A Shopping Date In Beverly Hills

The day after Christmas is always fun for me because after we exchange gifts on the 25th we go on a shopping/lunch date on the 26th, its become tradition..lol and I happen to marry a man who loves shopping as much as I do! This is how we spent our day :)

Lunch on Rodeo Drive

We did a little shopping at TB so I could get a bracelet I wanted that matched the TB sunglasses he gave me yesterday..lol

What I Wore...

Vintage Flare Jeans

A&E Cashmere Blend Cardi

Mustard Silk Ruffle Top

Multi-Color Wedge From Steve Madden

My Tory Burch Bracelet, Coach Bangle 

Michael Kors Eternity Band 

Shopping at Michael Kors...I LOVE my ring!

What He Wore..

A&E Jeans

Argyle Sweater Vest & Kaki Jacket

Steve Madden Boots & A&E Belt

Michael Kors Watch

xoxo,

mimi g.

Christmas Date | What WE Wore (pic heavy)

I will post more pics of all my goodies later but for now I wanted to show you a few pics of some stuff I got today and my Christmas dinner date with the hubby. I do not cook on Christmas so we went out for sushi & a movie..lol. We had a great time taking these pics since it was pretty warm out here in Cali...enjoy and I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!

My new Tory Burch Sunnies, how cool is the case they came in??

Gift from my DD, she gave me the Coach Necklace to match the earring/bracelet/ring set I have.

My new Kate Spade Bag! from the hubby

 What He Wore....

Forever 21 Mens Wool Smart Cardi

American Eagle Jeans

Super Rad Suede Red Shoes (gifted by me to my baby) lol

What I Wore...

Gifted Sweater from DD: American Eagle

Gifted Sunnies from DH: Tory Burch

Gifted Bag from DH: Kate Spade

He thinks he is a super hero...lol

xoxo

mimi g.

What I Wore | Chocolate Cape and Sparkle Shoes

Why do people always ask me if I "really" dress up everyday...LOL of course I do! everyday I have a personal runway show as I walk about my daily doings. I pretend I am a star in my own reality show...ROFLOL

JJ Basic Chocolate Cape

Side Zipper Skinnies

Report Sparkle Flats

MK Gold Bag

xoxo,

mimi g.

What I Wore | Pinterest Inspired Seafoam & Yellow

Seafoam & Yellow

I am addicted to Pinterest! I saw this collage of Seafoam & Yellow and there was an outfit on there from J. Crew that I loved, mostly because of the colors so when I got home from work I searched my closet for these yellow pants I bought over 5 years ago and never wore. After mucho searching I found them and I had just purchase this sea foam (ish) color sweater last week. Here is my inspiration and my finished look :)

Pale Yellow Jeans from Somewhere, lol

Seafoam(ish) green top from Forever 21

White Collar Shirt

Floral Velvet Pumps from Steve Madden

Various Jewelry including my Giraffe Print Bangle for a little extra touch

xoxo

mimi g.

What I Wore | Pinterest Inspired

I feel like a sexy ass Mrs. Santa in this outfit, LOL! I made and reviewed these pants last month, you can read the review here. I wanted to share the pic that inspired my look which I pinned to my pinterest

I wore my camel color H&M cape today

These are my favorite pants I have made this year V1200

Wore my white leather band MK watch and my Coach bangle

xoxo

mimi g.

DIY Winter White Dress: Pattern Review of B5247

Oldie but Goodie B5247 View C

Good Morning! I woke up really chipper today for some reason. I am usually NOT a morning person but I went to bed really early last night so I think my body just feels rested. I made this dress last Christmas!!! and forgot it was even in my closet and realized I NEVER wore it....LOL so I definitely never reviewed it so here ya go.

Pattern Description: Semi-fitted pullover tunics

Pattern Sizing: Size 8

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? The pattern is label easy and fast and it is both! I made this before in a print years ago and I remember I didn't need the instructions then either, it is super easy and great for a beginner.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like that is comfy to wear and really cute.

Fabric Used: Off White DK

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't make any changes but I did exclude the belt because it is fitted enough along the bottom that I can pull it up and wear it without a belt.

Would you sew it again? No because I have made two already and I am going to retire this one.


Would you recommend it to others? I recommend this for sure.

Conclusion: This is a great pullover dress to make and it wear really nicely!

What I Wore...

Dress B5247 in Winter White

Black Boots & Tights

Orange and Off White Bag from Forever 21

Various Bangles, MK Watch, Pearl Ring

xoxo

mimi g.

