Comments on: A skirt

By: debraann

debraann — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:01:04 +0000

I love the skirt. It looks so beautiful and comfortable and just wonderful. I noticed the moon out my craft room windo with just a wisp of a cloud the other night it was beautiful. Hope you are well!

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:02:39 +0000

I think because the textile is vintage it carries a certain Bloomsbury feel. Maybe when I wear it I might write better or try my hand at painting.

The moon is a difficult circle to capture. I love it when it has clouds surrounding it. I always go running for my camera and at least try to capture some of the mystery. It never turns out the way I really am seeing it.

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:58:23 +0000

I see what you mean, Kari. These are great ideas form Lois. I love the boots too, but need to resolve my dilemma with a non-leather. I think mixing a little bit of Texas with a little bit of Bloomsbury is the perfect dynamic. You need to try a little of this combo yourself!

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:55:19 +0000

I have to fix the hem and then take a few of Lois’ suggestions and wear it with a certain panache!

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:53:48 +0000

Oh my, Lois. You have such a great sense of style!! I loved all your ideas. They are great. I like every single one of them! I wish you could be my style consultant. Kari loved the western boot idea. I do too except that I do not wear any leather at all. Maybe I can find an imitation that would look the same. You are so amazing. Thank you for taking the time to do this. I knew you would have the perfect suggestions.

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:49:33 +0000

The fabric is not too soft, but enough for comfort. The pattern is one I will use more than once for certain.

By: ancientcloth

ancientcloth — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:10:05 +0000

I could so see the women of Bloomsbury
wearing that skirt! It turned out beautifully!
It is a real gift to be able to create clothes.
Also, the way the pattern lined up perfectly.
Stunning to say the least!
What a lovely picture of the moon. My camera
is smarter than me, lol, and until I figure it out my
moon pictures are always so far away.

By: Kari of Writing Up A Storm

Kari of Writing Up A Storm — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:41:44 +0000

I really love Lois’ idea of the western boots. Being from Texas, I very much like the idea of mixing a little bit of Texas with a little bit of Bloomsbury! I would not have thought of western boots for your skirt, but now I can see it perfectly. I have never felt like a true Texan, but if I found a way in my own outfits to pair the wild west with bohemian vintage, I might find a way to reflect (just a little!) all my Texas years in what I wear. xo Kari

By: Pat Sieler

Pat Sieler — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:37:20 +0000

I went back and looked for the history on the fabric and it was “the throw”. How creative of you to put it into a skirt. I think that you will enjoy the use of this skirt. I am is impressed!

By: Lois

Lois — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:43:49 +0000

I can see the skirt going with lots of things, maybe a tailored black tuxedo-style jacket, or for warmer days, a plain white fitted shirt with masculine styling, softened with a large drapey scarf/shawl thrown accross the shoulders in similar subtle colours. Alternatively, you could dress it up with a silk & lace camisole/vest and a string of pearls! xx PS It would look fab worn with knee-length cavalry or western boots.