Silk Flowers

top: Wilfred * jeans: vintage Moschino * flats: Capezio * shoe clips: mom's
photos by a.m. ♥

I got a lovely Wacom tablet for Christmas from my parents. As a beginner project I created this sketch below...
*click to enlarge, it looks better*

If You're Feeling Crafty

dress: Urban Outfitters * plaid dress shirt: Winners * top: mom's * belt: H&M * tights: HUE * boots: Payless

Lately I have had lots of free time on my hands, which has turned my brain into a craft box. I've got lots of ideas for handmade gifts for people (which is a nice change from the usual store-bought presents), all I can hope for is that they get done in time.
Speaking of crafts, especially the cutesy kind, pop past My Paper Crane for some adorable plush lovelies. Here's just a sample:

It's About Damn Time!

So it is about damn time I came back from my blogging vacation.
I am happy to see you all posted some lovely comments while I was MIA. I will have the blog up and running again shortly and will be able to respond to all you lovelies. I've only got one more month of stressful school work to deal with and then I am free with no obligations, which we all know equals much more blog fun! But for now I'll post once a week, maybe more if you're good.

Here is some artwork I did for a friend's birthday present. Just a little heads up to what I have been doing with my life since we last spoke. I've got a few others and some more concepts I am working on too.
I just want to move to Australia and make crafts.

I hope everyone has a happy Halloween! There's nothing better than dressing up.

A Summer Song

This song connects with my feelings during this day and these photos. Take a listen.

flower clip: homemade * shirt: from a Broken Social Scene concert * skirt: American Apparel * shoes: Brown's * purse: vintage via Mara's

Channeling My Inner Max

blazer: Sonia by Sonia Rykiel crest embroidered blazer $680
shirt: Dolce & Gabbana fitted cotton shirt $100
skirt: Burberry London
shoes: Shellys London crest skimmer flat $29.99
hat: Forever 21 red beret
tie: Textured multi-stripe tie $59.50
glasses: School Boy glasses $9.99
necklace: Scissors necklace $220

In a previous post I discussed the wonder and amazement that is Rushmore. It is one movie that inspires me over and over again. Currently I am on the hunt for a crested blazer so I can channel my inner Max Fischer. I have yet to find one, but using the addictive Polyvore, I created an ensemble perfectly suitable for Rushmore Academy. (click to enlarge)

Spring Awakening

Months and months have I been searching for my glue gun, but to no avail. Yesterday I finally went out and bought myself a handy little one. Upon my return I swiftly plugged it in and began working away on my craft that I have been yearning to do. Here are a couple of pictures of the lovely floral headband I made.

And the dress I bummed around in.

Digital Creativity

Today I stumbled upon a wonderful website for the fashion crazies out there. It is called Polyvore. You can create sets with shoes, skirts, dresses, pants, accessories and more from designers and clothing stores all over the world. Simply sign up, click 'Create a Set', and suddenly thousands of stylish items are at your fingertips. Whether you go simple, adding a dress, a pair of mary janes, and a slouchy bag, or you amp it up with a feathered gown and a designer headpiece, the fashion world is your oyster.
I signed up just this morning and created my first set. A classic black and white. Oh yeah, and I am determined to get those shoes, no matter what.
So head on over to Polyvore and begin creating!

Underpants

The other day my friend Isabel and I went to the field at the end of my street and took pictures by the arena.


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You can see more of Isabel's fine photography skills on her website. As for me, I modeled and used my own clothes.
Twas a fun day had by all, and a harsh sunburn had by me.