granny style, but i love it.

so, i caved.  i thought i stood firmly against midi skirts - not because i didn't like them, but because i wasn't convinced i could pull them off on my 5'2" frame - but it turns out i was only firm until i found one that fit well.  is it the best cut or style for me?  i don't know, but with a great floral print, and a price tag of a massive $3, i knew this baby was going to be mine.

shirt: h&m (i actually typed shit at first, but luckily i caught myself) // skirt: vintage/thrifted // sandals: aldo // bag: vintage/thrifted

i also have two other vintage midi skirts that i originally got with the intention of hemming up to knee length (but actually getting around to alterations can take anywhere from a week to 6 years), but after wearing this skirt and realizing that unlike shorter skirts, midi skirts aren't at all dangerous or pervert magnets on windy days, i think i'm going to keep them just like they are!

also, EXCITING NEWS!!!  if you didn't win the watercolor portrait i gave away last week, you needn't worry, because HERE'S ANOTHER GIVEAWAY!  beca was sweet enough to host a giveaway for a custom pet portrait on her blog, so if you haven't entered yet, be sure to go do it because it ends tomorrow!  and speaking of giveaways, i'll be having one here tomorrow, so be sure to come back and see what you could win!

around here...

this morning has been filled with sewing, drawing, dyeing fabrics, attaching earrings to their little cards, and all sorts of things in preparation for the big event in charlottesville this saturday.  actually, this whole last week has been pretty much like that, which means my house (because my supplies and work seem to work their way into almost every room of the house) looks like it's been dumped on by a fabric & supply store tornado...

the good news is: i think (i don't want to jinx myself by saying this) i'm a little bit ahead of schedule which NEVER happens; i did manage to get some of my fabric cleaned up so that i can walk on and see the floor in my studio; you can expect a giveaway from my Girl + Parrot store happening soon on a friend's blog; i stole a few peonies from chris's granny's yard so they make my house smell sweet; and i get to meet the super talented arlie from urban revisions this weekend!

what i've been working on...

lately, well, i haven't many new ideas.  at all.  but i've had to force it because if i want to be even close to ready for the event in charlottesville on may 12, i can't let my lack of ideas stop me!  i'm still waiting on one of those creative awakenings where there's not enough time in the day or week to bring to fruition all the ideas swirling around in my head, but i'm hoping that with the arrival of a new tool (either today or tomorrow) the creative juices may start flowing a little more.

 
the pyrite earrings in the second picture are definitely my new favorites, and i think other people may like them as well, because when i added them to my shop earlier this week, before i could even open photoshop to edit the other pictures, the earrings had already sold!  i love it when that happens.  luckily i have several more pairs, and i think a few of them will go in the charlottesville pile.

what have you been working on lately?  and have you been feeling especially creative?

the one i'm afraid of

are you prone to ripping, snagging, and generally ruining clothes that you really like?  i am.  big time.  i'm not sure why that is, but it seems like the clothes i don't particularly like are invincible to my unintentional destruction, yet the pretty, lacy, favorite things always get hung or ripped on a ring or bracelet, stained by mustard, eaten by dragons accidentally thrown in the dryer and shrunk beyond recognition, etc.  this is one of those skirts i'm almost afraid to wear because i like it so much...

shirt: banana republic (thrifted) // necklace: gift from beca // skirt: forever 21 (gift from chris) // shoes: i think i got them at the rugged wearhouse but i'm not sure

if i tattooed myself with art...

the sun is out, the birds are chirping, and i'm ready for a day of jumping on the trampoline!  it's been so rainy and gross here for what feels like forever, and it's amazing what waking up to sunshine can do for the mood!  sunny days make me feel creative and inspired, and that sudden surge of creativity doesn't just apply to what i'm working on, but art in general.  since i've got a stack of birthday cash (okay, that may be an exaggeration) i've been thinking more about getting another tattoo.  i've got a few in my head, but sometimes while perusing the shops of so many talented artists on etsy, i imagine having a version of one of their works on my body.  these are a few i really love...

you can find these beauties here (from the top): leah duncan, chipmunk cheeks, mister finch, amanda michael harris, corella design.

and finally, a giveaway winner has been randomly chosen for the custom watercolor portrait!  thank you to everyone who entered, and a MILLION thanks for all of your kind words and encouragement!  if i had unlimited time (and paper) i'd give you all a painting!  but, since life can get busy, for now we'll just stick to one winner...  AMELIE OBSCURA!