Vintage Linens Are No Longer Just for Decorating Your Home - Check Out the New Trend in Children Clothing
Abigail, owner of Poppylarity, uses vintage tablecloth fabric to create very unique baby, toddler and preschool dresses. Many of the dresses are one-of-kind creations using the retro floral print tablecloths from the 1940s through the 1970s. The dresses can have either a dainty feminine 1940 floral feel or a vibrant fun retro print of the 1960s. Abigail says, "Moms love the tablecloths of the past. But with small children running around the house, many do not want to display them on their tables.
Either their kids are too hard on the table d?cor or moms do not have the time for the washing and ironing required. I am offering them a fun alternative to enjoy the prints."Her featured style is the sleeveless spring and summer dress with an empire waist and gathered skirt. They are roomy enough to wear sleeveless or with some type of undershirt or blouse. Many of her customers add cardigan sweaters to the dresses. One of Abigail's signature details is the fully lined bodice which gives the dress a better drape on the body.
Children also love the dresses for their homemade uniqueness and the softness of the vintage tablecloths. Most dresses are either cotton or linen fabric softened by time. Some moms need two dresses because their daughters insist on wearing the first dress everyday.Another style debuting this spring was inspired from a vintage apron. Abigail takes vintage fabrics found at flea markets and estate sales to make dresses with two vibrant colored kick pleats in the front. "Many vintage aprons have great dressmaker details to take inspiration from," says Abigail, "Women, of the past, used aprons to practice their dressmaker skills before moving on to sewing skirts and dresses." Some other baby gift items available are burp cloth sets, blanket and baby bonnets made from vintage embroidery and laces.Three years ago Abigail started Poppylarity, in Yuba City, CA, by making decorative pillows from vintage linens.
On a whim, she made a dress from a tablecloth and showed it to a friend with two daughters. The friend then bought 5 more. Since then her dresses have been hugely popular at antique faires across Northern California. Many Northern California children's boutiques also carry her items including Tosca and Stars in Murphys, CA. Her designs can be bought online at www.poppylarity.com.Abigail has a degree in Business Management from USF and worked as a project manager in a corporate office furniture company for 7 years before leaving the industry to stay home with her two boys.
Her inspiration comes from her mom who created most of her clothing when she was small and a love of old fabrics..
Actress Anna Maria Horsford Joins Sofistafunk and Sofistafunk Girl Skirt Co. In Celebration of Their 2006 Fashion Week Debut
New York NY (ContentDesk) January 30, 2006 -- In celebration of Sofistafunk and Sofistafunk Girl Skirt Co. Fashion Week debut,
Actress Anna Maria Horsford will host a private Evening Tea Party and collection showing at an exclusive South Street Seaport loft in Manhattan. The celebrity event also will also pay tribute to 4 phenomenal women from New York and New Jersey's Law Enforcement Agencies. On Wednesday, February 8th, 2006, Sofistafunk Skirt Co. will present a buyer and press only fashion presentation featuring both the women and girls Spring/Summer 06 and Fall/Winter 06/07 collection from 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.
The Invite and RSVP only events will be held at 34 Cliff Street beginning with a Buyer and Press Only presentation from 12noon - 6 p.m. followed by a Cocktail Reception from 7 - 8 p.m. The Evening Tea Party and Collection Showing will begin at 9 p.m. Sofistafunk is the collaboration between Arlinda McIntosh and her daughter-in-law, Cheshire Mickens. This designing...
Actress Anna Maria Horsford Joins Sofistafunk and Sofistafunk Girl Skirt Co. In Celebration of Their 2006 Fashion Week Debut
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Wild West Rides East: Local Bookstores Host Cowboy Posses April 14th and 15th
If you've always wanted to hear the jingling of spurs as you walked down the streets of Abilene, or absorb the legacy of Wyatt Earp in Tombstone, or mingle with some long-legged cowpoke in Cheyenne, you'll have your chance to grab a taste of the Wild West right here in the greater Boston area this week.Pop culture expert Yardena Rand, author of the new book, "Wild Open Spaces: Why We Love Westerns," uses the term "Wild West Rides East" to describe her local bookstore appearances. "This is not your typical book signing," Rand says, "where a meek author chews an autographing pen and sheepishly hides behind stacks of books. Coming to one of my signings is like immersing yourself in the Old West."Indeed, Rand, dressed in full Western regalia, will be coming to area bookstores accompanied by a posse of cowboys from local Cowboy Action Shooting Clubs (there are 22 clubs with over 450 members throughout New England!). The cowboys/gals, with their colorful "wild rags," hats, calico shirts, leather...
