Fashion Illustration: Menswear

Sorry it's been a while guys, but I am excited to share with you my newest fashion Illustration!! :) 

It's been a while since I did a menswear piece so i think it turned out alright! So I will show you all below!

JCrew Collection

That's it hope you guys enjoyed! Thanks for reading! see you next time my little creators.

Throw Back Thursday: School Project

I am in the works of gathering wonderful outfits for all of you. So instead of showing you an old movie. I present a snapshot of a project I did.  The criteria was take a mega trend and come up with a collection based off of that.The thing I love about this collection is it's all knitted! Talk about super comfy work wear.

I hope you guys liked this little different approach.  I actually had to redo all these croquis again because I didn't back up and my flash drive broke.  Don't worry I cried a ton with those 10 hours of work no sleep cost me.  It took me a while to understand how much I actually did like this project because doing women's wear isn't my favorite thing to work on.

Do you guys have any projects that you finished and loved?
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!!

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!!

Winter loving clothes I love!

Gap Dress $$ Woolrich Coat $$$$ Aritzia Leggings $$ Nordstrom Boots $$$ Viska Afton Backpack $$$

Winter is actually here! especially in Minnesota you need the right gear.  Last year I was shocked to know my battery was fine but one morning my car's gas froze! I have some Sorel boots but I did about 3 hours of research for the coat I really want.  I know the price point is pretty high but I would rather not get close to frost bite again while waiting for the bus.  I also own the gap dress and have worn it about 4 times in a few months so I love it.  I hope you guys like some suggestions.  I feel as if it is more important to try to look cute when you're in a tundra and stuck inside most of the winter.
Hope you guys enjoy!! See you next time my little creators!!