minimalist

Black and white. The anti-colorblocking. Can't go wrong with either of those colors.

  

I saw this crop top at Top Shop and loved it! However, it was $44. No good. So I just made my own for only $9.

 

People always ask me why don't I sell the clothes I make. Well for one: I'm still learning. And second: author and writer Austin Kleon once said you should always have one hobby or love that you don't make any money from. An art that keeps you sane and bubbling with inspiration. Making clothes is that for me. I do just for fun. I mean, yes I make things for friends or give them items I've made that suit them better but it's purely for fun.

  

But hey, maybe in the future.

  

The top I made was really easy. First, I found this great fabric at District Fabric in Fremont. I used another crop top I already know for the frame of this shirt. Traced it and cut around. Simple, easy, guttersnipe.

Shoes (Nordstrom Rack) Calvin Klein x Pants (Top Shop)

Shirt (guttersnipe DIY) x sweater (hand-me-down)

Jacket (H&M) $15 x necklace (forever 21)

Nada

Last night was a moment I've been waiting since high school - The Veronica Mars Movie! You have no idea how obsessed I was with this show in high school. Veronica is a modern day Nancy Drew who hella sass. How could I not love it?

Either way - saw it last night. God! I hope there is a 2nd one. And yes. I made posters.

My shirt is a DIY. I bought this awesome fabric awhile back (working on a dress) but for the time being I just cut a patched and sewed it to a tee shirt. Simple.

I love this fabric because it reminds me of the Prada 2014 Spring Collection. Meaning I made a cheap fashionable up bet. Go figure!

 

I usually don't care about my socks, meaning they never really match. However lately I've been using them to my fashion advantage. My boyfriend got me there great leopard print stance socks. Can't help but rock them with pride.

Jeans (Goodwill) x Shoes (Macy's)

Tee shirt 5 Pack for $9 at Costco x DIY Patch

Hoodie (H&M)

wrap it up

It's BLUE FRIDAY! Everyone is getting ready for the big game. I heard you can't say super bowl unless you pay them. But this is the internet and I am not literally saying it. So anyways… I am nervous and excited. I don't even like football. But everyone else getting pumped makes me happy!

 

I've never study fashion.

I've just always had a love and deep appreciation of it. I never learned to sew from any classes or schooling. All my sewing skills I've learned from my mother. But everything I make are really just happy accidents. This shirt with built in scarf is the best example of that.

 

There was no pattern. All I had was an idea of what I wanted (a simple shirt with a scarf or draping piece around the neck.) It was really trail and error. Mess up, restitch, try on, try again. That's pretty much it.

Nothing special. It's far from perfect but hey! I am happy with the outcome.

Timberlands x Levi's Jeans ($15.00) 

Shirt (guttersnipe one-of-a-kind DIY) x earrings (also DIY)

Hat (H&M) $5.00

DIY: Jean Jacket Back Patch

Found myself in my sewing room again. Boy, it felt good!

I forget how much I love sewing. It's very relaxing. Also like being able to post my work on Instagram and getting feedback. But the best feeling is getting to share cool DIY projects with you guys! Like this one.

  

Jean Jacket Back Patches - You of course can spend $50-100 on a jacket like this at places like Top Shop or Nasty Gal OR you can make one yourself for less than $15

1. Find a great inexpensive jean jacket with a single panel back. It's easier to cut and sew with. This jacket was $4.50 found at deseret industries.

 

2. Cut the back panel out.

3. Use the back panel you just cut out to get the ideal shape for the patch you'll be sewing in the back. When cutting, leave yourself some room for sewing a seam. Give yourself about half an inch of extra space. 

(Side note- I found this great fabric at Stitches on Cap Hill. It was $7.99 a yard. Best part about this DIY you can use any pattern)

4. Pin the patch in places.

 

5. Take your time and being to sew. Remember to remove the pins!

6. Best for last - Wear & Share!

Ta-da! There it is. It's truly that easy. I am already working on a new design for my boyfriend. New jean jacket and a whole new fabric type. This DIY is interchangeable and really all about making it your own.