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Thoughts on Chictopia

I have neglected my blog because I've been SO enthralled with Chictopia. Honestly, an embarrassing amount of time spent browsing the most recent posts. I'm starting to question it a little. Such a popularity contest...eh...but I guess everything is...kinda what trendy is in general. You are cool if you get the most comments. I'm running out of adjectives: beautiful, fabulous, gorgeous, killer, etc. And I've only been on there for a week. I need to give it a rest I guess. I always overdo it. When I find a new favorite food I burn myself out on it...like creamed spinach. AND when people reply to EACH and every comment on their own blog...just to up their comment number. Seems like it would be much more genuine to look at that person's posts and find something you'd like to comment on. I'm not hating, just questioning...everyone on there is so friendly. I have been getting lots of great feedback and really appreciate it. Who doesn't enjoy photo comments!? It's a good way to rep my shop. Very inspiring and l love browsing by city and seeing the different trends. What do you think about Chictopia??

AND HERE is the result of my sewing project.

Featured artist: Brooke Reidt

My sewing project inspiration.


I'm in the process of revamping a 60s floral chiffon dress with a Brooke Reidt tank top. I'll show you when I'm done.

Yumi Kim?

Reminds me of those 70s hawaiian floral dresses.

I'm slightly embarrassed to say I like this...it's my 18 yr old beach rat side coming back out. Well...actually I'm wearing a yellow and white gingham dress with lace and frilly straps...anything goes...just depends on the day. I like candy, run on sentences... am always oogling at the damn clouds...and some commercials make me cry. BUT, I still wear combat boots in the summer :) Anyway, her prints are beautiful and I love the lines and construction of that fitted bodice. I found a cute black and teal flowy mini dress at the thrift store. I didn't recognize the label: hideous & metallic that read Yumi Kim. I was hoping it was 80s but knew it wasn't. After googling...I found her...she's a cutie!



Check her out Yumi Kim | 2009

SHOP UPDATE

Here's what's new in the shop!
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I'm scouting for a new studio space...
Feck. Everything is cut off.
Anyway...check the shop! xo
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HEEL HELP - VOTE!

I need a new pair of black heels...BAD. There have been a string of shoe porn blog posts recently and I'm crrraving a new pair. I feel like I have plenty of shoes...but the only black heels I have that are photoshoot worthy are these played out gladiator heels. And you can tell by the photo that I'm not so pumped on them. SO, here are some options I've rounded up.


Sweet Life By Dolce Vita Lace Heel $128


Patent sock maryjane heel $23.70


RACEYY $149 with 25% off = $112


Kelsi Dagger 'Justina' Boot $129


Jeffrey Campbell $134

$100 + is a bit outrageous for me to be spending on shoes right now...but I look at it as an investment. WHICH ONES??!!

Farewell floral tent dress!

Being a beautiful, breezy sunday...I decided to put on something nice and pedal down to the coffee shop with Scott. I rarely dress up. Not much of a fashion scene in this lil east coast beach town. Pretty much bikinis, flip-flops, and those awful terry cloth smocked dresses. Most days, I put minimal effort into my outfit. My mom buys me pajama pants for every occasion...I don't ask for them. I might un-earth a cute top and wear that with my pajama bottoms for a week straight. Gross, I know. If it gets chilly, I have a cropped mechanic's shirt (BOB) that is like my second skin.



BUT TODAY...I have cleaned up and put on this lovely late sixties floral pleated tent dress. The material is to die for and the colors, in person, are nearly neon. I had it for sale in my shop...and was thinking, 'Man...I love this dress...I need to raise the price.' No sooner had I thought that and sat down to change it, it SOLD! Funny how that works.



Farewell floral tent dress, tomorrow I'm sending you off to New York. This really doesn't seem like something a new yorker would wear. I've been to NYC...but only for about 5 hours. I traveled there with Scott on tour, we came in through the Lincoln tunnel at rush hour. IT WAS A MESS. As we neared the club, SEAS OF PEOPLE IN BLACK COATS rushed the streets. I had never seen such. It's just not for me...I'm happy for New York...I'm glad it's there...but I'm staying here.