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Jul 22, 2011, 3:49 pm
When life gives you weather this hot, go to the store and make lavender lemonade! I'm absolutely in love with lavender (herb & color), so when I happened upon a recipe for lavender lemonade, I knew that the scorching weather wasn't my only reason to make a pitcher. It turned out as sweet and delicio... Comment - Like
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Jul 20, 2011, 11:33 am
Um, okay. It's been longer than awhile. It's been longer than quite awhile. It's been nearly 7 months since my last confession--I mean, post, but I do have a confession: I have been seeing other blogs. There. It's out! I now have 4 blogs along with the countless other social networking aka time cons... Comment - Like
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Dec 27, 2010, 9:45 pm
Aloha fashionistas and fashionistos!
I can hardly believe it, but I’m blogging today from Honolulu, Hawaii!! I’m here on family vacation until Friday. It’s so beautiful (despite the rainy weather that comes and goes)! I adore the fact that the mountains, beach, and metropolitan area are all ... Comment - Like
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Dec 15, 2010, 12:57 pm
Brrrr! I hope everyone's keep warm during this chilly weeks! I just wanted to post an update of my Stella McCartney project I was working on for the Savannah scholarship gala coming up next year. Similar to what I did for the Atlanta gala (see post here), I did a line up of looks from a collection I... Comment - Like
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Dec 3, 2010, 10:54 am
A little doodle of a look from Stella McC's Resort 2011 collection. The collection was inspired by Savile Row tailoring and the English countryside. I wouldn't mind sitting back in one of her pieces in the English countryside with a cuppa tea right down...
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Nov 23, 2010, 4:08 pm
Ello, loves! I attended a friend's etching show/party last Thursday and spotted this stylista! What first caught my eye was her adorable little bag (you know I'm a sucker for tiny purses!). Click for a larger view. I love her overall look. It's perfect for a low key event without being too casual. D... Comment - Like
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Nov 13, 2010, 12:48 pm
Yesterday was a busy day pour moi filled with lots of little goodies.
the day started with preparation and attendance to a scholarship luncheon. (let's just say: the cheesecake was the highlight)outfit recipe: sugar & spice with 3 parts Target, 1 part nine west, & 1 part lucky consignment find
and l... Comment - Like
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Nov 5, 2010, 4:16 pm
One thing SCAD seems to get right are the visitors they book (may it be with late notice, odd timing, or cramped spaces). After the elation of Scott Shuman's (The Sartorialist) and Garance Dore's visit, this quarter's second set of guests, Kim Hastreiter and Mickey Boardman of Paper magazine, w... Comment - Like
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Oct 24, 2010, 5:09 pm
So excited about my new Dolce Vita for Target derby shoes! I've been searching for an affordable oxford style shoe in my size for quite awhile. I may be insane for wearing such a pointed toe with a big foot like mine, but I can't get enough of shoes with a sharp tip. Let's hope for many great outfit... Comment - Like
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Sep 18, 2010, 9:53 pm
Today was a busy, fabulousness filled day! It started off with my 2nd Savannah celebrity encounter. Those that follow him may already know, but The Sartorialist (Scott Schuman) paid a visit to Savannah!!! I was lucky enough to attend a Q&A at the fashion building where he discussed his approach to t... Comment - Like
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Sep 15, 2010, 12:46 am
fly like a bird / 2010
Just a quick post to say 'ello lovelies! School's back in session and this time 'round is senior year! I'll have lots to do (and tons to share!). Hope every one's last days of summer are wrapping up nicely. I personally CANNOT wait until fall weather finally makes its way down... Comment - Like
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Aug 7, 2010, 3:48 pm
Today's Savannah fashionista was discovered in a small tourist shop in City Market. Comment - Like
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Aug 5, 2010, 2:49 pm
For the next few days I'll be posting illustrations of summer fashion I discovered in downtown Savannah. Each features a hint of a Sav location. Hope you enjoy!
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Jun 9, 2010, 8:17 pm
image from www.audrey-kawasaki.com/
painting on alternative surfaces always entices and frightens me. summer is my favorite time to experiment with such endeavors. after finding inspiration from a fellow illustration student and artist Audrey Kawasaki, i've decided to take a stab at it myself. i'm c... Comment - Like
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Jun 8, 2010, 2:45 pm
From The Fashion FileSun, skin, music, accessories. Let me break it down for you:
