Showing posts with label ballerina. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ballerina. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Personal Style: Denim Ballerina

  
I have been looking for the perfect denim jacket oh for about, five years now. I finally came across two contenders while thrifting the other day. An adorable Banana Republic one and this. I don't know why, but the lack of lapels really struck me, it seemed more effortless to wear and less 'jackety'. I also really love the faux epaulets look with the shoulder detail and the fact that the sleeves rolled easily had me sold. Once I got it home, I was worried it would be crazy hot, but I got lucky in that we had a cool morning!


You know, I'm going to be 30 in a few weeks. I can honestly say I didn't start to notice those 'fine lines' around my eyes/nose until about 6 months ago. I can tell you though, I honestly love them and am so happy to be aging. That said of course, I'm so glad I've been working out these past few months. I've noticed a spike in my energy level and am starting to lose a bit of the stomach pooch... still got a few inches to go! Hair was inspired by Sydney's Daybook bun tutorial and twisty belt knotting by Elaine of Clothed Much, (I did mine a wee different, but her tutorial is better). Not really digging the boots, can't decide if it's the cut or color... maybe both...


jacket: thrifted/ boots: candies/ cuff: thrifted/ earrings: jeweled ambrosia (handmade by me)
shirt: look for fiddleheads/ belt: calvin klein thrifted/ jeans: vanilla star/ bag: ralph lauren thrifted

 
 one of my little guys

my other little guy


Saturday, November 7, 2009

Petals, Ruffles and Pinks


spring 2009 fashion show

Sometimes, it is okay to dress up and be pretty for no apparent reason. Just because your day is filled with mundane tasks, crying babies, barking dogs, laundry piles to tackle, errands to run and so forth, doesn't mean you can't grab a gorgous clutch, blossomed heels, and a drapey, flowy skirt that has you swimming in layers of tulle, satin and silk.
 
ballerina -jesse draper

 

 

So, I dare you, to put on something fancy, beautiful, lovely, do the smokey eye, strut to your mailbox to check the mail, and greet the world in your finest.





Or, if you have no where to go, get dolled up anyways. It is amazing how soft styling and feminine layers can enhance your mood during a rather boring, taxing, sad, or just one of those blah days. Interesting how, all of my lovely photos are in shades of pinks and peaches. Totally unintentional, yet truly inspirational.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Beauty is Because

 

Because over 300 of my brand new revamp photos of my shop were deleted before I had a chance to use them, because I wish I had spent more time behind the camera on photo shoots, because I wish I knew how to sew gorgeous clothing, because I wish I spent more time on stage when I had the chance... and because I love fashion, historic costuming, gowns, dancing, drama, theatre, tulle, silk, feathers, men in knickers, passionately angry females, art, photography, young romance, beautifully staged upset, powdered wigs, choreography and muted yet lively and lush colors in whites, creams and golds... this photoshoot just had to be posted today. Yet~ does there really need to be a reason?

 
  
  
  
  
  

"För Sverige i Tiden"
Photos: Jimmy Backius for Elle Sweden
Styling: Cia Jansson, Lisa Lindqwister Jenny Fredriksson

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