Inspiration/Interpretation

Inspiration: 1960s Italian cinema/"Never on Sunday" + modern L.A. club kid


The Elements:
-A blousy or snug top tucked in.
-A high-waisted pencil skirt.
-A long skinny scarf (tied low).
-Several gold chains.
-The shoe is up to you.






[photo taken from wgsn]







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DIY: ribbon

I like to add a ribbon or a thin scarf to a top to freshen it up.


I added a crinkled cobalt blue ribbon to this black lace-up top for color and a sense of unconventional romance.

I added a brown/cream polka dot "scarf" into the bow of this blouse to make it look somewhat French (circa the 1970s).

Inspiration/Interpretation: cocoon dress

Inspiration: this doo.ri cocoon dress

Interpretation: I designed this mushroom-colored Poiret-style dress/jumper (that can be belted as well)


(Ok, I actually designed this dress months ago, and then spotted this picture...but you bought it, didn't you?)

DIY: T-shirt

I love to mess with T-shirts. Here I created a screen print.

the elements:
-t-shirt (unadorned, or adorned if you think it will work)
-a usable image (found online or from another source)
-a color printer
-iron-on transfer paper
-iron/ironing board

Print out the image on a piece of the iron-on transfer paper. Trim the blank space from around the image. Place the image on the garment in the correct place, facing the correct way. Follow the ironing instructions on the iron-on paper package. Let it cool, and then peel away the paper extremely carefully. (Remember: after the shirt is completed, DO NOT iron the screen EVER - it will stick to the hot iron and melt away.) This method of screening can be used on jackets, totebags, skirts, dresses, almost anything. Enjoy.

pictures from my recent trip to India

DIY: shoes

Thanks to a Miss Susie Bubble my old shoes now have new hope.

The elements:
-unadorned flats, or possibly wedges
-velcro dots (at Wal-Mart, or any office supply or craft store)
-ornamentation: bows, faux flowers, buttons, parts from old jewelry, feathers, big faux jewels, etc. The world is your oyster!

Place one of the velcro dots on your shoes, and place the opposing side of the velcro on your gorgeous ornamentation. Mix and match.

Inspiration/Interpretation

Inspiration: "Annie Hall" + 1970s French cinema + Anais Nin


To achieve a similar look, combine the following elements:

*Dark neutrals with pops of lighter neutrals or even some color.

*A wide silky/flowy scarf - wrapped as only Europeans can.

* A delicate camisole, blouse, or almost any top with an open enough neck to feature the scarf - tucked in!

*A dark cardigan, capelet, short jacket, or shawl. There is much room for interpretation here - sheer, woven, knit, etc.

*Dark shorts over dark opaque tights.

* A somewhat wide belt.

*Dark boots/booties, flats, or any sturdy pump (no spindly stilettos please).

[photo taken from wgsn]

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