This here is one of my favorite pieces of jewelry. Hopefully it will belong to me one day, but as of now I'm merely a walking billboard. This piece was made by Erika Hinn, www.avignonhandcraftedjewelry.com, and is just one of her many incredible looks. It's under a category called "brocante" which means junk in french. The flower was a vintage pin that she took off the back and attached it to the necklace--brilliant. Her inspiration is Anthropologie, yet her prices are far more reasonable. I really idolize her creativity and motivation, the jewelry she makes is seriously outstanding. This Saturday (tomorrow) I am wearing it to the Luxautica: La Dolce Vita fashion show. I'm helping out backstage (couldn't model this time because I'm under 18 and it's bathing suit modeling.. not my thing!) but anyway I am able to help Melanie Pace out, www.melaniepace.com, with styling. I have to be there at 4:45 and the show doesn't start until 9:30, so that's going to be fun! Hopefully I really get to have a say in things and make valuable connections. I'm going to wear an amazing outfit, showcasing the necklace properly. I'll maybe do my khaki anthropologie sailor wide-leg trousers with a tighter-fitting chic top tucked in, then have the necklace show, and maybe gold gladiators. iI wish my ZARA sandals were fixed, and walk-able. They're easy to slide out of, and I can picture myself trying to go save someone's outfit by running on the go and just slipping right out of them--not a good picture! Speaking of this event, it's already 12:52 a.m., and I should really get some sleep. I'm sorry I haven't blogged in a while. But with summer coming up, I'll be sure to stay consistent. P.S. I bought the most amazing fabric for a dress I'm making this summer... it's white and the top and bottom have like a 6 inch embroidered amazing design on it.. from flowers to leaves to peacocks, no two are alike.. it was only $19.99!!!! I can't believe it! It's supposed to be a table cloth or a throw, but I got the idea to make it a strapless maxi dress. I plan to sew in a contrasting thick zipper right down the back. Probably put some elastic at the top, or some straps even. Nothing can compete with it, though. I'll take a picture of the fabric. I have it pinned on my mannequin now, waiting for it to be made.. can't wait!!!
That's all for now.
Ciau!
EDIT: Just wanted to include the photographs taken of my outfit at Lux!
Last summer I created this dress. It is a black dress with 3/4 length sleeves, the material is thick and sturdy, it ties in in the back, and has a 2-layer ruffle down the front meeting up at this intricate creamy white detailed area. Stunning!!! I am thrilled with the turnout. This is dress #2. That's all for now, really this time. Ciau!
This here is one of my favorite pieces of jewelry. Hopefully it will belong to me one day, but as of now I'm merely a walking billboard. This piece was made by Erika Hinn, www.avignonhandcraftedjewelry.com, and is just one of her many incredible looks. It's under a category called "brocante" which means junk in french. The flower was a vintage pin that she took off the back and attached it to the necklace--brilliant. Her inspiration is Anthropologie, yet her prices are far more reasonable. I really idolize her creativity and motivation, the jewelry she makes is seriously outstanding. This Saturday (tomorrow) I am wearing it to the Luxautica: La Dolce Vita fashion show. I'm helping out backstage (couldn't model this time because I'm under 18 and it's bathing suit modeling.. not my thing!) but anyway I am able to help Melanie Pace out, www.melaniepace.com, with styling. I have to be there at 4:45 and the show doesn't start until 9:30, so that's going to be fun! Hopefully I really get to have a say in things and make valuable connections. I'm going to wear an amazing outfit, showcasing the necklace properly. I'll maybe do my khaki anthropologie sailor wide-leg trousers with a tighter-fitting chic top tucked in, then have the necklace show, and maybe gold gladiators. iI wish my ZARA sandals were fixed, and walk-able. They're easy to slide out of, and I can picture myself trying to go save someone's outfit by running on the go and just slipping right out of them--not a good picture! Speaking of this event, it's already 12:52 a.m., and I should really get some sleep. I'm sorry I haven't blogged in a while. But with summer coming up, I'll be sure to stay consistent. P.S. I bought the most amazing fabric for a dress I'm making this summer... it's white and the top and bottom have like a 6 inch embroidered amazing design on it.. from flowers to leaves to peacocks, no two are alike.. it was only $19.99!!!! I can't believe it! It's supposed to be a table cloth or a throw, but I got the idea to make it a strapless maxi dress. I plan to sew in a contrasting thick zipper right down the back. Probably put some elastic at the top, or some straps even. Nothing can compete with it, though. I'll take a picture of the fabric. I have it pinned on my mannequin now, waiting for it to be made.. can't wait!!!
