Lavender is the New Pink (Lemonade)

When life gives you weather this hot, go to the store and make lavender lemonade! I'm absolutely in love with lavender (herb & color), so when I happened upon a recipe for lavender lemonade, I knew that the scorching weather wasn't my only reason to make a pitcher. It turned out as sweet and delicious as I'd hoped. Try it yourself!

In celebration of my new favorite summer sipper and color combo, here are two finds on my fashion want list:

via Free People

via Nine West

Keep cool!

B

Happy New Year...What? (And other confessions of the long lost creator of this blog)

Um, okay. It's been longer than awhile. It's been longer than quite awhile. It's been nearly 7 months since my last confession--I mean, post, but I do have a confession: I have been seeing other blogs. There. It's out! I now have 4 blogs along with the countless other social networking aka time consuming monsters of the inter-webs along with the thing that I surprisingly call my life. But I decided that I can not abandon my first born! For any followers still out there: I'm officially baaaaaaaack! Tell your mom. Tell your friends. Tell that weird neighbor of your's 2 houses down. I'll say it now to you and to myself: I won't be posting frequently*; but if you ever miss me, you can find me here, here, here and here (and probably other heres I didn't even know about). Occasionally you'll catch a glimpse of me out on the streets of Savannah.

Anywho! To kick things off, I have decided to add a new, erm, segment(?) to my blog. Introducing "What I Didn't Wear Today." This is not to be confused with "What I Wore Today" or any posts on a nudist's blog.

The concept: I will post illustrated interpretations of things I wish I was wearing but can not because they a) do not exist to my knowledge b) do not fit in a poor college girl's budget c) do not exist in my size (again, to my knowledge) or d) seem to be completely and/or morally

unattainable (i.e. a $3 vintage skirt that someone walking next to me is wearing)

Et, voila. Post no.1:

Oh, and Happy New Year!

G'day,

B xx

*Non-frequent posts to include (but of course not limited to) Personal style posts, street style posts, fashion finds, random fashion related illos, rants/muses, and awkward commentary about my life. :)

Steeeeeella! Part Deux

Brrrr! I hope everyone's keep warm during this chilly weeks! I just wanted to post an update of my Stella McCartney project I was working on for the Savannah scholarship gala coming up next year. Similar to what I did for the Atlanta gala (see post here), I did a line up of looks from a collection I'm currently ga-ga over. This time it's Stella McCartney's Resort 2011 collection. I find that a lot of times resort collections are those little lost gems of fashion, smaller and usually a more concise design statement.

Anywho, I hope everyone has a glorious holiday season!

If you fancy check out more of my work here and here.

Until next post,

B

Steeeeeella!

A little doodle of a look from Stella McC's Resort 2011 collection. The collection was inspired by Savile Row tailoring and the English countryside. I wouldn't mind sitting back in one of her pieces in the English countryside with a cuppa tea right down...

Until Next Post,

B

A Wee Bit o Street Style For Ya

Ello, loves! I attended a friend's etching show/party last Thursday and spotted this stylista! What first caught my eye was her adorable little bag (you know I'm a sucker for tiny purses!). Click for a larger view. I love her overall look. It's perfect for a low key event without being too casual. Don't you think?

Hope everyone's having a lovely November!

Until next post,

B

City Parasol (Sav Street Style Day 5)

"What I'm seeing and the romantic way I see it"

Today was a busy, fabulousness filled day! It started off with my 2nd Savannah celebrity encounter. Those that follow him may already know, but The Sartorialist (Scott Schuman) paid a visit to Savannah!!! I was lucky enough to attend a Q&A at the fashion building where he discussed his approach to taking photos, how he got to where he is, and inspiration (I was also lucky enough to have him sign my copy of his photo book!

