Weekend in Napa Outfit
March 17, 2010 1:25 pmMy husband and I got to go to Napa last weekend. It was the first time we had gone away by ourselves in a long time! So I wanted to make something special to wear. So I came up with this bodice top and high waisted skirt.
I used my FAVORITE (and now gone) Vera Wang vegetable dyed cotton to make the bodice top. I made a base with lots of boning, added a built in bra and stitched over the cups. Then I made a one shoulder detailed strap with ruffles, layers, flowers, etc…
Here’s what it looks like laying flat. It was mostly hand sewn and super fun to layer and put together.
I also made the strap removable so I could wear it plain like this, or under a jacket or sweater.
I made this skirt out of this AMAZING Marc Jacobs wool stretch jersey. It was so amazing! It was like a thick jersey but such high quality material. It is a $40-ish a yard and I got it for $8!! It is very high waisted with a big band and a large gold zipper down the back. You’re seeing big, bold, exposed zippers on everything and I LOVE that trend! It has a pleat detail in the front, although it’s hard to see in these pictures.
Here’s some solos of it.
The front pleat.
The back with the bold zipper.
Here’s one more back shot.
Ok, that’s about as much seriousness of myself in nice clothes as I can take. Let me tell you what REALLY was going on while my sister was taking my pictures.
“Oh my goodness, are my legs REALLY this white. What am I thinking wearing this in public?! Can I make my legs look tanner when I photo edit these?” (and I did. This IS what my legs look like more tan after I edited them! If I showed you what they were before you would be blind. Seriously.)
See people! I have freakishly long monkey arms!
“Maybe if I pretend to play with my hair during a picture it will look less obvious.” (Note to self” makes it look MORE obvious. And you can see my armpits. Never a good look)
“I know!! I’ll try to act charming and coy!! And I’ll smile with my eyes the way Tyra always says to do.”
Then my sister and I just started laughing. (Well, really she started laughing at me then I started laughing) My ‘model’ antics weren’t working. I’m just awkward. Sorry!!
Tags: bodice, high waisted skirt, marc jacobs, vera wang
Posted in Original Designs | 19 Comments »
By Heidi on Mar 17, 2010 | Reply
Adorable! You are so talented!
By sofia kollstedt on Mar 17, 2010 | Reply
so romantic!!!!!
so sexy!!!!!!
so unique!!!!!
so Y O U !!!!!!!!!!
By Amy on Mar 17, 2010 | Reply
That outfit is gorgeous! Congrats on the Marc Jacobs jersey too, what a steal, and it looks beautiful. Your model poses are great too – I’d love to have arms like yours!
By amy on Mar 17, 2010 | Reply
BEAUTIFUL top! I love it. and you’re not awkward looking to me…very lovely. Good job and I hope you had fun!
By Rory Lee on Mar 17, 2010 | Reply
Love love love this outfit!!!!!!
By katie kortman on Mar 17, 2010 | Reply
GOOOOOORGEOUS!!! and I love the commentary on modeling. It IS super awkward to model for photos you know other will see:) you look great though!
By Rebekah on Mar 17, 2010 | Reply
Totally glamorous! Those Top Model girls have nothing on you.
By Stacy Parry on Mar 17, 2010 | Reply
Beautiful! You look AMAZING and if I looked like that, I’d be struting my stuff all over in those gorgeous clothes!
By Jessica K. on Mar 17, 2010 | Reply
FABULOUS!
By Disney on Mar 17, 2010 | Reply
Lovely! You’re thinking “monkey arms and white legs” and we’re all thinking: “I wish I had her arms and legs!!”
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I can guarantee that my legs are whiter….and they’re shaped like tree trunks.
I hope you enjoyed your time alone!
By by night on Mar 17, 2010 | Reply
BEAUTIFUL! and so well worn! I love your hilarious comments on the photo shoot! As Disney just said we certainly all wish we had your legs and arms!
By Adrianna on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Yes, just gorgeous. You’re going to have a fabulous trip with that outfit along for the ride
And, while I think you look gorgeous, I can also totally sympathize. From one gumby to another. I had to quit step class because I couldn’t stand the way my monkey arms and chicken legs looked flailing about in the mirror with all those other toned 5’4″ petite ladies next to me.
By Teri on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
As usual, you look terrific and so are your clothes! I do have one question for you: are the items you make and post here the result of 2 or 3 attempts, or the first and only time you tried ? Because if it only takes you one time, you truly are a genius, rather than just super talented!
By Erika on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Haha, sweet and honest post, that’s the way to go!
Loved the description of the photo shoot process.
…now the clothes. one word: FABULOUS! You are really talented. I am sure you were the most beautifully and originally dressed gal in Napa last weekend
Hugs, Erika
By jenjen on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
Wow!!! Just — wow! I love it.
XOXO
Jen
By Katie on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
You are amazing and hilarious! I am soooo glad I found your site
A friend and I are going to get together tonight and try to come up with some neat creations.
By Justine on Mar 18, 2010 | Reply
So beautiful!
By Nicole Lamb on Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Love the color, love the details, love the skirt! And my favorite pictures are the ones where you were being goofy!!
By Morgan on Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
Stunning! Seriously, so, so beautiful- you and the outfit!