Más Que Nada

Brrr, it's getting cold! Plaid and chilly weather, well they go hand in

hand, don't they? This little plaid-tastic number was made with my

very own hands, true word.  No reworking something already in

existence, I made this one from a yard of fabric.  This was my very

first handmade skirt - or anything for that matter.  I went with the 

elastic waistband due to its simplicity.  I had originally made it about

four inches longer, but it didn't have enough shape to it for my petite

body and looked a bit like a brown paper bag. So I had to redo it. This

is when I start to get back into the sewing groove, with the weather

cooling down and hibernation beginning to set in.  Last winter I went

through all of the Terry Jones documentaries (if you like comedy and

history, this is for you!) while I sat at the table sewing away under the

light of the lamp. This is also why I have a lack of pictures for things

I create; I usually do it at 10 or 11, sitting in front of the tv, just awful

for photos. I'm quite proud of my handiwork though. With the little

pleats and the buttons. Yes, I may have given myself a high-five...

While I do so very much love the summer, there's not much better

than boots in regards to footwear.  My style is fairly girly, but I like to

wear something more hardy and substantial on my feet. I also like the

juxtaposition of a girly skirt with what I call my adventurer boots. I

find boots with laces are the best. They allow you to adjust if you are

wearing leg warmers rather than stretching already snug boots trying

to layer. I'm hoping to find a similar pair of boots in brown this season.

I've vowed to wear more of my scarves this year.  Take this one here,

never worn before, but I've had it for years. I honestly have enough

scarves to wear a different one every day for three months. I wish I

could say I'm exaggerating, for I'm starting to think I have a hoarding

problem, but sadly enough I'm not.  One of the reasons I have so many

scarves is because of mi amiga, Grisel. When she moved back to Mexico

City she gave me all of her knit and thicker scarves.  Pretty much all

of the ones that kept her warm during Canada's intense winters, which

would be of little use to her in Mexico's heat. This is one of those.

Outfit:

Vintage Boots

Handmade Skirt

Thrifted Top

Gifted Scarf 

Le Chateau Jacket 

Thrifted Bag