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Twisted Plaid

Happy Monday! I hope you all had an amazing weekend. I worked really hard this weekend to prep everything for this weeks posts. Not easy with a thirteen year old who is always hungry I think he might just eat me out of house and home. This year I have vowed to be better at my posts and really step it up. So, I hope you all enjoy the new and improved blog year woot woot.

This weekend all I wanted to do was sit by my little heater, curl up in a blanket, sip hot coco, look at fashion inspiration and listen to the rain. It has been raining here in Southern California which by the way I love the rain. I probably would’t say that if I lived where it always rained haha. Seriously I love the sound and the smell yeah! But we have really had some dry winter’s here in California. So, I’m more than excited for the rain to be here. With just wanting to be cozy all I wanted to wear was jeans and a plaid shirt. Then next thing I knew was I was sketching and looking for plaid shirts with a twist. I’ve always loved looking for things and wearing clothing that are different. Then I thought what a perfect post that would be. Plus who doesn’t want a plaid shirt that adds a little spice to their wardrobe?

I hope you like my not so typical plaid shirt picks and my plaid shirt watercolor sketch. I hope you have a wonderful Monday. I know you all will look great in any of these picks so have fun and thank you for stopping by my blog.

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January 12, 2015 by Shy

Fashion

New Years

Happy Tuesday New Years Eve is tomorrow this year flew by. Have you thought about your resolutions yet ? I have kind of thought about them and not really. I should actually sit down and make a list that will help me stay on track. But I probably won’t do that till the actual New Year. I’m still trying to kick this nasty cold and have been tied up with decorating for a NYE dance happening here in Southern California (so excited). I’m sure you will see some pictures of that in my Instagram feed soon if not already.

However, with NYE right around the corner have you thought about what your going to wear ? Well here is a little inspiration in case you were still searching. Remember New Years Eve is all about having fun and bringing out the sequins. So, naturally I felt my sequined skirt calling me!

I hope you all have an amazing and safe New Years Eve and New Years. Next time I do a post it will be in 2015 woot woot woot !

Photography by Jeffrey Lin

December 30, 2014 by Shy

Fashion

Fave Five

Last Post was all about Fall Coat/ Jacket trends. Now here are some of my favorite picks that are super affordable for this season. Now anyone that knows me well knows I love well made clothing ;). Naturally that means expensive..hehe. I’ve always had a love for quality even when I was in high school just ask my mom. I drove her nuts with wanting name brand clothing ..hehe. Since going to fashion school I’m afraid I love good quality clothes even more and appreciate them having had to make them in school. The problem now is I know what too look for and won’t just pay a high price unless I know it’s amazing quality.

I alway recommend spending a little more on something that is good quality because it will end up lasting you years! So, in the end it is worth it I feel to spend a little more. Although I do understand that this isn’t always possible. Hello single mom here to an almost thirteen year old! Because I’m a single mom who loves quality I also love affordable things too. My son at the moment is going through a major growth spurt and will pass me up shortly (sad tears). So, I love affordable options for myself since I’m having to buy him a lot of clothes lately not to mention him always being hungry (oh the joys of boys. 🙂 )

That is why I wanted to share with you these fave fives that are totally affordable ranging from $ 60- $160.00. I hope you enjoy my picks and I hope I have helped my fashion friends out there that are on a budget. Even if your not on a budget I know you will like these picks and plus they will be great for your wallet. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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October 9, 2014 by Shy

Bridal Fashions

Who Does Not Love More Accessories ?

Here are some of the lovely accessories from the last post. These pictures are more Pinterest friendly since who doesn’t love Pinterest. Eternel Trésor is always Pinterest happy. I just love that site. I included a few new ones as well because they were to cute not to include. So enjoy looking and pinning away.

Just in case you were wondering if I am completely obsessed with the BHLDN website. You are correct! Their site is awesome and there is so many beautiful dresses and accessories to look at and drool over. So, if you haven’t been over there to check it out. I suggest you go take a peek now. It could be very dangerous though so, don’t say I didn’t warn you.

I just love this lamb fur cover up. It gives the feeling of feathers (reminds me of ostrich feathers. I just can’t get enough

Art-Deco shapes are very pretty especially when mixed with purse designs.

The following can be found at: Fur cover-up; BHLDN, Silver Art-Deco necklace (left); BHLDN, Silver Art-Deco necklace (right); BHLDN, Pearl Necklace; BHLDN, Silver beaded purse (left); BHLDN, Silver beaded purse (right); BHLDN, Big silver beaded purse; BHLDN, White feather purse; BHLDN, White T-strap shoes (left); BHLDN, White feather shoes (right); BHLDN, White ruffle shoes (bottom); BHLDN

January 29, 2013 by Shy

Bridal Fashions

The Complete Look

Here is some inspirational looks I put together in keeping with the 1920’s theme. Just remember if your theme is the 20’s. Not everything has to resemble that era 100%. Your focal point is always the the wedding dress so things should always enhance that not take away from it.

Have fun looking at these three looks.

1st Look: I decided to go with these cute t-strap shoes which were a huge trend in the 20’s. The dress does not scream 20’s but it is somewhat lose in the bust and waist which is very much a 20’s style. Art Deco inspired jewelery and purse help to enhance the era and look, along with a heavy lace edged veil that can be worn as a head cap veil.

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2nd Look: This wedding dress gives off an Art Deco vibe with it’s interesting seaming/lines which is so often seen in Art Deco of the 20’s. A fun lambs fur ( resembling Ostrich feathers I think) cover-up help to give a flapper vibe (Also great for cold weather). The shoes match the cover-up. (Even though they are not 100% 20’s inspired they tie in nicely because they go well with the feather trend of those times. And again work nicely with the cover-up). The necklace is a longer chained necklace with interesting shapes again like art deco which then help to pull off the beaded purse. Then to finish off the look I included a sparkly head band which is just enough.

3rd Look: This dress is fitted very lose (only giving us maybe a slight hint of curves but not much). I wanted to make the focal point on this dress about the dress and the body jewelery that create Art-Deco lines. The veil is very simple as not to distract from the focal point with just a slight hint of lace. The same simplicity is also in the earrings not to small but not to big just enough. T-strap shoes again. And lastly to add just a little bit of fun,texture and movement to breakup the simplicity of this combination. I choose a flowy feather purse.

Well I better run I hope you enjoyed my looks.

First pictures entire look: T-strap shoes; BHLDN, Art Deco Jewelry; BHLDN, Lace Veil; Twigs and Honey, Silver Beaded Purse; BHLDN, Wedding Dress; Johanna Johnson, Second picture entire look: Silver Beaded purse; BHLDN, Crystal Headband; Johanna Johnson, Lambs Fur Cover-Up; BHLDN, Silver Necklace; BHLDN, White Feather Shoes; BHLDN, Wedding Dress; Johanna Johnson, Third picture entire look: Ivory Feather Purse; BHLDN, White T-strap Shoes; BHLDN, Lace Veil; Johanna Johnson, Faux Diamond Earrings; BHLDN, Wedding Dress and Body Chain; Johanna Johnson.

January 28, 2013 by Shy