SEGUNDA STYLE: SEMI-HOME MADE

 You know, I can be extremely impatient at times. Sewing my own clothes often challenges me in this area. I'm proud of myself when I've finished something that is wearable and adorable. I won't lie to you, I've had many sewing projects go awry, many dresses and skirts just come out funky (and not in the oh so hip way!). So today, I am proud to share my semi-home made outfit! This little skirt was made by lil' ol' me...and the best part, it was extremely simple and quick!. My shirt was purchased for about $3 at the fabric store. And to show you that you can find great accessories at the segunda, my shoes (my current favorites!) and my bag were all segunda finds!

So there it is, my semi-home made segunda style the kind that hopefully makes that seamstress mother of mine proud!

Today's Reflection:

Just a little encouragement for myself and those who may be needing it, because sometimes I need to remind myself! You are loved and no matter what you are wearing, you are treasured and a beautiful creation. The same God who creates the Earth and the Heavens created you and calls you his!  

"But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine." 

 -Isaiah 43:1

SEWING WITH MOM

I am easily inspired.  I am easily inspired which means I buy fabric and dream of all of the wonderful things it can become. Often I don't have a pattern or really a plan, I just hope for the best. 

My mom on the other hand is seamstress extraordinaire!  Her and I sew together, and most times she could sew whatever it is I'm making in her sleep.  She'll ask "So what are you making" and I'll tell her in which she will reply, "let me just show you real quickly how I would do it."  Today, I decided I needed a maxi skirt.  She of course knew the best way to do it, and I told her "I prefer to learn from my mistakes."  So off I went to make myself the best maxi skirt ever!

Here she is inspecting my work...

 and here she is fixing my disaster... 

(She's smiling because her stubborn daughter is finally listening to her.)

So well, I never made that maxi skirt, my mom did.  But I did make some lovely family headbands out of the scraps!

and for the record, stubbornness runs in the family.  Henry refused to wear his left sock all day because he didn't like it.

Today's Reflection:

Lord, often times I am so busy thinking I know it all that I miss the opportunities to learn. Thank you for the people you bring into my life to teach me.  Help me to stop being so foolish and instead listen and learn.  Let me be open to the advice they can give me and be blessed by it! Forgive me for not appreciating them.

"The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice."

-Proverbs 12: 15