Showing posts with label Fashionista Wannabe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashionista Wannabe. Show all posts
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Salted Caramel
I LOVE seeing complete outfit ideas from Polyvore on Pinterest (follow my Stylin' board HERE). I love finding ideas on how to put outfits together from the stuff I find in my closet. Or, you know, stuff that will SOON be in my closet :)
Every so often I will post outfit combinations I've come up with. And yep, they will probably be featuring a Vintage Dutch Girl scarf!
First outfit- Salted Caramel:
Every so often I will post outfit combinations I've come up with. And yep, they will probably be featuring a Vintage Dutch Girl scarf!
First outfit- Salted Caramel:
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Burnt Umber Blossom Giveaway!
One should not celebrate thine birthday alone. Or be selfish with thy gifts.
SO. Let's GIVE SOMETHING AWAY!
OK, this has been a LOoooooong time coming, time for a chance to win a Burnt Umber Blossom Infinity Scarf!
This has been a super popular scarf on my Vintage Dutch Girl ETSY shop, and for good reason, it is a gorgeous blossom print on a trendy mustard colored background:
All the normal giveaway rules apply!
HOW TO ENTER:
1. LEAVE ME A COMMENT just saying hi!
2. Earn another entry by FOLLOWING ME via the Google Friend Connect Follow Me doodad located on the right sidebar and LEAVE ME ANOTHER COMMENT telling me you signed up or already DO follow Vintage Dutch Girl.
3. Earn another entry by adding the VintageDutchGirl ETSY shop to your favorite shop list (by HEARTING the shop) and LEAVE ME ANOTHER COMMENT telling me you did or already have it on your heart list!
4. Earn another entry by liking the VintageDutchGirl Facebook Page and LEAVE ME ANOTHER COMMENT telling me you did so.
5. STILL need some more entries? Whew...OK. Earn another entry (if you're still counting, that's up to FIVE) by posting or sharing this giveaway (with the link!!!) on your FACEBOOK personal, shop and/or business page and LEAVE ANOTHER COMMENT telling me you did so.
6. TWEET this giveaway (with links of course) and LEAVE ANOTHER COMMENT telling me you did so.
7. BLOG this giveaway and link to it....then guess what? Yup, LEAVE ANOTHER COMMENT telling me you did so and include link please!
(Giveaway only open to residents of USA and Canada)
*Why so many entry possibilities? I want to say THANK YOU to those who read and follow along with my blabberings and projects!*
I will leave the contest open thru SATURDAY, MARCH 31st, 10 PM PST at which time I will select a winner through Random.org and post the results.
Remember!!! You do NOT have to run a blog or have a google/gmail account to enter. Just click in as anonymous and make sure you tack your first name and email on the bottom of your comment so I can contact you if you win.
Enter enter enter and I hope you win!
Amanda - VintageDutchGirl
SO. Let's GIVE SOMETHING AWAY!
OK, this has been a LOoooooong time coming, time for a chance to win a Burnt Umber Blossom Infinity Scarf!
This has been a super popular scarf on my Vintage Dutch Girl ETSY shop, and for good reason, it is a gorgeous blossom print on a trendy mustard colored background:
All the normal giveaway rules apply!
HOW TO ENTER:
1. LEAVE ME A COMMENT just saying hi!
2. Earn another entry by FOLLOWING ME via the Google Friend Connect Follow Me doodad located on the right sidebar and LEAVE ME ANOTHER COMMENT telling me you signed up or already DO follow Vintage Dutch Girl.
3. Earn another entry by adding the VintageDutchGirl ETSY shop to your favorite shop list (by HEARTING the shop) and LEAVE ME ANOTHER COMMENT telling me you did or already have it on your heart list!
4. Earn another entry by liking the VintageDutchGirl Facebook Page and LEAVE ME ANOTHER COMMENT telling me you did so.
5. STILL need some more entries? Whew...OK. Earn another entry (if you're still counting, that's up to FIVE) by posting or sharing this giveaway (with the link!!!) on your FACEBOOK personal, shop and/or business page and LEAVE ANOTHER COMMENT telling me you did so.
6. TWEET this giveaway (with links of course) and LEAVE ANOTHER COMMENT telling me you did so.
7. BLOG this giveaway and link to it....then guess what? Yup, LEAVE ANOTHER COMMENT telling me you did so and include link please!
