Feb 27, 2010

In Love With: Leanne Marshall

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La la la. If I could be dressed by any ONE designer, it would have to be the most darling Leanne Marshall! Some of you may remember her as the winner of Project Runway season 5 :) I was rooting for her all the way...and when I saw her final collection, I fell in love. Aw. She has a unique way of pleating, gathering, and layering fabric that makes all her pieces look like what can only be described as perfectly decorated cakes. Oh yum. Her designs are so detailed and interesting that you can't help but take a second look....not to mention her use of SUSTAINABLE materials such as bamboo jersey, organic cotton and hemp to create her line of eco-friendly clothing. Oh I think I'm love, I am. Let's have a little look-see at Leanne's work and maybe you will have a love crush too! Weeee!

Here are a few looks from her final collection for Project Runway:


Oh wow oh wow, here's a video of the show:



MY OH MY, great music right? Visit Nathan W. Mckee's (Leanne's boyfriend! ha!) myspace page here. Be prepared to have it on repeat after a small sampling.

On to her Spring 2009 Collection, sooooo pretty :)

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Video of the show:



Wowee! Are you in love yet? Here is her newest collection for Fall 2010


Did I mention that she has an Etsy shop? Nothing is for sale at the moment but you must check out the sold items to see some of her previous designs. Oooooh I had a hard time choosing which item to feature because they are all so lovely....hmmmmm I enjoy this dress a lot:


oh how dreamy.

I also enjoy the lack of pants in her designs, Yippee!! Only dresses and skirts for me!! For more information on Leanne and a closer look at some of her creations make sure you visit her website, blog, and etsy store! Comment below and let me know what you think! Have a cozy day. Yay!

Feb 22, 2010

Photo of the day


Aw. Something soft and nice to brighten up your day.

Shredded Circle Scarf


Oh look what we have here. I've been seeing shredded items popping up everywhere and these circle scarves from urban revision's etsy store caught my eye...I love the soft colors and cozy potential of these friendly neck pieces. I tried to recreate the look using recycled t shirts and it only turned out medium nice. Hmmmmm the shredding process is a little tricky to master, you best be careful or you'll end up with huge holes....not so friendly. BUT check out this DIY tutorial I found on childhood flames' blog that teaches you how to shred a t shirt, video included....give it a go maybe you'll have better luck than meeeee! Weeeeeeee!

Feb 12, 2010

Featured: Milwaukee Art Museum!

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Oh wow oh wow! Last month Kristin Nelson, the Lead Instructor for a program called the DIY Studio at the Milwaukee Art Museum contacted me about featuring my recycled t shirt knotted bracelet as one of their MAM after dark projects. Every after dark event has a theme and guests have a chance to learn how to make DIY projects that coincide with the accompanying exhibition or theme of the evening. Last month the event had a green theme with a recycled art fashion show, so the focus was, as Kristin says, repurposing materials! Here are a few pictures of the bracelet making in action:



Haha, look at those boys crafting away :) For more information on the Milwaukee Art Museum and the DIY studio, visit their website here, and for a more images from the event including the recycled art fashion show, visit their flickr page here. oh AND here's the original recycled t shirt knotted bracelet post if you so wish to mosey on over. Yipee! thanks, SUPER thanks to MAM and Kirstin for featuring my project as part of the after dark series, I feel nice inside to have been chosen. Aw. Real nice.

Feb 9, 2010

Nataly Dawn



Oooooh, let me introduce you to the loveliness that is Nataly Dawn, also the lead singer of Pomplamoose! I was first introduced to her by Adolescent Waves, the winner of my october contest, thank you friend. I fell in love with her Feist meets Regina Spektor-esque sound. Here is just a sample of some of her delicious melodies, check out her youtube page here for some more of her solo projects! Happy listening....Aw, how nice.