The Graphic Tee...

{My DYT Type One Style   Graphic Tee  Justice, thrifted   
Turquoise Pants   Methode, thrifted, and upcycled by me
Platform Cork Sandals  Aldo,  and similar here   Sunnies  Guess, thrifted   
Light Denim Jacket   UP,  thrifted and last seen here
Woven Bag   no label, a treasure from Maui
Zoya Nail Polish on Fingers   Perrie}

Good Monday morning everyone.  I'm just chilling through a long weekend.  Although no longer a colony of England, every year on the Monday prior to May 24th, we honor Queen Victoria's birthday.  Some communities hold a celebration and a parade, but you'll find the majority of Canucks in a garden shop or a Canadian Tire store.  This is the go-ahead weekend for planting annuals {at least in my little part of the country}, dusting off bicycles, and effectively banishing from our sight, anything remotely to do with winter.  The May long weekend is also an invitation to relax and chill for a couple of days, so if my post seems a little lazy, please forgive me.

All righty, a brief chat about my outfit.  Can a woman over fifty wear a graphic tee?  I say, sure.  The irony is that I haven't had a graphic tee in my wardrobe for I don't know how many years.  I have lots of t-shirts but they are all either solids or stripes that coordinate with my preferred colour palette.  So, why did this playful t-shirt end up in my shopping basket?  Am I so intent on defying my age that I am resorting to adolescent clothing?  Well, in my defense it was only a couple of dollars, and so dang cute I couldn't resist.  And no, I am not attempting to appear younger than my years.  I just enjoy having a little fun with what I wear now and then.  To have one, okay maybe two, {I may buy one with a cat on it, just sayin'.} graphic tees in my wardrobe suits me to a tee.  The turquoise pants are a bit of an upcycle.  They were originally cuffed and capri length, and though the colour was awesome, they were totally unflattering. It was either donate them or have a go at changing the hemline.  Even after some effort, the fold lines were highly evident.  So, I decided to add some trim.  I especially love the bling at the bottom.  I know the beads won't last forever; but when doing laundry, I put the pants in a garment bag to minimize any bumps and bruises that they might encounter.  

And, my handcrafted daisy crown?  Worn only for the photos.  

Peace & Love!

Linking up with:

Shana of ColorBlind for Thrifters Anonymous The ever lovely Patti at Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday

Sue Sewed: A Yellow Skirt...

{My DYT Type One Style  Yellow Skirt  Sewn by Me
Yellow Gingham Shirt   Eddie Bauer, thrifted
Gold, Sparkly Shoes  New New, thrifted, and last seen here
Head Scarf  thrifted, and last seen here
Red Purse and Red Belt  both thrifted}

Ta Da!  My most recent little project was whipping up this yellow skirt.  Can a fabric be soft and crisp at the same time?  This skirt holds it's pleats well, but still feels soft to the touch, so I say yes.  Can an upholstery fabric be used to craft a skirt?  Again, I say yes.  I was always careful in school not to disagree with the teacher.  I think I was afraid of having too much attention on me.  Perhaps as a result of the red incident?  One of my Home Ec teachers in high school adhered very strongly to rules.  There was a right way and a wrong way, and coincidentally, her way was the right way.   So I plodded through class dutifully making the right things in the right way, all the while secretly imagining yellow skirts made out of upholstery fabric.  One day I returned to the classroom after hours to collect something I had forgotten.  She and I were alone in the room, and she felt the opportunity right to scold me for being too chatty in class.   In her defense, I was indeed having a right good time chatting as I sewed. But, my three table mates were equally adept at the gab while sewing.  Why me, and why after class?  Well I think she knew that I was the most likely to crumble, the most likely to react as she wished.  Her pursed lips, and evenly  modulated tone would have had not a wit of effect on my more confident friends.  I, on the other hand, did indeed exhibit those hoped for signs of remorse.  But the thing is, those signs of remorse...they were most likely about having returned to the sewing room alone, and after hours.   Well huh. I tell ya, sometimes I find this little blog so brilliantly illuminating.  {Insert big, goofy smile here}

Today I am linking up with Marionberry Style for her Trend of the Month LInk-Up: Yellow.  Hello yellow!  Butter yellow, egg yolk yellow, canary yellow, sunflower yellow, lemon yellow, citrus yellow. {sigh}  I do love the colour yellow.  Today, I've paired it with a few pops of red, just 'cause I can.  I made my skirt out of a fabric piece that has been languishing in my stack for a few years.  Originally intended for cushions in my living room, yes seriously, I reorganized my thoughts and decided that it was just the weight I wanted for a simple pleated skirt.  I did not use a pattern for this skirt, but after a quick search online, I think this Butterick Pattern B5285 would sew up a skirt with a similar design line.  Those that sew know...a skirt isn't really a difficult project for an experienced seamstress.  So, I'm not showing off any particularly magical sewing skills here.  Something worth talking about?  My thriftiness.   Total investment for this garment was a spool of thread and a zipper.  Now that's worth talking about.

Linking up with:

Jenny of Plane Pretty for Sunday Style Marion of Marionberrry Style for  Trend of the Month Link-Up: Yellow
Alison of Get Your Pretty On for I Feel Pretty
The Train To Crazy: Make It Wear It Thursday

Polka Dot White Denim...

{My DYT Type One Style   Polka Dot White Denim Jeans  Contrast, and upcycled by me
Red Tee   Pure by Alfred Sung, via Zellers   
Red Espradrilles  Aldo, on clearance here, and last seen on the blog here
Blue Gingham Shirt  American Eagle Outfitters, thrifted and last seen here
Red and White Cloth Bag   thrifted    Sunnies  no label, thrifted}

Happy Monday my friends!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend.   This past week was a blissfully sunny affair.  Yesterday, however, Mother Nature decided that my little part of the world required a thorough watering.  The good news?  Rain = Green.  Green grass, green trees, green gardens.   Speaking of gardens, I spent a pleasurable hour or so in a favourite garden center today.   I managed to resist temptation and leave empty-handed,  well, empty handed with the exception of a hanging basket for my Mom.  I don't expect I'll be so lucky next time.  I admit, I get a bit giddy in nurseries.  I suspect the riotous display of colour has something to do with it.    

  Today's outfit, although not quite riotous, {and I promise you, my The Day I Dressed Like a Hanging Basket outfit will be coming} is both colourful and nautically inspired.  After all, I spent much of my free time this week lolling by the sea, soaking up that sun and the gloriously warm temperatures.  Please don't be jelly though.  It's still raining and likely to continue to rain for days.  My photos unintentionally went from easy to breezy as we walked to the end of the spit.  It's all good though, it's a casual look with a playful mix of polka dots, stripes, and gingham.  My very comfy red espradrilles from Aldo are back in rotation, and my multi coloured dotted denim jeans are fast becoming favourites.  I used the same technique for these jeans as outlined in my DIY: Polka Dot Jeans post.  I used a 1/4" dabber and four colours; red, blue, yellow, and green.   I bought the charm on my necklace, a sand dollar, at a bead store in Victoria.  All I did was add a jump ring and slip it onto a chain.  And in case you're curious, it is light as a feather.     

Here's a link to my post on creating your own polka dot jeans...

DIY: Polka Dot Jeans

Linking up with:

Patti of Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday

Lindsey of the Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday