The photos don't really do it justice... I will have to see if I can take some better ones.
I really liked to part where I put beads on the actual pins. I never would have though of that.
Monday, August 27, 2012
DIY Safety Pin Cuff Bracelet
I was browsing through my blog roll a few weeks ago when I came across this post on Asylum Alice's blog, Aversion to Color. I loved the safety pin bracelet and had to make one of my own!
The photos don't really do it justice... I will have to see if I can take some better ones.
I really liked to part where I put beads on the actual pins. I never would have though of that.
The photos don't really do it justice... I will have to see if I can take some better ones.
I really liked to part where I put beads on the actual pins. I never would have though of that.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Style- Mixed Textures/Prints
Do I look... startled? I was trying to look like a curious brought-to-life doll!
I really like mixing prints. I'm not quite sure if a lace overlay skirt technically counts, but I'm using it as a black-and-white anyway. And the rose was a serendipitous touch that really worked!
Other people liked it so much too that I got a couple comments from not-creepy, young people on the bus. So that was nice.
Yes, anyway- in conclusion of today's lesson: to achieve good looking outfit with mixed prints, make sure your prints share two or more colors!
Walmart tee, H&M rose pinned to neckline, safety pin bracelet, no name belt, Talbot's lace skirt, Merona watch and heels.
I really like mixing prints. I'm not quite sure if a lace overlay skirt technically counts, but I'm using it as a black-and-white anyway. And the rose was a serendipitous touch that really worked!
Other people liked it so much too that I got a couple comments from not-creepy, young people on the bus. So that was nice.
Yes, anyway- in conclusion of today's lesson: to achieve good looking outfit with mixed prints, make sure your prints share two or more colors!
Walmart tee, H&M rose pinned to neckline, safety pin bracelet, no name belt, Talbot's lace skirt, Merona watch and heels.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Style- New Black Lace; Patterned Stockings
DEFINITELY one of my best FusionGoth looks! Originally I had spiderwebby fingerless gloves, which they let me wear (surprise!) but I think those may have been startling the (older) clientele so I removed them.
I bought the black lace tank and patterned hose from Talbot's last week, worn with Talbot's necklace, no name belt, Merona watch, Brooks Brothers skirt, and new four inch heels I scooped up for 8 bucks+ tax at a Target clearance. I like them.
I bought the black lace tank and patterned hose from Talbot's last week, worn with Talbot's necklace, no name belt, Merona watch, Brooks Brothers skirt, and new four inch heels I scooped up for 8 bucks+ tax at a Target clearance. I like them.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Makeup- Inspired by Willy
Since my hair looks a bit like Johnny's from the movie right now, I decided to create a look inspired by the character, with bold brows and deep purple lips, a scarf looped round my neck. The brows I'm keeping for everyday- I really like the strength and dimension they give my face.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Style- Autumn is coming! Autumn is coming!
How do I know? Because my store has the September clothing line in, an it's replete with black, lace, black, black-and-pine green foilage patterns, black, capes, and more black.
What it boils down to is- now I can wear black at work! Woo-hoo! And I want to buy their pretty, pretty clothes!
(Note- I didn't wear the black lipstick until I got off work, because I didn't want to scare anyone. I also didn't wear my hat during work hours, but there was squealing when I put it on to leave. :-P)
Talbot's top and necklace, thrifted Cato skirt, "stolen" Aerosoles pumps, Merona watch.
Um, anyway... sorry I haven't posted in over a week! I took some extra shifts at work, I've been DIYing, and I'm drafting a long wordy post that's coming out, hopefully, within the month.
What it boils down to is- now I can wear black at work! Woo-hoo! And I want to buy their pretty, pretty clothes!
(Note- I didn't wear the black lipstick until I got off work, because I didn't want to scare anyone. I also didn't wear my hat during work hours, but there was squealing when I put it on to leave. :-P)
Talbot's top and necklace, thrifted Cato skirt, "stolen" Aerosoles pumps, Merona watch.
Um, anyway... sorry I haven't posted in over a week! I took some extra shifts at work, I've been DIYing, and I'm drafting a long wordy post that's coming out, hopefully, within the month.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Gravestone Headboard DIY
I lost all my original photos form the crafts I've been doing to a Mama glitch, so I had to start over. Thankfully, I hadn't begun painting with black yet, so you can get the general idea of how I started.
My dad saves large sheets of cardboard to turn into targets, so he let me have one to use.
I also used a pencil,
eraser,
sheets of paper,
tape measures,
an X-acto knife,
nitrile gloves,
a can of grey spray paint,
a can of black spray paint.
I cut the top of the cardboard freehand into an arch. Then I took it outside and gave it several coats of grey paint for full opacity. It sat in the garage a few weeks while I did the stencils.
I'm a perfectionist, so I measured everything to find the best size for the letters. Each capital letter is two inches tall and one to one-and-a-half inches wide, each lower case letter is one to two inches tall and one inch wide. I drew out the letters in the back of my sketchbook and cut them out with an X-acto Knife.
Here are two completed stencils:
The stencils were then spaced approximately four inches from the outer edge of the cardboard...
...and spray painted. HERE was my first word and got a little gloopy, but I quickly figured out the correct distance and angle to hold my paint can. My name was the next stencil and is blocked out to protect my identity.
Completed! I wore nitrile gloves through the whole project to protect my hands from paint stains.
My dad saves large sheets of cardboard to turn into targets, so he let me have one to use.
I also used a pencil,
eraser,
sheets of paper,
tape measures,
an X-acto knife,
nitrile gloves,
a can of grey spray paint,
a can of black spray paint.
I cut the top of the cardboard freehand into an arch. Then I took it outside and gave it several coats of grey paint for full opacity. It sat in the garage a few weeks while I did the stencils.
I'm a perfectionist, so I measured everything to find the best size for the letters. Each capital letter is two inches tall and one to one-and-a-half inches wide, each lower case letter is one to two inches tall and one inch wide. I drew out the letters in the back of my sketchbook and cut them out with an X-acto Knife.
Here are two completed stencils:
The stencils were then spaced approximately four inches from the outer edge of the cardboard...
...and spray painted. HERE was my first word and got a little gloopy, but I quickly figured out the correct distance and angle to hold my paint can. My name was the next stencil and is blocked out to protect my identity.
Completed! I wore nitrile gloves through the whole project to protect my hands from paint stains.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Style: A Self-Serving 'New Loot' Post
I bought a new skirt at work on Thursday. Thanks to patience and an end-of-season clearance, it was 30 bucks... $100 off the original price! It is black lace overlay on an icy pale pink skirt shell. Even though I usually wear a US size 6 and it's a 4, it's a wee bit loose- I guess it just runs large or something.
I love it!
Worn with elbow-sleeve button down, black patent faux croc belt, and Merona bracelet watch and shoes.
Worn to work with altered, sleeveless ruffled blouse and my own pearl-and-cameo necklace.
I love it!
Worn with elbow-sleeve button down, black patent faux croc belt, and Merona bracelet watch and shoes.
Worn to work with altered, sleeveless ruffled blouse and my own pearl-and-cameo necklace.
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