Heavenly Style . Sassy as Hell

Crochet, Crotch-it?

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:24:00 PST

Where in the heck-n-heck have you been, Jules Mae? That's a good question. I'm still here. I'm still creating. I'm still trying to move my family to another province. Lately I've been devoting a lot of energy to my other passion: design and illustration.

And guess what? I'm teaching myself how to crochet. My kids call it crotch-it, and I'm inclined to like the sounds of that better. Silly is good. I found this how-to guide at the thrift store and I decided it was time.
I'm learning to knit, too, but I think crocheting is more fun.

This is my third hat. It's got a bit of a vintage flair, like a cloche.

Moo moos are still coming! Seriously. You will be so excited when they do, I know. Thanks for waiting with baited breath.

xo
Jules Mae

Long Awaited Moo Moo 75!

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:44:00 PST

It's here! It's here! Really and truly. This may very well be my last Moo Moo creation for 2011, and I'm so looking forward to continuing on with the final 25 in the new year.

This moo is fun and festive, with a mushroomed skirt featuring random tucks and pleats, as well as a lovely fabric flower adornment at the waist. Wear it with or without the wide belt which ties into a nice large bow at the back. The belt loops are made of espresso brown velvet ribbon. The 3/4 length wide sleeves give it a darling vintage whimsy. Tucks at the upper waist/bust line add a little shape, which we all know is what is mostly always missing from a moo moo.

Hope you all enjoy a lovely holiday season. Thanks for sticking with me!

Best,

Jules Mae

Moo Moo 74 Dainty and Delicious

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 07:54:00 PDT

Welcome back to Moo Moo 100. I took a short break over the summer and I thought we'd start the new season off with a rather dainty, un-moo moo like Moo Moo. The skirt of this dress is basically the fullness of the Moo Moo pattern gathered into the bodice, which happens to be a modified bra pattern. I made the boobs pointier to give it more of a vintage edge, and 'cause who doesn't want pointy boobs?

The skirt is sheer, hence the leggings. The dress ties in the back with the butterfly ribbon like what is shown on the front

The hat is from a vintage mad cap pattern and is super fun to wear. See my post here for more on the hat: Eleanor.

Thanks so much for stopping by! It's good to be back.

Enjoy your Sunday,

Jules Mae

Wedding Garters

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 05:00:00 PDT

Soft and subtle, I made these for a client this week. I do take custom orders for wedding garters. I sell them in pairs (one to throw and one to keep) - $55 per pair. Contact me for more details.

Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your Sunday.

Jules Mae

Mad Cap 3 MURIAL

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 05:30:00 PDT

I need to start naming these. How about Murial. Murial is refined, yet, often the most playful chick in the room. She has a keen sense of style, but doesn't let it compete with her personality. She's soft, with a wild side; nice enough to take home to meet Mother, and wild enough to to make even you blush a little.

Meet Murial.

I suppose I should name the first two ...

Meet Eliza Jane.
She's a feather in your cap, and a confident gem of a pal. She knows what she wants and knows how to get it.

Meet Eleanor.
She's soft and salty like a cool ocean breeze, ready for you to sweep her off her feet into adventure.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jules Mae

1940s Style Mad Cap 2

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:28:00 PDT

This is a second hat I constructed from the same material as the first, but went a softer direction with the accents.

1940s Style Mad Cap

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:26:00 PDT

So, I love hats. I love vintage. Vintage hats .... uhhmagahh! So, I've decided to start experimenting with some vintage hat patterns, not forsaking the Moo Moo 100 project, but just throwing hats in there from time to time to keep my creative limbs limber.

Here is my first go at this 1940s hat pattern. I think it's rather the cat's meow. It can be worn to the side, front or back - just secure it with a bobby pin or two. Easy peasy. Check out the darling vintage brooch. The bow and brooch are removable, so you can change it up to suit your mood.

Made from rescued fabric. Earth-loving, as always.

Moo Moo 72 and 73 - Wee Moo

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:30:00 PDT

I'm back. And no, I'm not the Incredible Shrinking Woman. This is my little friend who has agreed to model these to very lovely Wee Moos. ADORABLE ... and the moo moos are pretty cute, too.

Thanks for stopping in. I hope you are enjoying what's left of July!

See you next week,

Jules Mae

Moo-Moo-Moving!

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 02:55:00 PDT

Here's the low-down. I'm taking an unplanned break from the project while we complete renovations on our home and put it up for sale. We're moving to the beautiful city of Montreal! I'll be sure and post any new additions to Moo Moo 100 as I find time to work on them. Thanks for following along with me for this long! I look forward to continuing onward.

In the meantime, All of my Moo Moos are currently on sale for $50 ea (+ shipping & handling - $10-14+). Do not purchase from my Etsy Shop, but please visit it to see what is available (http://www.etsy.com/shop/jules

maeclothing?section_id=6970982), then post on my Facebook Page to buy and get the deal. For a limited time only.

Enjoy your summer.

