bows, Bows, BOWS!

Ok, so this entire post is dedicated to fall tops with bows on them. I know I am a little more then obsessed with bows, so I promise in the next post I will not mention them all. They look fancy, and I love 3-D things on garments, or faux effect. I am also getting out of my shopping "box" of discount or cheapie retailers (don't worry I still love you, but I am not for reals shopping). So if price were no object, this is what I would buy. I have also invited my friend Nina to join this blog, hopefully she will, and add some non-bow variety.


This brand, Primp, has really cute textile prints. I actually have a pink version of this shirt (different bow print) from spring. I wore the hell out of it all summer.


I want to snuggle up in this Viviane Westwood sweater. It looks cozy, and has lots of fun bows to be had with the ties.



I love the contrast on this one. The bow shape is also spectacular. Kind of looks like rick rack the way the bow is formed around the top. Is a little reminiscent of shirt Target had last holiday in their guest designer section, Erin Fetherston.

This one is giant and 3-d, and a textile nerd love for me. The knitting on the bow is awesome.

The length on this one is spectacular.


Simple, cute and washable from Charlotte Russe.


This is great under a sweater, or with a skirt for going out. The drape on the neck tie is great and almost creating a shawl collar effect.

Last but not least is the little cardigan. At first I thought the bow was knitted into the sweater, but upon closer inspection, it is a screen print. Ah, a trompe l'oeil, I love it.

Ok, hopefully I have gotten bows off my brain.

Shoe Crushes

Shoes are the best thing ever, they never make you look fat, and you can wear them every day in a row if you want. If I'm having a bad day I go to the Nordstrom Rack and try on tons of footwear. I think I have them on the brain, since I have been sewing Holiday dresses all weekend, and I am fantasizing about what shoes to wear with them.

Anyway, below are my new crushes from a few of my favorite shoes. Irregular Choice, Seychelles, and BC. I like all of them because they fit my feet well, and stand the amount of walking I do.



Bows, shiny, scalloping. DUH!!!!!!!!!!

Again with the bows, but this are a little bit more classy and subtle.


I would wear white after Labor Day for these.

I wear through red shoes faster then any other in my closet. These would look fantastic with a black cocktail dress.

If I had to pick a favorite of these, this would be them. I am really in love with grey right now.


I am not usually a large fan of clunky heels, but these are making me change my mind a little. However I will say that I overall NOT a fan of thick heels.

Last but not least, cute simple flats. Love the color.

Friday wants....

So BACK to those New Years resolutions.........NO SHOPPING! So if I were to shop at a certain uber cheap bodangle mecca, this is what I would buy.

I am a TOTAL sucker for anything that is a faux applique, Trompe l'oeil.



My two favorite colors of the season. Plus I love textured knits. I can't get enough of grey!!



Bows, on a belt. Need I say more?



On to the bodanglery. As previously stated, I love anything with faux effect. Love the black gold contrast of the zig zag design.



Adore the detail on these.



And for the gents, a snappy argyle. I love boys in argyle.




Good Night.

Busy busy

So I have not updated this blog in a while. I have a feeling I will be doing more in the near future. I have a back injury and have been told to scale back on the amount I work. (Day job + running/making my clothing line).

One of my favorite websites is dlisted.com I love shit talk. Anyway, I came across this glorious wonder this evening:


If you don't know, I am a bit more then obsessed with bows. Can someone please tell me where on earth I can get one with giant sequin bows on it?!?!! They are not on Wonderbra's site, but since the Dita Von Teese collection just launched today, maybe it's not updated.