A Touch of Gold…

So let’s talk about the story behind this neck piece… where do I begin?

Let’s start with the beautiful African Print Fabric used for the tie detail. For my ‘Sew Lovers’ out there, has this ever happened to you?

You buy a fabric that you absolutely love…you have so many ideas…but you have fallen in love this fabric so you don’t want to choose the wrong design idea and destroy it…so you decide to save it…it sits there…for years!!!

Well, that’s exactly what happened here, in fact, this happens to me quite a bit but thats another story; you can only imagine the amount of fabric that’s accumulating around me.

To add to this situation, I did not buy too much of this fabric, at the time I decided to buy just a little to brainstorm over and then return to buy some more once I decide on my exact design. But of course, by the time I returned to the store all of the gorgeous African prints were  sold out .

Back to the drawing board…now I did not have enough fabric for the design I had in mind so I chose to utilize a gold sequined appliqué  (which has also been sitting there for years) and make an accessory piece.

Here’s a bit of the brainstorming process:

Initially I thought about making a complete neck piece using only this fabric or a belt but I decided to add a touch of gold… this stunning appliqué that I purchased about 4 years ago while at home in Barbados. (I should confess to my weakness of collecting fabric, appliqués, trimmings, sewing machines…buttons… all things sewing related!!)

But with a bit of changes here is the result!

We all know there are endless options for wearing this neck piece but here are a couple summer looks!

Paired with some Satin pants:

Details:

• ASMI Gold Embellished Neck Piece
• Forever 21 White Bodysuit
• Forever 21 Green Satin High Waisted Pants
• Steve Madden Reno Sandals (available at DSW)

Or for a ‘Pool Side Summer’ look:

Details:

• ASMI Gold Embellished Neckpiece
• Forever 21 Netted Cami Bodysuit
• Steve Madden Reno Sandals (available at DSW)

 

Now what would you pair this neck piece with? Also,  I do have a small amount of this fabric left, what should I make next? Any ideas??

As always, Thanks for reading!

Till next time xx

 

 

 

Feeling Pretty in Pink!!

 

What has been your ‘Go to’ color for Summer thus far?? Mine has been Pink! But come to think of it I’ve been drawn to Pink/Blush tones since Fall last year… but who cares the season?? I’m loving the looks!!

With that said, it was  on my last visit to my favorite fabric spot that I saw this particular fabric and  fell in LOVE it because of  its soft blush tone and peacock feathered print. ( I also happen to love peacocks…) Not only was I drawn to this fabric because of its print and color but it’s also extremely soft, comfortable and breathable. This fabric type is absolutely perfect for this Summer heat when clothes seem like your enemy!

Time to start sewing! To be honest, this sheer, soft fabric gave me hell to stitch on and usually I stay away from it because of this reason, it slides everywhere!! But Thanks to my Serger I got through it!

Initially, I wasn’t exactly sure what would be the end result (which is almost always the case with my designs) but I knew my goal was some some type of Duster style that can be worn over my swim suit or even over some pants. I even found some beads, actually I think they are hair beads, but I decided to throw them in the mix.

Tell me what you think! How would you have worn this ASMI duster? Which look do you prefer? and for my “Sewists” out there or fellow Sew Lovers, feel free to share any tips you have for sewing on this thin Chiffon type Fabric! Photos below 🙂

Process…

 

With the Swimsuit…

 

Details:

• ASMI Beaded Tie-Front Duster
• Ritchie Swimwear Embellished Swimsuit

Without the Swimsuit…

Details:

• ASMI Beaded Tie-Front Duster
• H&M Slim Leg High Waist Pant
• Bandeau Bra “Look” – actually a Jcrew scarf creatively wrapped 😉
• Steve Madden Blush Heels

Close Up Beaded Detail…

As always, Thanks for reading!!

 

Tropical Vibes!!!

So this I made this skirt a couple months ago and it has easily become one of a favorite of mine. I actually bough this fabric late last year, I paid a visit to one of my favorite fabric stores in North Miami; this particular store is good for finding your one-of-a-kind fabric; its there one week then the next its gone.

So as I walked in this print caught my eye, it gave me “Barbados” vibes, of course I got a bunch of it, truthfully I should have gotten more, since of course when I returned the next week they were all out…(insert frustrated emoji here)

While I said this fabric was giving me Barbados vibes, my daughter said it made her think of Disney character “Moana”, her current fave along with Elsa and Princess Sofia.

With this fabric I decided to make a versatile two-piece “Tropical Vibes” skirt which I wore in a couple ways (see below) and of course a cute “Moana” shorts for baby girl.

Photos show us having fun in these pieces and also added other ways this skirt can be worn.

 

 

 

 

 

Feel free to comment, tell me which look you preferred, tell me how you would wear this skirt! and of course, thanks for reading!!