Summer Projects

My new roomie this summer is also in Costume Studies at Dal, and we've made an agreement. We will actually do summer projects. I want to make myself things I like! I have a giant folder on my computer of images I've grabbed from everywhere for inspiration... so it's finally time to put them to good use.

I know I need to ease myself into it, get used to sewing in my room instead of the lovely studio, so I've picked two starter projects that I want to make before I leave for the Czech Republic in June.

Nice, big + flowy, but w/ fitted sleeves.
[forgotten where this is from]

Light + summer-y, also flowy.
[Modcloth]

That's pretty much the perfect skirt I envision with my new boots. Wear it with some sheer grey tights and slouchy cardigan or a leather bomber jacket, depending on the weather, and I'd be happy as a clam.

Holy Hanna

It's been a while! I think these past few weeks have been some of my most computer-free in ages. I love my laptop and, especially in the winter, I do spend a lot of time on it... which I'm back in the habit of now, hahaha. It was only a minor lapse from my addiction.

Due to this addiction, sometimes I get the feeling that I'm running out of internet. When this happens, I have go-to sites to wander through. My current favorite is weheartit. I found these two wonderful, colourful photos on it last night.

I had completely forgotten about Polly Pockets!! I miss them now, with their cheerful pastel colours and gadget filled houses. I hear they're not as tiny anymore due to choking concerns... pssshhhh. Kids these days.
As for the other, who doesn't love sour gummy worms?

Trashy-Chic

Last night I went to my first "anything-but-clothes" party. It was super fun =) I had a ball planning what to wear and I was so proud when it was finished!! I took a garbage bag and some bondage tape (it only sticks to itself so I could use it on myself without pain afterwards) and I made a cocktail dress, complete with bubble skirt, ruffles on the chest, and a nice bow.

Only issue was that I taped up my chest a bit too tightly (I was paranoid there might be slippage) so I couldn't inhale too deeply. Overall, definitely a success though!!

((I wish I had a better picture =( hopefully one will surface soon))

Photoshoot inspiration

Halifax is so pretty in the fall! And doing my make-up on Hallowe'en made me want to do more like it (not to mention my friend texting me the other day and saying that we should have an "editorial night" where we do crazy editorial-style make-up). So who's down for dressing up in cute clothes, doing some fun make-up, and running around town in the leaves with a camera?