Comic Con 2025

I finished my Agatha Harkness costume for Comic Con. It is the outfit she wears when she is gathering a coven. I found similar shoes, but they were navy. A little black dye fixed that.

Then I had to make over a striped blouse to look like the one she wears. 

First I cut off the cuffs and then cut the front higher. Then I  used tea and painted it on with a paintbrush. I had the perfect buttons in my button jar (given to me by my grandmother). I have a hat, sunglasses and a pair of jeans I cropped a bit shorter. 

I will make sure to get pictures at Comic Con!

Peldyn

Murder She Wrote Style

I never thought of Jessica Fletcher as a snazzy dresser. Low heeled pumps, loafers, brogues, paired with classic skirts, bow-necked blouses and soft sweaters. Scarves, sweater vests, soft jackets and pleated pants. 

Her causal look was often straight out of an L.L. Bean catalog. Looking back I now equate her style with warmth and comfort. Just the thing for curling up with a good murder mystery or working in the garden. 

Checking out Pinterest it seems I am not the only one nostalgic for her simple style. Plenty of blogs dedicated to the show and the clothes she wore. 

She was like your grandmother, but better dressed. Always ready with a slice of apple pie and a cup of tea. 

Sometimes you need that simplicity. 

Peldyn

All pictures are stills from the show or promotional pictures. 

Fuzz Free

Part of saving money and being stylish, is not having to throw away clothes due to pilling and fuzzies. I use a sweater shaver on all my sweaters and items that pill. It will save you so much money in the long run. This is the type I use, but there are so many types, just pick what you like.
Popchose Sweater Shaver
Here is a video of me showing how it works: Demo Video
How do you take care of your sweaters and other items that pill? Do you use a sweater shaver? Let me know in the comments. Peldyn

Mending Things

I had found a super cute skirt on eBay that was the exact skirt in a board from Pinterest. 

I bid on it and won. The seller then messaged me to let me know that she found a couple holes and did I want to cancel. I said no, because I had plans… bwahahaha!

This is the skirt after I embroidered over the holes. So cute!

Would you have cancelled the purchase? 

I am trying to make do and repair so this was a way for me to keep something out of the landfill.

This is one outfit I have planned so far

What do you think? 

Peldyn

I’m a Classic Girl, In a Trendy World

Trendy clothes are so much fun and I love them when I see other people wearing them. Me, not so much. Every time I try something trendy, it ends up in the donation box. I just don’t feel comfortable. 

Right now I am loving JCPenney(on my no buy now that I found out they donated to Trump), Old Navy/The Gap for inexpensive classics. All Winter is on clearance so it is the time to buy for next year. I am especially in love with cable knit sweaters. I just can’t get enough!

Green cable knit sweater from JC Penney

Green tights from Snag Tights

Are you Trendy, Classic, Romantic, Gothic or something else? Do you stick to one style or do you mix it up? Let me know!

Peldyn

Flapper? I Barely Know Her!

I am playing a part in a murder mystery play. While I am trying to make my dress, I went ahead and ordered one from Unique Vintage just in case I don’t have it done in time. 




 I have the shoes and a cute wig, so I am pretty much set.

I am so excited as this may be the only play I am in this year. With my sister in laws health being bad, I need to be available to help her.

Peldyn

Color Coordination

The skirt I dyed a few weeks ago is such a good match for my green shoes. Today feels like Spring and I am taking advantage of it. Short sleeved shirts, kicky skirts, cute flats. I hope the nice weather sticks around.

How is the weather in your neck of the woods? Are you ready to bust out your warm weather clothing?

Peldyn

Tea and Fabric

I had to resort to ordering fabric online for a shirt I am making for my Agatha Harkness cosplay. I hated not being able to feel the fabric. Ordering a sample was too pricey as I only needed 2 yards for the shirt. Upon opening the package I could tell the fabric is a bit more crisp than I would like. I am hoping it is only the sizing and a good wash in hot water will cure that. I need to tea dye part of the fabric as the shirt is two toned.

 

In other news, all the Joann Fabrics around me are either closed or will close soon. The only option for me will be buying fabric online and I hate that. 

Are your Joann’s stores closing? What are your options for fabric shopping? Do you like being able to see and touch the fabric you buy in person?

Peldyn

No Buy Day

Looks like a national NO BUY day will be Feb. 28th.

I am trying to be more mindful of where I purchase from as well. More small businesses and as local as I can. 

Will you be participating? Have you made a pledge to buy more from small businesses? Let me know in the comments.

Peldyn

Seasons Change

Now is a good time to buy cold weather staples. Many store have them up on clearance. Anthropologie has many nice tops, sweaters, and layering pieces on sale. Sizes are getting limited so I had to order one top in a large. I will take it in. The style is simple so it will be easy. 

Will you be buying any basics on clearance or will you be looking for something more fun? Let me know in the comments.

