Inspiration

It's a beautiful day here in Chicago. The cardinals are singing their little hearts out and that makes my heart happy too!

In the spirit of just having a little fun, I thought I would do something a little over the top and call this post, Fashion Overdone. Actually, when fashion, art, creativity in general is pushed, it can inspire the most wonderful ideas. So yes, most of us would never wear many of these things just as they are, but I hope you'll have fun taking a look and maybe they will spur a idea of your own.

 Although this is way too much for my taste, I would love to be able to see this jacket in person. Are the bows tacked on, or are they a part of the design lines?

 Big buttons and a big band. Rather fun!

 I see you!!! And from every angle :)

 Interesting cuff design

 Love the collar on this coat.

 Geometric shapes on a sheer ground. Interesting.

The hobo look. Great cuffs and I'm intrigued with the wrap. It looks as though it is a coat wrapped around the waist, but look at the huge pockets.

 Is it a bow, or is it a collar? Who cares, it's pretty!

Love the high low jacket.

  A different take on trim.

Lots of layers, but pretty.

 

 Look closely at the pants. They have a huge pleat that will give them the look of a skirt.

 I love a billowy sleeve.

A little more gingham. Not as pretty as some of the other pieces I've found, but I do like the mix of the sizes and the addition of the red.

Yes, I know this looks like an afghan, but to me it somehow works 

 Mixing prints and stripes.

I have to give this a try. It's just a piece of fabric draped around the body. The trick is figuring out how to do the drape so that it works!

 For all you biker jacket loving chicks out there. Fabulous trim.

I saw this scarf and I immediately thought of ripping some wool strips and zigzagging them together. Might be fun.

 A little graffiti like, but fun

And finally, a little too sheer, but wouldn't this be fun to wear to  a musical event!

So that's that my little dog and pony show for today!
Wishing you all a lovely week and I hope you find something to make your heart happy as well!
Rhonda