The lovely, lovely bonus of his visit was Garance Dore, blogger/illustrator/photographer/all around amazing fille francaise! I was able to ask her about how she started in with fashion illustration. She answered with an inspiring tale of someone who had the door slammed in her face and told that she'll never make it. She persevered, of course, and has even worked for prestigious fashion companies such as Dior! She stressed the importance her blog had in where she is now. It allowed her to show her work and receive comments, suggestions, and praise without the pressure to please an art director. Scott ended the session by following up Garance's answer. He spoke of how having a of point of view in any creative profession was essential. Speaking of his own style, he pointed out that his photos aren't about what brands or trends the subject's wearing and he doesn't compare himself to other street style blogs. He said it's most about "what [he's] seeing and the romantic way [he] sees it."

My day kept moving in a positive direction after attending Fall Fest with the executive officers of our Fashion Illustration Club. We received a great response from students and I hope it proves for a great quarter for the club!

Until next post,

B

Taking Flight

fly like a bird / 2010

Just a quick post to say 'ello lovelies! School's back in session and this time 'round is senior year! I'll have lots to do (and tons to share!). Hope every one's last days of summer are wrapping up nicely. I personally CANNOT wait until fall weather finally makes its way down to Savannah. We could sure use a break from the heat!

I'm hoping to get a few last summer fashionistas in my sketchbook this weekend and plan to post a couple later.

Until next post!

B

Biking Fashionista (Sav Street Style Day 4)

Which Square? (Sav Street Style Day 3)

Shopping (Sav Street Style Day2)

Today's Savannah fashionista was discovered in a small tourist shop in City Market.

Savannah Street Style Sketches

For the next few days I'll be posting illustrations of summer fashion I discovered in downtown Savannah. Each features a hint of a Sav location. Hope you enjoy!

The Fashion File

PS: Check out my new portfolio site: www.ladygreyillustration.com

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"Thin isn't in" 2010 mixed media

'Ello all! Hope every one's summer is splendid thus far! I'm nearing the end of my first week on break and I must say its been somewhat uneventful but nevertheless relaxing.

Above is the last illu I did for my Materials and Techniques II class. I found it "suiting" with the ominous swimsuit approaching. I'm not bashing thin girls, but I am applauding the burgeoning appreciation for thicker girls. All in all the message is to love your body for what it is. Even if you were one size in the past and another size now, the confidence is what matters most.

Well, I'm off to work on a possible accessory/beauty post for tomorrow and organizing my portfolio site (link to come!).

Until next post mates!

B

hang me up to dry

hey hey blog-pals! just wanted to do a quickie post in the midst of finals. here's a wee hint of what my latest illu is about. this only shows half the concept. the subject is body image. let's just say I'm gaining interest in the burgeoning crusades against the hangers they send down the runways and put in fash-o mags.

more to follow loves!

until next post

& best of luck to all those working on finals,

B

Words of the Wise

photo via coutorture.com

Before I delve into the ocean of homework awaiting me, I wanted to share information from the panel I attended this evening. The panel convo consisting of designer Chris Benz and his entourage (muse and business posse) was another event for SCAD Style.

For those unfa

miliar with Benz, he is the 2004 CFDA Emerging Design Award recipient, a Parsons alum, and an ex-J.Crew designer (dresses and special occasion). Now with his own successful label, he came to Savannah to give advise to a few of us wide-eyed fashion kids.

Most of the discussion covered the details of how he personally got to where he is. He met his business partner at Parsons where he started at the ripe young age of 16, interned at Marc Jacobs at 17 (thanks to a friend who recommended him), and the l

uck just kept going from there. I'm not saying that his career happened just out of luck. He's clearly talented (check out his latest collection), but sometimes it just seems so fantastical when you're the one sitting in the plastic chair in the audience.

The best part of the convo came when the designer's muse, actress Eva Amurri, gave her advice on how to make it in the fashion industry. "You need to be skinny...or gay...or both." Of course, that was followed by a "just kidding," but she sure hit the stereotypical nail on the head. She also shared the fact that she internet stalked Benz before meeting him, developed a crush on him, and then met the man. Yeah...

