happy first day of school Stacy

love, Gwen

Back To School Must Haves

Autumn is upon us, which means back to school! If I had some extra cash for school clothes, this is exactly how I would replenish my closet.

Oxfords, bows, gray, leather jacket, skinny jeans, high waisted/straight legged pants, tailored outerwear, flirty skirts and dresses. Totally perfect.

I don't think it is possible for me to be more excited about fall fashion.

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I swoon.

let's just pretend that I didn't just spend too much time looking through the new line at ruche. If I had money simply just to throw around, I would buy ruche and force them to allow me to wear whatever masterpiece they think of next.
Also, with the dress code changing for sister missionaries...my goal is to incorporate similar styles into my missionary wardrobe. Is that too much to ask?

I may or may not be drooling over these photos. (don't mind the awful yellow lines, I blame screen shot)

check out their entire lookbook here.

one day.
love, gwen

next project stacy?

ya, we'll probably have to do this when we buy our own apartments someday.
love, Gwen

Sewing With Stacy: The Simple Bow Skirt

I found this skirt on Pinterest, and I knew I would have to make it. I mean, a poofy skirt with a bow? Totally me. It was really so easy, too.
I got a great deal on the fabric, it was half off at JoAnn's Fabric Store, which means that I was able to make the entire skirt for $5. Hello, great deal!
I actually chickened out of the zipper idea, and used elastic at the base of the waistband with a hook and eye at top instead. This made the measurements a little bit different. So just as a warning, if you feel less confident about zippers also, realize that you're going to have to play with it a little bit.
Also, I highly recommend pressing and pinning your hem, it makes it so much easier.
Happy Sewing!