Just a few quick outfit pictures from the IFB conference last week. The outfit turned out to be completely charming, so I donned it again for Valentines day!

(What I was wearing: red button up, Express; black t-shirt dress, H&M; leather leggings, Nordstrom; pink clutch, Franco Sarto; polka-dotted socks, . . . → Read More: Oh So Red]]>

Just a few quick outfit pictures from the IFB conference last week. The outfit turned out to be completely charming, so I donned it again for Valentines day!

(What I was wearing: red button up, Express; black t-shirt dress, H&M; leather leggings, Nordstrom; pink clutch, Franco Sarto; polka-dotted socks, Forever 21)

This last week I attended the Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference. What a fantastic experience! I got to hear from amazing speakers like Aliza Licht (DKNY PR Girl), Emily Schuman (Cupcakes & Cashmere), Jenni Radosevich (I Spy DIY), and so many more!

An outfit post of what I wore is on it’s way, but in the mean time, . . . → Read More: Independent Fashion Bloggers]]>

This last week I attended the Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference. What a fantastic experience! I got to hear from amazing speakers like Aliza Licht (DKNY PR Girl), Emily Schuman (Cupcakes & Cashmere), Jenni Radosevich (I Spy DIY), and so many more!

An outfit post of what I wore is on it’s way, but in the mean time, these are some of my favorite photos of the day.

J Brand jeans had a booth at the conference with some of the items from their 2012 ready-to-wear collection. This photo has me convinced that I need to pick up a few scarves!

Just as a side note, cake pops are my new favorite thing!

This last weekend I went on an exciting exploration! I was in search of a fabric store.

Before I moved, I shopped for fabric frequently – possibly more frequently than was healthy for my wallet. But 2011 was rather crazy, and in the (almost) year since I’ve moved I’d yet go in search of a place where . . . → Read More: Discovering Mood]]>

This last weekend I went on an exciting exploration! I was in search of a fabric store.

Before I moved, I shopped for fabric frequently – possibly more frequently than was healthy for my wallet. But 2011 was rather crazy, and in the (almost) year since I’ve moved I’d yet go in search of a place where I could oggle over bolt after bolt of jersey knit silk, jacketing wool, and oh, so much more. But just a quick check on google I found what looked to be the mother of all fabric stores: Mood Designer Fabrics. I threw on my boots, and Jared and I headed to the garment district.

Mood’s website touts:

“… over 40,000 Sq Ft incorporated into its majestic mega store on 37th St. in New York City, staffed by over 50 experienced and knowledgeable employees, [...] Mood has solidified itself as the fastest growing Mecca for designer fabrics.”

And once inside, it didn’t disappoint.

Mood’s main level is on the 3rd floor, and as I stepped of the manually-operated elevator, I was a more than a little awe-struck! With row after row of gorgeous textiles, it took a bit to get my feet beneath me and my jaw off the floor. How did I possibly live without all of these options?

I wandered through every color of the rainbow and past more textures than I’d realized that I absolutely need, and around each corner a new idea came to mind. Where to start?! Leggings? Jacket? Something with buttons or tassels? I wandered for hours (very literally!) and as closing time loomed (and the pressure was on to just pick something already), I narrowed it down to a gorgeous black fabric destined to be a tank top with a bit of a twist.

And now I can’t stop thinking about another visit to Mood. I’ll definitely need to give myself more time to wander through the selection next time.

Note: If you’re not in the New York area, but are aching for a larger fabric selection… Mood has an amazing website! Seriously!

This beauty came in the mail with my December issue of Vogue, and it’s been sitting on my kitchen table ever since. I’m a little shocked at how completely dazzled I am by it, after all, it’s just a perfume ad. But somehow it’s the perfect blend of decorative simplicity.

I love how something as common as . . . → Read More: It’s Inspiring – Chanel N°5]]>

This beauty came in the mail with my December issue of Vogue, and it’s been sitting on my kitchen table ever since. I’m a little shocked at how completely dazzled I am by it, after all, it’s just a perfume ad. But somehow it’s the perfect blend of decorative simplicity.

I love how something as common as an ad for perfume can be transformed into a work of art. The best part about it is that it doesn’t even have any sort of sample of the smell (as I’d normally expect from any sort of elaborate magazine perfume spread), but the design alone speaks to me so much that I’m actually tempted to go out and get a bottle of it.

At 11:30 last night, Jared and I decided to ditch our plans for New Years and run to Times Square to join the crowd. We pressed as close as we could through the masses, and for it being so late, we definitely got closer than I thought we would: we were just a couple . . . → Read More: Hello 2012!]]> Happy New Year!!

