Spring on the Horizon

As spring starts peaking through I am looking for something new to wear to my work as a court reporter.  As a free-lancer I go somewhere different every day, so I really don't need a lot of different outfits, as I rarely see the same group of people two days in a row.

I really liked this Vogue pattern for the jacket, but I have to say it was not the easiest to make.

The skirt, on the other hand, was extremely easy to make.  A very simple straight skirt with a slit in the back instead of a kick pleat.  The fabric for this skirt was another Chanel and rather expensive, so I purchased just one yard and had to make do.  Therefore, I fringed the hem and love the way it turned out.

 

Both the jacket and the skirt are made of fabrics purchased from Helen Haughey, www.helenhaugheydesigns.com.

 

And, of course, I must picture Miss Cuddles, who is always there to make sure I am doing the job right.