Many thanks,

Jules Mae

Moo Moo 71 - Sailor-esque

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:52:00 PDT

Navy and white stripes .... I love this one. It's a medium weight knit. I've included smocking, of course, and I think it works particularly well on this piece. The red cropped cover-up is for those sudden beach-side breezes. So comfy and still so sassy!

I photographed this last week and have since added spaghetti straps to the striped dress.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jules Mae

1950s Back Wrap Dress Replica

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:06:00 PDT

This is a bit large on me (I've taken it in with pins on both sides in order to model it, and I think it could be pinned in a bit more ... should be not so baggy around the chest and waist), but it will fit a size 10-12.
This is a wrap ... in the back, and ties at the front waist. Made from rescued cotton.

I hope to be exploring my many vintage patterns in the future. I'll post them along the way.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jules Mae

Moo Moo 70 Simply Strapless

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 04:12:00 PDT

I'm not usually one for strapless anything. I find I'm always worried I'll have a mishap, or will be fidgeting with an uncomfortable strapless bra. Well, this particular Moo is, in fact, strapless, and the layers of flirty ruffles are attached with an ample amount of elastic smocking to help you feel secure and not as though you're about to, you know, slip a nip. Is that a saying?
This Moo can be worn any which way ... there is no particular front and back ... you could wear the bow in the front, or off to the side, for example. It's your body; dress it however you want. Below, I've shown it with the bow square in the back. This Moo is mainly made of a stretch knit, so it's pretty dang comfy, too.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a lovely Sunday.

Jules Mae

Moo Moo 69 Little Piece of This . Little Piece of That

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 05:33:00 PDT

Remnants, darling, can be chic. Just add smocking!! Haaa, yes, I've gone a bit smocking berserk lately, but I love it, especially for summer moos. As you may already know, I use rescued/found fabrics. In keeping with the eco-loveliness of that, I try to make use of as much of each fabric piece as possible. Moo Moo 69 is a coming together of remnants from Moo Moos gone by. I've done a considerable amount of elastic smocking on the sides and back, leaving most of the front free flowing. Certainly, it's the only one of it's kind. Just like you. Just like me.

Thanks for having a look! Next week, Moo Moo 70!

Warmly,

Jules Mae

Moo Moo 68 - Holly Hobbie

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 22 May 2011 15:33:00 PDT

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your weekend!

Jules Mae

Moo Moo 67 MooCho for Mama

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 08 May 2011 05:51:00 PDT

Yeah! Another MooCho. I know, you were wondering when they were coming back around. I love the colours in this one, and the combination of knit and woven fabrics. The knit has a silver thread design running throughout it, giving it a subtle touch of glam. But not too much. I mean, you probably won't be working the corner downtown in this MooCho. This is sweet and serene.

Happy Mother's Day to all of you Mammas out there!

Thanks for stopping by,

Jules Mae

Moo Moo 66 Subtle and Sexy

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 01 May 2011 06:11:00 PDT

I'm continuing to explore the use of elastic machine smocking in the Moo Moo project. Here I've used this neutral ribbed knit material, which I previously was avoiding because it seemed so blah and boring. I decided to give it a chance, and I think it turned out rather well. It's subtle and lovely. It's got a slit on each side of the skirt and features a comfy smocked empire waistline, with a little rosette.

Check this out on etsy!
Thanks for stopping by!

Jules Mae

Moo Moos 64 and 65 Mother and Daughter

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:35:00 PDT

Smocking!! Yes, these darling moos are machine smocked with elastic thread, making them very comfortable, yet so dang cute! Having my adorable daughter, Amira, next to me certainly ups the cute factor. She's learning to sew and this was a great project for her to help with. And yes, that's the belt on my head. It's kind of gypsy cute, perhaps? Or maybe I look like I suffered a major head wound? Can head wounds be attractive?

These were so much fun to make, and I'll likely employ the smocking technique more in the future.

My dress is a white cotton with tiny green polka dots. Amira is wearing gingham shorts under her gingham dress, complete with a heart shaped pocket.

Find Moo Moo 64 (the one I'm modeling) for sale on Etsy. Moo Moo 65 is now a part of Amira's wardrobe :)

This coming Friday, I'll be at Brocante Lux. Come by and try on a Moo!

Happy Easter! Enjoy your long weekend.

Best Wishes,

Jules Mae

Moo Moo 63 Call Me Honey

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:44:00 PDT

This week, I modified the moo moo pattern into a sun dress. The upper bodice is a yellow and black stretch knit and the skirt is black and white gingham. It has a kind of sassy vintage feel, which I adore, especially when paired with a black belt and strappy sandals. Have a look!

Thanks for stopping by! Please feel free to follow this project on Facebook: www.facebook.com/julesmaeclothing .

Enjoy your Sunday,

Jules Mae

Moo Moo 62 Drawn On

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:50:00 PDT

Partly inspired by a post by StyleBubble, and since I am also an illustrator, I thought it fitting to start illustrating directly on some of my Moo Moos, the first of which I'll share with you today.

Find this Moo for sale at my Etsy shop. Stay tuned for art prints for your home or office featuring original illustrations by moi!

Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your Sunday!

Jules Mae

Moo Moo 61 Swirly Boobs from Outer Space.

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:08:00 PDT

Well, maybe not so much, but the yellow applique design on the chest lends itself to a bit of a sci-fi feel, or so my husband says.

I think this moo has a retro flavor, myself. A nice slit in the side of the mid shin length hem, and the slightly puffy collar with a tie and a peekaboo keyhole at the neck give it a nice vintage appeal.

Thanks for stopping by! This moo and others are for sale at my Etsy shop.

See you next week!

Jules Mae

Moo Moo 60 Wrapagainagain

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:35:00 PDT

I chose to stick with the wrap concept with this moo simply because it's a bit wider of a fabric and allowed for a bit more give ... this could likely fit a med/large whereas the other Moo-wraps fit a med-small.

A darling cotton print, don't you think? An off center two-tone blue ruffle on the front hem, and including the wide blue sash at the waist, it's nostalgic and quirky all at once.

There is a double pocket on the front skirt ... a smaller one slightly overlapping a larger one. The scarf not included :)

This coming Friday, you can find me and this Moo at Brocante Lux in St. Catharines. Don't be shy, check out this moo and many others for sale on my Etsy site.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jules Mae

Moo Moo 59 Vintage Cowboys

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:41:00 PDT

Cowboys? Yeah, if you look carefully, you'll notice the aqua-ish fabric has a rather darling cowboy print on it. I've been hanging on to this material for awhile, not wanting to use it haphazardly. It's married to two shades of blue cotton, and there is a little applique scattering of hearts on the back shoulder. Oh, and let's not forget the random scattering of small ribbon bows on the front sash ... they are the same colour aqua as the fabric, so they are camouflaged in the photos.

Yes, this is another WRAP Moo. Exciting, right? Wrap it over leggings, a slip, a swimsuit, just your skivvies .... whatever floats-yer-boat.

Don't forget to check out EarthState, and click though my link to enjoy a 25% savings on ANY Jules Mae product, free shipping in Canada, and discounted international shipping. By doing so, you will be supporting Sustainable Cities International. For a limited time only! And they have great Ethical Bean coffee for sale on the site too (I just purchased some for my hubby).

Thanks stopping by!

Jules Mae

Moo Moo 58 - Wraptastic!

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 09:53:00 PST

58 Moos into this project, and I've finally found a way to add some shape to this otherwise shapeless garment. It's a wrap! Yup, the side seams are completely open and lend themselves nicely to the whole wrap idea. I've included some lovely vintage blue velvet ribbon at the waistline and at the mandarin collar for tying. The slit into the neckline is off center and quite deep. I'm wearing a full slip underneath, allowing for a little, but not at all inappropriate, peek-a-boo.
This is a great, flirty yet sophisticated, easy to wear dress, perfect for day, evening, and resort wear. Like all of my projects, this moo is made from reclaimed fabrics - in this case, cotton.

Thanks for stopping in to have a look. Please also check out EarthState.org (find my link in at the bottom right hand column) where I am offering a 25% discount to customers who find me through their site and use their discount code (EARTHSTATE - apply at etsy checkout) and a 25% charitable donation to Sustainable Cities International. Limited time only.

Enjoy your week, it's one week nearer to spring!

Jules Mae

Moo Moo 57 - Do the Wave

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 07:11:00 PST

I had finished this earlier in the week in order to be prepared to for Brocante Lux. I brought it with me and hadn't photographed it yet. Looking at it hanging there on the hanger, I thought it looked rather boring. But then, the following day, I put it on and got out the camera. And HOORAY! It's fun.
Yes, never judge a Moo by it's hanger. Try it on!!!! Love. Oh, and it's got two small silver buttons to close the neckline up, if you prefer ... forgot to feature that in the photos. It's darling.

Or you can find it on my Etsy page, along with many more fab moos.

Brocante Lux was fun ... we're back there on March 25th! Save your pennies :)

Thanks for stopping by,

Jules Mae

Moo Moo 56 Oh Where is Spring?

noreply@blogger.com (JulesMae) — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 06:14:00 PST

Where art though Spring? Here in Niagara last week, we were cruelly taunted by a pre-spring thaw, which only lasted a day and a half before freezing temperatures set in once again. In my optimism, this Moo Moo is dedicated to the onset of Spring, whenever it should decide to show up.

Made from a found stretch knit fabric, this Moo is easy to wear. The tie has rounded ends and come to a graceful v-shape in the middle. This tie can also double as a head scarf (babushka-like), or wear around your neck. I'm wearing a light slip underneath the Moo, as the fabric is quite lightweight. It would be a great accompaniment to your swimwear at the beach - look at me! Talking Summer already!

Photographs were taken, somewhat reluctantly, by my daughter :)

Thanks for stopping in! Come visit me and many other fantastic artists and designers at Brocante Lux fashion and art market, on Friday, Feb 25th, 11am-8pm, Market Square, St. Catharines, ON.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Jules Mae