Making matching jackets with my nieces has become an annual tradition. This year Gigi requested a dinosaur jacket. This was a tall order especially since bomber jackets with dinosaur appliqués was not an option. Therefore I had to be a bit more creative with the limited materials and time I had available. I decided upon burnt orange/brown tweed wool with sequins, which remained from a previous purchase in NYC. I...
The Calling of the Artist
The best things in life uplift us. I am not talking about elevators when we need to get to the top floor, (although that is nice). Rather I am talking about lifting our spirits as we go about our day-to-day activities. This is the role of the artist, who “give us enthusiasm to do our work” as St. John Paul II said in his famous Letter to Artists. Beauty speaks...
Spring Floral Jacket with Wide Collar
Here is one of the floral coats I created for one of my dearest goddaughters. I will have a few extra spring jackets available for sale on Etsy soon. The buttons used on the jackets are from a Milwaukee antique shop. These buttons are beautiful. I wish I knew who was the original owner of the buttons. Fully Lined Jacket...
Alencon Lace Leotard Flower Girl Dress
Style #5320 Lace Leotard is back in stock! Here are photos of the new #5320 IVORY lace with (new) GOLD lining with CHAMPAGNE TONED tiered tulle skirt with IVORY sash. This dress was made for a NYC (Jay Fund) charity auction in October. A family friend was so kind to model the dress for me, so the leotard is slightly loose on her. (Thank you “K” for modeling!!!) If you’re interested in the...
Matching Champagne Wool Coats with Cognac Leather & Wide Collars
This year, Gigi and I are wearing the new coats I have available for sale in my A N A G R A S S I A shop. (Read about last year’s annual “AUNTIE & ME” matching wool cashmere coats here.) The coats are made from 100% champagne wool and cognac leather. My coat (the adult style) cuffs are made from genuine cognac leather and Gigi’s (kid’s) cuffs are made with beige (100%) wool. Both coats are...
SHOP the BANDED ADULT TUNIC (Ochre & Ivory)
Shop new tunics on website here or on Etsy I’m very excited to announce the release of my first ADULT manufactured product! This tunic design is a combination of everything I desire in a tunic: ochre and/or ivory colors, covers the back hips and butt, boat neckline, fitted ¾ sleeves, tighter around the shoulders, not transparent, heavier in weight, and does not look like a maternity top. There are 2 layers of...