Bow Crazy

New inspiration via Modcloth *love*

This would be cute done in reverse applique.............*plotting*

I'd like this on the front of a straight black dress with long sleeves.

On a similar note: My mind has been conjuring up images of cute little peter pan collars hanging from a thin chain around my neck. If I were you, I'd be watching for them to hit my shoppe soon! ;-) The shoppe needs new dickey necklaces, too. I made one for myself to wear shopping a couple of weeks ago. It turned out so well that I think I'll make one to sell.

I also have a wool skirt in the works. For myself, of course, but it's been a while since I've made myself an outfit.

Have you seen the sweater skirts at Anthropologie? I especially like this one.

Well, enough random rambling for now......ta-ta! Enjoy the weekend, my lovely readers! :)

The shoppe has been restocked! (Finally)

It's long overdue, but since the art show has been crossed off my calendar, I can finally list all of my new creations in the shoppe. Below are a few of them, but you can visit my shoppe for the complete view. :D Thank you for taking the time.

In more Umbrella Ave. news............you can now follow me on Facebook! www.facebook.com/umbrellaave

And for all of you who are wondering, the art show went fabulously. I made out with more money than I had hoped for, and ended up selling some of the items I had been most skeptical about. So a BIG thank you to everyone who attended and to those who purchased one of my little creations. I am already looking forward to next year. :D

Sneak Peek!

Another sneak peek at what I've been working on for the art show. 2 more weeks!!!

Etsian of the Week: TheWindyHill

It's been a while since I've done an Etsy post, so why not start up again by featuring my mom's new shoppe? Before starting out on Etsy, she sold quality, handmade clothing for Himstedts, as did I. You can still buy a few of her ensembles here {KinderCottageKeepsakes}, as well as see past creations.

Her new venture on Etsy is made up mostly of handmade, anime-style, felt dolls. We have decided they are so weird that they're pretty cute! She also sells upcycled rings made with vintage earrings and buttons, plus fabric covered button earrings. So stop by and look around. She'll have new items up soon! :)

www.TheWindyHill.etsy.com

ModCloth Picks 10/26

ModCloth Picks of the Day

Dresses: White Chocolate Truffle Dress

Sophisticated, beautiful, flowy, a neutral shade with pearl buttons and lots of pleats. What's not to love?

Tops: Blue in the Lace Top

This is one I'd like to try with one of my long sleeved tops. How cute and easy!?

And because I think it would look great with my top pick, I will post my second favorite top of the day:

Hit the Hot Spots Cardigan

Bottoms: Rows of Prose Romper

This would be cute for a day at the beach, or for just lounging around the house.

Shoes: Wyoming Cutie Bootie

A bit too hiking boot for me, but still really cute!

Alex's Favorites {For Whatever Reason}

Cute design and nice colors. I normally look odd in blousey-topped dresses, but you never know until you try it on.....

Just look at the fabric detail..... haha!........cute and Japanese-ish. This would look cute with tall socks, a pair of brown boots and a sweater.

This one is my favorite. I fell in love as soon as I laid eyes on it. But I get the feeling most people would find this to be a strange dress. Oh well. ;-)

Cute, comfy and simple. Love the idea of this sweater dress with some skinny jeans and flats. And you know I can't resist the bow...... ;-)

This is the classiest dress out of the bunch. If I went out dancing {I don't}, this would be the perfect dress for it.

Okay, I admit it: School Marm / First Lady. Maybe I'm taking my vintage school look a little too seriously.

Sleek and sophisticated. Not sure how this would look on, but the mannequin does it justice.

Retro design. Love it.

I'm still not sure about this one..........It might look cute with some tall brown boots and a sweater...........

The End

More Modcloth......inspiration

Good morning! Can you believe I'm back again already? hee hee.

I have decided to start a blog segment where you can find my top picks from Modcloth's newest additions. I will throw in my Anthropologie picks, as well, whenever I find something new. To start, I will show my top picks for each catagory: dresses, tops, bottoms and shoes. Then I'll show a selection of other favorites, showing off the elements that particularily appeal to me or inspire me to make one like it.

Here we go:

Modcloth

Dress:

Raspberry Fudge Dress

I love the combination of loose top and form-fitting skirt. The colors are sophisticated and comfortable, while the simple yet complicated folds and pleats add that needed bit of pizzaz.

Top: Sweet Prophecies Cardigan

There was slim pickings in the tops catagory, so I chose the one that fit me best. Vintage + School girl + Office. Gotta love ruffles and lace running down the front of a cardigan. :)

Bottoms: Culotte Factor Romper

Slim pickings in this catagory as well. I am not particularily fond of this romper, but it beat out the poor competition.

Shoes: On A Whim Boot

Yesterday's shoes were downright ugly, although I thought at first that the Color Odyssey Wedge was very promising. Then I clicked on it and WOW.........ugly, plastic, rainbow heels DO NOT mix with pretty blue office shoes. So I had to go with the only shoes added so far today. They are pretty cute, just not spectacular.

Now on to my personal favorites from the first few pages........

Alex's Top Picks {for whatever reason}

Delicately Dijon Dress

I love the color, the lace at the neckline, the fact that it's made entirely from a mustard-hued lace {probably the stretch kind} but doesn't look tacky, and the nice, simple lines of the dress itself. This would be a pretty easy one to make.

Madame Speaker Dress

The colors are nice, it has simple lines and there are just a few interesting elements to make you look twice.

The Sweeney Mod Romper

I'm not crazy about it being a romper, but I do love the top portion. I wish they sold it as a blouse instead.

Idee Fixe Blouse

I love everything about this one! The muted pink, the ruffled "sleeves", the lace and the band around the bottom. I could really use this in my wardrobe to pair with my suspender jeans or a sweater vest.

Blue-ming Beauty Dress

I wouldn't buy this one, because I'd have no place to wear it and I usually opt for straps. But just look how unique and beautiful it is!

Ripple in Still Water Skirt

This skirt is probably my favorite piece out of the bunch. I have been in the mood for pencil skirts with interesting effects ever since I made my Circus Skirt back in June {or was it July?}. This one is so cool! Just wish it had a different base fabric like wool or something more traditional.

Last but not least, I found these cute shoe clips on the sale page. I remember shoe clips from when I was little, but those were ugly gold or ruffly things that I clipped to my sunday shoes. These would be cute on my leather Hushpuppy flats. Very Schoolgirl. I'm sure you're sick of that phrase by now. ;-)

I may have to try these out..........