1. Black Weaved Vinyl bag : Hands free is the way to be. Scored this baby at a flea market.
2. Red Sunnies via Civvies in Savannah,GA : Gotta keep the sun outta your eyes. These are similar to a pair I had last year wi... Comment - Like
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May 27, 2010, 12:47 pm
"Thin isn't in" 2010 mixed media
'Ello all! Hope every one's summer is splendid thus far! I'm nearing the end of my first week on break and I must say its been somewhat uneventful but nevertheless relaxing.Above is the last illu I did for my Materials and Techniques II class. I found it "suiting" wi... Comment - Like
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May 23, 2010, 9:47 pm
hey hey blog-pals! just wanted to do a quickie post in the midst of finals. here's a wee hint of what my latest illu is about. this only shows half the concept. the subject is body image. let's just say I'm gaining interest in the burgeoning crusades against the hangers they send down the runways an... Comment - Like
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May 3, 2010, 7:50 pm
photo via coutorture.com
Before I delve into the ocean of homework awaiting me, I wanted to share information from the panel I attended this evening. The panel convo consisting of designer Chris Benz and his entourage (muse and business posse) was another event for SCAD Style. For those unfamiliar w... Comment - Like
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Apr 30, 2010, 9:28 am
What's a better way to start off your day than with a little bit of sweet success? My success? Finally obtaining tickets to the highly anticipated SCAD fashion show this year! Since I started scouting out SCAD as the school I wanted to attend, I wanted to go to this show! And finally...I can! The gu... Comment - Like
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Apr 29, 2010, 6:12 pm
Above is a another practice sample done for my Materials and Techniques II class. This time 'round we're focusing on waterbased applications like ink, watercolor, and gouache--all of which are my favorite mediums! Since this is just a practice piece there was no story or concrete idea behind it, but... Comment - Like
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Apr 23, 2010, 6:34 pm
SCAD Atlanta Scholarship Gala 2010
Originally uploaded by SCAD - The University for Creative CareersAh Ha! The whereabouts of one of the illustrations I submitted to the 2010 SCAD Atlanta Scholarship Gala are still unknown, but here's proof that it DID make it to Hotlanta!
Super exciting day! I was ... Comment - Like
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Apr 15, 2010, 5:31 pm
I actually put on an outfit I liked today. Here's a peek. In the pic: Rodarte for Target tee, thrifted everything else, mint green color of the summer nail polish, and an in-progress assignment for class based on a color scheme from the Fletcher color system. I was loving the colors of all these ele... Comment - Like
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Mar 19, 2010, 7:56 pm
Over spring break, I finished the set of fashion illustrations for the scholarship gala as I mentioned in my last post. Well, without further ado, the finished product. I apologize for the horrible reproduction. I had to use the photo I took on my di... Comment - Like
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Mar 16, 2010, 2:59 pm
Since the debut of the Chanel Fall 09 collection, I've been jonesin' for some of the refreshingly beautiful nail polish the models wore in the show.Well, I got pretty darn close to the shade with my recent find from deLiA*s. Their shade is called "Mint" and Chanel's is "Jade" (it has a bit more blue... Comment - Like
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Mar 6, 2010, 2:25 pm
A little aside from my usual fashion oriented posts. I wanted to share a poster I made for a class of mine. The assignment was to make a modern propaganda poster (based on Russian propaganda posters from WWII) for a current social or political issue. I chose the issue of rape and sexual assault. It'... Comment - Like
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Mar 3, 2010, 11:52 pm
Inspired by a little post on Fashionista and the fact that the economy isn't so great (...and the fact that I really want new clothes!), I thought I'd do my own "Imaginary Shopping" list. Simply, it's an outfit I'd love to buy if I ever had the money. I mean, a girl can dream, right?
until next post... Comment - Like
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Feb 27, 2010, 12:19 pm
So, I've narrowed it down to three collections to choose from for the scholarship gala project. That is, thus far...
Roksanda Ilincic
Peter Som
Erdem
I'm a fan of lots of color and texture. It's more fun to illustrate! I'll make my final decision by the end of the quarter (2 weeks-ahhh!).
Until nex... Comment - Like
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Feb 25, 2010, 8:14 pm
My weekend is filled with work for finals (already!). No big plans.
i'll be here, at my draft table, for most of the weekend working on two illustration projects
one of those projects being a propaganda poster for a social cause. My cause? Human trafficking and sexual abuse. The image that inspire... Comment - Like
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Feb 19, 2010, 1:24 pm
i love stumbling upon great sites and blogs. i thought i would pass along a couple i found today:
i discovered myromag http://www.mykromag.com/ after visiting an illustrator's site (Sabine Pieper http://sabinepieper.com/- check her out, she's amazing!). Her work was featured along with some other ... Comment - Like
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Feb 11, 2010, 11:56 pm
graphite, 2009, Alexander McQueen Spring 2009
A tribute to Alexander (Lee) McQueen. May he rest in peace now. His genius will be missed greatly. Comment - Like
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Feb 10, 2010, 2:50 pm
This is just a quick post to share with you
a) my excitement: okay! I'm so excited for tommorrow! Fashion Week!!
b) a street style illustration illustration by moi
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c) an upcoming project related to Fashion Week: The project: I'm working on creating a line up (or 2) of fashion sketches fo... Comment - Like
a strange fascination with garb and miniatures. a fashion designer wannabe trying to make that mark on the world...one scribble and a stitch at a time.
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