Alma blouse view 2
On Saturday morning I finished my
Alma blouse just in time for a lunch date with my love. We lucked out a couple of weeks ago when a customer gave us a gift certificate to
Ventana Grill, our favorite local restaurant! We decided to use it ASAP and get cocktails and a nice lunch.
We were starving when we got there, so I asked Luke to take photos of me wearing my new blouse after lunch. Of course, during lunch he got a bunch of work calls and we had to leave quickly, so he only took a couple of photos of me. The lighting isn't the best in either of the pictures and I look pretty windblown, but whatever, I just had an amazing lunch and I got to wear my new Alma!
They have a
good selection of cocktails. My drink (left) was the Ventana View and Luke had the Jalapeno Margarita. Both were amazing.
Oh, the view wasn't too bad either, I love where I live! I wish I was there today, as the temperature is over ninety degrees and I am melting. October seems to have the warmest days for us.
Back to the shirt, I made View B and I am happy with how it turned out. I ordered
this cotton voile from Mood and wasn't too sure about it, but once I paired the collar with it, I loved it! The fabric is very lightweight and perfect for a hot day like today.
Invisible zipper. Oh, I'd like to say "thank you" to
Rachel for helping me with the fit. I asked for help on Instagram and she gave me some advice. I ended up adding 1.5 inches in length and it took away the wrinkles that I was having an issue with. We live a world apart and she gave me fitting advice. Isn't technology great?
This is my first Alma, but not my last...
I love the colors- this pattern has such a great shape.
ReplyDeleteThank you and I agree about the pattern! It was a straightforward sew and I want to make more shirts!
DeleteThat is awesome! So kitchy, and so fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gillian! xo
DeleteVery cute blouse Erin! I love all those colors on you. And the solid collar is brilliant--it really stands out that way.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Qui! I wasn't sure about the collar until I saw everything all together.
DeleteSo very pretty! I love the sassy fabric - it suits you so well :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sarah!
DeleteThat voile is gorgeously delicious - much like the cocktails! I'm getting thirsty just looking at those pictures, and the view is to die for! I'm loving the block colour trim too - you look lovely :)
ReplyDeleteI'm getting thirsty just thinking about them!! :) Thank you!
DeleteLove that fabric paired with the purple collar. Super flattering on you!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Amanda!
DeleteSo cute! I adore the look paired with your jeans - such great everyday style! I totally dig crazy prints like this and adding a little splash of contrasting solid really ups the ante. Fabulous blouse and cheers for great cocktails!
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Thanks so much, Sunni! I'm a jeans and t-shirt kind of gal, so it's nice to break things up with a blouse. xo
DeleteAdorable! The fit is really spot on and I think purple is definitely your color! Awesome print too :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rochelle! I was glad that Rachel's fitting advice worked for me!
Deletethis blouse is so fun and cute!!! What a perfect day date indeed!
ReplyDeleteWe both had fun date weekends with our loves :)
DeleteIt looks like it fits well :) It looks so playful and cute!
ReplyDeleteIt's super comfy!
DeleteGorgeous alma + cocktails + ocean views? I'll have you know I'm reading this from my tiny study and am filled with a burning jealousy! But seriously, you should make a gazillion Almas because you look super cute in that blouse.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Reana. Don't be jealous, just come visit :)
DeleteDeal! :)
DeleteI love your top! The print and the view are to die for! Cheers
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cynthia.
DeleteI get super jealous when I see all the beautiful places you go to!
I love your top! The print and the view are to die for! Cheers
ReplyDeletegorgeous print!
ReplyDeleteThis blouse it's so beautiful on you... I'm glad I could help x
ReplyDeleteCouldn't have done it without you!
DeleteI love the print/colors you chose for this! They look amazing on you. Such a fun blouse! And good lord - that view!! How do you manage to get anything done? I'd just be sitting on those cliffs all day!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I was there right now! I actually wanted to go out on the cliffs and take pictures, but we didn't have the time. My friend wanted Luke and I to get married there haha.
DeleteWhat a sweet Alma, love it! And the location of your lunch date is stunning...I'm so jealous!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! It's so '60's and cute! So sweet!
ReplyDeleteHey Miss Creepy (I can call you that, right? It's close to Halloween) Your first Alma turned out great! Don't you just love that pattern? I have just completed my second one and will post it soon.My first was a bit tight in the bust so I went up a size.I need to grade the waist and hips down two sizes but I was afraid I would not quite get the shape right so I graded down one size and still about 3 inches to large around the hips. I have gained a bit of wieght since my fall so I am hoping when I loose back down the original one will fit me perfectly. Hubby likes it now but I think it looks a bit tight...You know men...
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