Book Deal for Fashionistas

If you collect books on fashion this is a MUST HAVE. I stumbled across this on the bargain rack at Barnes and Noble for a mere $19.98. This sells for nearly $60 used on Amazon.com. So, get yerself over to B&N and drop a 20 for over 700 pages of glorious fashion with up close and personal photography. Ah, the details!

The Empire Comes Back

Recently I ordered this vintage mail order pattern online. Cost: $6.50. I probably wouldn't make it floor length since a knee length dress has more wearability but I liked the idea of holding in the fullness of the dress with ties. I plan to use a drawstring under the bustline instead of elastic. Apparently Laura Ashley had the same idea as I found this McCalls pattern today on sale for 99 cents. In fashion, nothing is really new!