Look What I Found In My Closet!
During my designing days in Hawaii I paid homage to a pleated top that I originally wore in the Sixties (below).
The original blouse was made in cotton and buttoned up the back.
Modeled below by a young Australian teen, my new interpretation eliminated the collar. Instead of cotton I used a silk chiffon for a tropical climate. Warm breezes blow this light and luxurious top with what I called a ‘slinky’ skirt made from an exclusive French textile, also my design. Both were featured in my boutique at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu. BTW, the blouses sold like hotcakes at $199.
Dear Donna,
That is a real pretty blouse Donna. You are very talented at making your own cloths. You would make any mother really proud, by becoming so self-respected with your sewing skills. I am teaching my daughter how to make her own cloths now. Donna you’re the kind of mother that I have always wanted to be like. Thank you for showing me how to make my
own clothes over the years. I’m thankful that my ex-husband can’t steal my sewing skills too. Your Simplicity Patterns TV commercial in 1965 inspired me to start sewing, and so glad I did.
At your attached link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqn7ZWHhUpc
You said “if I can sew, you can sew” I tried sewing, and I found that I really could sew. More importantly, I obtained the confidence I needed, that I
can do anything if I just try it.
I’m very thankful to you Donna 😉 😉
Wow! Talk about the essence of creativity. I can see why they sold like hotcakes. The photo of you wearing it is just awesome. I hope that closet of yours is huge. Keep it coming and thanks for sharing.
Matt
Oh Donna !
You are just as I remember you, the sun girl, the fun girl, from the
sixties. You were always the best looking barefooted girl on the
beach. I think, you think, that I had an eye for you, well, maybe.
I promise never to fail you Donna, if I ever get a chance again.
Put Me In Jail
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fm2mfsx7cI&feature=related
Since I Met You Baby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8thwrjNu14&feature=related
Let Me Love You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqQpMmmMFNA&feature=related
Smile Now, Cry Later
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnxYScrIfxE&feature=related
Close Your Eyes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGO—9_-n4&feature=related
Just A Dream
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2SsRYynLDs&feature=related
What I Like About You Summer Music Festival 2011
Neil Diamond “Cherry Cherry” She Got The Way 1967
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvXCYqd8AAs
Elvis Presley “Suspicious Minds” 1970
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q04_ClDxRsk&feature=related
Carola “Suspicious Minds” 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuTeEycjouA
Neil Diamond “Sweet Caroline” 1970
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vhFnTjia_I&feature=related
Jane Monheit and Michael Buble “I Won’t Dance” Flirting 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DSrJXQV9Og
Donna Loren “Call Me” Flirting 1966
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NncZqB0e7b0
Donna Loren “Love It Away” Listening to her Heart 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVjOicCoq2E&feature=related
Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel “Mrs. Robinson” Anne Bancroft 1967
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnW59E-zyZY&feature=related
The Graduate Movie “Mrs. Robinson” Seducing 1967
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3lKbMBab18&feature=related
Dustin Hoffman “Crashing The Wedding” Rescuing True Love 1967
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JTH5VPAT4Y&feature=related
Michael Buble “Haven’t Meet You Yet” Shopping 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AJmKkU5POA
Summer Means Fun Music Festival 2011
The Fantastic Baggys “It Was I”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYXKM1PqFMY
April Young “Run To My Lovin’ Arms”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjJpz5Uhvqc&feature=related
Donna Loren “Take Me In Your Arms”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDz3VB57EJY
Frankie Sardo “Dream Lover”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSI71bYb8Eg&feature=related
Dynettes “New Guy”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tggCLsHI38Q&feature=related
Donna Loren “Love’s A Secret Weapon”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBz2LHCjf4A&feature=related
Booka Hyland “I Dig Girls”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLGOml0k_PY&feature=related
Vickie Salle “Wild Angel”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAqOlkO7sNs&feature=related
Donna Loren “I Believe”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujns9SVsILg
Johnny Tillotson “She Understands Me”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br2kNGYMvmI&feature=related
The Chiffons “Sweet Talking Guy”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lArK1GgpyiM
Donna Loren “Among The Young”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8UI_X-Mk1M
You Vocal Vixen you——-you'd make a grocery sack beautiful just by wearing it!