Marching to my own drum

After reading Peters latest guest column on BurdaStyle, I thought about my look/style. I have to say, I think I don't have one. I like to wear what appeals to me; I like the retro look of 40s-60s, I like modern and edgy and the mixture of leather with almost anything, I like clean lines and sharp details, I like prints, lace and feminine touches, I like colors and I like black & white. Did I miss anything? A little bit of everything, please! I just noticed it especially because of the contrast of the previous post and this one.

Today it's about another piece I made for the Spring top sew along contest. I didn't plan on doing a second entry but after I read about Angies plan to sew the Alexander Blouse, I looked at the pattern and it stroke me that I had the perfect fabric for it at home. And so I ended up with a blouse that has- though it's a modern pattern- a clear vintage vibe because of the peplum, the general shape and most importantly the printed cotton I used.

I made the alterations suggested here and though I might take it in a bit as it is running a little bit big on me, I'm recommending the changes a lot, they work. 

Obviously this shape of blouse is perfect for someone who'd like to give their body some curves, I have to wear something fitted like the cardigan or a blazer over it, so it doesn't make me look too broad. Also the cotton I used is a little bit stiff and probably just a hint too heavy so the sleeves and the peplum stick out. Oh well, but isn't the print perfection?

Unfortunately the piece of fabric I had was just a bit too small so I skipped the belt and used a polka dot nylon tricot for the facings and was only able to cut the pieces perpendicular to the direction of the print. Negligible. It's fun!

(my eyes look that weired because they were super red and editing resulted in this)

I love cotton! Silks and stuff are nice but in the end, if I had to chose, I would always like working with cotton best!