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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

new & improved

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After getting inspired by the enviable DIY prowess of The Glamourai and sadly realizing I don't possess either the skill or the tenacity to re-line one of my coats, I attempted to tackle a far more feasible improvement: replacing the plain, rather cheap-looking buttons on my vintage red coat with these spiffy gold and black ones. The result, I think, is rather fetching.

And just because I'm sure you were dying to know, my pick for best dressed at this year's snoozefest of an Academy Awards was Freida Pinto in Galliano Couture. The color, the beading, and the sheer sleeve were just spectacular. It was a simple case of the right girl, the right dress, and the right moment. My favorite Oscar gown of all time? Michelle Williams in Vera Wang. STUNNING.

 

11 comments:

  1. great job on the coat! it is so often the details that make the greatest difference.

    xoxoglam

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  2. that coat looks fabulous! i can barely sew so i'm rather impressed.

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  3. Good job on the coat! And i think i agree with the best dress choice, she looked amazing.

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  4. The buttons look great.
    BTW, I give you the thumbs up for saying "dick muscle". I read your comment out loud to my bf and we were laughing.

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  5. What were the buttons before? These are nice, red, black and gold. Lovely. As for the oscars...don't have a favorite yet!

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  6. oh my god girl that's freaky: i JUST posted a picture of michelle williams right this minute

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  7. it's called weird fish (you've probably been there, or at least seen it). has really good vegan food :D

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  8. what a great change. buttons really do make a difference in a garment. kudos!

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  9. Wow, this definitely takes the coat up a notch--it looks fabulous!

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  10. Great buttons they are just what that coat needed

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  11. the jacket is absolutely gorg! esp love the color

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