There was also plenty of talk about the business end of the label, an

d they didn't make it seem all cupcakes and butterflies. Benz and his gang told us that it's a lot of hard work and more of the work is in marketing yourself and your collections--not just designing. Instead of hearing the same horror stories about how horrible the fashion industry is, the designer added that the business is "still glamorous." The continuous slideshow of photoshoots, celebrities, and red carpet events in the back weren't evidence enough for me. ;)

until next post,

B

*PS: I loved his sketches:

photo via style.com

Early Morning Victory

What's a better way to start off your day than with a little bit of sweet success? My success? Finally obtaining tickets to the highly anticipated SCAD fashion show this year! Since I started scouting out SCAD as the school I wanted to attend, I wanted to go to this show! And finally...I can!

The guest of honor this year will be Diane von Furstenberg. I must start now to find a dress to wear. Maybe a wrap dress in honor of DvF?

The show is also the day of my dear mother's birthday, so mommy dearest will be my date for the evening. Pictures and commentary will be a must!

I'm off later today to attend a panel on blogging that coincides with SCAD style. Let's hope it's a good discussion. After work, out with a few friends. Super excited about the day!

Until next post,

B

PS: thanks to all the lovely people that's been leaving comments! it's a great encouragement to keep posting!

hey there doll face

Above is a another practice sample done for my Materials and Techniques II class. This time 'round we're focusing on waterbased applications like ink, watercolor, and gouache--all of which are my favorite mediums! Since this is just a practice piece there was no story or concrete idea behind it, but I would say I was thinking about beauty, artificiality, and delicateness.

This week kicked off SCAD Style in Savannah and Atlanta. I attended one panel discussion

thus far and plan to attend more tomorrow and next week. Yesterday's lecture was about retail and design.

The panel consisted of 3 buyers. I felt more annoyed than inspired or informed. They complained about

how their job was the hardest thing in the world and how they wish the whole blogging fad would be over.

Apparently, you have to be a million year old editor that works for a snooty magazine for years to have

true "authority" on fashion. They said lots of bloggers have "passion" but that's just not the same as authority.

As much as I love fashion, I know that it doesn't take a brain scientist to do research on past people,

trends, show, etc. I know, it's getting a little out of hand with the young prodigy blogger buzz, but who's fault is

that? Editors? The explosion of the blogsphere goes hand in hand with the expansion of technology and

how fashion and knowledge is so much more accessible now! They further discussed things of this nature

the iphone was brought up a few times) and .

Overall, I felt the panel was out of touch with the

kind of shoppers that make up the majority of the nation. Not all of us consciously make the decision to

not invest in 3 $10,000 dresses every season! Sometimes stores like H&M and Forever 21 are our designer pieces.

Anywho, if anything annoys or inspires me from any of the other events during SCAD Style, I'll be sure

to post my opinions after. :)

Until next post,

B

color ways

I actually put on an outfit I liked today. Here's a peek.

In the pic: Rodarte for Target tee, thrifted everything else, mint green color of the summer nail polish, and an in-progress assignment for class based on a color scheme from the Fletcher color system. I was loving the colors of all these elements together, so, voila!

Tonight's the 2nd Fashion Illustration Club meeting/sketch session! I'm supa' pysched! I'll post about it later with pictures!

Until next post lovlies!

B

Completion

Over spring break, I finished the set

of fashion illustrations for the scholarship gala as I mentioned in my last post. Well, without further ado, the finished product. I apologize for the horrible reproduction. I had to use the photo I took on my digital camera after running about town to 4 different places to have it scanned and no one being able to scan a 15"x 22" sheet...in color...in less than a few hours. Nevertheless, I had fun making these ladies, and I hope that a patron at the scholarship gala fancies them as well.

From Blogger Pictures

Imaginary Shopping

Inspired by a little post on Fashionista and the fact that the economy isn't so great (...and the fact that I really want new clothes!), I thought I'd do my own "Imaginary Shopping" list. Simply, it's an outfit I'd love to buy if I ever had the money. I mean, a girl can dream, right?

until next post!

B