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| grey rib tee - free sample from work dot/stripe vintage barkcloth skirt (also seen here) leopard sleeve (for medical condition) plastic chinese sandals |
I got it at an estate sale in Silver Lake in 1995.
seeing life on the bright (and pattern mixed) side
Monday, July 25, 2011
In 10 Minutes: 7-25 dots and stripes
I got it at an estate sale in Silver Lake in 1995.
Friday, July 22, 2011
FBFF: what's in my bag?
You can tell I commute by car from the size of my bag. Sometimes I feel like a sherpa!
This is a Fashion Beauty Friend Friday event hosted by Marie-Eve of A Pretty Nest.
See more responses here.
Learn more about FBFF here.
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| inside the big bag are smaller bags |
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| inside the smaller bags is a whole lotta stuff |
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| another view |
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| yes, I can go minimal! here are my errand/going out essentials |
See more responses here.
Learn more about FBFF here.
style report: art opening @ Duncan Miller Projects
Aline Smithson curated a fantastic summertime themed group photography show at Duncan Miller in Santa Monica.
I stopped by the opening reception last night on my way home from work.
Of course I had to eat something! I had munched on carrots on my commute home but there happened to be a food truck right outside the gallery. So convenient!
The show is up until September 3, so get yourself over there. There are some fantastic pieces.
Duncan Miller Projects Gallery
1716 Ocean Park, Santa Monica 90405
Th, F, Sat 11-6, Wed 7-9pm
more about the show from L E N S C R A T C H, Aline's blog
I stopped by the opening reception last night on my way home from work.
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| mobbed! |
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| Aline's nails matched her necklace |
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| patched jacket |
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| when in doubt, wear black, white or black + white stripes |
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| mmmm crepes |
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| the friendly crepe guy |
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| nutella + banana crepe w/ whip cream. OMG. yes, that was my dinner. bad anne. |
Duncan Miller Projects Gallery
1716 Ocean Park, Santa Monica 90405
Th, F, Sat 11-6, Wed 7-9pm
more about the show from L E N S C R A T C H, Aline's blog
Saturday, July 16, 2011
on trend: bright bottoms
Saturday of Fashion Challenge
Here we have what I really wore on Tuesday
Can't get much brighter than the clown skirt!
Does the lurex paisley scarf match? Sure, why not!
Here we have what I really wore on Tuesday
Does the lurex paisley scarf match? Sure, why not!
on trend: eclectic prints
Thursday of Fashion Challenge
this one was easy
this one was easy
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| ADORE this print! vintage rayon purchased at Uncommon Objects in Austin, TX I designed + sewed the tunic |
on trend: sparkles for day//go neutral
Wednesday + Friday of Fashion Challenge
Here's another outfit I styled but didn't wear
The reason? A very sad oil spill on the skirt... For the photo, I put it on back to front to hide it. I'm planning to sew more sequins over it in a flower shape (the thing is at least 4" in diameter). Just have to get myself over to a fabric store that has sequin trim...
Here's another outfit I styled but didn't wear
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| eeeek! I blend into the house!!! |
The reason? A very sad oil spill on the skirt... For the photo, I put it on back to front to hide it. I'm planning to sew more sequins over it in a flower shape (the thing is at least 4" in diameter). Just have to get myself over to a fabric store that has sequin trim...
on trend - military paired with feminine
Tuesday of Fashion Challenge
This was a tough one... I found only one "military" garment (and I looked in my boyfriend's closet too) - a communist cap that I bought in Hong Kong in 04. And most of my "feminine" garments are on the small side...
Did I wear this out into the world? Are you kidding?
I had fun mixing it up however.
This was a tough one... I found only one "military" garment (and I looked in my boyfriend's closet too) - a communist cap that I bought in Hong Kong in 04. And most of my "feminine" garments are on the small side...
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| the silhouette I conjured up reminded me of something... |
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| Poiret (source) |
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| I'm quite fond of the bird print on the dress that I wore over the olive chiffon skirt. So so girlie! |
I had fun mixing it up however.
on trend: stripe and floral mix
Monday of Fashion Challenge
The first day of creating summer trends from my closet.
