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Black never seems to lose its prime position in smart dressing…even in summer.

Posted by Rose on 7th Feb 2022

The classic styles that form a smart capsule wardrobe lean toward black because of its simplicity and versatility. In school I was taught that black is the absence of color and I suppose that’s … read more

What’s with all the buzz about hemp clothing?

Posted by Rose on 30th Nov 2021

Here are some of the reasons why hemp clothing is suddenly taking off. I admit it, I yielded to temptation with this post's punning headline. I can only plead that everybody seems to resort t … read more

What are the qualities that make a great casual skirt?

Posted by Rose on 15th Nov 2021

From a versatile, long travel skirt to shorter, flouncier designs like my Flip Skirt, there are a few key ingredients I always include. This post was prompted by considering the elements that m … read more

Clothing Style Tip: Six compelling reasons to choose neutrals

Posted by Rose on 1st Sep 2021

In creating capsule wardrobes women turn to neutral and natural shades for maximum versatility Something I learned long ago is that when it comes to color, there are really no rules that apply u … read more

Designing styles for my artisan-made collection, great fit and function are key requirements

Posted by Rose on 24th Jul 2021

Well-chosen design elements add to both visual impact as well functional needs like freedom of movement. Years ago taking a design course, I vividly remember the instructor talking about “coffi … read more

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I blog about sustainable fashion, earth-friendly fibers like hemp and Tencel, capsule wardrobes, travel wear, and related subjects.