Fur Vest

I have had this fur in my stash. While in Paris, I noticed a lot of the women wore fur vest over their coats and sweaters which gave me the idea to make myself one.

Only problem is my vest didn't turn out so well. Its huge on me and its way too long. See my pattern review.

So I am going to take it apart and try again. Stay tuned.

Look how huge this is my whole arm is hiding.

Duster Obession

I am obsessed with dusters. I have been seeing them everywhere some lined some not. Some print some solid. So of course I had to make one.

This is my inspiration which is 124.00 pounds which is about 150.00 dollars. No lining

 

 

I wanted to cut and finish in a few hrs. I had this pattern Simplicity 4768, purchased from Janet at Lanetz Living. (she is good about sending out coupons). I love the raglan sleeves and the 3/4 length sleeve. I used black ponte what else. The weather here is so unpredictable a duster is a great alternative to a sweater or a light coat. I am going through the stash to see what other colors, I need to make. The duster also looks great with jeans and flats. Yes we are still wearing flats here in the south.

The neck and sleeves were top stitched 

PARIS!! Au revoir

We went to Paris for Christmas. Even though after the attack in November, everyone told us not to go. This was our dream trip, and it turned out to be just that, a dream. Security was tight but we didn't mind and nobody else did.

Prior to going Craig asked me some of the places I wanted see. Of Course the Eiffel Tower and,  31 Rue Cambon, which is none other than the original Chanel Store.

It was unbelievable for me. I love, love Coco Chanel. Even named my dog Coco. To be there and walk up the steps to her private residence was like a dream to me. 

The store was packed with Parisian women, trying on and spending money like it was monopoly money. The sales associates were not snooty at all. They knew we were Americans (I guess by the St Louis Cap Craig was wearing), they made us feel right at home. Like we had some of that monopoly money.Craig said get what you want baby, how often will you get to go to Paris? I should have blown his mind and did just that LOL.

The stairs to residence

All I can say is. Paris is one of the most romantic places I have ever visited. Even the buildings are romantic. If I spoke French I would live there. Its clean, friendly and the food is well, French.

We went to London first. Couldn't be across the pond and not go. We took the Euro Train to Paris.