Here's another one-of-a-kind piece that Jacqueline made for me.
I took the sweater, a black, stretch velvet that I've had for several years, with me when I went to visit Jacqueline in New York a few weeks ago. We looked through the samples she has in the loft, and I chose one similar to this as a model for Jacqueline to follow.
The sweater should be on its way to me as I write this, and I can't wait. It's the perfect weight for the Seattle fall (at least on clear days), and I think the button really makes it.
Of course, my second home is Japan, and the Japanese look of that button really appeals to me.
It's been more than two weeks since I retired Jabba, my right boob, and I don't miss him at all. In fact, I am sitting in the window of a coffee shop in Vancouver, B.C., wearing a sleeveless black top, Jabba-less, and no one is paying any attention. Not a second glance.
Jacqueline designs and makes Rhea Belle clothes, for one-breasted or no-breasted women, like me. Her slogan: Not a statistic. More than fashion. It's a rebellion.
See a similar sweater Jacqueline has on her slide show Bridges and Bows No. 2.
Go to Jacqueline's blog, Rebel1in8.
To order clothing, contact: Jacqueline@rebel1in8.com.
@ Jeanne Sather 2007.
This is great Jeanne- Thank you so much for posting this!!! I went to a trim store in the garment district in Manhattan to find a button for your sweater and they had a gazillion buttons to choose from. When I saw this one I knew it had your name on it because of your love of Japan. When you shared stories with me from your time there you would light up. This button called me over to it... I'm so glad that you like it (and the sweater).
Posted by: Jacqueline | September 23, 2007 at 02:55 PM
Very elegant!
Posted by: Sara | September 24, 2007 at 02:02 PM
The sweater is lovely. But I fear that you are using a knitted garment to avoid telling me what I most want to know...about your weekend in Vancouver with JS. Well???
Posted by: Kristina | September 26, 2007 at 03:27 PM
Kristina--so you noticed that? Well, the weekend was fun, and stressful. I think JS and I will be friends, maybe even really good friends, but no more than that, sadly.
So now I have to figure out what to say on my blog without hurting anyone's feelings, including mine! Not an easy task.
Posted by: jeanne | September 27, 2007 at 08:36 AM