Showing posts with label betsey johnson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label betsey johnson. Show all posts

11/24/2020

Shopping for Small, Chic Backpacks

 My most-used bag all year is a 

Black, 6"wide x 8.5" tall embossed croc Backpack from Aldo. 

2 zippered compartments. Silver hardware.
With skinny, belt buckle adjustable straps made of matching croc material.
The best part about the backpack is that the material is stiff, so it has structure and
a bit of weight. It keeps its form.
It's also a casual style (backpack), made dainty (small size), and
classy (slightly shiny, croc material).

The only issue I have with this bag is that it can be
just Slightly too small for anything like a journal/tablet/book. 

This is post is shopping for a backpack w/ a similar effect,
but a bit larger. 8" wide x 10" tall would be the ideal size to still
look like a small backpack, but able to fit a little bit more.

DKNY - Abby backpack 

Sale for CAD $173.40 down from $250

Dimensions: 9" L x 12.25" H x 6" W

100% PVC

(so slightly larger than I wanted & a pleather bag for almost $200 is dumb)














Betsey Johnson - SLITHERING SKULL BACKPACK
$98 CAD

Dimensions not provided!





I've decided I definitely want something slightly different from my current one,
so not just another Black backpack.





Tory Burch - Piper backpack
She has a few that are almost exactly the Size I want:
Height: 10.8" x  9" x 4.2" deep

But I don't care for the style & they ain't cheap!











$95 CAD

11.4" tall x 8.7" wide
A bit big & also I'm not crazy about the sporty straps.






















I freakin love this one, but it's the same size as my current one!!
:(




$90 CAD

8" x 6" 














$375 CAD

The perfect size. Not so perfect price.

9" (L) x 10 1/2" (H) x 4" (W)
















Hobo - Revel mini backpack

Sale $60 USD

Now this is Real leather, including a calfhair section, at a decent price.

Unfortunately it is also only 0.5" and 0.75" larger than my current one.

 8.75" H x 6.5" W x 4" D


















On sale for $65 USD ($85 CAD)
Nordstrom Rack did not send me to their Canadian site, 
so these above 2 are in USD.

It's the perfect size and it's not boring. It's also real leather and a good price.
Is the opening too annoying?



 11”H x 8”W x 5”D 














4/07/2020

Vintage Sewing Patterns I Like


Butterick 6036; ca. 1971


Junior/Teen One-Piece Dress. 
Mini or midi dress w/ elasticized neckline, 
elasticized short raglan sleeves. 
Contrasting bodice w/  laced inset 
and gathered skirt.

Featured in Butterick patterns catalog, December 1971

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Junior Misses' and Misses' One-Piece Dress and Vestee 
(Mother and Daughter fashion: the daughter is Simplicity 3500)
The deep neckline is filled with a vestee. 
The full skirt is gathered and topped with corded piping. 

Style 1 conceals pockets in the skirt seams and 
features an eyelet vestee and 
3/4 cuffed sleeves. 
Style 2, shown in border print, has puffed contrast sleeves. 
Ribbon laces down the bodice.

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Butterick 6978; ca. 1972
Young Designer: Betsey Johnson


Junior/Teen & Misses’ Dress. 
Dress has high waistline, 
fitted bodice with princess seaming, 
scoop neckline, 
front buttoned band closing, 
sleeve variations, 
attached self tie belt, 
flared skirt, & top-stitch trim.

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Misses' One-Piece Dress. 
Loosely-fitted A line dress in three lengths 
w/ scoop neckline and full, full-length sleeves 
with gathered cap, elasticized at wrist forming ruffle. 
Ribbon or self tie belt holds in fullness high above waist. 
With or without trim.

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(I like the one on the left)
The dress with skirt & midriff stitched to bodice above normal waistline,
has back zipper, tie ends, 
elastic casing at low square neckline, 
& set in sleeves gathered w/ elastic casings forming self ruffles. 

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Juniors' and Misses' Dress in Two Lengths
(Approximate Length of Short Dress is 33")
The short or long dress w/ bodice and skirt gathered to midriff. 
Has back zipper, low square neckline, 
tie ends and short set-in sleeves gathered to armholes. 
Long dress is ankle length.

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 Young Designer: Betsey Johnson


Jumper in two lengths has detachable bib, 
bias self ruffles at shoulders, 
dirndl skirt with back buttoned closing, 
waistband, attached self sash, 
and large patch pockets with bias self ruffles. 
Topstitch trim. 


2/25/2017

Makin' Outfits


H&M - Bomber jacket with braces
$69.99







H&M -  Mesh dress
$29.99


Skinny Dip London - Faux FUR Phone CASE






Free People - Confetti Sheer Mesh socks
$8.00






H&M - Faux fur jacket
$79.99



Betsey Johnson - LUCKY CHARMS HORSESHOE EARRINGS
$42.00









H&M -  Ribbed jersey dress
$59.99








Topshop - Mini Houndstooth Ankle Socks














Dr Martens - Coralia $140






Dr Martens - 1461 WHITE+BLACK FADE OUT
$125.00 








Topshop - Faux fur jacket
$79.99












H&M -  Bodycon dress
$69.99






Topshop - Cropped Ribbed Glitter Ankle Socks












H&M - Long wool-blend coat, 40% Wool
$149.00












H&M - Slip dress
$14.99












Ribbed leggings
$14.99










2-pack socks
$7.99










Dr Martens - Hazil in Lead
$155









Topshop - Crop Funnel Puffer Jacket
£99.00









H&M - One-shoulder glitter dress