The first day of creating summer trends from my closet.
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| I look annoyed. Probably because I was running late for work |
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| oh how I yearned for a black/white stripe top |
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| the best part was discovering how nicely the scarf matched the skirt |
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
FTF: The Beach
I want a vacation! I want to go to the beach!
Full Time Fabulous: Beach Theme - read other responses
Created by Kristy
Read more about FTF here
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| The Atlantic: Napatree Point, 1993 the southern-most point in RI this acrylic painting of mine has sold |
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| The Caribbean: Tulum, Mexico, 1982 this pastel is available |
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| Sea of Cortez: Bahia de los Angeles, 1982 |
The Pacific: Playa del Rey Beach
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| Here's me in one month: Martha's Vineyard, MA |
Created by Kristy
Read more about FTF here
Monday, July 11, 2011
IFB Project #4: recreating the past
The Mission:
"Do you remember what you wore on a special first date? Or what you wore to a memorable birthday or graduation? Outfits have history to them. For this reason we thought it would be a fun idea to take an outfit from a special day and recreate it. Not only will this make you exercise your styling skills but this will also make you relive a special moment".
Getting my BFA from OTIS in Fashion Design was one of the hardest things that I've accomplished. Look how huge my grin is in the photo from 87. Pure joy!
See everyone's response here.
"Do you remember what you wore on a special first date? Or what you wore to a memorable birthday or graduation? Outfits have history to them. For this reason we thought it would be a fun idea to take an outfit from a special day and recreate it. Not only will this make you exercise your styling skills but this will also make you relive a special moment".
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| The Memory |
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| The Old Photo |
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| The Recreation! Same tube dress Red coat (inside out) subbing for Blue Gown Black clogs subbing for Dr Martens HS diploma subbing for OTIS one |
Getting my BFA from OTIS in Fashion Design was one of the hardest things that I've accomplished. Look how huge my grin is in the photo from 87. Pure joy!
See everyone's response here.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
into the flowers: clematis? (no - hypericum)
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| Hollis shot this on her morning walk |
No ID yet on the flower. Isn't it strange?
update from Agent Kitty:
I did some googling and I think this flower is called "hypericum", or st. john's wort: http://www.google.com/sear
Monday, July 4, 2011
In 10 Minutes: 7-4 independent artist
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| huipil from Folk Tree, Pasadena the shirt/apron detailed here cow slides from Macy's, Sacremento |
I did!
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| outdoor set up |
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| finished painting + ring |
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| another garment relegated to the painting pile got too worn out |
Sunday, July 3, 2011
IFB Project: don't bother the anne
CREATED/ LINKS/ PURCHASED/ GIFTED/
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| painting gear = freedom |
Do you have an item you purchased that made you feel independent? Something that made you feel liberated? Share it!
It has to be my painting clothes
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| concert tee circa 1984 vintage apple print skirt from Larry giordano denim mens shirt bought in HK, 1992 purple chinese jelly sandals, HK, 1992 |
let's look at the details:
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| Perkins Palace, 1984. "A Bill Made in Hell" I was there. Die Schloflosen? Hellish. The Cramps? Heaven. I started wearing this as studio garb in 1986 |
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| I'm sad this skirt is too worn to wear "in public" ADORE the print |
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| detail of paint encrusted on shirt that I tie as an apron -- could be a painting! I am a slob. I wipe my hands on my clothing when I paint. |
what is more American than denim, apples and the Cramps?
I promise myself to wear this tomorrow, July 4,
and START PAINTING again.
Hold me to it, friends!
Check out the other entries on IFB.
Friday, July 1, 2011
In 10 Minutes: 6-25 feeling the plaid in portland
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| click on images to see bigger |
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| Indian paisley bling scarf - gift from Kim green Levi's shirt - thrifted bleeding heart bakery tee - from the cupcake enabler skirt black lace edge leggings - sample from work witch sox - sock man St Mark's Pl NYC sanitas brown patent mary jane clogs - NYC |
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I matched a whole block of buildings
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