Some Sort of

{Wore: thrifted Cardi and Dress, DIY Floral Crown, Primadonna Platforms, FRILLS belt, Furla bag, and Leglove tights}

Some sort of... Experimentation.

Both in Style and in Photo Lay out, I am trying to be cool.

Trying --so don't expect High Definition.

I noticed I have too much Grey in my wardrobe, not considering that I also have a lot of Autumn-ish colors (like moccasins and oxblood). I don't know why, but I'm still not in Summery mood; although the weather has been scorching. Well I'm weird, so there's no use arguing. 

Hellooo! I'm wearing leggings in this temperature. 'Nuff said.

Love,

Weird Girl

If you can't afford one;Make one

{Pa-sweet Clothing dress, Random peach corset, and DIY Jil Sander Inspired lunch bag}

Having your own sewing machine and knowing how to pattern and sew has its BIG benefits, 1) Custom Fit clothes 2) Create any dress you want for less 3) Free Clothes! and 4) Imitate Jil Sander's infamous Leather Lunchbags; However, 'Imitate' is such a big word (not to mention being subjected to a lawsuit), don't you think? Let's use DIY instead.

Instead of using leather, I opted for a fabric and print that speaks Cham Gumin a.k.a Pa-sweet Clothing - What else but vintage pattern. Friends would ally me with florals, but please, I'd rather be associated with damasks. Don't get me wrong because I still like floralsl.

I'm planning on experimenting with different fabrics and prints for the lunch bags. My next choice would be Gold, and also one with a foil-y character, but just like how I can't afford the original one, I bet gold leathers are as expensive. Woe, is me who is stingy.

Love,

Cham Gumin

12.2.2012 crafty craft

Preparations for this Sunday. I do hope everything goes well.

I used garters instead of Felt. I don't know why, but Santa Rosa doesn't seem to have any Felt. Why?

It appears I need Two more roses because the sides look a bit empty.

 On another note, I have confirmed my love-hate relationship with a Glue Gun. The feeling seems mutual -_-

Project Golden Age: part1

Today is November 23, 2012 and it's official -- I'm being Productive.

I designed this for an event on the 29th, but since I wasn't able to finish this in time, because of much procrastination (what's new?), in the end I decided not to join the historic event. haaay. I'll probably regret this for the rest of my life but that's prolly for the best since I don't want to do something half-hearted.

Anyway, while making the pattern for this project, I had to estimate the measurements of a size 4 model. But because I don't keep a copy of anyone else's body measurement (not because I think it's creepy) I just took note of my size -- a 6 --and adjusted it from there. Good thing I didn't have to remake the pattern or even the muslin sample. I hate that part most. 

So far so good. I've made my cousin who came to visit, who has a slim and petite figure, to try it on. It fits her well. . . Actually maybe I have to add a 1/4" allowance when I transfer the pattern to the actual fabric. Just to make sure. 

I'm so excited to start sewing and see the end result.

Also, I still can't get over how productive I've become and it's not even 2013 yet :)

Unconventional Surprise

{Wore: Pa-sweet Clothing(thrift) bunny dress and under-skirt, DIY coat, Vivienne Westwood tote bag and thrift wedges}

Fighting the laziness, I spontaneously conjured all my strength one afternoon and did what I long planned for since I saw this post by one of my favorite blogger, Ivania Carpio. I was instantly inspired and instantly swooned  by the thought that I could totally make this coat-cape within an hour(max) ... and I did!

This coat is probably Fashion Week worthy, but I can assure you that this is not a 2-in-1 piece where you slip your arms in, once you feel the chill of the SMX AC. Unless, that is, if you don't mind the inconvenience of not being able to raise your arm, o-or if your instinct is telling you that this could be the start of a new "ugly-trend" called "Armpit holes" (If you have another word for armpit, other than under arm, then it's a statement look that doesn't seem to smell).

But so far I'm contented with what it is, as it is - An unconventional surprise.

P.S: What is Cheesy? The closing statement is.