tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post3839413849367978690..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Daily Outfit! {5.27.11}Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34095319301059878822012-05-28T05:33:17.799-04:002012-05-28T05:33:17.799-04:00Love the style. So sunny and summery.Love the style. So sunny and summery.Better Sewinghttp://www.bostonshirtoutfitter.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-63607449053091734472011-06-11T23:50:21.676-04:002011-06-11T23:50:21.676-04:00I'm another fan of Zenni Optical. My lenses al...I'm another fan of Zenni Optical. My lenses alone would be 400$ if I bought them retail; I paid 13$ for my current pair. <br /><br />I'm wearing Privo Nitrons now because of my terrible, flat feet. They're stylish enough to be cute with dresses or shorts and I'm not in horrible pain after walking around all day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667970838510403909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65688528887929038842011-06-01T10:52:17.128-04:002011-06-01T10:52:17.128-04:00What a cute post! I am taking time off from my job...What a cute post! I am taking time off from my job and now I have time to read your blog :-) I am curious as to what your previous job was and what the freelance one consists of! Well, I'll have to read the previous posts... :-)<br /><br />One question about the "unmentionables" - the bike shorts - do you use those as underpants? Personally I find it uncomfortable if they have a seam right through their center.<br /><br />Love your blog! Good luck in your new freelance way!Kerenhttp://sinistercat.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51029053484999815652011-05-31T14:21:04.308-04:002011-05-31T14:21:04.308-04:00LOVE this outfit, Gertie!!! :) Especially those su...LOVE this outfit, Gertie!!! :) Especially those sunnies--so cute!Caseyhttp://elegantmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12100705749252456502011-05-30T03:17:28.743-04:002011-05-30T03:17:28.743-04:00Sorry to blather on... I'm now reading through...Sorry to blather on... I'm now reading through the rest of the comments.<br /><br />I agree that a lot of the AA ads are problematic, and some stories I've heard about the owner seem kinda skeezy; however, click through their online women's section. I find that the models represent a much greater variety of both body shapes and races than A LOT of other stores/magazines. <br /><br />They are still mostly thin and portrayed in a very sexual manner, but they're definitely encouraging an image of female beauty that goes beyond the typical white waif we see so often in fashion advertising... so, still room for improvement, but that's something at least.RachelMakesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38387698440498195242011-05-30T03:00:52.034-04:002011-05-30T03:00:52.034-04:00Gertie, I just made the same shorts discovery! I ...Gertie, I just made the same shorts discovery! I layered a pair under one of my shorter, tighter dresses (truth be told, I was out of underwear... sometimes laundry laziness results in wonderful fashion discoveries), and the shorts eliminated the dreaded visible panty line without fear of flashing. I will definitely be using that trick more this summer!<br /><br />I love your lemon dress! Might be one of my favorites you've made.RachelMakesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47376798821084707262011-05-29T14:29:06.152-04:002011-05-29T14:29:06.152-04:00Oh my, I am loving this dress!Oh my, I am loving this dress!Vanessa, Take only Memorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141039731218546528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58264696460967569292011-05-28T23:58:20.071-04:002011-05-28T23:58:20.071-04:00I think you need to make a pattern for longer knit...I think you need to make a pattern for longer knit undies (ie bike shorts)since the summer heat and inner theighs don't mix well.Regenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07305723527884801037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49885045021328579342011-05-28T14:55:35.187-04:002011-05-28T14:55:35.187-04:00On the glasses, check out zennioptical.com. I have...On the glasses, check out zennioptical.com. I havent seen rhinestones, but they have cat eye glasses in a super cute selection. Browse through all the womens glasses. You can make them sunglasses and the prices are including the rx lenses! Seriously! Check them out, I buy all my family's rx eyewear from here!Lucha Lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03575997509606377320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-69980032818438338242011-05-28T10:12:56.040-04:002011-05-28T10:12:56.040-04:00Please!!! 10 or more posts would even be fine.......Please!!! 10 or more posts would even be fine....I'm addicted to your lovely blog.uglybeathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485263058153047018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42400201672666545642011-05-28T09:36:28.613-04:002011-05-28T09:36:28.613-04:00Can I ask a silly question? Do you wear underwear...Can I ask a silly question? Do you wear underwear underneath the bike shorts, or are they your underwear? <br /><br />My summer wardrobe is so NOT ready!argiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628702636431031949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86600459134543451672011-05-28T07:50:56.680-04:002011-05-28T07:50:56.680-04:00Congrats on the new lifestyle! I also am on the l...Congrats on the new lifestyle! I also am on the lookout for fabulous prescription sunglasses. The only time I wish I had contacts is when I see some cute cheap sunglasses in the drug store and wish I could wear them and still see!Stacybeadshttp://www.stacyverb.