(Giveaway only open to residents of USA and Canada)
*Why so many entry possibilities? I want to say THANK YOU to those who read and follow along with my blabberings and projects!*
I will leave the contest open thru SATURDAY, MARCH 31st, 10 PM PST at which time I will select a winner through Random.org and post the results.
Remember!!! You do NOT have to run a blog or have a google/gmail account to enter. Just click in as anonymous and make sure you tack your first name and email on the bottom of your comment so I can contact you if you win.
Enter enter enter and I hope you win!
Amanda - VintageDutchGirl
Friday, November 4, 2011
Potty Trained...
I have a potty trained 2 yr* old.
Let the rejoicing begin!
Explains why I've been a bit quiet around here!? This was the third attempt...and the lightbulb just clicked for her this time. THANK GOODNESS.
I've also been busy editing and listing, let's see, last count is 23, new infinity scarves in the VintageDutchGirl Etsy shop in the past week. Yeah. That's a lot.
Also busy trying to get orders out as soon as I can. A snuggled in a new cozy scarf as soon as possible customer is a happy customer. Especially those way up in the northern provinces in Canada. Brrrr. No wonder I've been shipping there often.
I have at least seven more in the works...not to mention those other fun accessories that ladies like to wear on their auditory lobules.
Earrings, people. Extract thine minds from the asphalt drainage system.
I just took exactly 199 photos of earrings to list soon. Here's hoping some turned out. Off to edit my ears off.
Amanda - VintageDutchGirl
*Oh, and she turns three years old (sob) in five weeks, but hey, she snuck in just under the bar :)
Let the rejoicing begin!
Explains why I've been a bit quiet around here!? This was the third attempt...and the lightbulb just clicked for her this time. THANK GOODNESS.
I've also been busy editing and listing, let's see, last count is 23, new infinity scarves in the VintageDutchGirl Etsy shop in the past week. Yeah. That's a lot.
Also busy trying to get orders out as soon as I can. A snuggled in a new cozy scarf as soon as possible customer is a happy customer. Especially those way up in the northern provinces in Canada. Brrrr. No wonder I've been shipping there often.
I have at least seven more in the works...not to mention those other fun accessories that ladies like to wear on their auditory lobules.
Earrings, people. Extract thine minds from the asphalt drainage system.
I just took exactly 199 photos of earrings to list soon. Here's hoping some turned out. Off to edit my ears off.
Amanda - VintageDutchGirl
*Oh, and she turns three years old (sob) in five weeks, but hey, she snuck in just under the bar :)
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Fitting Room Chit Chat...
I spent greater part of yesterday afternoon and evening running errands and shopping. Ya know, a list ten miles long and ALWAYS end with Wallyworld because hello, it's open 24 hours!
I was in the mall (in and of itself a rarity for me) and missed the 9 PM big box store close deadline. See? I don't know how to work the mall. Those of you who have the location of every store memorized? I don't understand y'all.
However, ask me where to find a specialty fabric or random crafting item in Jo-Ann's and I can mentally walk the aisles and tell you right where to find it. You know, utilizing my completely accurate photographic memory.
Trying on clothes and trying not to eavesdrop on other customers' conversations is...well...impossible.
Hello echo.
First up was a tween who claimed that in California, life is perfect. Apparently Washington is the place to move to if you want to ruin your life. Good to know.
Next up was the girl who claimed that she needed some serious hootchie mama improvements. OK, lovely.
And the last was, "I look like a prostitute! YAY!"
Uh huh. Right.
Methinks the next time I go solo shopping I'll be wearing headphones...
Amanda - VintageDutchGirl
I was in the mall (in and of itself a rarity for me) and missed the 9 PM big box store close deadline. See? I don't know how to work the mall. Those of you who have the location of every store memorized? I don't understand y'all.
However, ask me where to find a specialty fabric or random crafting item in Jo-Ann's and I can mentally walk the aisles and tell you right where to find it. You know, utilizing my completely accurate photographic memory.
Trying on clothes and trying not to eavesdrop on other customers' conversations is...well...impossible.
Hello echo.
First up was a tween who claimed that in California, life is perfect. Apparently Washington is the place to move to if you want to ruin your life. Good to know.
Next up was the girl who claimed that she needed some serious hootchie mama improvements. OK, lovely.
And the last was, "I look like a prostitute! YAY!"
