I popped into Buttons & Bows a couple weeks back and picked up this polka dotted number.  It’s easily become one of my favorite dresses and I’m sure it’ll be a staple in my summer wardrobe.  In other news, I’ve been earnestly trying to break in my hi-topperoos by kicking, scuffing and general dirt stomping.

credits: viereck dotty dress, hi-top chucks

Was out and about last weekend when Moustache Man spotted this killer alley.  You’ll know how much I like to hide out in alleys.

Been feeling my Chucks lately, so I picked up a pair of high tops at the Converse Outlet.  My latest project is scouring Ebay for vintage dresses to wear with them.  Afterall, how else am I going to break these guys in?

credits: hugo boss shirt, miss selfridges pinafore, haute hippie knit blazer, chucks, rayban wayfarers

Ever since Peter Jensen made his tulle front dress, I’ve been interested in silhouettes that play with layered texture.  The strand dress has a pleated front panel that layers over a strapless power mesh slip.  Adding the cincher belt gives some shape, but allows the pleats to move freely.  Knotted belts look cool, but can be fussy (you need a good vintage belt that’s soft enough to loop and stay), so I made it fully fashioned, with a metal hook to fasten at center back.

credits: strand dress, cincher belt

I’ve been working on my portfolio . . . just getting my hand back and sketching things I’d like to wear.  I’m anxious to give the croquis more personality and dress them in my designs!

credits: curbside zip hoodie, whisp tank, slinger bike shorts

I am not worthy.

credits: premiata plexi heel boots, premiata silver ankle boots, premiata ankle boots