Creations.

Twiggy

My new hair inspired my Halloween costume this year: Twiggy! I dressed up for my This American Life Decal so I wouldn't have to do my homework. My housemate, Liz, helped me with my makeup. I found a dress I have been hanging onto for a long time but never wear, which was very 60's and perfect, and my new red coat from Forever 21 which I love. This does feel like an outfit I would wear any day to school, but it was fun to put some makeup on and style my hair a little differently.

Fall Fashion Show: First Outfit Completed!

Last week, I used the free corduroy that I got from across the street to make a circle skirt. I thought the corduroy might make the skirt to heavy, but it turned out really well. It will be nice and warm with boots during cold weather. I added pockets with red piping and am going to put on some navy blue buttons. I went to the fabric store, hoping to be inspired by some fabrics- and I was! My color palette for the show has evolved to be gold, red, blue, and black. Usually I don't wear or use a lot of blue or red, so I was surprised to find myself heading in that direction. It will be very fall! I made a tank top to go with the skirt out of this great stretch fabric I bought (pattern drafted by myself); I love the print! It is going to take a lot of will power not to wear the shirt before the show.

Pie Success

When my boyfriend decided to come visit me several weekends ago, I thought I would surprise him with his favorite food: PIE! So I did. And it turned out well! I made him a delicious blackberry pie which he loved. Since, I have made a vegan apple pie with my mom which was yummy. We just substituted vegan butter for real butter. 

Catching Up

Whew! I have a lot of catching up to do on my blog! But the most recent news: I'm blonde! I had been thinking about bleaching my hair for a long time and finally did it this weekend. Surprisingly, the DMV was the place of my inspiration; I saw a cute girl with a bright blonde pixie cut walk in and was inspired to make the switch. Also, Carey Mulligan's blonde look kept making me want to do it. So I did! 

Gone too far? 

The brassy color my hair turned after the initial dye.

Highlights!

The finished product.

Carey Mulligan looking as cute as ever.

Thursday Sewing Project

Today I took a maxi dress that I never wore and hemmed it to make shorter dress. I used the remaining fabric to make a skirt. I am really happy with the way both pieces turned out! It feels good to reuse fabric.

The skirt I made using leftover fabric. Photo taken by Skyler Ilenstein.

Skirt.

The dress I hemmed. Hopefully I will wear it now!

Hillegass House

I moved into my new house in Berkeley last weekend with six other friends. My friend Sara and I are sharing a room and have had a blast decorating and painting it. It is looking great!

Housemates going to a sock hop themed party.

My side of the room.

Rug we bought at Urban Outfitters

My bed complete with bolsters and a quilt that I made.

Shelves from IKEA and a silkscreen print I made using fabric left over from the curtains.

My quilt I made using fabric scraps from various projects.