Fashion: My Handmade Lace Skirt
When
I came back to France for Christmas, I got to see my auntie Lucinda.
She is a seamstress, and I've always turned to her when I needed
clothes to be fixed. On Christmas day, she came to me and said:
'I have this pretty fabric and I'm making a skirt for you, I just
need your waist measurement!'. I wasn't expecting that at all, but I
was so happy when one week later, on New Year's Eve, I saw her again and
she handed me this lovely, deep blue lace skirt she'd made just for
me. I mean, how pretty is it?
The
belt detail is satin, and so is the underskirt, making the skirt
super soft and floaty. As you must know if you're a long-time reader,
I love lace and I have a quantity of lace items my wardrobe - so my
auntie could not have picked a better fabric to work with! It is
knee-length, which can be an awkward length sometimes but because it
is high-waisted, I think it falls perfectly. Such a vibrant colour
can be hard to style, but you can never go wrong with greys, blacks
or beiges - the skirt would look really cute with a cream collar
shirt.
The
best thing about handmade clothes is that they are unique. Nobody
will ever own the same skirt as me, and of course given as a present
it is a very thoughtful attention. It almost makes me want to learn
how to sew - I'd go crazy with vintage clothes patterns!
PS: looking back at these photos, I look really tired and awkward! Apologies. These were taken on January 1st, and I had way too much champagne the night before. Oh well!
PS: looking back at these photos, I look really tired and awkward! Apologies. These were taken on January 1st, and I had way too much champagne the night before. Oh well!
Do you possess any handmade clothes? Or even better, do you know how to sew?
Lots of love,
Julia x
Lots of love,
Julia x
18 commentaires
Neither. Oh, wait, I have a jumper my mother knitted, I wear it for snowboarding.
ReplyDeleteLinda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking
Does she know you only wear it for snowboarding? haha xx
DeleteYour auntie is very talented, this skirt looks beautifully made and I adore the bold cobalt blue shade - such pretty material!
ReplyDeleteGabrielle | A Glass Of Ice | Worldwide Hotel Chocolat Giveaway x
Well I'll pass the compliment, she'll be happy about that! Yes that is definitely a striking colour, I didn't have anything like it in my wardrobe! xx
DeleteLove the skirt, it is so beautiful and I love the colour!! x
ReplyDeleteYiota
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Thanks Yiota, I'm glad you like it! xx
DeleteYour auntie is really talented! That skirt looks beautiful on you and it is one of a kind, no one will have the same skirt ;) I knew how to sew, but forgot how to do it now, I should get back to it :) x
ReplyDeleteEla BellaWorld
Thanks Ela! Yes, it's definitely a unique piece. Sewing takes time so it's difficult to actually doing it regularly, but it's such a useful skill! xx
DeleteYour auntie is incredibly talented and the skirt looks perfect on you! I couldn't agree more with what you said about handmade clothing, also making your own clothes also gives you the possibility to create pieces that are tailored exactly to your preferences rather than settling for something on the rack. I'm actually taking up sewing classes and can't wait to make my own!
ReplyDeleteVinatgonista|Sumeyye
Exactly, with handmade clothes you are your own designer, and that's really cool! I'm really excited to see what you create :D xx
DeleteYour skirt is beautiful! I really like handmade clothes, they are so unique and special! xx
ReplyDeletewww.hairwonderfulday.com
They are indeed, thank you! xx
DeleteIt looks great, so flattering. I love handmade clothes, I think they are more special.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anca, they are definitely more special and personal! xx
DeleteAhhh such a beautiful skirt Julia, you look so lovely! There is a certain charm about handmade items, I always wish I could make my own haha :D such an amazing skill to have! xx
ReplyDeleteelizabeth ♡ ”Ice Cream” whispers Clara
Thanks Elizabeth! It is indeed a great skill to have, and a great hobby to take up to learn something new! xx
Deletecan't believe that skirt is handmade! love it
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That skirt is beautiful!
ReplyDelete-Maria
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