Family Heirloom

I love all things vintage, and I especially hold a special place in my heart for things that I can pass down to my own children. So when my first daughter was born, I wanted to make a baptismal gown that held meaning to myself and my family. I had left over lace from my own wedding gown (that I helped design with my fashion design teacher) and I decided to use that on my daughter's gown. I sewed pieces of the lace by hand and I also glued on, one by one, about 300 swarovski crystals on the bodice and on the skirt.

My husband and I knew we were going to have more children, so I wanted this gown to be the baptismal gown that each of our children would wear on their special day. So when our second daughter had her baptism, she wore the same gown.

I hope this becomes a tradition and a treasured heirloom, and our children pass this gown down to their own children.

A knit beanie by Michele

This is a knit beanie Michele made. I love this deep red.....it screams fall/winter, and it is oh so comfortable. It's not too tight, and I like the really cute label she put on the inside of the beanie. I paired it with my deep teal green chiffon top and taupe long cardigan. I love it love it love it!! Thanks Michele!!

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Pocket Scarf

I helped my friend make this really cool pocket scarf last week. She saw it on sale online, and thought it'd be a cool thing to make. It's a fleece print with zippered pockets on both ends. And the nice thing about it, is that the print Sar picked out, has a lot of neutral colors, that it can go with a lot of things: white, brown, grey, blue, mustard yellow and rust orange. It took us about 4 hours to make because we kept messing up on stupid things, and the zippers just took too long to put in, but here it is! After all our hard work and stupidity, we're pretty damm proud of it!

Project Runway Finale Part 1

Part 1 of the finale last night was awesome. I always love seeing where the designers are from, how their collections are coming along, and I am always curious as to what their work spaces look like. From the looks of everything, I don't think I've made up my mind yet on who I think will win this one. Carol Hannah's collection has a surrealism/tim burton-esque vibe going on with that tulle dress, and I really love her attention to detail and the fact that she is self taught. Althea, on the other hand, has the really cool sci-fi super hero collection that is intriguing me. She's got that strong bitch vibe that I like also. And Irina (Meana Irina) has those t-shirt graphics (which got some "slap on the hand" action, cuz they were not her own designs) which have never been on a project runway show thus far...so I'm hoping that she pairs those well with her almost all black collection. What I love about Irina's collection is the braiding details she has on her outerwear...it's fresh and I don't believe I have seen that yet....makes me wanna knit and crochet again.

I really feel for Carol Hannah and whatever viral infection she has. I can't imagine what it must feel like to have all that work ahead of her, and be sick at the same time. I hope she gets through it. Afterall, it is Bryant Park....there are no excuses. This is a once in a lifetime shot.

I was happy when the previous 3 contestants came back to help (not just cuz of Logan...wink wink), I knew that another look was going to get added in the mix, cuz they do that every season. But I was also happy when Michael Kors and Nina Garcia came to chat with the designers. It showed that they support the designers, and they want them to do well. I'm worried about Irina's all black collection however, but I also admire how she's sticking to her guns about her color choice. As an artist, you are always second guessing yourself, but you should always stand behind your work.

As Tim Gunn always says, "Make it work!"

Purple Nurple Chiffon Dress

I made this dress in October, to wear to a friend's wedding. Purple chiffon with a print, accented with small pleats on the bodice(not see through btw...had a navy slip underneath). I wanted something with a blousy look that was short, but not too short. I accented the dress with an elastic mustard color belt, heavy clear jeweled necklace, and my fabuloso gold Aldo heels. I love the play on color with this dress....I have fun mixing colors that you would otherwise not think to pair together.

Hiatus

It's been a while since my last post, and I really have not excuse for it, other than: I've been busy, and life got the best of me.

While I was on my blog hiatus, I did in fact break my pact...I bought a Calvin Klein wool coat that was on sale...and I was not able to make anything for the month of September. I did make up for it in October, when I made a few costumes, and a dress for a friend's wedding. This month I was able to alter a friend's entire suit, and even made him a pocket square to complete his cool retro 60's look...and I've also got a few other projects in the works for some upcoming events.

I'll post pics fairly soon. In the meantime let this simmer in your brain: "You can't have everything....but everything can have the best of you." Take it easy everyone...and take the time out to smell some roses.

Product Praise Alert!

One evening at Macy's, my sisters and I were browsing the Benefit counter. I've always wanted to test out their products and see what they have to offer, but I've either not had enough time, or I was just intimidated. But the sales lady that gave me my much needed mini makeover, was more than complimentary and very sweet.

I came across 2 products that I absolutely love: 10 Bronzing & Highlight Face Powder and Ooh La Lift Instant Eye Brightening Booster. I needed a new blush color; and being a mom, I just needed something that would wake up my eyes everyday. And both these products do the trick! They are a little pricey though...but the money is all worth it! 10 will run you $28.00 and the Ooh La Lift will run you $22.00