What do you guys think? I have some plans to make a pink dress and some fun lingerie next... I must feed the addiction!!
Monday, January 31, 2011
More Jersey, More Dresses
You all must think I have this terrible black jersey addiction. In fact, I might, but the closer reality is that I bought a ton of this black jersey because it's super soft in the hand and well, it drapes wonderfully. I made this dress last weekend and although I like it, in the end I would have preferred a stiffer jersey.
What do you guys think? I have some plans to make a pink dress and some fun lingerie next... I must feed the addiction!!
What do you guys think? I have some plans to make a pink dress and some fun lingerie next... I must feed the addiction!!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
See Thru
Yes, I just did a 1 photo post... But really it's like lots of photos! Excuse the messy room. I made this a couple weekends ago. :)
See-Thru Drape Dress/Tunic
A soft stretch jersey tunic/dress that is perfect for lazing around or going out. The tunic features mesh side panels that may be pulled out and draped or pushed in and draped. Style the tunic with a belt or without. There are so many variations!!
Black might scream winter, but the cool mesh side panels will keep you at a nice temperature in warmer weather.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Karla Spetic + Giveaway Winner!
Congratulations to Tammy for winning the giveaway! Most of all, thank you ALL for entering, following and commenting on the giveaway. I hope my blog will have a lot more to offer you in the future! I'm already brain storming giveaway ideas so get ready for found two. :)
I can't take my eyes off of Karla Spetic's SS 2011 collection. Not only is it stunning, it's extremely sophisticated. I would love to own a skirt from the collection since I know I could never find a print like that to make my own.
I hope you all have been enjoying your weekend. :)
I can't take my eyes off of Karla Spetic's SS 2011 collection. Not only is it stunning, it's extremely sophisticated. I would love to own a skirt from the collection since I know I could never find a print like that to make my own.
I hope you all have been enjoying your weekend. :)
Thursday, January 20, 2011
I'm a SUPERSTAR!
... I'm totally kidding. Today, we're going to talk about my failures. Well not exactly. What I really mean is we're going to talk about my trials. First off, I've been sewing more so I'll give you a little sneak peak of what I've been working on. I'm looking to eventually sell a few pieces. I'm focusing my look on modern comfort. It doesn't mean that I'm making sweatpants (I actually really hate most sweatpants), but it does mean that I'm focusing on soft draping fabrics-- pieces that you'll want to lounge around in because they're so comfy but feel perfectly happy wearing out! Ideally you'll be able to eat enough to let your food baby expand and you won't feel constricted, haha. Yes, food is one of my main priorities in life, it's kind of disgusting, but we'll get to that in a second. So here ya go:
It's really hard to see the dress/tunic on the dress form because A: it's black, B: the exposure was crap, C: I was too lazy to properly edit the photo so I just make it black and white. Yes, I'm an overachiever. :P Anyway, the dress I'm wearing I haven't been able to take off! It's so comfy and I probably will never sell any because I won't want to let them go. It's really an issue.
Next up is running. Some of you might know that I ran my first half marathon (rather poorly) last May. It was hell because I got so hungry bu the 10th mile and hadn't run for 2 month prior-- I like to use the fact I was sick for 2 months as my excuse. Anyway, I finished, I got a high runners high and signed up for another half marathon because I like to torture myself. Here is the only picture of me running/about to run/before I'm disgusting and panting and red.
Don't judge me. I just wanted to spice up this post a little. Anyway, I've been FINALLY getting back into running and I'm all good-sore BUT my appetite. Holy crap, I am the most hungry person you can imagine. I ate about 4 slices of toast with Nutella yesterday, devoured half a pound of pasta with sauce and tomatoes and carrots. Also there was lunch and some other stuff in there. Help!! It's like the flood gates have been released. I need to curb my hunger, any advice, anyone? That's all for now. I know this was kind of a boring life post-- oh well, I like to over share.
Remember, today is the last day of the GIVEAWAY (below). So if you've commented and not followed and want to enter, follow me, etc.
PS: I sincerely hope you all understand my sarcasm... otherwise I must come across as a big old b!+c4! Am I allowed to curse on blogger? Will they sensor me??
It's really hard to see the dress/tunic on the dress form because A: it's black, B: the exposure was crap, C: I was too lazy to properly edit the photo so I just make it black and white. Yes, I'm an overachiever. :P Anyway, the dress I'm wearing I haven't been able to take off! It's so comfy and I probably will never sell any because I won't want to let them go. It's really an issue.
Next up is running. Some of you might know that I ran my first half marathon (rather poorly) last May. It was hell because I got so hungry bu the 10th mile and hadn't run for 2 month prior-- I like to use the fact I was sick for 2 months as my excuse. Anyway, I finished, I got a high runners high and signed up for another half marathon because I like to torture myself. Here is the only picture of me running/about to run/before I'm disgusting and panting and red.
