New Shoes!!
Guess Dark Rose Suede Sold Out (similar) HERE
Nine West Elise Water Color Pump SOLD OUT ONLINE but check your local store inventory HERE
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
My Kid's a Fish, I love Tacos + That's a big Pizza!
Hi Dolls! I know I didn't post today and I'm sorry but honestly I have been pretty busy with the kids homeschooling and my boss is out of the country which means I work during his days which unfortunately are my nights, middle of the night to be exact, when he starts his day at 9am it is midnight here LOL but that's ok, I'll adjust after a few days.
Today is a day of random posts so I am going to first show you this video of my son from a few weeks ago, he just learned how to swim and now we cant get him out of the water and he is fearless!!! we are using the Samsung HMX-W300 HD Underwater Camera and it is awesome!
Ok, now that you have seen how nuts my baby boy is let me show you what we had for dinner last week which was so yummy and easy....Cilantro Lime Tilapia Tacos...Yep!
Here is the recipe I promise you they are sooo good!
Now today however we were less healthy and instead went to pick up a pizza cuz I was not cooking tonight, I was dying of laughter when we tried getting into my mini cooper with this pizza, it is GINORMOUS! I had to put my seat all the way back and lean, lol!
xoxo
mimi g.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Super Bad DIY Pants + Pattern Review Burda 7195
Hello Darlings! It is Wednesday and we are half way through this week already. I mentioned a few posts ago that I had time to sew for myself, which btw doesn't happen that often anymore, and I made these fabulous pants below. I promise that you will see these in every color!! because I am in love!
I love wide leg pants and I love high waist pants and I love pants that flow with you and this pattern has all that! The pattern is Burda 7195
The Look + Pattern Review
Pattern Sizing: I cut size 6
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions for these pants are actually pretty easy to follow and Burda always has pretty god illustrations for those who may need them.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love EVERYTHING, especially the folded down waist with the pleats and the high waist and wide legs.
Fabric Used: Rayon Challis
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None! I didn't have to make a single change to the pattern and it fit as a size 6 right out of the envelope which never happens, and because it is such a lose fitting pant you just need to make sure the waist measurement is correct.
Would you sew it again? I already ordered fabric to make them in 3 other colors, LOL
Would you recommend it to others? Yes, Yes & Yes the pattern itself is not hard at all but I can see the waist and fold/pleat portion confusing for some but it's not that hard...really.
Pant detail close-up
Necklace is from F21 (old) / Polish is Ali by Essie
Radlab software is awesome btw! cool effects
xoxo
mimi g.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
High Low Fabulosity!
Hi Darlings! I hope you had a great long weekend. I had time to sew, sleep and hang with the fan so I am feeling fantastic. Okay so...I was gifted a fabulous high low top from Liv Boutique, the little shop I visited in San Fran where I picked up these pants and this dress you guys liked so much. When I got the top in the mail it was so excited I couldn't wait to wear it. The front of the top is a super soft t-shirt knit and the back is a flowy chiffon fabric.
Today's Look
My polish is "Ali" by Essie
xoxo
mimi g.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Aldo Sexy Pumps! + Gap Jeans & White Shirt
WooHooo It's Friday! How much do I love dark jeans with a crisp white shirt? <------------------------> this much! Okay so, I was dying to wear my new Aldo pumps "Romelia" which by the way are sexy as hell and I plan to wear them a lot! so I kept it super simple with my favorite Gap Fitted Boyfriend Shirt, can I just tell you that this shirt is flippin fantastic; If I could wear it everyday with jeans I would that's how much I love it. I'm also a new fan of their Original Fit Selvage Jeans and let me tell you...
I HATE shopping for jeans! mostly because I have a small waist and a big booty and child bearing hips, lol so it is always difficult to find jeans that fit at the waist without being snug at the hips so when I tried these jeans on *with skepticism I might add* at the sales girls request I was so happy to see that they fit and were comfortable, so comfortable. The most surprising part was that Gap jeans usually don't fit me well and I have to try on so many before sometimes just giving up. I don't know that I will have such luck next time I go buy jeans but I hope that these stay around for a while ;-)
mimi g.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Introducing.....
Hi Darlings! so I am posting again to share a link to my fabulous 14 year old daughters new blog, she has decided that she wants to blog like mom *insert cuteness here* so please show her some support by visiting and leaving a comment at Love, Lexi G.
Go.... tell her mom sent you, lol
xoxo
mimi g.
So You Wanna Sew...
