Travel – The Critic's Darling

Attending “The Biba Story, 1964-1975” Exhibit in London

Adrimar — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:59:15 +0000

When I was in London last summer, I attended a fabulous fashion exhibit at The London Fashion and Textile museum. This was all about the iconic and famous boutique Biba, from the groovy London fashion era of 1964 -1975. Barbara Hulanicki, who was a fashion illustrator, designed a few affordable ...

Sewing 1950’s Vintage Butterick 7943 for the 2023 Dressmaker’s Ball

Adrimar — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 16:49:26 +0000

Finding the Perfect Vintage PatternI was delighted with finding my perfect dress sewing pattern for the Dressmaker’s Ball, a vintage Butterick 7943 (circa 1956). I discovered this sewing pattern among the many piles and piles of vintage patterns at Vint’illage in Bowling Green, Ohio. After I decided that a Rococo ...

How I Spent My Layover In NYC- Fashion Capital of America

Adrimar — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 15:04:55 +0000

I felt like I won a vacation when Crew Scheduling changed my schedule to include a 40 hour stay in NYC. A 2 nights paid for hotel in the fashion capital with a great deal of time on my hands? Thank you!! I had not had a true “visit” (as ...

A Flight Attendant Review of Luggage Works Aurora New Generation 17″ Rolling Bag

Adrimar — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:28:59 +0000

Once I started my career as a flight attendant I quickly discovered my personal preferences when it comes to luggage. I am a bit of a minimalist, and I am much more comfortable traveling with smaller bags. I think I have finally found my perfect main roll-aboard luggage piece. It ...

Afternoon Tea at the Ritz London

Adrimar — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:23:55 +0000

I’m always one for trying to escape the current era we are living in, if even for a little while (can you blame me?). A prime example of that is taking the world’s only remaining true ocean liner, the Cunard Queen Mary 2, on a transatlantic voyage to England. I ...

Sewing Projects I Created for a Cunard Transatlantic Crossing – M8037 & S9457

Adrimar — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:14:57 +0000

The first time I went to Europe was by ocean liner, upon the Cunard Queen Mary 2. This happened to be the Fashion Week crossing, and I had the most enjoyable experience (i.e. getting to meet shoe designer Stewart Weitzman, and much more – here is a post about ...

A Whimsical Destination: 2D Restaurant in Chicago

Adrimar — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 16:49:20 +0000

Recently my husband and I went to Chicago for a few days. Joe had the opportunity to give a presentation at the Palmer House Hilton, one of our favorite places, which you can read about in this post . While Joe was at the conference I had some time to ...

Flight Attendant Review: Travelpro Maxlite 5 Women’s Tote

Adrimar — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:58:48 +0000

Do you know the feeling of finally finding the perfect purse? Maybe the outer pocket it just the right size for your cell phone, the functionality of the closure is easy, the size and style is what you wanted? I love purses. As a flight attendant, a purse is obviously ...

Non-Rev Trip in the Blue Ridge Mountains- C-Ville Area Virginia

Adrimar — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:16:52 +0000

As my birthday approached I developed a plan to non rev with my husband to Palm Springs, CA. However as I sat at my computer, about to process payment for the hotel, I saw the grand total cost increase dramatically(from the absurd California taxes and resort fees) and I quickly ...

TWA Hotel – Come Fly With me to the Groovy Golden Era of Flight!

Adrimar — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 19:43:29 +0000

If ever there was a hotel to bring out sheer child-like joy in me, it is the TWA hotel at JFK airport. Many of you know I absolutely LOVE vintage aesthetic ( sewing from the era, styling in the era, and studying the trends of the era ), and ...