Pink & Gold Pineapple party Magazine shoot

I was able to help with a Everyday Party Magazine photo shoot, it was a pink, gold and black pineapple spa theme. I designed and made some pj bottoms, and the really swishy, gold lam'e bubble skirt. So much fun!  The shoot was planned and styled by Christina Goff with 4kidscakes and all the photography was taken by Stephanie Vogel of Stephanie Vogel Photography.

The whole magazine can be found here: http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/921688 )  featured on pages 21-29.  Digital copies can be purchased for $5.99 or hard copies for $26.00 (includes free digital copy). 

Taylor Dress

With warm weather here I live in soft, breathable fabrics! I found this fabric at of all places Walmart, in the clearance sections of their fabric! I know crazy right?! I bought the whole bolt. 

While I was picking out patterns, I couldn't decide and ended up just modifying a few to make this dress. I knew I wanted short sleeves, a v-neck and slightly longer than knee length. 

The print is pretty busy so I left the style pretty basic, so I put the zipper on the outside leaving it exposed. I love how it looks. 

I added a waist band, I wanted the bust darts and skirt darts to fit just right and since I have a long torso the wider waist band works great! 

Day 8 & 9 Skirt Challenge

Day 8,  We went to church. I wore a white slip dress, that I bought at a yard sale, it was big and stained, but real silk and had potential!
I bleached it, and took it in. I love how it fits now, and the asymmetrical hem looks great.
I added a purple cardigan, and purple leather wedge sandals, then tossed on a turquoise necklace and brown/natural belt and I'm comfy and ready to go.

For day 9 (today) it's a denim skirt and tee day. I had a client come by this morning and she told me to enjoy wearing neon now because women over 30 shouldn't wear neon!
Well I was flattered, but I let her know I am well into my 30s, (I'm 34 in case anyone was wondering!) And I'm not giving up neon anytime soon. They make me happy! Have a bright, colorful Monday.

A Dress, a skirt and all the trimmings!

I've been busy with life and doithe nude heelsng less sewing lately. It's been a good break and I wanted to at least post a few photos from the last few weeks. 

This shirt dress, I made two years ago, and at the time, I was not sure if I would even wear it! I usually like separates, or slim fitting dresses. But, the color and print won me over! I'm wearing it with a silk/cashmere cardigan from Banana Republic, the boots I bought on ebay 3 years ago ( I love ebay and have found some awesome deals!) the belt is from Marshalls

The Raspberry skirt I made from a dress I found at Goodwill. I didn't even take photos of the project. That was before I really got going with posting photos as I worked. The cream blouse and crochet short sleeved sweater are vintage. I really like these colors together! 

Turquoise Blouse and Khaki Pencil skirt

 This is my favorite pencil skirt. the pattern I designed and the color and fabric are awesome. It's a washable cotton/poly stretch blend. Summer over and Fall in full swing, I want to transition to layers and warmer weights. I bought this blouse from Chicos and the color is just beautiful!

Fall Fashion is here!

 The last few weeks as the weather has cooled and I've had a chance to slow down (slightly!) I found several pics for my Fall Fashion Inspiration! All of these I found on Pinterest, with a few exceptions that are from me and on this blog. Take a look, get some ideas, I know I sure did. Umm, hello brown leather jacket, brown belts, boots and skinny jeans!