Wisconsin Woes

I have a weird affinity for animal sweaters, but living in Wisconsin, it is difficult to wear anything with a badger on it without everyone thinking I'm making a statement about my sports preferences.  And then commenting on it.  Truth is, I just like the badger.  It's weird and awesome.  I don't, however, like being mistaken for some sort of super-fan.  When I saw these sweaters with collars, I had an idea that would transform the sweater I have had for some time.

Adding a collar to it makes it far to cutesy to be associated with any sports team. Precisely my goal.  I love when layering two things that you already own creates something with a completely different feel. By the way, that gal up there is my new dress form. (Name TBA)

I had a surprise morning off, so Alex and I went on a little Sun-date.  Coffee and Crepes.  Or creepies, as I like to call them.

It was my goal to take some pictures of recent projects today, but again, this is Wisconsin.  The windchill is something like -10. I was born in this weather, I can endure, but I think I'll wait a couple days when it feels more like 3 degrees.

  Song I cannot stop listening to today: Home is Not Places//The Apache Relay

Stay warm, Wisconsin brethren! If you live somewhere warm, shhh.

Lady Crush: Nancy Sinatra

"It's a hectic, crazy life. You're not like a shoe salesman, who can get rid of his wares. You're stuck with a product - yourself."

-Nancy Sinatra

I can't imagine what her life was like growing up with Frank Sinatra.  In addition to her mother, Nancy Barbato, her stepmothers included: Ava Gardner, Mia Farrow, and Barbara Marx.  Just knowing one of those people would be crazy, but having all of them in your life is insane!

It's interesting to see how she transformed to fit the sex icon image that was given to her.  The short skirts, blonde hair, and classic go-go boots made her into a style icon.  Women all around began dressing like her.

She was never taken seriously as an artist.  She once said that she was never allowed to grow because her albums were more to look at than to listen to.  I feel as though she is so misunderstood, and I love her all the same.

Isn't this music video spectacular? (These Boots Are Made for Walkin'-Nancy Sinatra)

Lady Crush: Ginnifer Goodwin

I have been neglecting this blog due to illness/school completely curbstomping me, which is truly awful and I apologize.  I have some things I can't wait to show you, but until I'm feeling a little better...I am providing you with someone I look to for inspiration.

We all have those celebrities that we simply adore.  For me, my main gal is Ginnifer Goodwin.  I think she may be just about the cutest thing on the whole planet.  I so envy her bold style, and how she pulls it off while looking so purely sweet at the same time.

She told Lucky magazine in a 2011 interview, "I'm three different sizes" says Goodwin, gesturing to her tiny waist, narrow shoulders, and what she calls her "womanly" hips.  "I buy things that are big and tailor them down...Things look better when I embrace my body."

I feel as though that is the most empowering part of altering clothing.  You can make adjustments to the clothes to flatter your body rather than blaming your body for the things that are bothering you.  It is truly an amazing feeling to not carry around that weight (bahah, no pun intended).  Looking at clothes and saying "How can I fix this?" is a lot more fun than saying "How can I fix me?"  I truly believe that every body-type has a certain style that let's them flaunt it and feel beautiful.  Also, the Valentino dress she is wearing in the left, probably my favorite thing I've ever seen.  Too bad I'll never afford it.

Song I can't stop listening to today: Pursuit of Happiness Cover/Lissie (Orig. Kid Cudi)