Artwork- Anime

There was point in time right after I finished making the Star Wars sketches that I did not even want to look at a portrait, let alone make another one. I simply went to the opposite end of the spectrum- Manga-style Anime drawings. It was so different it really gave me a break- and a clean slate to work on, as I finished the current sketchbook with them.

Style- 1940's Hollywood Edition

I've been trying to find a reason to wear what I wore to a job interview last week, but events and weather made a concerted effort against me. Finally, I went- "What the hey, might as well get it done!" slipped into the clothes, photographed, and slipped back out again.

Target fedora, I.N.C. shirt, Cato skirt, Mossimo shoes, vintage belt, vintage pendant

This is a jazzier version of what I wore, as the original outfit had a faux croc belt instead of a rhinestone buckled one, I did not wear the hat, and I wore clear balm, not red lipstick.

Fresh off a viewing of Casablanca at the Star Theaters in Costa Mesa, I made an effort to channel Ingrid Bergman here, as I think she was very beautiful and elegant. And because my hair is the perfect length for the period.

Style- Sorrow Dolly

Today's outfit is brought to you by the Frankenstein's Monster Method. To use F.M.M:
   1. Walk, uninspired and sleepy, to closet doors.
   2. Raise arms at ninety degree angle from shoulders, straight in front of you.
   3. Close eyes and make gravelly moaning noises (if you're a night person, this should come naturally).
   4. Grab first thing you touch. Build outfit around it.

Mossimo tee, vintage skirt, Merona tights, Mossimo ballet flats, hand-made necklaces.

I was already wandering in the shirt and tights, having discovered the shorts I wanted to wear were horribly proportioned for my planned outfit. I used F.M.M. and caught this from my skirt area. I immediately thought it wouldn't mesh well, but it actually ended up reminding me of Alice Roi Fall/Winter '07. Which is great, because I have been trying to make an outfit inspired by that precise show.

They, in turn, were inspired by "[T]he book Madeline... the idea of a little girl, but broken and a little scarred up."



Alice Roi F/W '07 from http://www.style.com/fashionshows/powersearch/slideshow?designer=design_house118&event=show1543&iphoto=7&origIphoto=7



DIY- Pillow!

Spent today relaxing and doing a little sewing- a sham pillow for my bed. I want to make three or four, but started out simple to get a feel for it!
20 x 20 royal blue jacquard, partially made on my mother's sewing machine and finished with a whip-stitch by hand. It will be nice to lean instead of a hard wall/closet door when I'm reading on my bed.

Wow- I never noticed this corner of the room looks kinda... spartan. It doesn't all look this way!

Style- Daytime Sequins

Weather patterns will disrupt even the best laid plans, and so I will not be immediately wearing (and showing you) the white button down and black midi pencil skirt I wore on Tuesday. I will, however, show you what I wore today- daytime sequins!

Aeropostale plaid ruffle button down, thrift sequin tank, Merona Curvy Fit Bootleg Jeans, Reebok athletic sneakers

I suddenly noticed a small creature crawling up the wall...