Make Lace Boot Socks

Make Lace Boot Socks

Hellu Pussycats!

I think this will be the week of blogs that I would like to recommend.

Shrimp Salad Circus is a great blog written by Lindsay.

She was one of the very first people to respond to
me when I first joined Twitter.

I was feeling a little shy about the whole thing and she kindly

said thank you to one of my comments.

Not a big thing, but it just goes

to show that you can never under estimate the power of a kind

word or the simple act of saying thank you.

In this world of effortless communication thru

social media it can be a simple thank you that sets you apart.

That is how I came to be a fan & follow Lindsay on her blog.

This week she posted this fabulous tutorial on making

your own boots lace socks.

They turned out just lovely and the timing is perfect.

These will get you thru the winter and then wear them
with rain boots into the spring.

She has fabulous photos and very easy to follow instructions to get you

thru the project.

These are so much fun and most of all easy!

She does it all by hand & you don't have to use a machine.

Great for pros & beginners alike.

Go grab a pair of knee high socks and have some fun :)

You will want to make more then one pair after

you  read her how to.

I highly recommended that you check out her blog home page

as well as Shrimp Salad Circus on Facebook
and @shrimpsalad on Twitter

She has loads of helpful hints, fun projects & lots

of great how tos.

Enjoy!

Send photos of the lace socks that you make.

Would luv to see what you come up with.

Stay Warm Pussycats!

Luv Weezi xo

Are You Brave Enough to Wear Vintage?

Brave Enough to Wear Vintage?-Please Try!

Hellu Pussycats!

These days to look at me you wouldn't think that

I have much fashion sense at all.

I am always in jeans and a crappy tee/sweater.

The truth of it is, that I work "in a factory" and it

is more important to me to be comfy for the long

12 hour+ day that I work then anything else.

This has not always been the case nor will it be forever.

I plan on having more fun w my clothes this spring.

I need to find a balance between comfy/functional

and expressing myself thru my clothes...

considering that is what I do for a living.

*rolls eyes at self*

Truth be told I got lazy, distracted and I have gained a few pounds.

I think I look fat & don't want to try anything on.

I feel fat & don't want to try anything on.

I am sure you know the feeling.

I have fallen into the trap where I would rather

be in something baggy & frumpy then put in the effort

to deal w my body.

Anyhow, that is a  blog for another day. 

The point is life is too short and I shouldn't hold myself back.

I luved wearing crazy cool vintage clothing!

I luved the thrill of the hunt for vintage clothing

(which is why I design it b/c you can't find it here)

I grew up being being chatty, too loud and as a general rule

too weird for the neighbourhood.

I need to find that girl again whose mission

was to make people stare at her on the bus.

( I almost got fired from Kinney Shoes b/c

and I quote.."You look like an idiot"..hahaha!

Mission accomplished!)

I have been thinking about this for a long time &

I need to be more of a billboard for myself.

I need to have more FUN w my clothing.

I am lucky that I don't have so much of an "issue"about

being brave enough to look different from everyone else.

I have trying to look different from everyone since I was 6

 and it helped define who I became as an adult.

But I know for a lot of gals courage can be fleeting.

In the Weezi studio I really try & encourage girls to embrace their own look. 

To experiment w different styles and try to find what makes them tick.

Sadly, I am often met w glazed looks when I suggest

something off the wall. It makes me sad.

We here live in a very conservative town &

standing out can be tough.

I need to lead more by example.

I truly want every girl that comes to Weezi to have a sense of what

makes her an individual and if vintage can fall into that even better!

Having said all of that there is a fabulous gal
that is my "go to" blogger for inspiration.

I regularly follow UK blogger Retro Chick.

I luv her! She rocks my world.

She wrote this blog post awhile ago and still  go back & re-read.

It is called Brave Enough For Vintage?

I think it is a fabulous piece about standing out, being different,

wearing vintage and body image.

I luv her opening line:
When you dress like a nutter people often comment on it.

For all of you that do dress "like a nutter" or 

want to dress "like a nutter"...read this.

I think most of you will relate.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Stay strong and dress like a Nutter!!!

Don't let big box, dull, boring, homogenized

crappy mall fashion win.

I beg of you. Be brave! xoxoxoxo

 Weezi :)

I Want to Go back In Time

I Want to Go back In Time

Hellu Pussycats!

