Show n Tell

Yesterday was a busy day pour moi filled with lots of little goodies.

the day started with preparation and attendance to a scholarship luncheon. (let's just say: the cheesecake was the highlight)

outfit recipe: sugar & spice with 3 parts Target, 1 part nine west, & 1 part lucky consignment find

and later that evening, my Drawing III class' show:

moi avec mon art

and some of my classmates work:

in between times were filled with finals homework and much needed moments with my bestie. :)

until next post,

B

face check : i walk this beach

From The Fashion File

Sun, skin, music, accessories. Let me break it down for you:

1. Black Weaved Vinyl bag : Hands free is the way to be. Scored this baby at a flea market.

2. Red Sunnies via Civvies in Savannah,GA : Gotta keep the sun outta your eyes. These are similar to a pair I had last year with a little added metal.

3. YSL Parisienne Eau de Parfum : Feel sophisticated with one spritz. It's sweet and flowery without overdoing it & light enough for summer.

4. Smith's Rosebud Salve: Low key lipcare--I gave up on lip gloss in high school. This stuff gives just enough shine for me thanks.

5. Almay intense i-color: Any purple or dark colored eyeliner, really. I usually reserve this for evenings. Waterproof it up for nights at the beach.

6. deLiA*s Mint nail lacquer: Raved about previously. Still addicted to this color and I plan to wear it until the bottle or summer runs out.

7. CG translucent powder: I like to keep the shine on my lips; this tries to help out with that.

8. Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion SPF 55: I love a nice tan, but I also love not having skin cancer. This lotion + sunnies + a big floppy hat = heya, day at the beach!

9. Avon Gold Strength Fortifiant Top Coat: A gift from grams. Works like a dream! Nothing else makes my nail polish last longer. It also adds subtle gold specks for sparkle!

10. "Diamond" ring via Civvies: The most expensive diamond I can afford right now. I love the irony of it as well as the geometric design.

Music: Sleigh Bells (Treats), The Dead Weather (Sea of Cowards), Kasabian (West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum), Corinne Bailey Rae (The Sea), Spice Girls (Spice World) (& other random 90s music)

Happy, pretty summers, all!
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

my weekend in images

My weekend is filled with work for finals (already!). No big plans.

i'll be here, at my draft table, for most of the weekend working on two illustration projects

one of those projects being a propaganda poster for a social cause. My cause? Human trafficking and sexual abuse. The image that inspired it (above) and a photo reference of my roommate (below).

the other project is a bus side ad based on circus characters i've created. the hoola-hooper lady above.

and finally, some Ke$ha lyrics as inspiration for a not so exciting weekend.

until next post loves!

B

wave lengths

ink - 2009

sorta wanting a new 'do. any suggestions?

street style pics? soon?

hearts,

B

What I Wore 10.5.09

And so this is what I wore today. It was a terribly gloomy day--dark and rainy. I just wanted to sleep and drink tea and sketch, but I had to go to class and work instead.
Sorry for the awk-weird appearance of my face. I was going for something new and something to illustrate my rather sad/angry mood today.

Until next post!
B

What I Wore Today 9.29.09

What I Wore Today 9.28.09

To start of my What I Wore Today sketches:

My apologizes for the slightly ineligible handwriting (click the image for a larger view). My goal is to make this better everyday! Bear with me when the outfit lacks in pizazz. I'll try my best to compensate with an exciting sketch!

Night!
B

Back to school

So school officially starts tomorrow. I have to say, I am ready to get back to work! Today's outfit was a little schoolgirl inspired. I hope to keep up with posting throughout the quarter! To everyone going back to school, I wish you a successful quarter/semester/year!

B

top, skirt,belt, & bag: thrifted; shoes: payless, tights: simply vera, sunnies: civvies in savannah

Stopping for directions

first outfit with my new boots! I actually heard "New Shoes" while shopping!

sunnies: U.O. vest: GO International @ Target from a collection forever ago dress: Target boots: Payless belt: thrifted

the moms and I went on a little thrifting adventure today. i needed fabric from the cloth store in "G town" so we hit up a thirft store fav and good ol goodwill. my mother and I have a horrible sense of direction and got lost whilst exploring the towns surrounding. we found our way back. =) wall of colorful scarfs. yummy.

wall of old tvs. photo shoot back drop?

lots of random stuff. really random stuff.

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mom and I experimenting with new sunglass looks. fab, no? =)

still busy working on my mini collection and making coffee in between. i'll have updates on the former laterz.

until next post,

B

I put my new shoes on

Paolo Nutini - New Music - More Music Videos

My new booties from payless arrived today. I felt this song very appropriate.

I have to say that I've never owned an "edgier" shoe before. Look in my closet and nearly half of my shoes have bows on them! It was time for a change! I was partially inspired to purchase them for the collection I'm currently working on. It's symbolic of my current transition in style. I'm calling it "The Elegant Rebel." Think Karl meets Coco, rough meets delicate, biker chick meets vintage Victorian.

