A Year Well Lived

I hope everyone had an awesome Christmas !  I have been SUPER BUSY with school. And I can't believe this year has came and went.  These past few months have led up to me reaching another major mile stone. Graduating college! My college experience these past four years definitely hasn't been an easy one. It has been a long journey full of good experiences along with hardships. Out of everything that I have been through my faith in God has kept me going the most. Even when I was stressed out of my mind about homework, crying my eyes out about personal things going on around me, and completely wanting to quit.  Despite that, God continue to direct me to conquer so many amazing things this year that I never thought I would be able to do!  

In my final design class this semester, tailoring I made two garments. I learned about the history of tailoring, hand sewing techniques, and the application of non-fusible interfacing by hand. My inspiration for both of these pieces came from the choices of fabrication as well as the popular trend of culotte pants.  Below is the process of how I made both through drafting patterns, sewing a muslin, and applying these techniques.  Are there any crafty ideas you guys have to decorate for the New Year?  Use coupon code: ExtraFifty01 to get 50% off any regular priced item from Jo-Ann Fabrics & Craft Stores !

Jacket Pattern (Working Patterns)

100% Wool with application of Non-fusible interfacing by hand 

Under Collar

Culotte Pant Patterns w/ Waistband

100% Wool

Denim (Abstract Fabric)

Front Hip Pocket 

Dots & Floral

Back to college this week. My final semester. And all I've been doing is a lot of packing, organizing, ordering books, and praying. But Im excited though. To see my friends, fresh classes, and to start my last design class - tailoring ! ^_^ In the mean time however, Ive been holding out on you guys. I got this skirt on a thrift run last year and it hasn't seen the light of day from my closet since. What have you guys been up to? 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Thrift: Print skirt, Blouse, Striped Clip-ons

Roses: Sneakers

Pretty in White

With exams, projects, and holding down a job I am so happy to be out for the summer!  And despite some up and downs Ive been facing this year, thankfully God blessed me to get through ALL of it while allowing me to pass another semester of classes. (Praise Him ^_^)  I bought this dress at Roses discount store a few months ago.  Although Roses has a lower-end quality in clothing you can still find nice trendy outfits without breaking the bank.  I quickly fell in love with the gold plated neckline. Ive been longing for a nice comfortable fitted sheath dress and this is so simple yet classic.  I don't really have  any other all white ensembles in my wardrobe so this definitely gives me an excuse to shop for more. What do you guys have planned for the summer? 

 

 

 

 

 

Thrift: Gold clip-on earrings
Roses: White Panel Dress    Similar Here | Here | Here

Geometric Top 3 Ways

 This new college semester has been like a whirlwind of busyness for me mixed with a lot to look forward to in the months to come. As a college student, I have been really trying to put myself on a budget more than ever lately. Im not planning on buying anything new for awhile still, so this gives me a great chance to work with what is in my wardrobe already and save money.  One way I like to be creative with my wardrobe is:  1.) I take one clothing piece (usually a blouse/shirt).  2.) Pair it with versatile pieces of my wardrobe making new looks for different occasions.  To make it easy, I find other similar or solid colored pieces to compliment the colors of the blouse. 3.) Find the right accessories to give the overall look an added touch. But keep it simple. Are you guys versatile with anything in your wardrobe this season? 

 

 

 

From top to bottom:
Geometric blouse - similar here & here
Houndstooth Clutch - similar here
Oxford Heels - Similar here
Triangular Earring (thrifted)

Back To Basics

Ive been quite busy these past few months with focusing on school and my design class. Being on Christmas break with more time now makes me eager to start back blogging again. Especially with some great new thrifting pieces Ive been accumulating lately

I find myself every year during fall slowing making my way back to wearing darker color tones of auburn, greens, and browns the most. Relaxed-fits and layering will always be my go-to attributes for the fall. Which makes me love this hand-me-down drapery lapel blazer even more. What color schemes and silhouettes do you guys find yourself getting into this season?

 

  

Everything thrifted !

Discount Store: Boots (similar here)

What To Wear: College Style

Its crazy to think how fast this summer has flown knowing I leave in a few days for college. And I still have some packing to get done.  However, I have came up with some different style ideas great for wearing around campus before this warm summer season is over. Which college fit would you wear?

H M sleeveless button shirt, $34 / Boohoo / Flats sandals / Tory Burch white handbag / OPI fluorescent pink nail polish, $20

Bitching Junkfood blue romper, $93 / NIKE long shoes / MCM rucksack bag, $670 / Tiffany & Co. 18 karat gold earrings / Jigsaw gold tone chain link necklace, $58 / Retro eyewear / Ilia rose lipstick / Essie formaldehyde free nail polish / Apparel

Blue dress / Mango moto jacket / Hermès flat shoes / Flora Bella black handbag / White gold earrings / Opi nail polish

Faded Hue

 I tend to consider myself a busy body during the summer.  A major self-given project I just recently tackled since being home for summer is organizing clothes I've accumulated this school year.  It is so hard for me to decide what I should give away and/or keep due to me eventually wanting to keep EVERYTHING!  In this look, my blouse and skirt is what I happen to come across among the madness of my closet.  I forgot how much I loved the faded effect on this skirt and the nice touch of sparkle with the scattered sequins flowing to the hem.  My knit blouse I thought would be nice to pair up with giving off a touch of a boho feel.  And I think I might just hold on to these pieces a little while longer..... What fashion pieces are you discovering for the summer?

Thrift: Knit blouse, earrings

Discount Store: Skirt, Silver sandals

Flowy & Perfect

It is so good to be home for the summer and away from anything that reminds me of exams. This has been one long semester and I'm glad that Im done and its over with. Not to mention I'm looking forward to celebrating my upcoming birthday and Mother's day all in one day ! 

On my look, I wore this out recently to dinner with some college friends before we all departed for the summer.  I love dresses like these that you can easily dress up with a blazer or be casual with a cute pair of sandals. Its flowy and perfect for the upcoming summer whether. Are you guys doing anything special for Mother's Day?

 

 Thrift: Lime Blazer, Earrings

Rainbows: Striped colored dress (similar here in plus-size!)

GoJane: Canvas wedges (similar styles here!)