Outfit: The Kitty Brooch

Blouse, Skirt and Headband: Forever21

Cardigan: Old Navy

Shoes: Target

Kitty Brooch: Rummage Sale

My Shelagh Turner Inspired Outfit

I just thought I'd share a lovely outfit I wore last weekend while shopping! My mom thought my outfit looked very Shelagh Turner (previously Sister Bernadette) from Call The Midwife. My glasses are for reading and computer work, but I ended up wearing them outside for these pictures to enhance the 'Shelagh' look. The windy weather actually worked out in my favor for this outfit (This is what happens when you live a few hours away from the windy city, Chicago!) which created a wonderful swirly effect on the skirt. The colors in this outfit are also very Shelagh; the muddy brown cardigan and skirt, creamy yellow blouse and rusty tone in the oxford heels. So, without further ado, here is the Shelagh ensemble!

Blouse and Skirt: Forever21

Cardigan: Old Navy

Shoes: American Eagle for Payless

Scarf: Estate Sale

Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen Exhibit

Hello!

This past week, I went to an exhibit featured at The Trout Museum of Art in Appleton, Wisconsin with my mom and brother. This exhibit featured several articles of clothing and accessories from Katharine Hepburn's film and theatre career and personal estate, spanning from the 1930's to the 1970's. Including a few pairs of slacks; a major part of Katharine's signature look.

I had a wonderful time at this exhibit and loved all of the items collected and preserved. Seeing the wear on some of the pieces and repairs made on them, quite possibly done by Katharine herself, was quite special. Being able to get close to the garments without being restricted by glass was so nice, especially when you're interested in historical and vintage clothing and sewing like me.

Since I was at a museum, I chose not to take pictures for the sake of respect and preservation. However, I did scan the pages of my exhibit brochure and took some pictures of my Katharine Hepburn inspired ensemble. Here are scans from my brochure.

Here are some pictures I found online of my favorite dresses in the exhibit. You can find pictures of most of the costumes that are featured on Pinterest.

 

A very pretty dress Katharine wore in Stage Door, 1937

 

 A gorgeous black dress worn in Adam's Rib, 1949

A stunning wedding gown worn in The Lake, 1933

A beautiful dressing gown worn in State of the Union, 1948

When I saw this magazine on display in the exhibit, I was happy to see that her makeup on the cover kind of resembled my makeup for the day!

via Pinterest

Here is what I wore to the exhibit:

Hat: Thrifted (flower accessory from Forever21)

Cardigan: Target

Blouse: Forever21

Slacks: Homemade by me

Shoes and bag: Target

Photos taken by my brother.

If you ever get a chance to see this exhibit, I highly recommend it!

Ivy

I'm Sewing, Sewing and Sewing.

Hello reader,

 

This September has gone by quickly. It's been full of organizing, cleaning and sewing. I've mostly been hemming pants for my mom and brother, but I did make a fantastic navy blue skirt for myself out of my Simplicity pattern #3688. I desperately needed a blue skirt. I have light brown, black and light grey. I consider a navy blue skirt a staple in vintage fashion and any vintage gal needs one in their armoire! Don't you agree? Here is a navy blue polka dot blouse I bought recently at Forever21 (along with a sleeveless navy blue blouse with bow). It has a bit of a peplum effect, so naturally, a skirt would look best. But I realized I didn't have a skirt to match. So, I got out the pattern, started tweaking, adjusting, and this is the finished product. I think the skirt turned out pretty good. Here are the photos. (P.S. note the mums, a true sign of fall!)

 

 

Have you sewn anything lately?

 

Ivy

 

Happy Birthday, Ivy!

Hello dears!

I celebrated my 18th birthday this weekend and had so much fun spending time with my family. On the 16th, I went to lunch with my mom at one of our favorite little restaurants and then went shopping afterwards! I got some great stuff at Forever21. The first item I spied was one of the things on my list I needed to get; a navy blue blouse! If I didn't have luck finding a navy blue blouse, I said I'd make one. But I got lucky and it's almost exactly what I'd envisioned. I also found another much needed item on my list, a navy blue cardigan.

On the 17th, I went with my dad and brother to an antique mall. I got a beaded clutch and another piece of hobnail milk glass to add to my collection.

Overall, I had a really enjoyable birthday. To most, turning 18 is an important milestone. I suppose it is, you legally become an adult. I chose not to make my turning 18 a big deal, as it really doesn't change who I am in an instant. I'm still the same Ivy I was when I was 17. Of course, saying you're '18' makes you feel like you have more responsibility, and in a sense, freedom. And you do have more responsibility. I make positive decisions and act responsibly. I've always felt mature, and freedom isn't something to handle loosely. I am definitely not the type of teenager to say, "I'm 18, you can't stop me!" or "I'm an adult now, you can't tell me what to do!". I don't act that way because that is not the way to act as an adult. That makes you look childish and immature. I think it's safe to say I have no plans to rebel.

Here are some pictures of what I purchased over the weekend!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also, I recently joined Twitter, so please follow me @EviesTeaRoom!

Have a great week!

 

Ivy