kluless: Well. Hmm. Now what?

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Well. Hmm. Now what?

I adore the embellished denim jackets that Carol at The Polka Dot Closet creates and was inspired to make one myself. Last weekend I found a jacket that suited me at the VOA so game on. Sorry I neglected to take a "before" picture! The jacket is Chicos with all-over embroidery and it has the boxy shape I like. I am all about comfort and don't like my clothes to touch me too much. My finished jacket is nothing like hers but that is how inspiration works.

I added ruffles that I harvested off some curtains I bought at The Bins...

... and some tapestry trim from my stash. I like how it turned out but, but... I don't know if I will have the nerve to wear it out in public. Sheesh!

17 comments:

Art and Sand said...: What a fun project? Now, where in Portland can it make its debut?; November 13, 2013 at 9:05 PM
Gail said...: Kathy, OMG, you would totally rock that jacket!! Seriously, it's really quite cute and stylish....put that on and wear it proudly!; November 13, 2013 at 10:19 PM
The Junque Seeker said...: That's wonderful! You MUST wear it - it's too cute to stay home!; November 13, 2013 at 10:20 PM
Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...: I love it! The contrast of the trim is perfect and the lace gives it such an elegant feel. Put it on and start counting the compliments!!; November 14, 2013 at 6:45 AM
laurie -magpie ethel said...: Get some nerve up! Wear it when you go shop Plucky!; November 14, 2013 at 7:33 AM
Maureen said...: Love the lace and jean combo... I agree with the others - wear it!; November 14, 2013 at 7:43 AM
The Polka Dot Closet said...: Kathy...I LOVE it! It is simple and perfect. So often when I see embellished jackets they are way over the top! Wear it, I promise you people will stop you with compliments! Well done and thank you for letting people know your source!

Carol; November 14, 2013 at 8:33 AM
Annette said...: it looks great. I agree with Laurie...wear it to Plucky...perfect place for the debut!!; November 14, 2013 at 9:19 AM
Blessed Serendipity said...: That jacket is DARLING Kathy. Wear it!

xo Danielle; November 14, 2013 at 6:25 PM
CATHY said...: It looks great - you MUST wear it. Be brave.; November 15, 2013 at 1:21 AM
CATHY said...: It looks great - you MUST wear it. Be brave.; November 15, 2013 at 1:21 AM
Celestina Marie said...: Kathy your jacket is fantastic. What a great look. You just have to wear it.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs; November 15, 2013 at 7:53 AM
Curtains in My Tree said...: Oh I like it a lot
you better wear it
it's really cute
I have a Chico's demin jacket I could play with UHMMMM; November 15, 2013 at 12:09 PM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said...: You better wear it! I meant it! heehee! It's adorable and will look cute on you! Maybe I should make one...hhhmmm! Sweet hugs!; November 15, 2013 at 5:53 PM
Laurie said...: Oh we are so alike! I made one of those a few years ago and I think I wore it twice. Not because I didn't have the nerve but because it didn't keep me warm enough (it is Colorado, you know.) So a few months ago I took all the decor OFF and decided I would start all over again. You are inspiring me! I LOVE the idea of the long lacy bottom -- that is brilliant and I might have to copy you!; November 17, 2013 at 10:58 AM
Barbara said...: That is really great! And I hear you ... I wish I were the kind of person who could wear that, but somebody might actually LOOK MY WAY and I would not like that. Sigh.; November 17, 2013 at 5:39 PM
Annette said...: Oh, I love it Kathy! It's so pretty and feminine. And I have to agree with everyone else...You have to wear it. It's begging to be worn!; November 19, 2013 at 9:49 PM