My latest skirt is made from Simplicity 8099, a “miniskirt” pattern from 1969. I use the term miniskirt loosely because this is the length it ended up after I removed 3″ from the pattern and made a 2″ hem. Not very mini, if you ask me. I made this using some navy fine wale corduroy I thrifted. I chose this pattern, because of the interesting pocket detail. It’s basically a patch pocket that is slip-stitched on and also doubles as a belt loop. The zipper is lapped (my new favorite method). 
I found this sweater at a thrift store and I’m pretty sure it’s part of an old marching band uniform. Pretty groovy.
If you’ve been reading for a while you’ll notice that my hair is much shorter. I got my hair cut in the “Halo” style invented by Vidal Sassoon in the 60′s. I loved my hair right after I got it cut, but unfortunately I can’t get my hair as sleek and straight as the stylist did. It sort of ends up looking like a fluffy mushroom top so it looks like I will be wearing headbands for the foreseeable future. Here’s a photo from my Instagram showing it right after it got chopped.
Sigh…. I’m missing my long hair. Oh well, hair grows.
I can never get my hair to look the same as the hairstylist did. Do you use a flat iron on it? My Chi is wonderful. Cute skirt and I really love that top!
I have flat ironed for days. Every damn hair. I can get them all straight, but there’s just too much volume
How cute! Love the sweater!
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, I like this! I’ve been really into corduroy lately. Lapped zippers are my fave, too, but I’m still trying to figure out how to finish the top properly.
But I really think stylists use some sort of black magic to get hair to look amazing for the first day.
I think your hair is cute! It has a mischievous vibe
Thanks, it is hard to get it to cover the top of the zipper. I try to add a little extra to the seam allowance. It’s a constant learning process
Your skirt is cute, and is a real fine match with that period cut! I love those Vidal jobs – sorry you are having trouble styling it but you look fabulous with short hair. Really frames your lovely face.
Thank you! Vidal was a genious
Cool skirt! Love that cute jumper too
) And I like the hair cut, but it’s annoying how you can never get your hair to look as good as a hairdresser would – sigh.
Thank you, they do hair voodoo, I swear!
Your skirt is adorable and goes so well with your new found sweater as well! As for the hair, I think it’s super cute! Even though styled it looks very slick, I actually think that the way you style it is softer and very feminine! So a winner both ways! And as you say, hair grows…life’s too chort not to enjoy a change or two ;o)
Thank you!!!! At least I’ve gotten wanting this hairstyle out of my system.
I think the skirt and your hair are adorable!
You’re a doll, thank you!
Love the skirt. So cute. And that sweater makes me drool. I seriously have sweater envy. Lol. I really really LOVE the hairstyle on you, you’re so beautiful and it really frames your face. I totally understand not being able to reproduce it though. I worked at a salon for like 6 months when I was a teenage and there is an art to the “blow dry” that gets it that sleek gorgeousness. So annoying.
Thank you for the sweet compliment. I really appreciate it
Love the skirt and love the hair! Do you think you could get a keratin treatment so that it’s straight all the time? Groupon has some great deals!
I haven’t thought of that… I’ll look into it. Thank you for the idea
The skirt is gorgeous!
Thanks!!
Super-cute skirt and that sweater is such a score! So perfect for a vintage look.
My hairdresser does AMAZING haircuts that last forever. But she’s not great at styling me. I always tell her “no anchorwoman hair” and come out looking like an anchorwoman. I actually think this is one of her strengths, because I don’t walk out of the salon with an unobtainable ‘do. I know I’ll like it much better when it’s just washed and air dried. I am sure you will ease into loving the new hair, even if it isn’t exactly like it looked in the salon.
I love the skirt, but the sweater you’re wearing is what does it for me, it’s gorgeous!!
You’re hair is cute even without the salon sleekness! I have nominated you for an Inspiring Blogger Award.
http://lacouturieredimanche.blogspot.com/2012/12/very-inspiring-blogger-award.html
Cute skirt, cute sweater, cute hair. I swear, my sewing to do list grows exponentially whenever I come to visit you! LOL!