Pixie Posts

Sunshine always goes great with Pixie.  As a matter of fact, every piece is designed for days full of sunshine whether in the city or by the sea. I thought this little outfit was just pure sunshine.

Do you have a favorite white tee?  If you do, please share!  I am a t-shirt girl.

For some reason, just as August and the dog days hit, I change my color palette to what I call "late summer" which is basically the color of sunsets, I realize.  I love oranges, browns, khakis and blushes.  Basically, the sunset over the ocean.  I must not be the only one because you start to see this color palette in stores, too.  Everything is still super lightweight to deal with the heat, but we get to join in as summer fades into fall. 

One of the most fun gains from learning to sew is that it has given me options.  When I see how garments are constructed, it gives me new ideas or chances to take a few risks.  For example, the difference between a sundress and a skirt is not that big.  Especially in the case of the Angel Mini Dress from Show Me Your Mumu.  I just loved this "spicy tomato" print when I saw it - and I loved the style of dress, but I new it was going to be too short for most things.  

I love when a new hat comes on the scene.  This one pops in Game Day Red and it's here just in time for football season.  Mine will be with me year round since I have plans for it during Christmas season, Valentine's Day and right on into Memorial Day and July 4th festivities.  

It's that time of year when you want to wear as little as possible, but maybe still try to look stylish. After all, back to school brings so many reasons to actually see other people.  Not the time for the overworn yoga pants program. 

What do you think of matching sets?

We’re back to Made it Monday and I wore this matching shorts set last week again. Took it for a spin on a day date. I made it last summer and have gotten a few chances to wear it this summer. Are you a sets person?

I would love to add tops to the Pixie line-up.  I think it would be fun to do some matching sets of shorts and tops or pants and tops.  In my attempt to make this a reality,

I never dreamed I would get so much use out of this, but I sure am!  It's a black straw hat and I got it at Target to go with a particular swimsuit and now I find myself wearing it all the time. I rounded up a bunch of black straw hats currently available for purchase below.  You'll be surprised how much you find you need one!

A must-have in our Sea Island Shirtdress design was perfect pockets.  They had to be placed so as not to take away from the dress shape, deep enough to hold your smartphone and lipstick and the right height to make them convenient.  I think we nailed it!