BOGO Queen: Recycle the Runway 2026
Recently, I had the immense pleasure of participating in something that I had never done before: a charity fashion show. Although it was not my first fashion show (that honor belongs to the P.E.O. Founders’ Day celebration of 2022), I was both excited and nervous to walk the runway under the bright lights of the…
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A Betty Dress For Every Occasion
Vintage dresses, with their timeless design and classic charm, are always on my radar for potential projects. In recent years, there have been numerous independent sewing pattern companies that have sprouted forth with vintage-inspired designs. One of the earliest pioneers of this specialized category is Sew Over It Patterns, based in the UK.While I have…
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The Look For Less: J. McLaughlin
Sheath dresses have never been a go-to garment choice for me due to their unflattering appearance on my non-rectangular figure. Despite being a misfit for my natural shape, I have always envied the look of a classic sheath style. Especially stunning are the Lilly Pulitzer dresses in their tropical prints and cool, neon hues. In…
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The King and I: Night to Shine 2025
The evening of February 9, 2024 was one I couldn’t forget. My first experience at Night to Shine made an impact so great that I almost liken the feeling to that of my first opera outing. Before the DJ’s equipment could be packed away and the thousands of twinkling lights unstrung, my attentions turned to…
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