miércoles, 10 de marzo de 2021

back to black

On Friday, I wore my recently sewed trousers for the first time. It has taken me some weeks to sew them, even if they're simple pyjama-like trousers. But I'm not particularly skilled, and I've decided to take it easy and enjoy the process (instead of stress myself the hell out over something I supposedly make as a hobby). I picked some funky 70's vibe accessories, like this vintage waistcoat that my mom gave to me. It's a fur waistcoat that she wore back in the early 80's and rocked it for sure, it has a distinctive style that makes me feel like a million bucks.
These brass and bronze bracelets are also homegrown vintage, as they have been around since I was a teenager (sigh). The massive pendant has been neglected for years, because its leather cord was too short, but I took it to a specialized haberdashery and pick a new chain, so now it's completely functional. I'm not a huge fan of golden jewellery, so I preferred a bronze colour chain that could match other pieces I already own. Some small changes make a difference!
El viernes estrené mis pantalones recientemente terminados de coser, que me habían llevado varias semanas, aunque sean unos pantalones tipo pijama bien fáciles. Pero tampoco soy muy hábil cosiendo, y además he decidido hacer las cosas relajadamente, y con calma, en vez de estresarme muchísimo con algo que se supone que hago como entretenimiento. Elegí algunos accesorios con un toque setentero funky, como este chaleco vintage que me dió mi madre. Es un chaleco de piel que ella se ponía a principios de los ochenta, muy molón, y que tiene ese estilo característico que te da muchísimo empaque!.
Los brazaletes de latón y bronce son también de mi propia cosecha vintage, porque los tengo desde que estuvieron de moda allá por los ochenta. El colgante es bastante nuevo, pero no me lo he puesto porque el cordón que tenía era corto, así que lo llevé a una mercería especializada y le puse una cadena color bronce nueva, y ahora ya está operativo. Elegí un color bronce porque no me gusta nada el dorado, y este pequeño cambio marca la diferencia. De nuevo queda claro que no hay que descartar rápidamente ninguna cosa sin ver si se puede reparar o modificar.


- trousers, sewed by me / pantalón, costura casera
- fur waistcoat-gilet, vintage 80's by mom / chaleco de piel vintage de los 80, de mi madre
- black turtleneck, La Redoute (old) / cuello vuelto negro
- boots, Clarks (old) / botines
- pendant, a present / colgante
- bronze and brass bracelets, homegrown vintage / pulseras de bronce y latón, mías propias, tan antiguas que ya son vintage.
- earrings, a present by Mr.A. twentyfive years ago / pendientes, un regalo de Mr.A. de hace veinticinco años.



------Going back in time!. I'm doing a flashback in this waistcoat and realised it has been worn for more than ten years. Most outfits are pretty similar and built around any black dress, but there is some Red Colour too and black and white stripes. I'm amazed that I wore this piece so many times!.

Echando la vista atrás, he revisado cuántas veces me he puesto este chaleco de piel, y resulta que han sido más de diez años de uso. La mayoría de veces va sobre un vestido negro, pero también hay detalles en color rojo o algunas rayas en blanco y negro. Es sorprendente qué buen uso le estoy dando!
Feb2017 - Nov2015 - Nov2013


Apr2012 - Jan2012
Feb2011 - Jan2011 - Nov2010 - Feb2010


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15 comentarios:

  1. Loved the flashback! What a fab gilet; it goes with everything! I love your newly sewn loose trousers; well done you. They look wonderful and I loved both the colour and the pattern. Fab accessories and I'm glad you were able to get your pendant repaired. I am loving your red lipstick!
    xxx

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    1. Thanks, Verónica. I agree that leopard goes with everything, it's totally my kind of neutral ;DD
      I've been using lipstick even under my mask, as it makes me feel better!
      besos

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  2. Oh my gosh, look at you! I love the flashback on that amazing vest, Monica! What a cool thing to have from your mom, too! I am in awe of your wonderful palazzo trousers - you sewed them yourself! *awe* Wow, that's incredible. Well done!

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    1. Glad you love my flashback, as you're my master!. ;DD
      I would like to sew more palazzo trousers, as anything I've found in the charities looks so dull!
      besos

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  3. you definitely look like two million bucks! minimum!
    can i come to your summer house with sea view and private beach on ibiza please!!!
    ;-D
    love this look! its simply perfect. the DIY trousers are very chic, gorgeous fabric. artful jewelry - you wear the cats eyes in your earrings!! and i guess the waistcoat is the real deal - for that i love that it gets worn over & over since 2 generations..... thanks for the flashback - black suits lovely you and the fabulous waistcoat.
    chapeau!
    xxxx

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    1. Mwhahaha, thanks Beate! you would be welcome to any private beach on Ibiza if I had one!. A girl can dream!
      These trousers are really comfortable!, viscose fabric is a favourite of mine. And I also love when a piece keep being worn through time and generations. Not that frequent that I can wear something from my mom's wardrobe, as we're very differently shaped.
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  4. I'd already admired your outfit's top half on Instagram, and now I am thrilled to see it in full :-)
    Your DIY trousers are gorgeous and you should be proud of your achievement, no matter how long it took you to finish them. I love how your styled it with the black polo neck and your Mum's furry waistcoat, which I'm glad to see you are rocking as well! Your earrings are fabulous, and so is that pendant, which certainly deserved kitting out with a new chain. Scrolling through the waistcoat's flashback was an absolute delight! Besos xxx

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    1. Thanks, Anne!. Making these trousers has encouraged me to keep on sewing!.
      So lovely that this furry waistcoat is receiving so much love! and I'm also glad that the pendant got some airing after being neglected.
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  5. Those trousers are fabulous, I absolutely love the print. As for the waistcaot - wow! My Mum would have killed for that, she lived for leopardprint! xxx

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    1. Glad that you liked my new trousers! and the waistcoat!
      My mum always say that leopard print goes with anything. It's her motto!
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  6. What a fun flashback. A great piece like that waistcoat deserves all the wear it can get. I love your new trousers-they look very skilled to me. Beautiful print too.

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    1. Thanks, Goody!, I'm happy with my trousers and planning to repeat same pattern as they're really comfortable!
      besos

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  7. The leopard gillet goes perfectly with the colours in your newly-made pants. Leopard print goes with a surprising number of colours (but looks especially good with black and red).

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    1. Totally agree that leopard goes with lots of colours, so it Works as a neutral for me (my kind of neutral!). I love it with red!
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  8. Those trousers look great!

    I completely understand not wanting a hobby to become a chore. It's so easy to start seeing them as tasks to be done and finished, rather than things we love because we enjoy doing them.

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