New years resolution: Closet Cleanup & 30 days of outfits

I am a clothing horder.  I can admit this I love clothes.  I think it came from a mix of being surrounded by hand-me downs, and when I was older my mom started buying me my own clothes.  It felt like freedom to mix in what I chose and had a selection of super cool clothes from my sisters.

Now I have a huge mix of clothes.  I have slowly started getting rid of my old clothes because I have a story a reason to keep all of them, and when I don't need them they become painting clothes.

Now the first challenge to myself is 30 days of outfits!

Rules:

1.) Use all of my layering pieces, you cannot use the same cardigan 2x in the same week.

2.) Rotate your bottoms, use a skirt 1-2 times a week.

3.) Do not repeat a top in the month

4.) You cannot do the same outfit even a hoodie and jeans on a Saturday this month.

5.) work out outfits can totally repeat.

Pretty easy right? not too hard so stay tuned for that I will do a recap of outfits!

The next challenge I give myself will be Closet Clean up:

This is harder I have a dresser and 2 places where I hang clothes. I feel like the 30 of outfits will help me understand what I no longer want in my closet. I have been trying to make sure that the clothes I buy are 100% natural out of my own desire for a closet.  I want my clothes to have a purpose in my closet and not just sit there since it's pretty.  I am also hoping I can organize my clothes once and for all! And not just keep them because I like looking at them. Some of them I will keep.  I love my Designer Dresses! 

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!!

Fashion Illustration Suno SS15

This new drawing had to be stopped in the middle because my camera battery ran out, but it also was probably the most time consuming one to make a video.  Not only that I try to do my own designs so it was super fun drawing someone's dress I loved.  Suno had an amazing SS runway, and I wanted to share it in my own way! 

click to enlarge and of course here is the video to show how i did this :)

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

More photos MN4MN

Hello lovelies I finally have time to show you more photos from the fashion show :)

Rhea Pappas took these awesome photos.  As before I showed what I presented 

Make me up!

I love watching beauty gurus on Youtube, it's like an obsession I can't get over.  Especially when they show that perfect line with the liquid eyeliner, curl their lashes and so forth.  Then I go to the mirror at 7 a.m. and look like a clown trying something new. I have found some every day musts for me, that help me branch out occasionally.

I want to note I have extremely sensitive skin to the point a lot of make-up gives me a rash.  It's awful, I cannot buy anything from Target or a drug store due to my allergy.

Stila Liquid Lipstick, Tart Gifted Mascara, Kat Von D Tattoo Liner, Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer, Tarte Blush
Kat Von D True Romance Palette, and Bare Minerals Powder Foundation  

Mac VIVA GLAM III Tart Gifted Mascara, Makeup Forever Aqua liner Kat Von D Tattoo Liner, Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer, Tarte Blush
Kat Von D Sinner Palette, Laura Mercier Liquid Foundation and translucent powder

So that's what I usually wear :) I might change up my lipstick the most, but I have brought multiple of things I've liked!
Hope you guys enjoy!! See you next time my little creators!!

MN4MN Runway Show

In August I submitted an entry to do a dress for the new fashion show MN4MN through my job with Target Corp.  I had about a month and a half to get supplies and work through any problems.  Honestly I was super happy to do it, but the attention on me made it stressful (Target blog post).

Plus my parents came into town that was fun but I had to get everything prepped for them! AH!

Here is a bit of what I submitted as my initial ideas! Below is my finished garment!!
It was a blast to do!! Thank you Lisa Castro, Kirsten Berg, and Nicole Nordeen for everything!

me being awkward next to my model Meron!!

I haven't seen the professional images yet but I hope you liked!

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

SS15 PATTERNS ON PATTERNS!

I love these looks they amaze me every time,  I am currently working on a dress for a fashion show which is why I haven't had any time to make a video for youtube (more to come on that!)

I just can't get enough of this look with the dresses with multiple patterns.

So of course I'm a visual person so here are some examples!

A Detacher

Lisa Marie Fernandez

Novis

Which type is your favorite? Let me know!

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

Crazy about Lemons

Summer is such a happy time especially in Minnesota because the winters are so LONG!

So what's better than some fresh squeezed lemonade?

LEMON PATTERNED CLOTHES OF COURSE. 

I'm just now being silly, but for reals, lemons patterns are amazing! Or lemon stuff in general!

Roberto Cavalli

And of course I'll provide some options for your lemon squeezed look!

Sunglasses: Ray Bans: $185 Earings: Anthropologie: $28  Dress: Top Shop: $84 Bag: Jcrew $180 Shoes: Solestruck $109.95