Uh huh. Right.
Methinks the next time I go solo shopping I'll be wearing headphones...
Amanda - VintageDutchGirl
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Sassy and Sophisticated...
Hiya! I’ve had this new sassy and sophisticated cozy warm infinity scarf design brewing in my mind for a few months and finally got around to figuring out exactly how I wanted it to look.
I am so excited to finally show you the final outcome!
Pin It
Sassy and Sophisticated by Vintage Dutch Girl on Etsy.
There’s no reason you can’t look stunning when it’s stinkin cold outside! I have a bunch of different varieties coming….such as teal, champagne, cream, black and gray. Ah yes, wonderful FALL colors!
As for something more blatantly AUTUMN I have this new gorgeous Burnt Umber Blossom print:
I love sewing these up, they make me smile!
I’m doing some MAJOR house whipping today, hoping Tinkerbell can come sprinkle some magical super fairy dust on me so I can flit and fly all about my house. Seriously. There isn’t ONE room in my house that I would be proud to show my Grandma. Coffee coffee coffee……
Speaking of Tink...
I may be making Lil Chick a Tinkerbell costume for our Harvest festival party this October. We’ve been bringing back the VHS tapes in the bonus room while I do some sewing. The kiddos are LOVING Peter Pan, The Lion King (Uh, FFW through the scary parts!), Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinnochio.
It’s fun to see the kiddos enjoy movies I enjoyed as a child. Now, if I can find (thrifted, of course) Anne of Green Gables, Lady and the Tramp, Dumbo and Cinderella on VHS our collection will be almost complete. It still makes me giggle to see those ginormous VHS tapes. Remember waiting FOREVER for them to rewind?
Be kind, rewind!
Amanda – Vintage Dutch Girl
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I am so excited to finally show you the final outcome!
Pin ItSassy and Sophisticated by Vintage Dutch Girl on Etsy.
There’s no reason you can’t look stunning when it’s stinkin cold outside! I have a bunch of different varieties coming….such as teal, champagne, cream, black and gray. Ah yes, wonderful FALL colors!
As for something more blatantly AUTUMN I have this new gorgeous Burnt Umber Blossom print:
I love sewing these up, they make me smile!I’m doing some MAJOR house whipping today, hoping Tinkerbell can come sprinkle some magical super fairy dust on me so I can flit and fly all about my house. Seriously. There isn’t ONE room in my house that I would be proud to show my Grandma. Coffee coffee coffee……
Speaking of Tink...
I may be making Lil Chick a Tinkerbell costume for our Harvest festival party this October. We’ve been bringing back the VHS tapes in the bonus room while I do some sewing. The kiddos are LOVING Peter Pan, The Lion King (Uh, FFW through the scary parts!), Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinnochio.
It’s fun to see the kiddos enjoy movies I enjoyed as a child. Now, if I can find (thrifted, of course) Anne of Green Gables, Lady and the Tramp, Dumbo and Cinderella on VHS our collection will be almost complete. It still makes me giggle to see those ginormous VHS tapes. Remember waiting FOREVER for them to rewind?
Be kind, rewind!
Amanda – Vintage Dutch Girl
Keep up to date with newest products and show updates on my Facebook page found here!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Lace-Trimmed T-Shirt Tutorial!
The most popular post to date is this lace-trimmed tshirt tutorial, originally Posted Jan 24, 2010. I've have many new followers since then, so thought I'd reshare! Enjoy:
Step 1: Buy an inexpensive, boring plain v-neck from, well, ANYWHERE. Me? I chose an Old Navy dark gray tee:
See? It's boring. It needs some help.
Step 2: Dig through huge bag of vintage lace and notions lovingly thrifted and given to you by your Grandma K and pick out some sassy, funky or complimentary ribbon or lace. ( Hee hee hee, I'm imagining my ribbon saying, "My my Amanda, you are looking mighty FINE today!" Get it? Complimentary ribbon? OK, It's just me then.)
Step 3: (If needed) Serge or zig-zag stitch raw edge of lace or ribbon. (Yep, I'm slowly getting over my serger fear! However, it must still be having an effect on me because I completely forgot to take a photo.)
