Thursday, October 6, 2011

Teal, the color for Fall



One of the things I mentioned on Lori's Sew Forth Now Podcast was how I found a teal blouse at the thrift store and had intentions to modify it into a more fitted tunic.   According to Pantone, Teal is the color of Fall 2011. When I hear something like that, it sticks in my head, so of course, when I go thrifting, I'm thinking, "teal, teal' teal..."  And I'm also thinking that if it's a "color of the season," it may not be the color of next season, or ever again in the next few years, for that matter. I love a trend as much as the next person, but I'm not always so willing to spend much on something that may be a fleeting fancy.

This shirt was a no brainer...it has nice lines, some interesting details, lovely drape, and it was big enough for me to play around with the shape.  I simply took in the sides, with just a big of shaping, and took in the width of the sleeve.


So, I wore it belted for work,  creating an outfit with that very current "block of color" to wear with a black ponte skirt that I made,



And as casual  over-sized  shirt  to wear with jeans and flats for running errands after dinner!

All for about $1.50 and 30 minutes of my time!

My blog friend Elizabeth commented on my last post, mentioning me finding time for blog reading ( I think she actually missed me commenting on her blog...ahem!), and I have to confess, I am terribly behind...I will have to add Blog Reading to my list of things to do!

And my sister Karen asked about the size of the Little Red Lunch Tote...it measures 13" x 7 1/2" x 5". So make one, Karen, and go have a picnic someplace special!


9 comments:

  1. Cute tunic and great bargain. I really like the shoes you are wearing with the skirt.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Cute blouse and I'm loving the how sexy it looks paired with a skirt and those cute booties!

    ReplyDelete
  3. ROFL What, that wasn't a subtle hint?
    I love teal in any season, and what a bargain!
    As Victoria said, sexy outfit.
    I smile that Ms. Pug wants in on the second photo. Was there enough scraps for a little something for her?

    ReplyDelete
  4. Great thrift shop find! You have made it look fabulous - I love it dressed up and worn more casually. And the colour is gorgeous - I really love teal!

    ReplyDelete
  5. What a lovely remake! I'm always amazed at your thrift store finds. The teal colour suits you very well.

    ReplyDelete
  6. he he he. I dont think of that as a fall color....but YOU make it gorgeous. I'd love a comment too my friend. COmments make the world go round

    ReplyDelete
  7. Great colour and nice re-make! Had to laugh at your doggy sat at the door - So cute!

    ReplyDelete
  8. I love teal!! It's a great color for you! How much "de-constructing" did you do before narrowing the sleeves & taking in the sides? You did a great job - as always!!

    ReplyDelete
  9. I didn't get the memo about teal (and all medium blues, for that matter) being the 'it' color for fall. Seems that everyone at my daughter's wedding did get that memo, I have never seen so many blue dresses in my life? Beautiful color on you!

    ReplyDelete

I'd love to hear from you! Let's talk!