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The Plus Size Fashion Statement. Trends Moving Forward.
The Plus Size Fashion Statement, Who can say what your statement is for this year or next year? Will that person is you! Everyone of us has our own likes, dislikes, body shapes, sizes, and life styles. I know its so so wonderful to see our favorite stars in magazines dressed in some of the most amazing Denim, in the latest styles. And you say to yourself, I could never look them, right!
First, ask yourself what your comfort zone is, a loose fit, maybe very tailored or tight. Dress it up with pearls, the guys with a tie, accessorize, go crazy, remember its about your comfort zone not anyone-else just YOU. Add some long fun beads, a chunky necklace, or an armful of bangles. Don't forget to accessorize.
Add a hat, a belt, or how about suspenders just for kicks. Add a fitted blazer to that denim
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Little Lubbaloo Wins Over Celebs at Exclusive Golden Globes Event
(ContentDesk) January 19, 2006 -- A premiere sponsor at the invite-only event at the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel,
Lubbaloo was in demand for their fun comfy baby fashions. Stars like Tia Carrere Dancing with the Stars , Boris Kodjoe & Nicole Ari Parker, and Holly Robinson Peete, dialed up 555-CUTE graphic tees and onesies as well as the Peace Baby and BLING styles.
Meanwhile, Ty Treadway of Soaptalk , and Roger Cross of 24 got tees in Old Soul, Road Hog and Rockstar. Angela Bassett took home supersoft onesies in Sunshine and Safety Expert. Batman, Christian Bales daughter Luca went home with the hot new Miss Mary Mack 2 piece set -- sporting shiny silver screened buttons down the back.
There was something for the swingset crowd as well. Tichina Arnold, Everybody Hates Chris was among the many stars to grab up Little Lubbaloos new hot Francie Pants for her daughter. Made in fun graphic prints including London and France themes, these shorts are for wearing...
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They?re not just pants, they?re Dockers
Dockers changed the way in which men dressed for work in 1986. With their new apparel category men could look great and wear comfortable casual clothing to work. Dockers set the trend on khakis and today they are still the number 1 brand of khaki pants sold in America. Today Dockers for men offer a variety of styles that you can wear for any occasion and not give comfort for style. Whether you prefer the pleated or the flat front you will find the perfect style and fit when you wear Dockers as your choice for pants.
The different style that you can choose from include the lightweight denim jean, the authentic cargo pant, versatile pleated pant, Irish pleated pant, authentic flat front pant, pro-Style Stowaway pocket flat front pant, pleated platinum khaki, pleated Never-Iron? cotton khaki, Authentic 5 Pocket Twill flat front twill, flat front Never-Iron? cotton khaki, authentic aviator cargo pant, flat front Thermal Adapt? khaki, essential pleated dress pant, essential flat front...
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Travertine Information and Formation
TravertineTravertine is one of the most beautiful, versatile, and historically important stones. Its durability makes it highly useful in building applications, and it has been used in this manner since the Roman Empire. FormationTravertine is a form of limestone that is heavily compacted. Generally it is formed when minerals in streams or hot spring water become deposited on river beds and dry out. If the chemical composition has enough of the mineral calcium carbonate in it, then the result...
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Perfume & Cologne – “Scentsational” Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and More from MyPerfumeSource.com
Miami, FL (ContentDesk) January 24, 2006 - The internet opens up a realm of possibilities for bargain hunters looking for great gift ideas at reasonable prices. For shoppers looking for perfume & cologne, a scentsational place to shop is MyPerfumeSource.comNever pay retail for fragrances again. MyPerfumeSource.com, a web-based...
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Search Engine Optimization Inc. Joins Frost & Sullivan's Internet Marketing Strategies Interactive Symposium in Phoenix, Ariz.
Phoenix, AZ (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) January 23, 2006 -- search engine optimization firm, Search Engine Optimization Inc. has announced that Garry Grant (CEO of SEO Inc.) and Aaron Shear (CTO of SEO Inc.) will both be speaking at the Internet Marketing Strategies Interactive Symposium in Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 26-27, 2006.
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