Author: victoriamoore520

Vintage Clothing Profile: Print 1970s Maxi Dress

Print Dress (https://www.Etsy.com)
Print maxi dress

Fashion in the ‘70s:

  • Styles reflected more simple times, such as the 1930s, and were designed with natural textiles like leather, wood, and suede. Synthetic textiles were also the norm.
  • Following the wide popularity of the mini skirt, during the 1960s, hemlines dropped and maxi dresses ruled in the 1970s.

Dress was bought at Etsy.com online

Friday Fashion Find: Carson Jeans

Carson Jeans

Denim jeans (Sustainable Organic Cotton) Carson jeans by Carve Designs http://www.carve designs.com/denim. Available in Sea Glass, Dark Rinse, White, Beach Blue, Dark Azalea, Favorite Fade) $98

Ways to Wear Them:

Pair with a solid-colored tank top, floral thong sandals or sneakers.

Favorite Fashion Look: Patchwork

Patchwork (Definition): (noun) needlework in which small pieces of cloth in different designs, colors, or textures are sewn together. “a quilt of patchwork”.

Fashion Illustration by Victoria Moore

Designers Using Patchwork Now:

  • Ralph Lauren
  • Doen
  • Chloe
  • Isabel Marant
  • J. Crew
  • Etro
  • Tory Burch
  • Dolce and Gabbana

How to Coordinate a Patchwork Dress:

Combine a patchwork dress with loafers, ballet flats, boots, or sneakers, a jacket and a bucket hat.

Where to Buy Patchwork Gear on a Budget:

  1. zara.com https://www.zara.com
  2. shein.com https://www.shein.com
  3. t.j.maxx.com https://www.tjmaxx.com
  4. april cornell.com https://www.aprilcornell.com
  5. target.com https://www.target.com

New Feature in Every Day Fashion: Style for the Mainstream

When I was growing up in the ’60s and ’70s I was continually surrounded by two things-fashion and music. Today, although we live a more laid-back lifestyle where dressing down is the norm, fashion and style are still all around us on a daily basis. It could be in the way an Indian waiter ties his green turban for work or a co-worker wears cuffed Dickies, a black tee, and Dr. Martens. Regardless, it’s everywhere.

In my other WordPress blog, Lookin’ Good, Feelin’ Good https://www.lookingoodfeelingoodblog.worddpress.com I visually document a different outfit or accessory from my wardrobe every day. This journalistic journey has led me to the realization that I am surrounded by as much fashion today as I was during my childhood. In Every… I’d like to share this with you, in addition to my fashion blogs and Observations of the Week illustrations, by writing daily blogs following a thematic blogging schedule. It will proceed as follows:

  • Monday: Fashion Inspo (Style Icons, Books, Films, Art, etc.,)
A new feature for the Every... blog that will regularly provide a new blog every day according to a blogging schedule that reflects and accentuates the fashion around us.
Reading and Books as Inspo
  • Tuesday: Fashion Coordination
I saw a fashion show Chanel did in Cuba for the next season and was so inspired I went to “Style X-Press” and put this outfit together with the help of the salesperson.
  • Wednesday: Wish List (I’ll share one item from my wish list, tell you why it’s on it and how I plan to incorporate it into my wardrobe when I buy it.)
  • Thursday: Favorite Looks of the Season (I’ll share a look I’ve seen in a magazine, online, on the street, or in the media that’s become a favorite.)
  • Friday: Fashion Finds (Cool finds I see online, on-site, etc.,)
  • Saturday: Vintage Clothing, Accessory or Designer Profile
Vintage white bead necklace
  • Sunday: Observation of the Week Illustration
My snapchat Emoji

Editorial Challenge: Red and Pink Color block Dress from “Old Navy”

Red and Pink Dress

One of the biggest challenges of wearing and writing about every day fashion is acquiring editorial pieces that have been featured in a magazine ad or TV commercial.

The last time I tried to buy a black tiered skirt by H & M that I saw in their ad in Elle magazine, I almost lost out at their store in Century City because their last one was a small. Since I wear a medium, I took a chance and hoped I it would fit.

This time, my challenge was acquiring the red and pink color block dress I saw in an Old Navy commercial on TV one day. Just like the H & M skirt I knew it would look good on me, and fit in with my sartorial aesthetic.

Unfortunately, when I first tried to buy it online, it was out of stock, so I knew it was going to be a tough path to my dream dress. As I looked at all the crossed out sizes on the order page I heard the sales clerk’s voice from H &M telling me when I bought their black skirt, “It’salways hard buying something editorial because when everyone sees it they rush out and get it.‘

Dejected, but not beaten yet, I decided to check out the Old Navy site again a couple of weeks later to see if the dress was back in stock. To my surprise it was, and joy of joys, it was also in my size and on sale!

If you’re wondering what the moral to this style tale is, it’s this, never give up on a garment no matter what because if it’s meant to be yours you’ll eventually get it.

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