doll makeup

Ive seen Lenci dolls before
and fell in love with their felt outfits

But until I saw these particular dolls
I never put two and two together
I look EXACTLY like them
hair
makeup
and outfits haha






Lets not forget the Boudoir dolls!!!
they look less like me
but I have been taking makeup tips from them :)

Links à la Mode

• 39thandbroadway.com - Why our obsession for fast fashion is causing designers to burn-out and result in less innovative wardrobe choices for you!
• Breakfast at Saks - Style vs. Comfort: What to wear when you’re traveling
• dramatis personae - Mischief-Managed Media: My So-Called Life…
• fashion forestry - Dressing like San Francisco architecture
• fashion in my eyes - For the love of shoes
• fete a fete - Lia Lintern custom fitted luxe coats!
• Hello, Lover… Shoe Daydreams - The famous SATC: The Movie “Something Blue” shoe is now not blue?
• Hollow Star - Spring fashion trends I’m most excited about
• Independent Fashion Bloggers - In the Name of the Blog
• Iwanttowearit - Kids who dress themselves will make you smile. I promise.
• Mademoiselle Robot - Getting summer wardrobe inspiration from Robert Mulligan’s The Man in the Moon.
• Nico Assatly - Accessories Junkie
• Retro Chick - Warm Chunky Knits for Work, Rest & Play
• Shopping and Info - Shopping and Info loves Nicole Richie’s Balenciaga platform black boots.
• Solo Lisa y Nada Mas - How to shop for a purse you’ll love
• Studio Purpura - Weekly Editor’s Picks - Resolution to Ladies Pesky Fashion Issues!
• Style Symmetry - Eyeliah calls skirts over dresses a trend to watch!
• Style Tabloid - Staring off the New Year with work-out resolutions? Stick to your plans with the help of some cute work-out outfits inspired by your favorite celebrities!
• Style With Anna - 20 Weird and Wacky Handbags
• THE COVETED - How to Dress for Cold Weather
• the musings of ondo lady - Ok so we had The Real OC and The Real Housewives of Orange County so make way for The Real Gossip Girls.

Back to school

Sorry my posting has turn to
a snail pace

School started on Monday

I have three fashion classes
and something is due
for each soon
so you will see
a lot of my designs

soon

for now I will be posting
ruff sketches

Conceptual design
in class we had to come up with a key piece that represents the 5 senses
and then do 3 off shoot collections
we had only a couple of hours do do really quick sketches

I thought of candy which would be the most pleasurable of all senses

Key piece

A bustier
(nothing would be real candy)

touch
*dot candies made of sewn on cabs (half beads) which feel like braille
*horizontal marshmallows stuffed appliques which would be fluffy and add dimension

sight
*beautiful pale color combination

sound
* the dot candies are in the shape of birds
(I think they are the most pleasurable sound)

taste
* the taste is represented by the visual of candy

sent
* the cabs and fabric are scented with scratch and sniff type idea



Off shoot # 1
Dot cab candy




Off shoot # 2
marshmallows



Off shoot # 3
birds (peeps)





The other project I have is to design a bustier outfit

here is what I came up with

Fabric swatch (sea foam green)




Top stitched sea shell cups and back with a flowy skirt.

Maybe later I'll add a sea gull applique to the back :)

(Quick sketches are always disgusting I know)

Front Back

Proud as Peacocks

These shoes were
love at first sight

I found them at the fabulous
etsy store: Avant Garb

They always have something
perfectly amazing

If you want to be spoiled
with vintage-y goodness
Check their shop out
Now!



The outfit I paired
with these
fantastic shoes



Upper outfit
with two
of my beloved
Takahashi pins



Up close of my coat and
eye shadow of the day



The paint I played with
ended up matching my outfit

Favorite designers of the year

If I could work with this designer
I would be a
TRULY HAPPY CAMPER

Find them here