Vintage Clothing

Upcycled Dress

June 5, 2012

Yesterday, I made this dress from a Vintage Thrifted Top I bought and some scrap sample yardage of fabric from a past internship. I guess the term for this is ‘Upcycling‘– “the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value.” (This term is new to me!)

It was pretty easy and fun process. I like the idea of reinventing something into a different form. I have more ideas on ways to do this, and I may start selling these in my shop! (Of course in Plus Size!)

 

I really like the rugged and semi-unfinshed quality of the dress. I  used a zig-zag stitch to give is a certain “je ne sais quoi.”

 

 

My new thing to hunt for: items to transform and fabric yardage of some sort! I’ve definitely got my feet itching to try out some more ideas!

 

 

New Shop Item + Sunday Funday

June 3, 2012

In previous posts I have discussed how New York is full of the really ugly and the really beautiful, the shit with the “creme de la creme” (here and here). Today was another prime example. You have this tiny little pocket of beauty which  is this “Golden Swan Garden” surrounded by dirt, grime, and homelessness.

But, you know what? I guess that’s life! When is something completely pure and wonderful? There is always another side to the coin. That is why there is always unrest and dissatisfaction in the world. That is why we keep growing and changing and advancing.

I am always looking for something new and more that makes me happy. For right now, this great summer shirt I found recently makes me happy! I feel as if I glow as I walk down the street.

It’s the little things that add up to make one big thing; little happinesses build up to make a great big happiness inside. It’s what makes life worth living for!

Peels NYC in the Bowery – Yum!

Enjoy what you have and have what you enjoy!

My mom.
“Honk!”

Life is too short–live it to the fullest. No regrets! Cliche or not–these are the truth!

(Thanks Mom for the pics!)

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