Graphics: Steamwear

Some family members approached me about graphic tees for girls. Stem stands for Science, technology, engineering and math.  It is a program to encourage kids especially girls to participate and be interested in this as a career.  So if my family starts selling them I'll let you know where to get them! So for now enjoy my graphics!

 Let me know which ones are your favorites! I hope you guys enjoyed these graphics
See you next time my little creators!!

Jungle Dress: Fashion Illustration

Occasionally you find inspiration in the most interesting places.  I found this image on google plus! I love the shine and the movement. I took a chance and decided to draw it. I didn't know who did this at first but googling is amazing and I was able to figure out where it was from! I hate not giving credit to where it needs to be given.

My drawing 2 hours to draw
Materials: AD Markers, Copic markers, Prisma Pencils, Canson Marker Paper

Samantha Gradoville by Jean-François Campos for L’Express Styles (March 2012)

Editorial: Revue De Saison

Dress: Salvatore Ferragamo (RTW Spring 2012)

Shoes: Jimmy Choo Lance Sandals

I leave you with a video of my process I hope you guys enjoyed this Illustration.
See you next time my little creators!!

Tips to shop like a pro

Working in the Fashion world, I always get asked. "What's the latest trend?" It takes me a minute to respond with that because there can be 10 trends at once. Plus you work a year ahead so what's out right now would be last years trend info for me.  When I shop I always have a few things to help me choosing what is important to buy.  It's not very trend based as you can tell.

1) Do you love it? No really that is probably one of the first thing I ask myself.  I know if I love something if in the next 3 days I am still thinking about that item.  Then I will love it forever! I have done this on many occasions for just about anything.  Before you put down the cash on something a bit crazy for your tastes think about it. I have probably saved hundreds on this. Plus the thing you might love is another Cheetah shirt!
2) That color you "can't" wear, you can! My main color is black to be honest, but when it comes to wearing a color I just wear it.  Some ways to off set the color from my skin would be wear it as a pant instead of a top, wear a blazer thats neutral to cut it from your face.  Maybe get that color in a pattern if you don't think you can pull off the other two.

3) Make sure your basics are in good shape.  As much as we would love to have unlimited skirts tops and bottoms, I think it's more important to look at the basics because that fancy skirt you have would never go with the pit stained white tee.  Hey, I am just being honest.  Basics are one of those tasks where I just pick up I barely look at what I'm getting. This also counts for socks, tights, and undies!
4) Fiber Content is one I suggest but you don't have to do this.  It has been my goal a little over a year to start trying to make my entire wardrobe 100% natural.  This is harder than you think! This can include linen, cotton (the cheapest), silk (my favorite), leather, and wool.  I do this a lot for the environment because it is important to know what you will put back into the environment once you are done with a garment. I don't discourage or ever tell people they can't buy polyester but I personally want to care about where my clothes came from and how it will end up.

5) Prices, now this is a tricky one. I have always been the person to beg my mom in high school for the $100 sweater from Anthropologie over a bunch of  $10 tees from Hollister.  I personally will buy one item for the entire shopping trip.  Some people like disposable clothes, because they are cheap, and you can just get them dirty and throw it out. I cannot do that myself for wanting to keep my spending environmentally friendly.  Even when I shop at forever 21 I have atlas 6 dresses that are in amazing shape. I am not one to just wear and toss. When prices are high not always but usually they are better quality of fabric.
6) Shop local! I can't stress this one even more, and I do work for a big box company. I get my basics there, but when it comes to shopping at local boutiques go for it! It's amazing what you will find. Though sometimes the prices might be a bit more, you feel better putting your money back into your community.  This can even be just for accessories!
6) Re-shop your closet! I get super lazy too about clothes I probably have about 5 outfits that I wear all the time. It's sometimes better to re-shop your closet then spend any money at all.  Remember that silly thing you brought three years ago, play dress up see if you can make it work.

That's all the tips I have for you today I hope you can keep in mind some of these the next time you shop! 

      Hope you guys enjoy!! See you next time my little creators!!

New and improved chairs!

So this is a quick before an after. I ordered these chairs off of overstock before I got my kitten. Since they are vinyl I knew the little holes would show up.  

For the last year I had been searching for a perfect fabric.  After searching for an hour at an amazing warehouse fabric store in Minnesota (SR Harris) I found the perfect one. For my first upholstery project I think I did pretty well.  Mostly the fabric is pretty forgiving and my cat seams to enjoy it.

