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Refashioned Chambray Denim Top with Cherry Blossoms

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It's spring. Trees and flowers are coming back to life. I love spring! The crocus that come back every spring were gifts from my mother years ago. She gave me other plants that are in my my small yard in front of and in back of my townhouse. When I see them come back, I am reminded of my mother's love living on. Even though she's been gone just a little over a year, it still hurts. I look for little reminders to help keep me going.    The cherry blossoms on the cherry tree are a time-honored symbol of the joy of spring. So, when I saw this chambray shirt embroidered with cherry blossoms, I had to find it.  I found the creator of the shirt. It's Judy Rice, of  Satsuma Street (on Tumblr) . She sells cute things on  https://www.etsy.com/shop/SatsumaStreet The refashion I have done is inspired by Judy's design. It is not meant to be a knock-off or copycat.I have this great Levi's denim/ chambray top. It has great notched pockets and "pearl...

Today in Fashion History: February 22, 1999

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Today in Fashion History: February 22, 1999 Levi Strauss announced that they were closing 11 of 22 North American plants and eliminating some 5,900 jobs. The job cuts amount to 30 percent of the jeans maker's American and Canadian work force. WSWG