DIY Dress: Pattern Review of V2091 OOP

V2091 Out-of-print

I have made this dress before in a brown knit but I needed something quick to make and I wanted to use this pale pink rayon knit I had in my stash.

Pattern Description: Pullover, tapered dress is mid-knee, below mid-knee or above ankle length. A: front extends into standing back collar, narrow hem. B: right side pleats. No Provision For Above-Waist Adjustment. A,B: close-fitting, cap sleeves. C: fitted, insets, underarm gussets, front/back darted into hemband and two-piece, below elbow sleeves. B,C: stitched hems 

Pattern Sizing: 6

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? I have made this one before so I didn't use them but the first time around yes this is a very easy dress to make.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like the side pleat and the length, I also like the the way it fits, simple and cute.

Fabric Used: Pale pink rayon jersey I had in my stash.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: none

Would you sew it again? no i probably won't sew this again since I am one fit now. 


Would you recommend it to others? Yes!

xoxo

mimi g.

What I Wore | Red Skinnies & Yellow Sweater

My hubby said I looked like candy..lol!

We have a good friend who is a comic, Brad Stewart, and he had a show last night in Venice Beach so off we went to a fun filled night of laughter.

I love color blocking!!!!!

American Eagle Sweater

Express Red Skinnies

Steve Madden Pumps

MK Bag

I <3 my Shoes

I <3 my Hubby

Back View

I liked the painted footprints on the ground, lol

xoxo

mimi g.

What I Wore | Orange Fabulous Sweater & Cargo's

Hi Guys!!! 

I love COLOR! Have I told you guys that before? Lol! Well maybe once or twice. That song "It Never Rains in Southern California" is a damn lie! Lol.

It's been rainy and gloomy all week so I brighten myself up by wearing color. 

Btw, can you believe it's almost 2012!!!! Wow the time goes by so fast.

H&M Fabulous Orange Sweater

American Eagle Cargo's

Steve Madden Boots

Forever 21 Clutch

Various Bangles

xoxo

mimi g.

DIY: Pattern Review on B5415 Modified

B5415 Modified

I saw this really neat faux suede in the costume section at Joann and new that I needed to make a faux suede top. I also knew that the fabric needed to be the focus so I choose a simple pattern, only thing was the pattern was for a dress so I hacked off the bottom and altered the back view so that it came down to a nice low V, I added a cool gold zipper and altered the length of the sleeves just a bit.

Pattern Description: Misses Dresses

Pattern Sizing: I cut the XS

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? well kind of...lol

Were the instructions easy to follow? This is a fast and easy patten

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked how simple is was and I really liked that it would showcase my fabric.

Fabric Used: Printed Faux Suede

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Well aside from the obvious...making it a top with a slight rounded hem and not a dress I also made the back a low V neck and added a gold visible zipper.

Would you sew it again? I might but not as a dress, maybe another top. Would you recommend it to others? I can recommend it as a top but don't know how it would look as a dress, its kinda boxy looking.

Conclusion: I love the way my top turned out.

Back View

What I Wore

B5415 Top

Vintage Flare Jeans

Forever 21 Clutch and my new BCBG Sparkle bracelet :)

xoxo

mimi g.

DIY Tweed Pants & Pattern Review on B5561

B5561 & Self Drafted Pants

Pattern Description: Loose fitting tops

Pattern Sizing: size 8

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? Yes, they are really clear and easy to follow

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I really like this pattern and I love the print on my fabric. The top is really cute and I like the folded pleat/gather.

Fabric Used: I got a printed charmeuse I picked up in downtown.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I altered the sleeves because I didn't want them long and I didn't want the short version they offered so I made them the length that I wanted, lol

Would you sew it again? I will be making one more of these


Would you recommend it to others?  Yes!

Conclusion: I really love this top 

My Tweed Pants

The pants are from a self drafted pattern I made last year, I love this pattern so much and it took me a lot of fitting attempts before I got it just right so I am very proud of it. Now when I sew these up they always fit perfectly!

I love the slim look of these pants!

Here is my fabulous front fly, I use Sandra Betzina's Method to applying a fly front zipper.

My label and finished fly

I always do a fitting before I sew on my waistband because although I know the pattern is perfect, the fabric reacts differently and they all have a different hand so I try them on to make sure I got a good fit and also depending on the fabric you use you have to take into account that certain fabrics "grow" throughout the day and since this tweed will do that I make them a little tighter with that in mind....you don't want soggy pants at the end of the day :)

What I Wore:

B5561 Top

Self Drafted Pants

Steve Madden Nude Pumps

Badgley Mischka Clutch