I’ve always tried to stay away from the color pink – too girly, too sweet, too obvious.
I don’t know how that really happened, but i seem to own a continuously increasing number of clothes and fabrics in shades of pink.
Most of them have a hint of pink (nude, light purple like on this top).

For some others, there’s no denying it, they are definitely on the pink side (salmon, candy pink).
None are bright pink yet, but as I can’t trust myself anymore for following the no-pink rule, I would just wait and see…

I love the way Lorraine wears this light pink scarf: the military green jacket, the black top, the turquoise nail lacquer.

Hope Lorraine that you’ll have as much fun wearing the scarf as I had sewing it!

A long light cardigan to warm up any spring outfit – specially over a short skirt!

Åse and Victor are one of our references when it comes to second hand tips and addresses.
I certainly don’t have the gift Åse has to find in a matter of seconds the best objects in a packed second hand warehouse, but I begun to really enjoy the whole process for looking for a great find! Second hand is big in Sweden and I definitely like the idea of recycling objects that have a history.
[By the way... Åse found a Lars Lerin water painting on paper for a mere swedish crowns...Sob...]

Romain and I decided that those birds are not eagles nor pigeons but lovebirds (which translate as “inseparables” in French), and that they will be happy in Åse’s and Victor’s home. They are made with fabric remains from here and there, both in the outside as in the filling inside.
Thanks Clémence for the idea and the pattern!

This dress concludes the end of my catch up with the clothes I sew last year… But never found the time to shoot and post!

Since I survived a very intense month of February and March, and I’m just back from great holidays in the Alpes, I’m fully ready to start taking care of this blog again!

Needless to say this dress comes with pockets on the side, as this is a fave. We had a very specific discussion some time ago with my friend Maite about how pockets are the most important detail in a dress: how else can you get this laid back attitude? And what with comfort?

I’m now thinking about spring and summer, and am very tempted to update the pattern of the winter dresses into ones with lighter fabric and fresh and sunny details.

Link to the dress sketch and inspiration here.

The late Christmas presents to our friends in Sydney are on their way.

Sophie, Benoit and their 2 beautiful daughters Axelle and Romane welcomed us in their home in Sydney for new year 2010 (that is, 2 years ago) and the memories of the fantastic time we spent there don’t seem to fade away.

Hope you guys will like the headband and the 2 traveler bags! And hope they won’t get stuck in customs…

Purple silk blouse with just a little bit of see-through. This blouse, worn with this skirt and warmed up with a wool cardigan, was my christmas outfit.

Link to the outfit sketch here.

Lou’s collage on our trip to Copenhagen (almost 3 years ago!) inspired this sketch of a casual black skirt and loose striped tee to match Copenhagen’s laid back mood in spring.

Thanks again Lou for this beautiful gift! It’s been a great inspiration that I keep on the window right in front of the sewing machine.

I packed very light for christmas holidays, and this A-line skirt was part of the 3-4 outfits I took with me. It’s made of the finest black wool that catches the light when it moves.

I love wearing it relaxed with black tights and a striped top or more dressed up with a silk blouse like on this sketch.

This studded hat would also go very well with it.

The holidays went very fast, between the christmas celebrations (8 celebrations, exploding my personal record, that’s a big christmas meal every other day during 2 weeks!), the new year party, some snowboarding in the Alpes.

As 2012 is kicking off very fast with my real life job, I’ll do my best to keep this blog updated in the coming month, but can’t guarantee weekly updates.

Wish you all a nice week end!

Inspired by The Sartorialist.

I’m thinking about making the stripes with black lace bands and I’ll skip the big bow.

The dress will be made for winter, with long sleeves, in a warm camel wool jersey fabric.

Hope you’re all enjoying your winter break and the first days of the new year!