I'm using myself as a model and hoping to actually have 3-4 looks completed before I head back to Sav. I'm hoping I make this goal. Really, really need some new portfolio pieces!

until next post!

B

*PS* I've been using picnik.com to edit my photos after I read about it on The Stylish Wanderer's blog. It's quite fun and easy to use. I need something to use until my adobe creative suite arrives! Also, I've been posting random things on my tumblog. Check it out if you wish, dears!

Dirty Denim Blues

I was inspired by the latest issue of Nylon to design and illustrate a pair of jeans I'd personally love to rock. Someday...

skinny leg, mid rise, turquoise/black wash, inside zipper calf seam, zipper details on pockets and center back seam, studded hem, and extra belt loops. Every aspect solves most of the tiffs I have with current jeans I own.

Stay inspired and be inspiring, lovlies!

B

Chocolate Goodies

Today I finished a skirt that I've been meaning to finish for quite awhile. Initially, it was just the brown fabric. Then, I found the silver belt-like yardage at a yard sale. I thought to myself: "If a top with an embellished neckline allows a women not to worry about accessorizing, then I want a skirt that does the same, with my personal favorite accessory--the high-waisted belt." So, here it is. I call it the "Chocolate Kiss" skirt--for obvious reasons. Hope, you find it scrumptious too! Finally received a book I preordered a few months ago. 100 Girls on Cheap Paper is a collection of works by one of my favorite illustrators, Tina Berning. I discovered her a few months ago after needing to use an illustrator's style for a fashion sketching assignment (The croquis in my header was done in Berning style). The minimal technique she uses relays so exquisitely, even on "cheap paper." Below are a couple of great pieces from the book.
Tomorrow, I have a small fabric run to do for my internship and then I'm off to Savannah for a weekend with my girls! I hope to have some street style and personal style pictures to share upon my return!
Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!
B

The Blake Pool Party and Fashion Show

A limited selection of photos from The Blake Pool Party from last Saturday. V and I had camera issues :/. Anywho...

a loverly setting

my, pretty much, only favorite swimsuit from the show. so chic!

the best dressed party-goers that night! head to toe, they're all stylin'!

a shot of me in the dress I made...better detailed photos laterz.

**~**

In love with these tights from American Apparel!

Special thanks to Vicky for photos!

Oh, cut it out!

Allo! It's been a few days, yes, since my last post, but I promise with various good reasons...

I did a little t-shirt DIY today and yesterday. I'm still in the process of tye-dying my black skinnies... I'm being a little meticulous about the design and I've ran into a few supply problems (Mom actually had to use the bleach to do the whites).

I have photos from a little party I attended last Saturday. I made a dress for it (a big reason for my hiatus from the blogosphere) Photos up (hopefully) 'morrows!

I love the feeling of exposing just the right amount of skin. It wasn't until I read this article from Refinery29.com that I found myself DIYing a trend. I personally adored this jersey dress from Sophomore.

image from shopacrimony.com

Speaking of trends, I MUST acquire myself a pair of stay-ups. See why here!

I hope everyone's enjoying their summer. Until next post! B

Here Comes the Sun

I swear this isn't the same exact outfit from my fourth of July post. Girl Scouts honor...it is quite close though. I went a little more hippie/bohemian with this top and my peace earrings. Fascinating...I know. I felt like soaking up the sun a bit on my day off before heading to work with the designer I've been interning with. The past week has been a work/eat/sleep/sew/sketch kinda week. Nothing particularly thrilling. I've got some illustration work, DIY projects, and other sartorial things to share soon!

Stay tuned, lovelies!

B

top BCBGeneration, shorts thrifted, sunnies Civvies in Savannah, earrings gift

She'll be comin' round the mountain

Yesterday, my mum and I took a lovely day trip into Asheville. If you're every in NC, I must recommend venturing into the mountains to visit the city! It has so many great, random places. The town is very artistic. So many great little shops, restaurants, and museums!

We started the day off at an organic Southern cuisine restaurant called Early Girl Eatery. Delicious.

My leftovers rode home in a cute little recycled cardboard box.

We stopped at True Confections for a sweet end to our lunch. Mango sorbet and caramel cheesecake. Um, yes, please!
Lexington Ave. is the place to go! So many unique clothing,art, vintage, book, and music shops. We found a fun photo opp at this old fashioned iron sculpture.

We ended the day by seeing Away We Go at The Carolina theatre. A great experience and an excellent movie. Highly recommend viewing it! I didn't make out with any sartorial finds, but I didn't come home empty handed. Art supplies and a Metro Pop magazine along with a few birthday gifts for some friends were my catches of the day.

dress vintage, belt thrifted, sunnies U.O., bag vintage from my grandma, sandals Isaac Mizrahi for Target