Pumpkin spice latte season is here and we`re really pleased about that. Tho, since the very first day of October all I have in mind is this holiday that simply never gets old. Treats, jack-o’-lanterns and sugar rush. but that…

LaFraise is always coming up with these adorable designs that I just can’t resist. They can cross over to having some sadistic designs but when they stay in the comfort zone the result is amazing. I totally adore the Revenge…

Janet at Lanetz Living couldn’t choose just three patterns (and I can’t blame her) … instead, she created a special 25% off voucher for you! use the code “xmas” when they check out and it will automatically be deducted. Plus,…

BLOUSE: TY-LR (sold out, however sleeveless version offered HERE, tons of similar choices here and like this one)  |  PANTS: Alice as well as Olivia (here in black; similar pinstripe versions here & here; & like the exact same pants in this color)  |  SHOES:…

[Image of the Met’s Anglomania exhibit BY-NC-ND 2.0 by testpatern] Mina sent me a list of fashion museums around the world from this Yahoo!Travel post — I’ve repurposed it into a wiki page over at the vintage Pattern Wiki. know…

BELTED DRESS: Jason Wu (affordable alternate HERE) |  CHECKED TRENCH COAT:  ZARA (similar HERE)  |  LEATHER carry BAG: Valentino  |  ANKLE strap SANDALS: Sam Edelman  |  MIRRORED SUNGLASSES: Le Specs Now that autumn is officially right here (we’re past the mark of acceptable denial)…

MOCK NECK BLOUSE: Aqua  |  METALLIC MIDI SKIRT: Hobbs  |  SHOES: Jimmy Choo (sold out, also love this similar pair in red and these classic black pumps!)  |  BELT: Gucci (also love this waist belt!)  |  cat EYE SUNGLASSES: sold out, similar HERE  |  RED LIP: Nars (Fire…

As a woman techniques forty she has had her vision and knows whether or not her dream will come true. If her mind has kept pace with the years and is now a storehouse of inspiring thought, she is at…

I got this great “guest rant” from a pattern seller (who will remain anonymous) and I thought it was worth posting. [Although] I will note that no one’s raised the issue of “How much did they pay people for the…

Hana sent this excellent link from the bath fashion Museum. Doesn’t this look like an early Duro? It’s by a man named John Bates, and was for Jean Varon for the Spring/Summer 1972 collection. I like the fabric(s), but, of…