Rainbow Fever

I must admit, greys, blacks, browns and army greens commonly fill my closets, but these beloved brights have been nudging me in the foot since spring. Perhaps it's time to give in? Seasons here in the city are totally delayed anyways...

BTW happy belated PRIDE!

images via asos

Evelesco is Back, Bitches

Hello lovely people!! That's right, Evelesco is comin' back. I could ramble on about why Evelesco has been mia for so long now (has it really been over 6 months?!), but I thought it would be best to show you instead.

The new job has welcomed me with a plethora of amazing opportunities and exciting projects, the one I'm most proud of being Velvet Brigade. Velvet Brigade is a women's fashion label whose goal is to collaborate with amateur designers to produce one of a kind pieces that are all about you. Whether you're a designer waiting to steal your place in the fashion industry, a fashionista with strong opinions wanting to be heard or just a shopper who loves to support the little people, the Velvet Brigade community is the place for you. You design. You vote. Velvet Brigade produces and sells the best stuff. And lucky for you, this week launched the first round of dresses available for pre-order. Check the Shop HERE, and take a look at their blog, Behind the Seams, below.

In other news, Evelesco is back, bitches!

Please and Thank You

Alexander McQueen's Final Collection
    

Zip It

Some inventions fit so perfectly into the modern world of fashion that I find myself wondering why no one has thought of them before. These Italian made pebbled leather beauties by Loeffler Randall are one of those things. Zip-off boots. Why didn't I think of that.

via ssense

   

DIY Cut Outs

Inspired by A Pair and a Spare's DIY Weekly Projects, I decided to give the cut out shirt project a try. It's a super simple project, and I have to admit, it turned out pretty awesome. I've already worn it twice! 

First, I started with an oversized navy silk shirt, a ruler, sharp scissors, and a white pencil:

Before:

 

Next, I drew a straight line at the shoulder blades and used a hat to shape a curved line underneath:

After I cut that section out, I realized two things: first, that I should have started above the pleats on the back (to do away with those crazy folds you see below) and second, that I wanted the cut out to be larger.

So I made some small alterations, and ta-da!

   

Full Circle

via Style on the Street

Photographer: Kaycie Smith
Models: Isabella Cleaver, Erica East

  

Guys vs Girls

 

Vans Vault x Brooks Fall 2010

via High Snobiety

    

Native for my Native

      

Goin' Places

 Hello all! I have some exciting news and excuses to share:

First, I'm sorry! 

for my lack of posts,

my lack of content,

my lack of creativity,

my lack of crafts,

my lack of DIY,

my lack of  inspiration,

and my lack of involvement with all of you whom I love so much.

But on the brighter side, there is a method (or better yet, a rationale and story) behind this madness. I'm moving to the city! Yes, THE city, that is, San Francisco, California. I was offered a job at an interactive design studio/ marketing agency in downtown SF, and it starts in January. It's consumed my life thus far, whether in physical preparation for the move or by letting my giddy head dominate my thoughts. This is a great opportunity for me. I was born in SF and have been waiting my entire life for my chance to move back. And now it's here! And I'm grabbing it by the horns. So please excuse my absence for a while as I try to get a grasp on things. I'll make it worthwhile for everyone in the end. 

     
 Image via Face Hunter

Things I LOVE.

 

Google Maps, TrendLand, TFS, Outsapop, Mystery Bruises