midi cape dress self-portrait - Pink Chiffon like design Reiss Satin Tuck-Detail Cape Midi

Halston - 1970's Born Roy Halston Frowich, this future fashion icon attended the Art Institute of Chicago

In contrast to the sweater styling above, this option calls for a more slim fitting high-neck top and belt to define your waistline

The unique cat eye neckline adds a touch of vintage flair

The cutting of the leather is done by hand - not stamped out, the glue is put on with a brush, not a machine, and the sewing, while done with a sewing machine, is done one at a time

That special someone was beauty editor and master costume-maker, Misty Spinney

This was a rare occasion that, instead of using fabric from an estate sale find, I purchased the fabric at a quilt shop that was going out of business