The German Burda website has the December preview pictures up. And you guys – I am excited. I haven’t seen a standout “wow” but I have seen a lot of things I like. Here are the preview pics: I want to see the line drawing, but I like this coat! I think this is similar … More Newsflash: December Burda Early Preview Posted
I am not sure how many readers have heard that there is a new Burda Style Magazine on the block – the new Burda Style US edition. Hi August 2012 Peplum Top! I spy with my little eye… A December 2012 jacket! And some photos from October 2012 as well… Looks like the mix-n-match feature … More Burda Style US Magazine
The latest collection from Vogue can be seen here. Are you in the mood for designer dresses? Because the collection consists mostly of designer dresses. Well, and a few winter coats and capes. My overall impression: this is a pretty good release! Definitely much better than a lot of other recent releases this fall. Though … More Newsflash: New Vogue Patterns Announced
The trials and tribulations of trying to get my latest sewing project done in time for a Pattern Review Contest have inspired this little quiz. Have fun, and let me know what kind of sewing day you are having in the comments! 1. You are trying to sew a notched collar in a jacket. After … More What Kind of Sewing Day Are You Having?
I have been a big fan of The Skating Lesson – a vlog that covers the latest news and gossip in the ice skating world – since it first got started. It has been a great way to keep abreast of figure skating news with minimal effort, and it is refreshing to hear about the … More Book Review: The Second Mark
I have been planning to sew jackets for a while, and when the lined jacket contest being run on Pattern Review convinced me to move around the projects in my queue. Though I have made a few coats in my time, I thought it would be good to read through Tailoring: The Classic Guide to … More Book Review: Tailoring: The Classic Guide to Sewing the Perfect Jacket
Tamora Pierce is an author I have been reading since I was eleven years old. I realize I have somewhat grown out of the target age group for her writing, but I continue to read her books anyway, because I enjoy seeing what happens in the worlds I loved so much as I was growing … More Book Review: Tortall and Other Lands
The full preview of the November Burda has been posted to the Russian website. After the early preview came out my thoughts were “editorial, but not necessarily great wardrobe builders.” After looking through the full preview I think I may have to reverse my sentiment a bit. Some of the model photography made things look … More Newsflash: November Burda Preview Posted
Catherine Daze recently had an interesting post about her relationship with Burda over on her website. We all know I am a huge Burda fan, though I haven’t been terribly excited by their fall fashions this year. I have also amassed a rather large collection of back issues, mostly because of the awesome that is … More Burda Stats
I have been reading the works of Brandon Sanderson ever since he was announced as the author who would complete the epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time. At that time he had four adult-length fantasy novels published – Elantris and the Mistborn trilogy. I devoured those within the space of about two months and I have been … More Book Review: Steelheart
Doctor T Designs 