When I was a pre teen I read a book called

Hanging Out with GiGi.

It was about a girl who goes back in time and hangs out with

some teenage girls in the late 40s early 50s.

if my memory serves me correctly, it ends up being her

Mum that she hangs out with.

She had so much fun and got to wear fabulous
new but "weird" clothes.

She got to see the world in a whole new way.

I was never the same after that.
I wanted to go back in time and see what the 

40s and 50s were really like!
I wanted to have a bouncy pony tail, be a sweater girl and

wear saddle shoes! Please!

The whole book was so much fun and what an advantage she

had b/c she knew what the future would bring

but she could see HOW they had gotten to the future.

(If that makes sense.)

Call me a vintage geek but I think about these things all the time.

I would kill to go back and see what it would be like when everyone

started to have electricity in their homes.

Imagine the excitement when you could turn a light on.

Bamm! LIGHT instantly.

No candles, no oil lamps just instant light for as long as you wanted.
The talk of the town would be who was the first

to have electric lights in every room! How luxurious.

Can you just imagine the shrills of delight when you

( past you, not today you)

tried on your first dress w a zipper??!

No more fumbling w buttons....just zip up and you are in.

EEEEK! The excitement of it all.

I feel this way about everything from automatic 

washing machines, vacuums, and plug in refrigerators

to stretchy fabrics and non belted maxi pads.

Not to mention the talk in coffee circles over

automatic dish washers! Pure decadence.

Now, I am about to date myself but I do remember the magic

of seeing colour TV for the first time.

I remember my Mum getting rid of the ringer washing machine and

having an automatic washer AND dryer brought to the house.

It was a huge day of celebration for all of us.

I will never forget the intense feeling of independence
that a cordless phone meant to a teenage girl like me.
No more yanking and pulling the phone

 across the dining room floor just to get in a few whispers

in with a friend in my own room.

The receiver would just reach into my room ,cord stretched as far
as it would go and I could talk w the door almost closed.

But, the rest of the phone remained in the hallway.
A cordless phone meant I didn't have to lie on
the floor and talk w my
head butted up against the door frame ;)

I realize I am a wee bit sappy and that I am a bit of a romantic but

I know for sure that the gal who got her first electric vacuum 

or plug in iron felt the exact same way I

did when my computer arrived.

I would just like to be there with her... in my victory rolls

and non elasticized stockings.

*sigh* If anyone has a time machine please let me know.

I think this video is fine consolation to my trip back in time ;)

Enjoy!!

Luv Weezi xo

The Cats Meow

The Cats Meow

Hellu Pussycats!

I am super excited!

My vintage cat's eye frames arrived yesterday :)

I was a wee bit apprehensive about ordering frames online.

I have a very small face and glasses are always too big and it

can be a real pain when the frames are right in front of me,
never mind trying to buy online with only a few photos.

The best thing I did was enlist the help of a friend who 

works at an eye glass shoppe.

She had me ask questions and consider things that

I would have never thought of.

She was also very good about telling me what details to
look for to ensure a good fit. The things to consider when

purchasing vintage frames like the shape

of the arm, the kind of bridge the frames have and

the structure of the hinges for when the will need adjusting.

Cause they will need adjusting.

I highly recommend you find a helpful sales person in a local

frame shop to make friends with.

Now, even tho I am not purchasing frames from the

shop where she works, I will be taking my frames there

to have my lenses put in.

I want there to be something in it for the shop as well.

I am very happy w my purchase and feel 

that a well informed decision armed w loads of info

definitely helped aid in my success.
Thanx Amanda!!!

Have a great afternoon Pussycats!

Luv Weezi xo

Sew Circles Around Me

Sew Circles Around Me

Helllu Pussycats!

Full circle skirts may just very well be my most favourite skirt.

I luv the sexiness of a wiggle or pencil skirt.

I luv the flirtiness of the hem on a tulip skirt.

But when it is all said and done, I LUV how a full circle skirt

twirls and spins up.

I triple dog dare you to put on a circle skirt and not twirl.

It can't be done.

All that fabric in one wearable place is delightful :)

 It is perfect for a vintage look or a modern silhouette.
***
The circle skirt became popular in the 1950′s, when the
world war 2 restrictions
were finally lifted and hemlines dropped and skirts
became fuller,
seeing a change from the  pencil skirt shape of the 40′s.