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47784005485760889722011-05-28T07:40:16.462-04:002011-05-28T07:40:16.462-04:00YAY I love Gertie Girl Reporter! Congratulations ...YAY I love Gertie Girl Reporter! Congratulations again on your new freelance life, I'm so happy for you!April and Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15913332769844613768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32928897044354326352011-05-28T00:59:44.706-04:002011-05-28T00:59:44.706-04:00Hey Gertie--for shoes, if you haven't been to ...Hey Gertie--for shoes, if you haven't been to a Nordstrom Rack, give them a try. Their shoe selection is amazing. I like Puma Sport (though they don't look very vintage), but Anne Klein also makes "iFlex" shoes with a little more arch support. I've been getting cute pairs of both for under $50 at the Rack here in Wa.WyldFlamingohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07540342384095759977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73324629616310132372011-05-27T23:13:53.645-04:002011-05-27T23:13:53.645-04:00Three post in one day too much you ask?? NO No and...Three post in one day too much you ask?? NO No and No! I wish i could get that motivated to dress stylishly at home!Suziwong66http://www.suziwongcreations.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78261411910127465092011-05-27T19:58:06.233-04:002011-05-27T19:58:06.233-04:00Oh I am defiantly all for making stuff myself to s...Oh I am defiantly all for making stuff myself to save money. In fact, I'm afraid I always think I can do everything myself. Clothes, bread, bicycle repair, free form polyurethane carving...Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793295526771577222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66261429008837023082011-05-27T19:51:09.572-04:002011-05-27T19:51:09.572-04:00Bike shorts under a dress! Absolutely! I've be...Bike shorts under a dress! Absolutely! I've been wearing them for a while now and I'm so glad I discovered them. So comfortable it's like wearing nothing, and holds in the jiggles!Patricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15118914978404566212011-05-27T19:18:00.068-04:002011-05-27T19:18:00.068-04:00Love this dress. Looks airy and comfortable and st...Love this dress. Looks airy and comfortable and stylish all at once. <br />Don't know about peep-toe flats, BUT..Tom's has some super cute peep-toe wedge's that are out, not too high. And with a reputation for comfort - plus a pair of shoes goes to a child in need with each pair sold....Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003304813579938468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-5008191718166245282011-05-27T18:24:48.642-04:002011-05-27T18:24:48.642-04:00You look awesome as usual. I second your nude bik...You look awesome as usual. I second your nude bike shorts x1000. They are AWESOME! I use a Jalie pattern though, the shorts from the skort pattern. As for glasses- The Slapdash Sewist has turned me onto zennioptical.com and I've not looked back. You can put all kinds of lenses into all kinds of things and the glasses are cheap enough that you can treat them like accessories instead of investments. I think I generally get out of there for about $20-$30 per pair for single vision. NAYY by the way. Shipping is slow though.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11324391008394382710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88445833472921439652011-05-27T18:20:55.975-04:002011-05-27T18:20:55.975-04:00Well now that you said it seems incredibly obvious...Well now that you said it seems incredibly obvious! haha! I will definitly have to try that out. I don't care for AA either though so maybe I can find a cheaper alternative.Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03529588501461129747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21493689712828511462011-05-27T18:19:16.229-04:002011-05-27T18:19:16.229-04:00I have some Olga bike-type shorts. They're an...I have some Olga bike-type shorts. They're an elastic mesh. <br /><br />Keep your eyes open at Marshalls or TJMaxx, that's the kind of thing they'll often have for less than $24.RoseAGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01360864547510178832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7784576957121839032011-05-27T18:10:31.408-04:002011-05-27T18:10:31.408-04:00Fantastic in every way, Gertie! I check your site...Fantastic in every way, Gertie! I check your site a million times a day, anyway, so no of course you can't have too many posts.<br /><br />Totally off-topic, but do you have some new ink...? Is that too personal for you to talk about? Love it!ebrussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555764658681646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38742863985679974012011-05-27T17:57:06.622-04:002011-05-27T17:57:06.622-04:00Check out the flats at Delia's. The clothes ar...Check out the flats at Delia's. The clothes are far too young for me, but the shoes are faaaaabulous!<br /><br />http://store.delias.com/frontpage.do?topnavTrack=frontpage&incmpid=TB<br /><br />Never too many posts. I'm always interested in what you're up to. Besides, not long from now you'll be pushing the deadline for your book and we might have to go without posts for a while. Let's enjoy what we get when we get 'em!Ms. Smarty Pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07858288698858832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86008410367209472382011-05-27T17:06:58.469-04:002011-05-27T17:06:58.469-04:00I wear SAS sandals. Very comfortable and the sanda...I wear SAS sandals. Very comfortable and the sandals don't look orthopedic like some of their styles.<br />And chub rub is the bane of my existence. I am always wearing some chafe protecting garment.dawn snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6873102193500629382011-05-27T17:02:26.767-04:002011-05-27T17:02:26.767-04:00wow, I love the outfit. I'm a spectacle wearer...wow, I love the outfit. I'm a spectacle wearer too, and am currently searching eBay for similar styles but for normal rather than sunglasses, but there are loads of 50s originals on there, you just have to have them glazed. <br />xLouise Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14858832660475944060noreply@blogger.com