Something I’m very good at.

I’ve been preoccupied with my final project for my fashion sketching class.  I usually draw impatiently with lines in all the wrong places, so I’ve been trying extra hard to take my time and pay attention.  Well, that plus an obsessive personality equals trouble.  BIG trouble.  I’ve come to the conclusion that fashion croquis can cause more damage to a girl’s self esteem than any fashion model.  The avatar-esque proportions are ridiculous, but beautiful.  You can’t help but think, “Why aren’t my legs 6 heads long?!  Why isn’t my waist 3/4 head wide?!”  Because it just isn’t right.

The project is at a standstill as of the moment.  I put on my Junya dress for inspiration.  It’s a piece of artwork and I feel like a million bucks when I wear it.  Maybe I should wear it while I sketch?

credits: comme de garconne junya watanabe dress, hugo boss booties

It was my last sewing class Saturday and I’m going to miss it.  But at least I have some souvenirs.  This is project #3, a leather skirt.  It has ribbed knit side panels (an unworthy nod to Rick Owens), an exposed zipper, and (accidental) irregular hem, hence the slip showeth underneath.  There were definitely some frustrating and frantic moments with my seam ripper, but I am really excited with the result.  My zipper skills and darts (the obstinate puckering!) could use some work.  But now armed with a pattern and basic construction knowledge, I can try my hand at getting better.  Meanwhile, I have a new found love . . . leathah.  Remember Stella from Project Runway?

credits: diy leather skirt, Hugo Boss shirt, Rose Chase Me vest, Spanx tights, Cocobelle sandals

Chictopia has woven its web and I am caught in a Style Icon showdown.  Battling shoe warriors aside, the competitive spirit has been the perfect provocation to step outside of my grey concrete box.  Urbanity here I come, dodging cars and gawkers, posing and not posing.  I’m just a tourist, pay me no heed.

credits: Nuj Novakhett dress, Rose Chase Me vest, Wolford Moulin Rouge tights, Hugo Boss boots

I rediscovered this Eksempel dress and love it.  The over-sized sleeves and hanging yoke make it a real piece of work.  I dubbed it the cossack and have a penchant for doing kick dances when I wear it.  All hilarious mental pictures aside, the Eksempel Spring Collection is quite lovely.  My fav is shirt dress 36G.

P.S. Gumshoe Shini, you’ve cracked the case.  As Wolford heir, I am on a secret campaign to convince all to wear Wolfords.  Is it working?

credits: Eksempel blouse, Rachel Comey double buckle belt, Wolford barolo tights, Hugo Boss boots

Check out that come hither stare in the last photo.  That’s for my Rachel Comey double buckle belt.  I’m officially swooning and cinching everything in sight.  I love how it gives this dress shape and keeps my (ahem) lady parts in check.  I found this dress at Metro Park.  The dress is still a favorite, but the store has fallen through the cracks.  Webshops have made it impossible for me to shop like normal folk!

credits: Taylor & Hyde dress, Rachel Comey double buckle belt, Wolford barolo tights, Hugo Boss boots