inspiration for rings

the first assignment in my metal smithing is to cast two rings and with one of the two you need to set stones on them. which since my sister already took this class i knew what to expect, however i had no idea what to make given the fact that i had prepared all winter break for this. when push came to shove there was nothing that i was excited about to actually make it into a ring. let alone add stones.

any one who knows me knows i love chunky jewelry, but i didn't know how to approach this because i knew i didn't want a big stone with something typical around it. i knew i wanted something special, that no one had but every one would go "man i want that ring, or that ring is so cool." is that too much pressure? maybe but i can't help my self. that is my problem i want to make amazing things that nothing can hold up to my standards.




so fast forward to the conversation my mother and sister and i had while eating dinner.  Mom :    "remember when you were little and we went to the zoo? and all you and your sister did was pick up stones. you would put them in your pockets and i didn't have the heart to throw them away."

then it hit me why not try to update that story? so now i'm designing pieces that are inspired by that story.
 can't wait to share my sketches!
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The Beauty Department: Your Daily Dose of Pretty.

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The Beauty Department: Your Daily Dose of Pretty.

i am completely obsessed with this blog! ever since i found it i have been stalking it every day because it gives you tips and tricks in well the beauty department! hope you enjoy

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stuck in a style rut? part 5 style icons

i know that everyone had one. a style role model that is. the person who you look at a magazine and think man if only i could dress like this? and i say why can't you? you don't have to take the whole outfit idea if its not your thing but you can take inspiration from it and make it your own.

so this is what i've been working on

 i have taken 5 stylish women who style i love (you can choose more than 5.)

1. florence welsh

2. kourtney kardashian

3. mary kate olsen

4. zooey deschanel


5. audrey hepburn


 i took them and wrote down why i loved their style, as well as my favorite outfits they have worn.
i also put a must have article of clothing that reminds me of  their style and that would work with my body shape. this will help your because more times than not all the women that you choose have something in their style that's in common with each other and what you are trying to achieve or put across in your style. this also helps you identify what styles you like and dislike. i hope this gets you thinking about who style you like and why and how to take something and make it your own.
if you have any questions please leave them in the comments.

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back to school blues

ok it was actually a great day. i had my first metal smithing class of this semester and i'm super excited to start designing pieces that i love and would wear like i do with the first pieces that i made. were also going to do some alternative materials project which i already have so many idea's for. i'm just so inspired to start making things again!  this time i will let you in to the studio madness and sharing processes of how i design a piece!

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stuck in a style rut? part 4 take risks

fashion is all about having fun! once its stops being fun it becomes a chore which lets face it puts you in a style rut. don't take it too seriously it should be easy. i know that for me when i just pick stuff out in the morning in a sleepy blur it just goes together and they become some of my favorite outfits.  there is something to be said for when i do plan an outfit and sometimes i love the outfit but i feel like they aren't appropriate for the little town that i live in. on those days i have to say forget it and i take a risk and wear it anyway and i'm always happy i did.


taking fashion risk takes guts, confidence and it helps your style grow. when i say take risk i don't mean wear some thing that would make you uncomfortable. if it your not used to a style just try it,  it may surprise you and end up loving it . i'm saying if you see a woman with a bright color top and your just a black and white kinda girl take a risk and wear a different color top. if you wear jean all the time try a flirty skirt. it's just to get out of your fashion comfort zone.



you can also so this with your make up. no i did not forget about make up. i love it because it can change a whole look with the colors that you pick. i love fun eye shadows and bold lips because they are fun and can change your face and outlook.  if you have never worn make up i say take it slow and pick a color that you feel comfortable. when i started wearing lipstick (my first color was red) i wore it every day for a week because at first its weird to see color and then after seeing it for a few days you get use to it.  for those of you that have been wearing lipstick get out of the shades that you normally use ( yes i'm calling you out i know you have shades your comfortable with. i know i do to) but try something new if you wear pink try a plum or a brown and if you like dark colors try some fun like orange, or a candy pink.

so take a risk and try something new you'll be glad you did!















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planning time for fun

this is the last week of freedom before school starts up again. so i am planning everything i want to get done before then.  photo shoots, jewelry, mini watercolor paintings, getting started for ideas for school, a lot to accomplish but i think i can get it done. i will share pics i have been using my phone because i got a cool app that takes your pictures like a toy camera. yay! so heres to getting things done!

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happy friday the 13th

i'm celebrating it by staying away from the snow, watching gossip girl, and hanging with my little black cat henry. (ok he's no longer a kitten but hes my baby) hope your friday is going well!

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stuck in a style rut? part 3 fashion rules

every time i go shopping with my mom she looks at a garment and says "oh its good! don't they say its good to have something with rushing?  that's a rule right?" fashion rules like no white after labor day, or you cant wear mismatch patterns are silly. why are we no longer "allowed" to wear a color. I say the only fashion rule you follow is to dress for your body shape. only because when you dress for your body it makes you look fantastic. it shows off the best qualities of your figure.  but what these aren't rules these are just my personal  takes on fashion.

 1.when i mix patterns i try to at least have a similar color story so it has some reason behind it. my inspiration is marc jacobs.





2. matching colors. i love matching colors because it gives you a bold look. it freshens up your wardrobe and keeps your style fun.


3. layers i love love love layering, because living in a town where the weather is unpredictable its pretty handy to keep extra clothes on during the cold months.  i love mixing colors with neutrals when i wear this look.



hope you enjoy my takes on fashion and i'm sure i will write another fashion post before this series is over.
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jes

 

style rut post delayed

i'm sorry that im delaying the style rut post but i got a migraine. so im still putting the final touches on it but it will be up tomorrow.
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stuck in a style rut? part 2 finding your style

There are so many ways to find out what your style is.  Most websites have style quizzes that put you in a category and they are almost always generic like your sporty or girly however most of us have more than one side were not just one thing and style is a way to express yourself but to find out what you like i would check out this step.

2. create a style journal, or a folder.
 take a small journal that can fit in your purse (so you have it everywhere you go) and start filling it with pictures from magazines that catch your eye. ( or you can do it on your computer by adding a folder to your desktop)

( this is mine on my desktop, the first one has the hair cut i got a while ago and the bottom one has a make up trend i love.)

This takes time but its worth it because its everything that you love. it helps you when you go shopping because its were you put pictures of clothes that you love, trends, hair colors, cuts, makeup trends that you want to try. so when your feeling bored with you style you can go and try a makeup trend or a new hair style. This also helps your style evolve and help you put together a style profile to help you fill out that wardrobe.

love and cupcakes!
jes