Pink Sundae w/Gray Twill

Okay. Life has been crazy. I'm tired. Beyond tired. But enough of me whining, eh?

The skirt is a gray stretch twill, and I need to do SOMETHING about the waistband. It is too big. Or Alicia is too curvy, we have not decided which story to tell people yet. My mother suggested sewing some grosgrain ribbon onto the facing... I don't know. I just don't know!!  The pattern is McCall's 5523 and I LOVE IT. How about those pleats?? Can I get some love for those pleats?? I'm a big fan of pleats. Pleats... yes! Ruffles... NO. I've used this pattern quite a bit... I think the stretchiness of the twill threw off this version.

The top I just finished... and yes, 100% cotton yarn does stretch out with wear! Ha. Mrs. Lyons knew this already and was prepared... but then lost a few inches upstairs. :( Yeah, I kept my jacket on all day. Why is knitting so slow?! *sigh* Here's the Ravelry link if you want more info and pictures.

The shoes are from Gwen Stephani's line. They are light pink. They are canvas. They are scotch guarded. That is all.