Thrifting: An Art

Doing my usual browsing of the net and stumbled upon an awesome video. Young people with a vision, executing that vision. Now I am not new to the art of thrifting, as a little girl my step mom would get things for my brothers and sister and I from the thrift in our area. But it wasn't until recently (about two years ago) that I started going for myself, and I must say I've found some of my best and most classic pieces from the thrift for dirt cheap. Thrifting is a great way to shop on a budget and get your moneys worth, more times than not you will find a piece with way better quality than the garments made now a days. I hate that the retail value of an Faux Leather Jacket is ridiculously expensive but poor quality lol, what a shame. But anyway...

Check it out, well done guys.

Prelude to Interim (Documentary) from the art of reuse™ on Vimeo.

This is an old video, but I can't deny the message. Check out their site HERE

Yuuuum!

Whilst browsing one of the blogs I frequent, I stumble upon greatness that is "What Katie Ate" I like to think of myself as a "low key foodie" lol. Always watching the Food Network and experimenting in the kitchen when I can. This blog is nothing short of amazing, great photography and the food, omg it looks sooo yummy. Recipes included!!

 

 

Be Inspired

 

 

 

 

 

By the pants, the boots, the outerwear....

One Night... Two Fashion Parties

Last Thursday I had the pleasure of attending two fashionable events here in DC. The Fab5 Party celebrating the 5th year of Andrea Pippin's Blog Fly Girl held at the new Anthropology that just opened up not to long ago on Fst. Next was the Holiday Lookbook Party for La Patite Marmoset held at Violet Boutique in Adams Morgan. What a night, I had a blast and was surround by some beautiful fashionable folk, and I can't forget the Fly Naturalista's that attended the Fly Girl Blog event. Check it out

The lady of the hour Andrea Pippin of The Fly Girl Blog and myself


Got a close up of my girl Elise's ensamble. This beaded skirt was EVERYTHING I tell you.


Arm Party!!

Loved this young womans outfit


Another great Arm Party lol


Artist Chris, I love his personal style


And peep his necktie


The lovely Kimberly, wearing one of her lovely hat's that she created herself. I love this woman


Loved Kimee's outfit combo, peep the bow tie


Kimee's shoes, I loved the yellow heel. She painted it herself

So many beautiful people in one room, and all the lovely naturals.. The hair in the room was amazing!

Event #2 after the jump

A Sneak Peek: LPM's Holiday Lookbook

In my previous post, I showed you guys a few behind the scenes shots I was able to get before I had to get to work modeling and such lol... Now, feast your eyes on a snippet of the actual shots. AMAZING end result, I was kind of nervous thinking I didn't perform as well as I could have.. thats just me being my own biggest critic I suppose. The video came out AMAZING as well (I need to find another word lol). Check it out

Greatness right!?!?!

Special shout outs to Katherine of LPM once again Spicy Candy DC ladies Katya and Carlis, and our fab photographer Marshall Johnson of The President Wears Prada

Oh and need I mention the video! check it after the jump

Bhind the Scenes: LPM's Holiday Lookbook

Some snap shots from behind the scenes of the La Petite Marmoset Holiday Lookbook photo shoot. I had so much fun and can't wait to see the final product. We shot video too, you guys have no idea how hard it is to act lol... I suck. Loved working with the lovely models Morgan, Emma, and Mansi. There were so many wonderful people involed with this project. A big shout out to the ladies of Spicy Candy DC, The President Wears Prada, A Lacey Perspective, and of course Katherine of La Petite Marmoset!!

Be Inspired

By geat accessorizing

Creatives.. Do not be Discouraged

29 WAYS TO STAY CREATIVE from TO-FU on Vimeo.

29 ways to stay creative

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Mission Accomplished: DIY Leather Cuff

Remember this post --> here

One project down, a buch more to go. Instead of suede leather for the cuff I used regular leather (much harder to work with). Will def be using suede next time... the ring is solid brass and I searched the internet high and low for that one lol.

 

I think i did a pretty good job, my mom really likes it 

Style Capture: Grant Harris

Socks are accessories too

Guys take a little note =)

Check Grant out over at his site Image Granted