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October 22, 2012

Trending: Leather

I'm gonna be honest, I've never owned a leather jacket. I remember obsessively wanting one in 7th grade, after I was blown away by a Seventeen magazine prom feature where a fluffy, champagne colored tulle dress was styled with a black leather biker jacket and black Doc Martin boots. The mix of sweet and tough was an image little me would dream of replicating, but was too scared to rock. I was able to convince my mother to invest in the Doc Martin's (I think the sole-life was a selling point), but not the jacket. I feel I could've committed to saving up the cash to buy my own if two things weren't freaking my 12-present year old self out: the investment and wearing that much leather. I'm actually over the investment part but I still worry about leather being squeaky, conforming, too heavy and sometimes just a bit tacky. I've seen a lot of bad leather, and I'm sure you have too. So the question is, should I commit like a Nike ad and just do it? All of these styles I like, but I'm still drawn to the classic motorcycle jacket. Hey, some dreams never die...

black leather jacket Leather jacket / Versace / Black leather jacket, $955 / MuuBaa / John Lewis leather biker jacket, $320 / Diesel Black Gold leather jacket

xo, stacey

May 9, 2012

Spring Intervention

85 degrees? Geez! Summer is sneaking in, but I'm thinking if I left this blue blouse on, Spring would know I was staying true.

Spring Intervention by eightch featuring wedge shoes

Spring, I hardly knew ye.

H

April 19, 2012

World Creativity & Innovation Week

Did you know it was World Creativity & Innovation Week? I found out a few days ago, then I forgot, then I remembered again. Does that happen to you? It happens to me all the time. I think I need Gingko Biloba (but first must know the proper pronunciation).

I'm excited by the week's motto; "Do what you can. do what you like. There's only one rule: do no harm." While my mission in crafting/creating isn't always for worldly good, I think I do my part in sharing the final product and the idea. I love to make stuff because it makes me feel good.

For those who might think they're not the creative type, that's simply not true. You're probably more creative and innovative in your day to day activities than you think. Here are two things I did to freshen up my wardrobe, which to me, are pretty good ideas:

I bought a pleated skirt at a thrift store last fall thinking I would wear it. This just in: I can't pull off pleats, no matter how hard I try. I couldn't bear to part with the fabric so I cut off the waistband, folded over the edge, stitched a new hem, and TA-DA! I've got an infinity scarf.

In my recent window shopping adventures, I've been cooing and cawing over the feminine touch of ribbon laces in oxford loafers. I have an older pair in relatively good shape from two years ago, so rather than get another pair, I decided to freshen up the ones I own. Anthropologie (sale rack my friends, sale rack) packages up purchases so nicely that I never want the bag to collapse when I get home. I save the tissue paper for reuse, so why not the ribbon handles? They're perfect laces to make my old oxfords new. No?

So hurry hurry, you've got three days left to make the world week of creativity count! It could be in tomorrow's breakfast or your weekend plans. Make, innovate, create!

best...
stacey

April 15, 2012

March Hangs On

So, it's April. But March is working it's bestest to stay relevant, presenting us with an all too recent snow storm that April would never have willingly allowed. This little calendar battle is causing me to have some difficulties during outfit planning. Therefore, I have found that a slight bit of layering remains a must. I would love to have this outfit at my disposal (hmm...perhaps a future thrift adventure is in order?). Until it manifests itself in my closet, the following mantra will be on mental repeat: Dear universe, please help me to find affordable versions of these pieces. Please let me wear this outfit to an amazing outdoor concert. Amen.