In My Life

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» This week on Design Diary, I shared a tutorial on how to sew buttons using your machine, and a colorblocked Kelly skirt (above). 

» It seems I find a new swimsuit every week that I think I need (can you tell I’m ready for summer?). This week, it is this one. 

» I’m still at a lose for words for what happened here in Boston monday. I’ve been loving all the little bits of love for the city - little handwritten notes left in random spots, and my hockey team, the Buffalo Sabres, saluting the Boston fans alongside the Bruins after wednesday’s game. And that national anthem? Ugh, so good. UPDATE: THINGS HAVE GOTTEN CRAZY. IF YOU LIVE IN THE AREA, STAY INSIDE AND STAY SAFE. I’m not going anywhere today. 

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Snapshots : My Workspace

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I’ve shared a few snapshots of my workspace before. But seeing as it was (somewhat) pulled together yesterday, I thought I would take a few photos around the room. Believe me - this is a rare moment. 

This room is where I do my sewing and jewelry making. It also houses my closet and is where I do my outfit planning. I would also like to say that I blog in here, but lets face it - I do most of that from the couch :). I usually have one of every project going at once, and therefore my workspace usually looks like a tornado has gone through it 99% of the time. Fabric scraps on top of pattern pieces on top of scraps of leather on top of clothes on top of shoes. And I guarantee you there is more than a handful of pins scattered throughout all of that. Such is my life. 

But today I am showing you snippets of what seems like a perfectly well kept workspace. I promise by tomorrow it will be back to its norm. 

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Happy Outfit On A Sad Day

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I’m not really sure what to say today. I wasn’t even sure I was still going to post this outfit that I already had queued up and planned. 

Of course, every time something like this happens, it is unthinkably sad. But it is really surreal when it all the sudden happens in your own backyard. Your own city. A spot you could have easily been standing in yourself. A spot that I was standing in just two days before. That is a scary moment. 

So, all thoughts are with my fellow Bostonians today and the days to come. 

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On another note, flamingos make me happy. How could they not? Those colors, those legs. Instant smile :). A happy outfit for a sad day, I guess. 

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sweatshirt: H&M
pants: Anthropologie

(Not So) Sporty Girl

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I am one of the least sporty girls you’ll ever meet. I never played sports in high school, I hate running, and I am super uncoordinated.

And my lack of athleticism is obvious when I consider a zip-up hoodie the sportiest thing in my closet. Seriously. I don’t even own a proper pair of sneakers. Unless you count my Converse All Stars covered in sparkly sequins. Those things are pretty rad. 

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hoodie: Urban Outfitters

jacket: H&M

skirt: American Eagle

bag: c/o Handbag Heaven

hair bow: shopHollyDolly

socks: Urban Outfitters

boots: Modcloth

Tough Stuff

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Is there any better combination than a sweet pure white dress paired with tough leather jacket? I didn’t think so. 

P.S - happy friday! I’m forgoing the In My life post today, since I’ve already shared my Design Diary projects throughout the week. The feature will be back next week!

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dress: H&M

jacket: c/o Sheinside

hat: Urban Outfitters

necklace: shopHollyDolly

booties: Boutique 9