The circle skirt is what most people think of in terms of the poodle skirts of the 1950s.
These skirts are designed as two half circles or one giant circle,
depending on the length you need and the size of your waist.
Unlike a gore skirt, which is flat at the bottom, a circle
skirt has a bit of a rounded edge, making it hang in waves.
A single waistband is added after the inner circle is cut out
to finish the top of the skirt. A small slit can be added for a zipper
should you have issues getting the skirt past
your hips, but you can also
put it on overhead to avoid the additional zipper or buttons.

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned seamstress a circle
skirt can be fun and easy to do.
You don't need a pattern ( don't be scared by this!)
You just need your waist measurement and how you'd like it to be :)
Here are a couple of posts on line that do a good job of showing you
how to make one for yourself.

 #1. Check out this post here w an easy tutorial.
(what she says about the hem needing to hang is
very important! Let your hem hang for a couple of days at least)

#2. This is a great Half Circle Skirt tutorial here.
Well explained.

#3. This tutorial shows the mathematical difference in full circle, half circle
and quarter circle skirts. Very helpful!


Lastly, this video does a great job of explaining it.
This is an easy to follow video and there isn't
anything intimidating about her technique.
A couple of things:
**Yes, do add interfacing to your waistband.
You will need it to help hold all that fabric.
**Do pin your waistband on first before sewing it to your skirt.
Much of the skirt waistline is on bias and it will stretch
as you sew. Pin to avoid stretching out your waistband and making it
too big. Pin at center back,center front and side seams.
**Top stitch from the right side of the waistband
for a clean, polished finish.
Slip stitch by hand if you miss a couple of spots ;)
**Do twirl! That is half the fun!

 Quick note---> You will notice the unevenness of her hem.
This is a good example of what happens when you don't allow
your hem to hang for a few days and then re-cut before you hem.
****

The beauty of this skirt is that it looks good on all body shapes
and all sizes. No one should be afraid of this skirt.
The trick is the fullness and the length.
The fullness of this skirt does a great job of hiding trouble areas
in the hip and thigh area. Excellent at defining the waist.
Just remember not to drown yourself in the length.
Unless you are super tall don't go too much below the knee.
Shorter gals like myself look great with this skirt
hitting just above the knee.

The full circle skirt should be worn at the waist, not the hips.
Call me old fashioned.

One of the most famous circle skirts ...ever.

And a close second.

Enjoy the circle skirt Pussycats!
Be in touch, Luv Weezi xo

Winter Movie List

Winter Movie List

Hellluuu Pussycats!

Since October, I have been mentally compiling a list of movies that I
have not seen but I think I should see.

These are all classics and to be honest, I can't really explain why I haven't

seen most of them.

The only one I can explain for sure is Platoon. I am not good w violence, gore

and incredibly realistic war imagery.

I was young when this came out and all I heard was how

graphic it was and that scared the bejeezus out of me.

Scared enough to stay away for a long time.

I think now that I am a big girl...I can handle it as long as I can

cover my eyes w my "blankie" ;)

Okay- here is my list to start:

1. Dr. StrangeLove

2. Gone With the Wind

3. Doctor Zhivago

4. Rosemary's Baby

5. American Graffiti

6. The Godfather
(I know, I know...I don't know why I haven't seen it)

7. All About Eve

8. Strangers on a Train

9. Platoon
10. Cabaret

I also have a list of classics I want to re-watch

and movies that I "LUV" and will watch 100 more times this winter :)
The Apartment, Rear Window and Annie Hall are top favs.

No doubt this list will grow as the I make my way thru them.
There are tons of great vintage and retro films out there
esp. European films that I am sure should be on the list.

If you can think of another great vintage film that I should see please
feel free to leave me a message :)

Have a great afternoon Pussycats!
Keep in touch! luv Weezi xo

Happy New year

Happy Belated New Year!

helllu Pussycats!

I am not a fan of new year's resolutions but if I was to make one

it would be to be a better blogger.

As I get the tree ready to be put away, I

reflect over things that I neglected

over the last few months.

This poor blog is one of them.

I endevour to do better and be a better blogger.

I will as a general rule, try and be better organized

in 2012 and less of a spazz.

We will see how it goes.....don't place any bets ;)

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Hope you all had a great holiday season!!

Wishing everyone a very prosperous, healthy and enjoyable 2012!!

Talk to you soon Pussycats!

Luv Weezi xo