keep the change

Totally scored this adorable beaded bag for 50 cents at a yard sale today, thanks to my mom! I have an obsession with little vintage purses, so this excited me so much when I came home from work!

Harold...You can't let the world judge you too much

At the end of a long (and I mean 24 hour plus long) day I like to have some phrase floating about in my head as a bit of encouragement to keep moving on. Recently, my obsession with Harold and Maude has resurfaced, and the little mantra on my mind is a few of the great lines that Maude says throughout the movie (as well as those good ol' Cat Stevens songs).

So, without care to the world's judgment I want to share a few things on my mind and a glimpse into my Harold and Maude menswear collection from my Advanced Fashion Sketching class. Enjoy!

I want to have a portrait of myself done with an illustrated background and paper dresses. This photo from Another Magazine Issue 16 is close to what have pondered it might look like.

I'm dying for a pair of cute brogues. Inspired by menswear but slim and wide opening like this. Metallic or purple ones would be a plus!

and...

My first menswear collection inspired by the movie Harold and Maude (just a few scans of the research, fabrics, and croquis)

Oh the envy...pieces I want NOW!

So, I thought I'd try a bit of a different post today.
I spend a lot of time, daily, looking at clothes online, in magazines, on people, etc. and thought I'd let some of my current obsessions leave my head for a while.

Ok, suddenly, as if by The Fashion Forces (Why yes, there are Fashion Forces. You didn’t know?) the fixation with one shoulder garments has over taken me. Exhibit A: I love, love, love this Stella McCartney number. The color, the drape, that shoulder! My roomies and I have been searching for cocktail dresses for one of my roommate’s 21st birthday parties. It would a dream to wear this dress!

I’m also diggin’ this Alexander McQueen number. I can’t help but be overtaken with bliss when I see a perfectly done asymmetrical number such as this.

On a more casual note: This look on Mischa Barton (pic a la fabsugar.com) is exactly what I want right now. I’m contemplating making a blouse similar to this… if the time ever allows.

This jumpsuit also caught my attention. I never really wanted to wear a jumpsuit before but this one is just done RIGHT. No rap guy’s girlfriend or sanitation worker looks goin’ on here! The color is parfait and that detail in the back is killer!

Pieces avaliable via net-a-porter.com for those with the moo-lah. My suggestion, use the looks as inspiration for your own design or find similar pieces at your favorite thrift store or boutique.