Step 4: Pin lace around neckline of t-shirt. Remember to not pin the back of the shirt while pinning. I pinned both the inside and outside edges of the lace all the way around the neckline:
I didn't have enough lace, but would have liked to go all the way around to the back of the neckband. Instead I serged the ends and pinned them down at the shoulder seam:
Step 4.2: Carefully miter (translation: fold it until it looks right) and pin lace or ribbon in place at the bottom of the "V" if you chose a v-neck style t-shirt. Of course, with a scoop neck or regular t-shirt this may not be needed...OR, you may need to every so often add a tiny fold to allow the lace to curve around the neckline correctly. Once again, just fold and pin until it looks right.
Step 5: Stitch the lace to the shirt along the inside/unfinished/serged edge first:
Step 6: Stitch the outside edge of the lace to the shirt, following the decorative pattern. I followed the curves as much as possible so it wouldn't flip up after washing:
Step 7: I stitched the folds down at the bottom of the "V" so it would lay flat. My stitch lines are marked in red:
Step 8: Admire your handiwork then jump giddily around your sewing room because you created something cute, individual, inexpensive AND sassy in a short amount of time:
Step 9: Try sassy new shirt on and attempt to take a self portrait without showing the camera or your face or earrings. Whoops, guess I didn't do Step 9 very well:
Pin It
Step 10: Wear it everywhere. It's a washable t-shirt so who cares if your 3 year old smudges it with jelly coated fingers? Just make sure that 3 year old isn't wielding a sharpie. I mean, I'm pretty good at getting stains out but that's pushing it.
This Lace Trimmed T-shirt can dress up jeans, dress down a suit jacket but can also be worn under a simple zip up hoodie paired with faded black yoga pants while feeding the kiddos lunch and doing laundry. Oh wait? Is that just me?
Enjoy your sassy Lace Trimmed T-shirts!
A
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Step 1: Buy an inexpensive, boring plain v-neck from, well, ANYWHERE. Me? I chose an Old Navy dark gray tee:
See? It's boring. It needs some help.
Step 2: Dig through huge bag of vintage lace and notions lovingly thrifted and given to you by your Grandma K and pick out some sassy, funky or complimentary ribbon or lace. ( Hee hee hee, I'm imagining my ribbon saying, "My my Amanda, you are looking mighty FINE today!" Get it? Complimentary ribbon? OK, It's just me then.)
Step 3: (If needed) Serge or zig-zag stitch raw edge of lace or ribbon. (Yep, I'm slowly getting over my serger fear! However, it must still be having an effect on me because I completely forgot to take a photo.)
Step 4: Pin lace around neckline of t-shirt. Remember to not pin the back of the shirt while pinning. I pinned both the inside and outside edges of the lace all the way around the neckline:
I didn't have enough lace, but would have liked to go all the way around to the back of the neckband. Instead I serged the ends and pinned them down at the shoulder seam:
Step 4.2: Carefully miter (translation: fold it until it looks right) and pin lace or ribbon in place at the bottom of the "V" if you chose a v-neck style t-shirt. Of course, with a scoop neck or regular t-shirt this may not be needed...OR, you may need to every so often add a tiny fold to allow the lace to curve around the neckline correctly. Once again, just fold and pin until it looks right.
Step 5: Stitch the lace to the shirt along the inside/unfinished/serged edge first:
Step 6: Stitch the outside edge of the lace to the shirt, following the decorative pattern. I followed the curves as much as possible so it wouldn't flip up after washing:
Step 7: I stitched the folds down at the bottom of the "V" so it would lay flat. My stitch lines are marked in red:
Step 8: Admire your handiwork then jump giddily around your sewing room because you created something cute, individual, inexpensive AND sassy in a short amount of time:
Step 9: Try sassy new shirt on and attempt to take a self portrait without showing the camera or your face or earrings. Whoops, guess I didn't do Step 9 very well:
Pin It
Step 10: Wear it everywhere. It's a washable t-shirt so who cares if your 3 year old smudges it with jelly coated fingers? Just make sure that 3 year old isn't wielding a sharpie. I mean, I'm pretty good at getting stains out but that's pushing it.
This Lace Trimmed T-shirt can dress up jeans, dress down a suit jacket but can also be worn under a simple zip up hoodie paired with faded black yoga pants while feeding the kiddos lunch and doing laundry. Oh wait? Is that just me?
Enjoy your sassy Lace Trimmed T-shirts!