Now before I leave you, have you done any weird projects?

Let me know below! 

Hope you guys enjoy!! See you next time my little creators!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

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What's better than thanksgiving than some party favors?

I made paper turkey glasses, so may people have been asking where did you get the idea?

It started with Thanksgiving apparel and having a Photo Booth and ended with these perfect party treats! Honestly my mind goes somewhere and ends up with an amazing idea.

So I found some ray ban cutout glasses had some illustrator fun and came out with the perfect thanksgiving treat! 

Honestly, what was I thinking? Everything hilarious that's what :)

Maybe I need some angry eye pie glasses.  Who knows, maybe I will never make something as radical again.  I would like to claim myself as a genius, but I've probably just watched way too many episodes of Gilmore Girls recently.

I just made a template and cut it out with scissors, my friend later went in with a sharpie to fill in the white if you want to make it look fancy but after cutting out 19 of these my hands hurt. 

Hope you guys enjoy!! See you next time my little creators!!

TBT: GRIMES!

Did I ever mention how I am obsessed with this lady. She not only has super cool style, music and art style but she has awesome advice on being a boss. Can I just say she is super smart too? She was studying Neuroscience. Bless her heart, I would never be that patient to do something so tedious.

I did a drawing video not too far back, but just enough to throw back.
I think why I love her so much, is she is so well rounded in the arts it inspires me as well.  Some of my friends say I do everything so there's that connection.  Besides having a full time job I try to do videos when I can. I also sew a lot and do side graphic projects for people.  Currently my list is reupholstering dining room chairs, designing graphic tees for my cousins kids, making a dress for xmas for my sister, making a leather bag, knitting my mom an infinity scarf, thinking what to make for my next video, and of course working full time in the fashion industry. So when I don't make videos don't think I am being lazy!

So now I will leave you with some fun images of her!

Hope you guys enjoy!! See you next time my little creators!!

What is in my purse

Purse Fossil $168  Wallet Madewell $78 (this style is no longer there but they have another one) Book $11.99 Lunch box $5.99 Thermos $20.99 Knitting (crafty planet MN)

Starting to work everyday you start to get essentials in your purse besides makeup and gum.  I might not have the girliest of things in there but it's what keeps me a live during 9 hour days at work. I would like to note I do have some lipsticks I have in my purse but I try to get eye makeup and foundation that lasts all day so I don't need to touch up.

Purse:  The issue for me is that purses can look big on me, because of my 5' height.  Making sure a tote isn't too big is important but it still needs to hold everything. I chose a bold red because I like a statement with my all black attire as well. This purse is a perfect fit for my life.

Knitting: My boss set up knitting Monday's and taught my team how to knit. It's actually been great, I can hold a conversation while working on my present for my mom! It also helps with traveling on the bus as well as waiting for a plane to take off.  The only weird part about knitting is so many people stare at you.  I don't know if they are intrigued, or thinking I'm too young to be knitting.  Whatever it is please don't stair at someone knitting, It's very awkward.

Stayfit lunch box: I love this little thing I don't normally bring hot lunches. It's nice because I put a half a sandwich in there and load it up with veggies. I like not using baggies or having 5 containers, and that I'm not throwing away all those things. I am not one for much variety.  All my life I pretty much had the same lunch and during college I didn't do that as much but now in my first job I got back into it! Bringing in a lunch is so much better than eating out, even though occasionally I like my Chipotle run!

Thermos: Another money saving tactic, I got this mostly because I didn't want to hand carry my to go mug walking to work. I can just toss this in my bag and go. No spills so far thank goodness!

The Happiness Project: This has been in my bag as a quick read if I don't have a book with me I probably will have a magazine.  I don't like to carry novels that you have to read carefully on the go because of interruptions.  I picked this up because it's a best seller.  I like a lot of the information, and it's the type of book you can skim!

My wallet: When I moved to Minnesota I had a wallet I could put my Iphone. When I started getting a Red Card, Company card, and a few other cards because I'm now out of college my wallet couldn't handle my adult life anymore. I upgraded to this wallet and it's been amazing.  I like the little front pouch for my punch cards, and it has a nice sized coin pocket in the back.  Plus the thick leather and simple colors are amazing! 

What is essential for you throughout school, work, life? Let me know!
Hope you guys enjoy!! See you next time my little creators!!