Happy new month y'all..... Ankara inspirations

IT'S DECEMBERRRRRR!!!! Whoop whoop!! The last month of the year, soon 213 will be over and then we start making resolutions we plan not to keep for the new year... LOL.... 

Back to my post... So it's Sunday..... I'll love to post some Ankara inspirations for you fashion lovers, courtesy bella naija weddings.....

Now now ladies... Don't just Copy them, instead, let them inspire you, recreate your own fun style and wow guests both at church and at events.

As the year draws to a close.... May we be alive to witness the end to the glory of God.... Amen! Have a blessed day y'all......

1916 Christmas Gift Ideas for Boy Scouts

Want some ideas for the Boy Scouts in your life? Of course these "will be appreciated by every out-of-doors boy whether he be a Scout or not".

Trend alert; PLAID

 Style pantry going plaid+ plaid+ plaid 

While many consider plaid to be a boyish print, the fashion-conscious woman can wear it and still look feminine doing so.

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   Consider the fit. Women's flannel shirts can either be loose or fitted.

   • Loose shirts are more rugged and casual.
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   • Fitted shirts are more stylish and easier to dress up.
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   Make it casual. Match a loose, slightly oversized button-down plaid shirt with your favorite pair of jeans. Wear a clean yet casual shoe, like a flat or sneaker, and keep any jewelry or accessories to a minimum
   

   
   
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   Dress it up. Wear a fitted plaid tunic or dress over a pair of dark leggings. Wrap a scarf or belt around your waist and add a few gold accessories, such as necklaces, bracelets, or earrings. Finish it off with a pair of fashionable heeled boots.
   
   
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   Wear a "schoolgirl" skirt. Pick a plaid skirt with traditional colors, like red and black or navy and black. Pair it with a plain white button-down shirt. Wear a pair of black knee-high socks, and throw on some simple black flats.
   

   
   
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   Spice things up with plaid accessories. Look for a plaid handbag, scarf, or belt. Add the accessory to a simple plaid-free outfit that only uses solid prints like to a white t-shirt and jeans.
   

    In all plaid is. A powerful print which could do very well in your wardrobe

   
   

   
   

   So do you agree?

   
   
   
   

Life on the plateau!!

I came , I saw, I conquered!!! And am back... Am sorry I took so long, my relocation took longer than expected, but am back and I missed y'all terribly...  (Don't tell me, I know my hostel is real pretty LOL)

 Plateau state was fun... Wish I didn't have to leave.... I bless God for seeing me through the whole exercise .. So I'll update you guys on what you missed starting now

What-I-Found's Guide To Christmas Gifts

In an effort to help you out this busy season I have complied some useful gift suggestions. 

Thanksgiving Gift -Betsy McCall

Here's a little something to enlarge and print out and keep a kid happy this afternoon - Happy Thanksgiving! 

Patriotic Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes from 1917

In case you are still looking for some ideas for that important meal, here are some suggestions from Modern Priscilla Magazine, November 1917. These will either be an inspiration or wear you out just reading how much work was involved because you want a "minimum of disturbance in changing courses without a maid". But don't worry, these are approved by the U.S. Food Administration! 
(Please excuse this formatting- I've been out of commission and need a refresher course)

 

Her First Turkey

I hope your day goes better. 

Thompson's Universal Garment Cutter - 1896 - Part 2

Mrs. F. E. Thompson had quite the system here. These sold for $5.00 ($141.00 today) and they were used by home sewers and dress makers. That included very young girls, and mothers supporting families.

The system was based on accurate measurements. But complete instructions were given.

Here is one dress and the pattern pages you'd need to make it. There were pages for every garment, you looked at an index and it told you what pages you needed to use. 

For the Basque (one or two darts);

For the Turn Down collar; 

The Sleeve (two to choose from);

And then choose between two Skirts;

Just consider the work this took, there were limited fabric choices, no high powered machines like we'd use today, and imagine washing these!