Wednesday, February 29, 2012

thrifty goodness!

I hit one of my thrifty shops this evening and found the cutest dress by marc jacobs from the "little marc jacobs" line as well as a beautiful perfectly tailored polka dot button down top, also "little marc jacobs".
Another find today was an adorable "flowers by zoe" dress, price tag still attached!  Scored on these items!  I didn't find anything for myself , I was on the hunt for a brown vintage "pleather" fitted jacket.  I had one many years ago that I picked up at a thrift shop in Providence, Rhode Island back in 1995.  I handed it down to some lucky chic about 5 years ago and I hope she is still enjoying it as much as I did! ;)
An upcoming project I would like to get working on when I thread my sewing machine (which by the way I stink at) is making a handkerchief  dress for my daughter.  My Nana collected tons of handkerchiefs throughout her life, everything from toile to horses, stripes to polka dots.  Best of all, she shares the same initial as my daughter so those monogrammed "A" hankies will be the perfect touch.  I am not sure if I will draw the pattern up myself or if I will use a vogue pattern from my Nana's collection, circa 1976!  :)
Leaving you with a photo of my Bella!

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

crafting with shells...

One of my favorite pastimes is collecting shells.  The most beautiful shells in a large abundance I must add was in Sarasota, Florida at Lido Beach.  I came back to NY with hundreds of shells in a lovely array of colors, sizes and different types of shells.  I have been making crafts with them for the past 8 months.  My most recent project was done today.  I decided to make a water globe.  It was so easy and simple and everything I used was recycled in some way.  I will post instructions and images to follow.  But for now I leave you with a photo from my visit to Lido Beach.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Fashion Forward?

I am looking forward to seeing collections for spring 2012.  There were so many elements in many of 2011's fall collections that I absolutely adored, and quite frankly will not give up.  Everything from feathers, long rustic chains, earth tones to the comeback of the french braid in more modern variations.  Long flowing tresses were refreshing and made me feel like going au naturel.  I gave the flat iron a bit of a break!  There is nothing more beautiful in my eyes than style that screams "nature".  I love costume jewelry with simple animal friends:  everything from owls to foxes.  Some of my favorite comebacks from my closet are articles of clothing by free people!  
Musky scents containing hints of sandalwood, patchouli, clove are almost like comfort foods to me.  This may be the result of parents that were hippies.  Back in the late 70's growing up I found my mothers wardrobe to be quite interesting as well as hideous!  Bell bottoms, halter tops, platform wedges, braided belts--as much as I would say "ick" under  my breath, I was drawn to the style.  So much so, that through out the years that has become me.  I find myself wearing less and less make up and when I do put "my face" on it seems to look odd.  I guess we change, as fashion and style does.  I like what I like, bottom line.