My name is Fab and I make fashion and lifestyle videos. I love to share style guides and look books, some fashion history, the occasional crafty DIY, travel vlogs, and anything else that might take my fancy.
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I started dressing up as I had when in the first few years of high school in 1980. I turned 26 in '80. I found a few old sportscoats and a flannel blazer at a Goodwill, got some khakis and cords, and was set for winter. Then I got a linen jacket and hopsack blazer for summer and was set for what to wear year round. Oxford cloth shirts could be bought from Lands' End for under $20. Got my rep ties there too. I had an old pair of Spalding saddle shoes, the brown and dark brown saddle ones with the gold grommets, and recycled those. Later I added a pair of bone and navy ones with the red soles. I had a brown and also black pair of penny loafers. Usually in summer I had on leather Topsiders, with no socks.
Lol. I was a New England boarding school student in the 70s and I say bits and pieces reigned as preppy. Dock or topsider shoes. Fair Isle sweaters over turtlenecks. Straight leg jeans. Never pink and green or plaid nonsense.
I worked for Laura Ashley in the 80s the fabric was printed in house in Carno, a lot of the designs were inspired from the inside of old books and were over 100 years old so no copyright problems . I personally think the decline of Laura Ashley started when they floated the company which was the same time that she sadly died .
It would be great to get your updated take on this topic, now that quiet luxury has run its most recent course. Of course, its appeal will never completely fade, as it is anchored in the timelessness and indispensability of the aesthetic. However, the authenticity of the "old money" fantasy lifestyle imagery and scenography that drives the aspirational and acquisitional impulses among the masses, is a phenomena to be approached with discretion. As explained well in this segment from the Parisian Gentlemen true old money classes (at least here in the US with our depraved sense of true aristocracy) shun anything which is obviously trying to make a statement or draw attention. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RfvOyr_xtSA.htmlsi=Zl_zpReLuDyK_dr_
You should be able to grab it off my Pinterest! pinterest.com/pin/36521446967050595/ If the link doesn't work my Pinterest profile is @fabsakker It is posted on there 🙂
@@FabSakker mine did not come out right. Lol, I measured my jack russel and the measurement was 44 cm. I sized it like in the video but it is way too big for him. It came out nice, but way too big.
Thank you so much! I just got new orthotics and they're a little thicker than my old ones, so I was worried I'd have to buy new shoes. You're a genius.
I would be intrested to know how is the fabric of your dresd compare to a Laura Ashley vintage one ? The vintage LA I have are sewn in high quality coton that is very soft and finely weaven. I dont see any fabric like that nowadays appart from Liberty wich is made in Italy mills.
Awesome thank you! Going to raid the cupboard tomorrow and make something for my boy. Not super cold in Australia compared to other countries but he's a fussy spoilt baby that doesn't like to go out of a night when it's chilly in winter without a coat on lol
Love this,, sadly it all ended when she passed. 😌 As a 56 yr old I remember everything, including its last days in Australia in 2018, I believe it's back in 2022, but unfortunately it's not the same or as popular by demand sadly 😞, but im in love with it all.
I accidentally thrifted 2 blazers that r literally men's blazer (they advertised it as women's) and now im stuck with it. Seeing ur video makes me wanna try to resize it!!
The description from Ralph Lauren is confusing, but the original flag flown over fort mchenry was restored in 1998, and Ralph Lauren donated a significant amount to that restoration of the historical artifact. Hopefully that makes sense and is an interesting tidbit of American history for you. Always cool to see people embracing our flag across cultures, great video!
I didn't know about Holly until watching this video. I love her style! Fitted knit top and a knee length A line skirt /or circle skirt is my go to uniform. It is very simple, comfortable, girly and stylish! I also love dresses! Thanks for the fantastic video, Fab!
Love the turtle neck with the skirt look the most! So girly and pretty! The shoes look great with all three outfits. I wish there is a store near by carrying these sarah flint shoes so i can try on before deciding to buy them as they are quite pricy. I hate the hassle of returning stuff.
Ugh I hate having to return stuff too! Such a pain… I will say that the sizing information they have on their website is much more detailed and accurate than most sites I’ve shopped on - I was able to order the correct size 😊