A
*** Make my day and become a fan on the Vintage Dutch Girl Facebook Fan page found HERE. ***
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tank Top Sassification Inspiration...
I have three brand new (tags still on!) ribbed tank tops waiting for my time and some sassification inspiration. They are boring and bland, just a plain heather gray, black and navy. I want to just give em a little style and interest oomph...just a notch above humdrum.
We are still setting records of temperature lows and rainfall here in the Pacific NW, but I need some sort of (looking forward to) sunny weather project. So hopefully that means I can complete a few of these by the time sunny weather arrives.
These cascading ruffle embellishments are everywhere. I'm liking the tone-on-tone look:
(Charlotte Russe)
Yes, I realize this one isn't a tank top, it's a tankini swimsuit top. Cute, huh? I'm loving the idea of an off-center knotted sash that helps cinch the smallest part of the ribcage to produce the hourglass effect:
(J. Crew)
Simple rows of casual eyelet lace let this ordinary tank become more delicate and feminine. Perfect for layering:
(J. Crew)
Simple rows of elastic thread detail give this tank a flattering pseudo v-neck:
(Anthropologie)
Lastly, my fave! Just add a simple patterned bow tie to ramp up the style rating of your fave summer tank top:
(Modcloth)
Now, I just need to find a way to entertain my 2 and 4 yr old for hours on end while I play with my sewing stuff. Hmmmm, any ideas?
Hope it's sunny wherever you are!
Amanda
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
A Perfect "I'm A Mommy" Swimsuit...with SASS...
Last week I broke an 18 year run and purchased a one piece swimsuit.
Don't get me wrong.
It's not yo mamma's average tank.
It's got some SASS:
I needed a Mommy-suit. You know, a swimsuit that I can wear while performing a herculean life-saving lunge towards my non life vested two year old who is tap dancing at the edge of the 12 foot deep pool and not worrying that lady parts are falling out of place. This is not your "lay out and get as many parts of your body nicely bronzed as possible" suit. This swimswuit needs to FUNCTION folks. It has a JOB.
Job Definition: Let Mommy be attentive to progeny while being appropriately covered.
But I want to look cute.
Remember the Retro swimsuit post from Feb 2010? NO? Ok, read it in full here.
I am a proud new owner of the Jantzen Vamp swimsuit. AWESOME, flattering Mommy suit. Also, very pleased to report that I found it at a great price at our local TJmaxx. About 1/4 of current new prices. (I got a Dutch shopping high!)
I also found this TRULY retro nautical inspired vintage swimsuit/dress that I listed for sale in my Etsy:
It makes me think of beach diva models that were completely covered up but still maintained their femininity. These retro-inspired suits are a welcome silhouette and style in a world where swim suits seem to be getting teenier and having bare skin showing is celebrated.
No, I'm not saying bikinis are evil. I like and own bikinis too, I just don't like inappropriate cuts and styles that are risque.
Goodness gracious I sound prudish! So be it.
OK, off the soapbox now.
So, do you have your swimsuit for the summer season picked out? Do tell:
A
VintageDutchGirl on Facebook.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Pillowcase Dress Photo Shoot...
I finally got around to throwing together a cute lil pillowcase-ish style dress for my spunky Lil Chick. I had a pattern in my head and really needed to see if it would work or not. I had this bright aqua, pink and green adorable fabric found at Walmart (of all places!) and bought a good five yards or so because it just SPOKE to me.
Ever have that? I'll walk through a fabric store and hear a deafening chorus of "Pick ME!!!! Pick ME!!! Take me home! Add me to your stash! I promise I'll behave and be beautiful! You'll LOVE me!"
It's a bit overwhelming.
Anywho. Was thrilled that this was a quick project with a high cuteness factor. That fits two of the requirements to ensure a repeat of a sewing project.
Got Lil Chick, dressed her up, and asked her to just stand and smile for me:
Whoops, kinda blurry and missed the full-on grin.
How bout a close-up?
Hoo boy. Told ya she had some spunk. I think she gets it from Auntie Mimi ;)
You think you're funny, dontcha?
Her response to my "Stop picking your toes!" comment:
The teen years may be rough.
C'mon girl, PLEASE will you smile?
Oy.
OK, last chance!
Close enough.
Have since made another, nautical inspired, pillowcase dress, the next one I make I'll be snapping photos for a tutorial! Go pick out some fabric that's yelling at ya...
A
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