Its almost Friday, Its almost Friday, Its almost Friday, LOL
Okay, I posted a "guide to beginner sewers" months ago but I get asked the same questions often so I am reposting and adding a few coupons for you guys today. There is a long weekend ahead...YAY!!! and that means time to sew and be creative so here are two coupons to help you do just that.
I would show you a look of the day but I don't feel like taking pics today, lol
This one expires today but it is a good one!
Gorgeous Fabric is having a sale HERE
If you just want to shop... H&M 20% off one item click HERE
Repost: Sewing Basics to Know
1. Do you sew for other people?
No. I use to do so and on very rare occasions I might if its a friend, special occasion etc. but I am a selfish seamstress all the way :-) The good news is that you can learn to sew and reap the rewards of turning a flat piece of fabric into something fantastic that you can wear.
2. Did you teach yourself or go to school?
Both, I learned to sew when I was 12 by watching my aunt who was an amazing seamstress and I fell in love. I started teaching myself to cut, sew and copy items I had in my closet and I haven't looked back. In my 20's I decided to go to "Fashion Design" school and after the first year I hadn't learned anything I hadn't already taught myself so I decided that for me the tuition was not worth it and went back to self teaching.
3.Do you think anyone can sew?
Yes. I am a true believer in that you can do whatever you want to do as long as you apply yourself. It takes, time and PATIENCE because sewing can be quite frustrating sometimes, lol.
4. How long did it take you to get to the level of sewer you are today?
I have been sewing since I was 12 years old but it was only within the last 9 years that it really became my "all I can think about" hobby and TRUST ME when I say that I had moments when I cried, yelled, and wanted to chuck my damn machine out the window from frustration and bad fitting garments but with time you start to learn your body and what works. You learn to measure yourself properly and how to pick patterns that are at your level. I have thrown out so many #fail projects it's not even funny but I also had moments of sheer happiness when I was done with a dress and it looked great and I knew that I had made it MYSELF, there is something really special about that.
It took me a long time before I could make things that I knew NO ONE could tell I had made it on my bedroom floor, lol and so can you! Now I hear things like "I don't think you made that, it doesn't look homemade" LOL that is the point right?
What do I need to get started?
1. Imagination and Creativity
2. Patience and more patience
3. A Sewing Machine
4. Fabric
5. Seam Ripper, Tape Measure, Marking Pen
6. Pattern or Idea of Project
Now that I have given you a list of the bare basics, here are are a few details:
Sewing Machines:
I have heard some people say that they want to learn to sew but can't afford to buy a sewing machine. This may have been the case back in the day *side eye* but now you can get a great starter machine for less then $200. One of the first machines I purchased for myself was a brother, it cost me $299 and it lasted me for YEARS! I have listed a few machines that I know first hand are solid machines for a newbie.
a. Brother CS6000i Sew Advance Sew Affordable Computerized Sewing Machine $159.00
b. Janome Sewing machine. 18 Stitch Magnolia Sewing Machine 7318 $198.00
c. Janome 8077 30-Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine $299.99
Patterns, Projects and More:
There are so many online tutorials (mine included) for simple and easy projects that you can use to get started without a huge investment. Sign up for pinterest and have a good time looking up DIY's that peek your interest.
There are also patterns made by the Big 4 geared toward newbies. Simplicity has a "sew simple" pattern collection, Butterick has the "See & Sew" collection, McCalls has the "Stitch & Save" collection and Vogue has "Very Easy Vogue" If I were a complete newbie I would stay away from Vogue until you have become comfortable with your sewing abilities. Vogue is fantastic but even their "easy" patterns are not so easy if you are not at least an intermediate seamstress.
Education
This is the most important part of learning to sew because the more you know the better you will get.
We have the luxury of learning ANYTHING online so why not take advantage of that. Here is a list of books to read and websites to visit.
Books:
Websites:
Threads Magazine is a great online and print recourse, the have great articles, tips, tricks and videos.
Pattern Review Top 10 Patterns for Beginners
Sewing Tips and Info
Fabric:
Don't start with stretchy knits, it will frustrate you at the very beginning. Don't start with Silks, it will slip and slide and you don't want to ruin perfectly good silk. Start with cotton fabric and non stretchy knits like matte jersey, these fabrics are more stable and easier to work with. I purchase fabric from many different sources but a good place to start would be www.fabric.com
google and youtube will become your very best friends and I am always here to help. I hope this helps you get motivated!
xoxo
mimi g.
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