Don't judge me. I just wanted to spice up this post a little. Anyway, I've been FINALLY getting back into running and I'm all good-sore BUT my appetite. Holy crap, I am the most hungry person you can imagine. I ate about 4 slices of toast with Nutella yesterday, devoured half a pound of pasta with sauce and tomatoes and carrots. Also there was lunch and some other stuff in there. Help!! It's like the flood gates have been released. I need to curb my hunger, any advice, anyone? That's all for now. I know this was kind of a boring life post-- oh well, I like to over share.
Remember, today is the last day of the GIVEAWAY (below). So if you've commented and not followed and want to enter, follow me, etc.
PS: I sincerely hope you all understand my sarcasm... otherwise I must come across as a big old b!+c4! Am I allowed to curse on blogger? Will they sensor me??
Friday, January 7, 2011
DIY Feather Mono Earring + GIVEAWAY
Ignore the fact that it looks like I've got shot through the head with miniature track lighting, and look at the earring! Like it? If you do, read on for a little DIY and GIVEAWAY. I just got back last night from Germany, so don't expect me to be 100% coherent!
What 'cha need:
Let me know if you need links to any other supplies. :)
Basically you just want to start off by arranging your feathers and ribbon, cutting them to the desired length, getting them in a nice order, etc. Next you will want to take your eye pin and insert it in the center of your arrangement so it peeks out of the top of it... because that is where you will be connecting the tassel part to the earwire. I hope that made sense.
Begin to wrap the 28 gauge wire around the arrangement so it all stays in place. You might want to do this in various stages so the contents are more secure. You could even try hot gluing some of it together first but glue and feathers just sounds like a bad idea to me. Now you're almost done. Take your pretty 20-ish gauge wire and wrap it over the 28 gauge so it all looks neat and nice. You could forgo the 20 gauge wire but I thought it looked nice and I had ugly 28 gauge wire so I didn't really have a choice.
Now, open the jump ring and put the feather tassel and earwire on it, then close. Ta-dah! You are done. Wear your creation proudly. :)
I didn't have enough energy in me to take tons of photos so I hope the tutorial is clear enough. Feel free to contact me about questions, clarifications, etc.
GIVEAWAY
Here's the deal, you can win one of the two earrings I made (pictured below)
To win follow me and comment on this post telling me which earring you would like to win along with contact information in the case you win.
+1 entry for following me on twitter (let me know your username in a comment)
+1 for tweeting about this giveaway (let me know your username in a comment)
+2 for posting about this giveaway on your blog (comment with the link)
+1 liking my new Facebook page (let me know who you are)
The winner will be picked randomly on the 22nd of January! Good luck! :)
What 'cha need:
- assorted feathers & ribbon
- scissors
- 28 gauge wire, or anything you can easily wrap with your hands. The idea is that you don't want to have to wrap by force because your earring will be ugly and you will give up. Just kidding-- it will just be a pain in the butt. Note: the smaller the number the gauge the fatter the wire gets. This wire can be any colour.
- 20-ish gauge wire in a colour you like
- jump ring in matching color
- eye pin whatever color-- the size doesn't matter too much and you can even forgo it and use the 20 gauge wire by simply looping it (tutorial) which is really simple and I ended up doing this because I ran out of eye pins. Oops.
- jewelery pliers (round nose)
- earwire-- feel free to go fancy. I kept it simple.
Let me know if you need links to any other supplies. :)
Basically you just want to start off by arranging your feathers and ribbon, cutting them to the desired length, getting them in a nice order, etc. Next you will want to take your eye pin and insert it in the center of your arrangement so it peeks out of the top of it... because that is where you will be connecting the tassel part to the earwire. I hope that made sense.
Begin to wrap the 28 gauge wire around the arrangement so it all stays in place. You might want to do this in various stages so the contents are more secure. You could even try hot gluing some of it together first but glue and feathers just sounds like a bad idea to me. Now you're almost done. Take your pretty 20-ish gauge wire and wrap it over the 28 gauge so it all looks neat and nice. You could forgo the 20 gauge wire but I thought it looked nice and I had ugly 28 gauge wire so I didn't really have a choice.
Now, open the jump ring and put the feather tassel and earwire on it, then close. Ta-dah! You are done. Wear your creation proudly. :)
I didn't have enough energy in me to take tons of photos so I hope the tutorial is clear enough. Feel free to contact me about questions, clarifications, etc.
To win follow me and comment on this post telling me which earring you would like to win along with contact information in the case you win.
