Handmade

Wore this yesterday--

Aviators, Dita Flight (from Therapy)

Top, Sola

Skirt, made by me!

Necklace, Therapy

Shoes, Sofft

I'm loving the resurgence of high-waisted skirts...classic, flattering, and versatile--even in this nutty marbled print!  I made this a couple months ago and it has quickly become part of my regular rotation.  Works with a basic tank and flat sandals too, which is basically my everyday uniform in these sweltering Texas summers!

Even better, every time I wear it I'm asked "I love your skirt, where did you get that?"...and I love being able to say "Oh, actually I made it!".

A fresh, blank sheet of thick paper

Lots of changes going on over here.  Just started a new job last week...going well so far!

I recently scored this great Lara Miller top at a swap...so excited about it!  I actually sold this to one of my girlfriends a few years ago when I was working at Therapy, an amazing (and sadly retired) S. Congress boutique.  It's made from sustainable seaweed/bamboo jersey, aaaand you can style it so many different ways!  I think you'll be seeing this again in various forms :)

Top, Lara Miller

Shorts, super old, American Eagle, dyed olive green (Dylon)

Sandals, Anthropologie

Mismatched

Top- Anthropologie (oooo on sale!)
Skirt- Feathers
Necklace- Therapy
Bullet cuff- East End Art Gallery
Shoes- Sofft (I know...totally grandma)

After seeing Coco Avant Chanel not too long ago, I've been seeing some version of her marinière striped top everywhere I look.  It's a bit preppier than I normally go, so I paired it with this vintage wrap skirt I found last summer. 

When I was 11 years old my family moved to the Philippines and lived in Cagayan for almost a year.  I had a skirt very similar to this that I think we found at a little gift shop.  I have a lot of fond memories of that time and I always think of those days when I wear this...riding horses on my uncle's farm, rollerskating in Cagayan, and of course the homemade paper dolls!

My cousin Gigie and I made little paper dolls from cardstock and then would find inspiration from magazines, cartoons, and strangely enough, an episode or two of "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous"...what??  --and then put together little paper outfits.

It's funny how much more fun life can be when your resources are limited, isn't it?

Hey!

Welcome to my blog! Everyone and their grandmother has a blog these days, so thanks for stopping by this particular one.

I love fashion, but my eyes are bigger than my wallet--so if I can't buy it (or can't find exactly what I want), I make it.  I like cooking, and I love eating (my parents used to call me "The Stomach"). My best friend/husband and I live in Austin, with a giant dog and a mentally disturbed cat.

This isn't a "fictional" blog in a literal sense. The name was inspired by both my love of reading, and the ability to express one's personality and/or create a "character" of sorts through dress.

To be continued!

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