stud finder

First Alexa, then this dude...I still want to DIY myself a version of this Phillip Lim button up. I actually ordered myself a bunch of conical studs a few months ago in an uncharacteristic fit of motivation, only to find they were too large and looked way too much like rows of silver nipples. Anyways, I think maybe I'm feelin' gold a little more now, à la these gloves?

(second photo from the Sartorialist)

orchard of my eye

Oh man, I'm so in love with this Forestbound canvas carryall I found via Effie's blog. It's made of a salvaged 100-plus-years-old apple sack, and the leather is from a Swiss military backpack from the '30's. Uuuuuum. Yep, pretty much. 'Course, it's kinda a moot point since it's already sold out!

I'm always looking for alternatives to the same old grungy canvas tote I invariably end up falling back on. I just get so frustrated not being able to fit enough stuff into other bags--not that I'm that high maintenance, it's just that I like being able to say "no" to plastic bags while shoping as much as possible. Cram it and go, friends!

Ora-nge you glad?

Finally, someone who realizes that there are way too many pairs of hideous leather pants out there, and not nearly enough awesome leather backpacks.

(Photos from oraearth.com)

If I had ever been here before I would probably know just what to do

It's really gotten quite nippy here (or as was en vogue to say in high scool "nipply"!) I just want to stay inside and snuggle down in my bed and listen to Crosby Stills Nash & Young. Is that so wrong? Haha. Fortunately, my mother knitted me this hat just in the knick of time. Thanks ma!

I fell asleep in the Language Lab today, while Italian dialogues concerning the likes and dislikes of blonde cousins and amiable grandmothers were piped into my ears. I hope my subconscious picked something up. Heaven knows my conscience is packed full these days.

Sew what?

Last night, I made a dress.


I bought this fabric at a thrift store almost a year ago and I've been totin' it around ever since, promising myself that I'd eventually make something out of it. My imminent move has sent me into a sewing frenzy, as I'm not exactly sure if I'll have a working sewing machine in New York (and I can't take my beloved Bernina with me).


Basically, I just followed American Apparel's lead and made a Fine Jersey Tee Dress, leaving some excess at the neckline to create sleeves.


It's far from perfect, but it's the first thing I've actually made from scratch in a mighty long time. Almost all my sewing for the past few years has been dedicated to hemming and adjusting. I look forward to making more of these things, they're insanely easy! Oh, and I still have a vintage pattern for making underwear lying around somewhere--next stop, choniesville?