I want. I need.

I love anything bold and unique.

Designer Spotlight: DimePiece

Cassie for DimePiece Designs.

I freaking love their stuff! Their pieces are original and their graphic tee's are SICK. I've been following their Myspace pages and blogs for a few years now and I still can't get enough. I like supporting up and coming designers so I've bought a few pieces from their collections.

Feeling Creative

I haven't touched my sewing machine in over a month... But that is all going to change! This weekend I'm pulling the bad boy out and we are going to get reacquainted again.

{New Fabrics}

xo.

Current Obsessions

Adding accessories onto your heels or boots dramatically changes your look from simple to cool/edgy.

Love the idea. I'll be trying this :)

Source: Litter SF

Happy Black Friday

I love a good ol' sale and today is the day. American Black Friday Sale and I am all over that. I spent my morning at work surfing the net trying to find a good deal. I ended up purchasing a couple shirts from Dime Piece Designs in LA. I aboustley love their pieces! Can't wait to recieve my package in the mail! :)

{My Purchases}

Hot or Not?

Rihanna wore this racy bodysuit with spiky shoulders during her performance at the AMA's.
I'm not too sure what to think of it... It just looks akward.
All I want to know is how was she able to perform with no panties on?!? lol

Chanel Iman

Model Chanel Iman.

I LOVE THESE LOOKS! But not so much her hair...

My latest obessions: leather, lace and chains :)

Weekend Fun

This past weekend me, My Mum and My girl Kathy drove down to visit my Sissy in Tacoma. I love visiting my Sis and her family. We always have so much fun.. shopping, eating, going clubbing, drinking, more eating and most importantly we get to spend time together*

The past few years I've always gone to Joann's with my Mum and Sis who are big scrapbookers and I was never interested in buying or looking. BUT I couldn't leave the store this time! I found so many nice things and at a cheaper price than what it would be at home. Joann's is definitely one of my favorite stores now! :)

My attempt to make a purse...

My first purse... I've been putting off sewing together this purse for a couple weeks but I finally managed to do it and it turned out pretty horrible. It's very shapeless, has no padding to make it stiff and the lining is kinda ripping. I'll still rock it but next time it'll be better!

New Skirt

Reconstructed skirt by Moi!

Halloween!

For Halloween I decided to go as a French Maid. Last year I bought a cheap French Maid costume at Target or somewhere for about $5.00. I revamped the costume by taking it in, adding lace, ribbon and a few ruffles.

I feel like making something...

I haven't made anything in a couple weeks because I've been so busy and the fabric stores close so early! So I went to the Thrift store and tried to find something I can alter. The black material is actually a skirt and the other material is a scarf. I thought the black material would look nice as a purse with a long chain so thats what I shall make!

Randomness

I'm in the middle of reading the book Push by Sapphire.

My sister lent me the book and I can't put it down it's so good!

This book is really sad and crazy! Can't wait to finish it.

Must have: Ankle Boots

Ankle boots are a definite must have for fall. I love a dramatic shoe or boot and a nice ankle boot can dramatically transform an outfit from casual to sexy. You can throw them on with a pair of skinny jeans or match them with a nice 'freak em dress'.

Inspiration

I found these boots at Aldo. The leather boot strap with the studs and chain can actually come off. I'm really into studs and chains right now so these are a perfect match!

Jamie Foxx

Last night my girls & I went to see Jamie Foxx perform in concert.
The show was really good I definitely enjoyed myself.
That man is talented! He can act, sing and crack jokes.

Blast from the past.. Remember Wanda from In Living Color?

Colors of the rainbow

I love love this color!

2/$10 at Urban Outfitters.

Weekend fun

Saturday night I went out with my girl Kathryn to this nice lounge in Yaletown. We started the night polishing off a bottle of $8 wine in her car and headed downtown feeling nice! We had a blast.

My DIY belt

I used some plyers to take off the metal piece of the hair clip and glued it onto the elastic band. And what do you know.. I have a belt!

My result!

My summer dress

I was in Fabricland and picked up this really pretty fabric. It reminded me of a Summer dress.. So I decided to make one :)

My result...

I LOVE IT! I know I know.. Summer is over but who cares! I can always wear it next summer or on my next vacay.

I had extra material left over so I made a cute tube top.

Coffee break

Today's Thrift buys:

This cool leather vest. I'll probably change up the buttons. Can't wait to rock it! Price $7.99
The leather skirt is bit big so I'll take it in. Can't go wrong with a leather skirt. Price $9.99

Can you tell I love leather? :)

Tribal dress

I went to the Thrift store and came across this size 14 dress with a really cool print that reminded me of my F21 tribal dress so I decided to make my own.
(My F21 dress)

I had left over black elastic and found a beater in my drawer.

My result..

My niece modeled for the pictures. She looked so cute in it so I let her have it.

My first project

I wanted to make something easy for my first project so I decided to go with a skirt.I bought this size 16 dress from the Thrift store because I liked the funky print on it.

I traced my own pattern of a shorter high waisted skirt and went to town!

After 2 hours of hard work this is my result...

I'm so excited about my new skirt! It feels so great to accomplish something and I really enjoy sewing. Can't wait to make something else!

Graphic tee's

Graphic tee's are defentley my thang. I like anything crazy and bold especially right on your chest. I have everything from: Bob, MJ, Obama, Prince, Blondie, Jimmy, Easy-e, Kiss, Aerosmith and to add to the collection this fierce Grace Jones tee.

Coffee break

My coffee break ritual: Get a nice cup of coffee, read a couple magazines and hit up the Thrift store!

Todays Thrift store buys:
The black vest fits perfect and the buttons are cool. $5.99
The skirt is really old school.. but old school is what I love. I think I'll hem it to make it shorter. $3.99

My latest favorite purchase..

My sewing machine!

I bought this bad boy at a second hand store and instantly fell in love! I haven't sewn a thing in my life but I've always wanted to learn. I brought my machine over to my Aunt's who is the 'sewing queen' and she taught me the basics of sewing and showed me how to use my machine. I started off by making simple projects like a heating bag and apron. They turned out alright :)