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Jun 28, 2014

Cathy Models the 1940's Red Rayon Dress!



Readers, the day has arrived!

To think that only one short week ago, this rayon print was just a damaged flea market remnant -- and is now a fetching Forties frock!





The day of our shoot couldn't have been more splendid and Cathy was in fighting form.  I think you'll agree, my dear cousin hasn't looked this radiant since she was carrying baby Simplicity.

I do hope you enjoy the photo shoot and please tune in to tomorrow's vlog for LIVE FOOTAGE and to hear Cathy speak -- and maybe even sing!

As always, to see these photos full-size, just click any image and, in Picasa, choose the album name, and then, in the upper left hand corner, "Slideshow."  (Those with mobile devices can click here.)



What do you think -- was Cathy born to wear red rayon?

Have a great day, everybody!

38 comments:

  1. suziwongJune 28, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    What can i say...your self-serving cousin has done it again; turned out looking a peach on your dime and time!

    Although just between you and me, in the slide pic labelled "red gloves", Cathy, with her gloved hand in the fore-shot, looks reminiscent of one of the witches from the movie "The Witches" from the book by the beloved Roald Dahl.

    Peter, your skill and passion never cease to amaze me; neither does your apparent endless reservoir of 'cousin patience'.

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  2. Debbie CookJune 28, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Boarding school ... and banana .... hahaha!!

    The dress is DIVINE! I'm not usually drawn to vintage for myself but I think I want this one.

    Looking forward to tomorrow's vlog.

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    1. Peter LappinJune 28, 2014 at 1:09 PM

      You'd rock this dress, Debbie! (I'll provide the gloves.)

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  3. AnonymousJune 28, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    I love her picnic basket!

    Brenda

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  4. AnonymousJune 28, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    wonderful show and the dress is superb. you amaze me Peter.

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  5. MIchaelCJune 28, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    I doubt than even Constance Bennett could look more glamorous than Cathy does. The dress is wonderful. It has movement. The color is vibrant. Love how blase New Yorkers leave a beauty alone for a small fashion shoot.

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  6. MinnietheminksJune 28, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Love it! What a wonderful dress and so stylish. Boarding school huh? :-)

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  7. UnknownJune 28, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    Red is definitely Cathy's color. She looks divine.

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  8. AnonymousJune 28, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    What a fun dress! Cathy looks great in red!

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  9. UnknownJune 28, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    This is my favorite photo shoot Cathy's done!

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  10. Mrs KJune 28, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    Love the dress and fabric!

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  11. DavidJune 28, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    Such a witty photo shoot! Cathy was greatly missed and she looks every inch the supermodel in that gorgeous red dress.

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  12. HonoraJune 28, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    Honestly, Cathy's photo shot is the reason I got out of bed this morning. Bravo! Bravo!

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  13. FrankOJune 28, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    sublime! my favorite shot is the one posing so stylishly on that boulder. happy pride weekend, peter!

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  14. LisaJune 28, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    She is perfectly, perfect.... simply red.

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  15. Linda TJune 28, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    Can't believe you found a pay phone...........She's quite the doll!

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    1. LJune 28, 2014 at 4:57 PM

      OMGosh. I was *just* going to say that about the pay phone. I'm surprised the receiver is still attached.

      I've missed dear Cathy. She's looking as radiant and beautiful as ever - banana and all.

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    2. UnknownJune 30, 2014 at 1:18 PM

      Isn't that shot priceless! It's my favorite of the entire shoot. Such personality!

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  16. KnitwitsowlsJune 28, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    I cant quite believe you've managed to make such a beautiful dress in a week! You have some serious sewing skills
    Frankie
    http://www.knitwits-owls.blogspot.co.uk/

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  17. UnknownJune 28, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    Magnifique... the dress, the hat, the storyline & Cathy of course!

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  18. UnknownJune 28, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    Cathy looks gorgeous, as always. Who's the chick in the black-and-white photo?

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    1. Peter LappinJune 28, 2014 at 5:18 PM

      That's poor little Gloria Vanderbilt, but for our purposes it's Simplicity at Miss Porter's School.

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  19. TinaLouJune 28, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    I'm in awe of that fabric, and the pattern is divine..... so is Cathy!

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  20. junewlJune 28, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    all of the above and the gorgeous red gloves...

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  21. paintbrushJune 28, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    FANTASTIC!!!!!

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  22. Jane S.June 28, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    Cathy looks smashing in red rayon! It's definitely her color. You hit the jackpot when you found that fabric.

    Very saucy banana picture. ;)

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  23. AnonymousJune 28, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    The dress, the styling, Cathy and the shoot are absolutely fabulous.

    Cannot wait to hear Cathy speak!!

    Spud.

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  24. ErzulimojoJune 28, 2014 at 11:06 PM

    Red is ravishing on Cathy Lane. Can't wait for tomorrow's VLOG. Brava!

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  25. ElizabethJune 28, 2014 at 11:30 PM

    Oh Cathy looks so gorgeous! Love all the captions, especially the Simplicity and boarding school things - damn my curiosity, I do want to know what Simplicity did now!

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  26. TestosteroneJune 28, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    Will Cathy commandeer a Vlog for herself??
    Wear a variety of her finery, while dispensing her hard scrabble wisdom?

    You could use a week off, Peter.

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  27. JosetteJune 29, 2014 at 12:55 AM

    Beautiful! So lovely to see Cathy again. We need to see more of her. Maybe Cathy can make a guest appearance tomorrow, or some time soon. The red is spectacular.

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  28. UnknownJune 29, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    I love the dress! Looks gorgeous on Cathy but I do prefer the white gloves. I wish I had such easy access to vintage fabric and patterns!

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  29. SuzanneJune 29, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    So glamorous! I love this look on Cathy.

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  30. AnonymousJune 29, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Cathy lugged that big picnic basket around NYC just to hold one banana & some cigarettes?! Why didn't you offer to carry them for her, Peter?

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  31. helenkoJune 29, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    Peter, I'm thinking you need a shirt in that exact shade of red!

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  32. KayeJune 30, 2014 at 1:04 AM

    I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks you and Cathy could be twins

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  33. AmandaJune 30, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    Peter, you make beautiful clothes, and Cathy should be proud. She looks stunning as usual! That print is beautiful. Thanks for the daily inspiration and great craftsmanship.

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  34. ClioJuly 1, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    Red is an excellent color on Cathy. I bet it would look great on you too since you have similar coloring. ;-)

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