Peldyn

Transitional Clothes

The weather here is already getting warmer. Spring will be here before you know it. I added a few items to my wardrobe that can be pared down for mild days and added to for cooler evenings. (I may make a small commission off of affiliate links)

Allegra K Blouse

Blouse from Amazon can be worn as is, or have a cardigan or sweater popped on top for warmth.

Lindsey Skirt

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This skirt from JCPenney is a great weight for transitional seasons. I overdyed it to make it a couple shades darker. For me, the green was a bit too bright. It turned out so well!

Reef Sweater Vest

I ordered this sweater vest from Poshmark. It can be wore over a camisole or tee and for cooler days layered over a long sleeve top. 

What are your go-to transitional items? Do you layer? 

Let me know what you think.

Peldyn

Capsule Wardrobe Planning

Working on a capsule wardrobe for my European trip in late May, early June. I will be gone three weeks. I keep wanting to add more items, but I really do have enough. As part of the trip will be me just stumbling around by train, I need to be able to easily transport from train to hostel.

Vintage Dress Makeover

This was originally an ugly, shapeless formal dress. It was floor length and high-necked. I cut out a v shaped neckline and trimmed it in gold piping. Then I chopped off the length and narrowed the skirt portion. Lastly I took in the waist to make it form fitting over a vintage girdle. Now it is a body hugging wiggle dress. 

Brooch- from my collection

Shoes- Irregular Choice from Amazon no longer available 

Gloves- Amazon 

Belt- from my collection. Possibly from Forever 21 originally.

Girdle- Amazon

To buy gloves

To buy girdle

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Peldyn

A Day At Downtown Disney

The weather has been lovely so I decided to take my eldest daughter and the grandkids shopping. We hadn’t been to downtown Disney in a few years so decided to go. Wow, it has changed. Many of the clothes boutiques are gone, replaced by restaurants. That was sad as we were really hoping to shop at Little Miss Matched. The Disney Dress Shop was still there and those dresses are super cute!

I liked this one and my daughter pointed out it was monogrammed with a P, for Peldyn lol

Sadly, it was not in my budget. Downtown Disney is between Disneyland and California Adventure. You don’t need a ticket to go, but they do have a bag search and you have to walk through a scanner. The parks were decorated for Halloween

We also went to the local Daiso. It is a dollar store chain from Japan. I bought mostly stickers and washi tape for stocking stuffers. I like to get a head start on my Yule shopping.

We had so much fun, but it was a very exhausting day. Hopefully we can go again soon as I saw a few items at World of Disney that would make excellent gifts!

Peldyn

ReMix OOTD

Some older pieces from my wardrobe remixed. 

Dress from Hot Topic, Cardigan from Target. Both off the clearance rack. My goal has been to try and wear more of my wardrobe this year. 

My poor boots are looking a bit shabby. Still comfy and warm though. Hopefully they will make it through until next year. Are you buying new winter boots or trying to make do?

 Peldyn 

In Vested

Winter is already here in some parts of the world. Most of us are having at least cooler days. When it gets chilly I turn to layers to keep warm. I see that this year the knitted/crocheted vest is having its spotlight. I am not sure what I think yet.  I used to wear them when I was much thinner.

Knitted vest from Anthropologie

Wear with a long sleeved shirt? Tucked in? Oversized shirt or regular size? My brain is spinning.

Anthro is calling this a bralette. What?

The oversized shirt is a good look though. 

I did order this one from Cider. If I am lucky it will get to me before Winter is over.

What do you think about knitted vests? Do you wear them? Love them, hate them?

Peldyn

Pandemics, Outages, and Apathy

The last year and a half have been challenging. I wore mostly pjs and leggings. Stopped shopping. Tried to just get by each day. With California seeing a drop in transmission rates we are trying to get some semblance of normalcy back. I started wearing real clothes again. I went to a concert! I even bought some new clothes. This has been a life changing event. I started crocheting again. I worry less about being fashionable. I hope to spend more time with those I love. 

Sabrina Has Brought Back 60’s Preppy Style

I binge watched The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina a couple weeks ago. I have been obsessed with her simple, preppy style ever since. Understated and simple, but with class. That and it looks so warm for Winter! Those coats!

Each coat she has is delicious. I may make one like her red coat as I have a vintage pattern.

I also think this coat from LLBean should work

Winter Warmer Jacket

Trying to find cute sweaters has not been easy. Most are tunic shaped or too loose. I did find this really cute sweater on amazon. 

I also shopped at Target in the Men’s department. I found this cute sweater that should go will with cropped jeans or a full skirt

 The shoes are easy as loafers and Oxford shoes can be found all over amazon.com

Now I am waiting for the second season and more adorable clothes!

Peldyn

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Forest Style

Now that I am feeling better I have started dressing a bit more stylishly. I am loving Forest styles like Mori Kei. This is a simple outfit I shopped my closet for. I love the combo of Navy, gold, and rust.

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