Easter Finery
My mom. Isn’t she so pretty?
In my never ending quest to perfect the tunic I made this yummy yellow tunic and pants for my mom to wear on Easter. Check out those orange shoes! How cosmopolitan! She lovingly refers to this ensemble as her Indira Gandhi outfit. It suits her so. She has always had a keen sense of fashion, though she wasn’t always able to fuel the fire. She is adamant that as women age, they should not simply give in to wearing pants. The waist is rounder, the bum is flatter, and it is simply not the best look. Mother is devoted to skirts for her daily life. But this suit seemed to combine the flow of her skirts with a smart and sophisticated look that would set her apart on Easter.
Then of course, we all know that accessories make or brake the outfit. Who could have known that my sister-in-law in Ireland would send this fantastic Indian silk scarf? It is sheer perfection! I had already purchased the linen and had the concept in my head when “the scarf” arrived. The season is perfect for a light wrap, and if you have been in the South then you know that concept of ” a summer jacket” is a myth. It is not even possible to consider a jacket after June 1st. Thankfully Easter was in April this year.
The neckline is lovely, if I do say so myself. As a friend in my weekly sewing class says, it takes a village to figure out this tunic perfection.
The turquoise necklace (from my own closet) finished off the look.
A dear friend told her she looked like an Easter egg. I do not think that is the look she was going for.
did I ever tell you about my psychic dream(s)? in this particular dream, I WAS Indira Gandhi, and I was shot multiple times by my bodyguards. When I woke up (was living in NYC at the time) I received word that Indira had, indeed, been assassinated in India, about the same time as when I was having the dream. yikes. your mother is stunning, and I see a strong family resemblance. great great job on the Indira ensemble!!! xoxo
Hi Mary,
You’re mother looks stunning! What a beautiful shade of yellow. I am so happy that you were able to design and create such an elegant ensemble for your mom. What a gift for both of you.
I also wanted to send a thank you (in advance of receiving my stamp order). I can’t wait to get it. You have given me wonderful tools to create.too. You are an inspiration to me. I’m just sorry I don’t get to see you “perform’ with Carol anymore. If you can believe it, I still have old vcr tapes with your step by step creations that I refer to!
I hope you are in good health,and I can’t to get crackin’ with my new stamps!
Phyllis
Hi Mary,You’re mother looks stunning! What a beautiful shade of yellow. I am so happy that you were able to design and create such an elegant ensemble for your mom. What a gift for both of you.I also wanted to send a thank you (in advance of receiving my stamp order). I can’t wait to get it. You have given me wonderful tools to create.too. You are an inspiration to me. I’m just sorry I don’t get to see you “perform’ with Carol anymore. If you can believe it, I still have old vcr tapes with your step by step creations that I refer to!I hope you are in good health,and I can’t to get crackin’ with my new stamps!Phyllis
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Mary-
Thank you for the link to this “sweet” story. Your Mother looks like a dream in this outfit….kudos to you. An Easter Egg…..I am sure that is not what she was going for. Because I have white gray hair, many people say “You look just like Paula Dean”….not what I was going for either. Much love to you and your mother on this “celebration of life” day.
I agree with Barbara that your mother looks like a “dream”.
Your Mother is lovely in her beautiful yellow outfit. I love the shoes!!! I would like an outfit just like it. Maybe the Easter bunny will bring me one next year.
I love your stamps. I love to make scarfs.
Hi Mary! How deligltful that you have you mom around to sew for! I know she must be thrilled that you made it for her! And, it’s lovely too, she looks like she just stepped off from fashion week in NYC. You are blessed to still have her with you. Lucky you, lucky her to have you for a daughter. xoxocan
Simply beautiful outfit. Yellow is one of my favorite colors and your Mother looks beautiful in the outfit you made.
I can see that you love to create items for your Mother. I make many items for my Mom, and I always loose track of time when creating an item or gift for her.
And all this time I didn’t think you liked to sew. Most of your projects I have imitated or purchased from you use iron on stuff or double stick red line tape (my personal favorite). Your mother’s outfit is stunning.