Madewell styles clothing in such a cool, effortless way. Their catalogs are inspirational - you don't need to buy expensive garments to pull off the Madewell look. It's all about mixing trends and being confident.
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catalog favorites
Winter hasn't quite hit Charlottesville, but I'm already excited for spring fashion. I know fall is the season for fashion, but I've always preferred the bright, floral, bare-legged styles of spring over the drab, monotone glamour of fall. Fall is too serious for my taste. I've been flipping through old Google catalogs for inspiration. Here are … Continue reading catalog favorites
diy: velvet skirt
It took me almost 5 hours to complete this relatively simple elastic waist skirt, mostly because I'm horrible at sewing; I'm impatient and make a lot of mistakes as a result. But it's finished! And I think I'll actually wear it. When I saw this fabric at Jo-Ann Fabrics, I recalled American Apparel's version. Although … Continue reading diy: velvet skirt
live/wear + week in review
livewear After car repairs ruined my last full day off, I needed to pick myself up and get motivated this week. Surprisingly, it worked. I listed several items on etsy, went to the bank, paid my city taxes, revised an article (more on that soon), completed a poem, did three loads of laundry, finished The … Continue reading live/wear + week in review
on wearing pants
I do not like pants. I'd much prefer to wear a skirt or dress every day. There are a few reasons why I turned my back on pants: 1. my hips (ahem, and behind) grew disproportionate to my waist during my growing-up years (but really, who's to say what's disproportionate?); 2. the search for proper … Continue reading on wearing pants
dorothy perkins
Dorothy Perkins is a UK based brand and women's retailer. I suspect, unfortunately, that they're a bit like the Forever 21 of England, but maybe their products are of higher quality. Their clothing appeals to my aesthetic to a greater degree than most American, mid-range designs do. That mixed print dress in the center would … Continue reading dorothy perkins
fall prints
I ordered three StyleMint tees on sale through an eBay flash sale and am quite excited about the outfit possibilities (if they ever arrive; I'm prepared to leave some unsatisfactory feedback about shipping times). fallprints To control my shopaholic tendencies, I try to pair new items with items very similar to what I have in my closet, … Continue reading fall prints
september moodboard
I really like the month of September, because of the season change and hopeful, back-to-school-and-the-holidays-are-coming feeling, but probably mostly because of my birthday (I hope you enjoyed that sentence). My birthday is September 26 (hint, hint). I'll be 24 this year: my last year of frolicsome youth before I become a quarter-of-a-century old and start … Continue reading september moodboard
Leah Wise 