+1 entry for following me on twitter (let me know your username in a comment)
+1 for tweeting about this giveaway (let me know your username in a comment)
+2 for posting about this giveaway on your blog (comment with the link)
+1 liking my new Facebook page (let me know who you are)
The winner will be picked randomly on the 22nd of January! Good luck! :)
Sunday, January 2, 2011
A Little Bit of Athens
I know I'm a bit late but Happy New Year! I'd like to thank each and ever one of you, really and truly for visiting my blog! It means so much when you comment, when my follower numbers go up and even just when I check my visitor numbers. So, thank you! Because I'm abroad and without a computer I haven't had the means to update about my travels, so while I am able to steal my boyfriends computer I'll update a litte. Mwahahaha!
On one of my days here I visited the center of Athens where I got to do all sorts of touristy things like see the Acropolis and Acropolis museum. I got to try Greek coffee and walk around the old area of the city (Plaka) which is touristy but still has old world charm. Plaka sits in the shadow of the Acropolis so my boyfriend and I took time to mosey through the winding streets (and confusing areas) on our way to the Acropolis. On the way we saw some interesting graffiti and empty tourist shops (oh, the economy). Once we got to the Acropolis we realized that there was a 12 Euro fee for seeing the Acropolis and six other main attractions (the Temple of Zeus, etc). Alas, they never took our tickets but I'm all for supporting a good cause. The Acropolis was seriously amazing. While I had heard so much about it in books and of course history class somewhere between grades three and six, I hadn't expected it to be so grand. Note to those future travelers to Greece: go in the winter because I would NOT want to deal with the crowds in the summer.
This photo is out of order but I figured it would lure you all in. ;)
A shop? A cafe? Who knows... I guess those that can read Greek!
Making our way up to the Acropolis... it looked very residential and we may have walked through some peoples yards to get there but we never really got lost. Haha!
Cool! Too bad her head chipped off. :(
Yeah, obligatory photo. :((((( On the up side, I am wearing a cool vest... buuuuttt you can't see it too well.
This is an awesome car. It would not last in NY or Pittsburgh.
On our adventurous walk up to the Acropolis we got to see some amazing rooftops.
After paying 12 euros to get into the Acropolis gates we got to see this forest which I could imagine some nymphs playing in. Too bad they don't exist.... or do they?
To be honest, I'd need to look at a map of the Acropolis to know the name of what I took a picture of. Oops.
Yes, this is so awesome. It looks so awesome. I want an awesome shirt with this awesome set of shapes on it. AWESOME! I think all the feta I've been consuming is making me crazy. or perhaps it's the sugar from the 5 different cakes I ate today...
The internet connection is being slow right now, so you'll have to wait for the rest of the photos and more of my adventures! I assure you all that I will be responding to all of your comments and emails as soon as I get real internet. :)
Enjoy!
On one of my days here I visited the center of Athens where I got to do all sorts of touristy things like see the Acropolis and Acropolis museum. I got to try Greek coffee and walk around the old area of the city (Plaka) which is touristy but still has old world charm. Plaka sits in the shadow of the Acropolis so my boyfriend and I took time to mosey through the winding streets (and confusing areas) on our way to the Acropolis. On the way we saw some interesting graffiti and empty tourist shops (oh, the economy). Once we got to the Acropolis we realized that there was a 12 Euro fee for seeing the Acropolis and six other main attractions (the Temple of Zeus, etc). Alas, they never took our tickets but I'm all for supporting a good cause. The Acropolis was seriously amazing. While I had heard so much about it in books and of course history class somewhere between grades three and six, I hadn't expected it to be so grand. Note to those future travelers to Greece: go in the winter because I would NOT want to deal with the crowds in the summer.
This photo is out of order but I figured it would lure you all in. ;)
A shop? A cafe? Who knows... I guess those that can read Greek!
Making our way up to the Acropolis... it looked very residential and we may have walked through some peoples yards to get there but we never really got lost. Haha!
Cool! Too bad her head chipped off. :(
Yeah, obligatory photo. :((((( On the up side, I am wearing a cool vest... buuuuttt you can't see it too well.
This is an awesome car. It would not last in NY or Pittsburgh.
On our adventurous walk up to the Acropolis we got to see some amazing rooftops.
After paying 12 euros to get into the Acropolis gates we got to see this forest which I could imagine some nymphs playing in. Too bad they don't exist.... or do they?
To be honest, I'd need to look at a map of the Acropolis to know the name of what I took a picture of. Oops.
Yes, this is so awesome. It looks so awesome. I want an awesome shirt with this awesome set of shapes on it. AWESOME! I think all the feta I've been consuming is making me crazy. or perhaps it's the sugar from the 5 different cakes I ate today...
The internet connection is being slow right now, so you'll have to wait for the rest of the photos and more of my adventures! I assure you all that I will be responding to all of your comments and emails as soon as I get real internet. :)
Enjoy!
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