At 11:30 last night, Jared and I decided to ditch our plans for New Years and run to Times Square to join the crowd. We pressed as close as we could through the masses, and for it being so late, we definitely got closer than I thought we would: we were just a couple blocks away when the ball dropped! There was so much energy and excitement in the air – the perfect way to start 2012!

Right in line with southern traditions, each New Years Day Jared and I eat black eyed peas for luck in the year to come. This year we added a few mushrooms and ate it with mustard greens on the side. Super delicious!!

Well, I just wanted to check in quickly before I head back to my New Year’s Day festivities (read: lounging, and taking in a fantastically quiet day after a fabulously noisy evening). But I hope that your New Year’s celebrations have left you hopeful for everything to come, and that 2012 becomes everything that you want it to be!

The Friday before Christmas, Jared and I headed to the upper west side to the New York City Ballet’s performance of the Nutcracker!

I started ballet lessons when I was really little, and was a ballerina for oh, so many years. As such, I’ve been to many performances of the Nutcracker, but it’s been ages. Even after . . . → Read More: NYC Ballet Nutcracker]]>

The Friday before Christmas, Jared and I headed to the upper west side to the New York City Ballet’s performance of the Nutcracker!

I started ballet lessons when I was really little, and was a ballerina for oh, so many years. As such, I’ve been to many performances of the Nutcracker, but it’s been ages. Even after all this time, it is still on my list of absolute favorite December activities.

I couldn’t believe how lovely it was out – after all, was a December day in Manhattan! But it was actually rather nice, warm enough that I was happy to shed my coat and pose outside with exposed shoulders and toes.

This shirt is one of my absolute favorites! I’ve had it for more years than I’d like to count… but it’s always fabulous! In fact, I was so pleased with my outfit, that I couldn’t help but practice my sketching.

It was my first visit to Lincoln Center, and it was absolutely gorgeous! Jared and I took so many pictures, but below are just a few of my favorites.

What I wore: vintage black and white halter top, gift; black editor pants, express; black and white strapy sandals.

I hope that your holidays have been full of the traditions that make you smile!

So I decided that I should share some of the sketches that I did during class of the model:

Not to where I want to be… but definitely . . . → Read More: Sketch Pad #03]]> So, the next thing I learned was designs and patterns… but when I looked through my sketchpad, all I seemed to have was the homework:

So I decided that I should share some of the sketches that I did during class of the model:

Not to where I want to be… but definitely improving! Exciting!!

Recently I came across this tutorial, and decided that I had to take advantage of all the lights strung about the city for the holidays.

Jared and I made 7 different shapes, and went to take pictures a couple different times. We ended up with over 1500 pictures and 20 videos… Yep, we went a little crazy. . . . → Read More: The Holidays Take Shapes]]>

Recently I came across this tutorial, and decided that I had to take advantage of all the lights strung about the city for the holidays.

Jared and I made 7 different shapes, and went to take pictures a couple different times. We ended up with over 1500 pictures and 20 videos… Yep, we went a little crazy. And after hours of sorting through all of the fabulous results, below are my favorites.

(Jared: Thank you so much for taking so many photos and making amazing videos!!) The blue lights are from the tree at Bryant Park, and the multi-color lights are the tree at Rockefeller.

I hope your holidays are amazing!

Although it seems like things should be calming down as the holidays approach, this week has been absolutely crazy for me! I have so many pictures and stories to share with you, but no time! I’ll get to it soon, I promise. In the mean time, here’s a little something to put you in the holiday . . . → Read More: A Little Holiday Cheer]]>

Although it seems like things should be calming down as the holidays approach, this week has been absolutely crazy for me! I have so many pictures and stories to share with you, but no time! I’ll get to it soon, I promise. In the mean time, here’s a little something to put you in the holiday spirit!

Thanks so much to the Amazing Jared for filming and editing this!!

Jared and I went out a few different nights and took literally thousands of pictures and so much video. I have so much more to share… keep your eyes open for it over the weekend.

After all of the gesture drawings and boxes, the next thing in my sketch pad are drawings of different types of garments and fabric. In class we looked at how skirts hung, where the hem of jackets fall to, and how to add pants to my stick drawings of legs.

And as for fabrics, we started with . . . → Read More: Sketch Pad #02]]>

After all of the gesture drawings and boxes, the next thing in my sketch pad are drawings of different types of garments and fabric. In class we looked at how skirts hung, where the hem of jackets fall to, and how to add pants to my stick drawings of legs.

And as for fabrics, we started with the basics: the smooth, round lines of flowing silk; the crisp angles of cotton; and the large, round folds of heavy wool.

It’s been 9 weeks since I drew these, and my drawings have progressed so much. I’m really excited to show you some of my more recent work… but all in good time!