UPDATE!!!

Well, it's been quite a long time since I've had time to update this darn thing!

These next few posts will be a compilation of my semester
and all the exciting, cool and colorful things I've been working on!

But here's the really exciting news:

Thanks to the Oberlin College Winter Term Office
I will be trekking up north to visit wool mills and
research for my project:

Made in America: From Fiber to Fabric

Wooot!

It's a pretty exciting trip.
What's more exciting is Oberlin actually gave me $$!

I just firmed up my plans a few days ago
and will be hitting the road in a week or so.

I'm going to make three stops:
Harrisville, NH to visit Harrisville Designs
North Hampton, Mass. to visit Webs
and
Putney, VT to visit Green Mountain Spinnery

More on everything soon.

Oh right, a Belated Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas!

Liberty x bStore

Why does all good fashion happen outside the US??

The slingback with the Lucite heel, could be tacky but I'm IN love.

These shoes along with a cute satchel are slated for sale not till February 2012!!

Ugh.


Images via StyleBubble

Runaway as fast as you can

Granted I am always behind the times when it comes to pop culture,
I am obsessed with this video.

I love not only the song, but the dancing.

Since I stopped swimming competitively I've spent a lot of time reflecting
on the activities and talents I used to pursue.

From age 4-13 I studied ballet intensively at
one of the most prestigeous academies on the East Coast.

It broke my heart to stop, just like it broke my heart to stop swimming.
Alas, as many warned me, I am young and there is still time to pick
swimming, dancing, singing up again!

I miss the grace, poise and beauty that ballet entails.
The sweeping movements, balance, clean lines.

MUST FIGURE OUT HOW TO MAKE!

This is AMazing.

HOW? WHaaa?

Brand? BAH!


Ashley Smith for Annabelle Magazine.
Images via OracleFox

Hera

Boots | Miista Hera Bootie

My newest want. I've been looking for some clogish boots.
You know, wooden sole with a slight chunky heel.

I debated a few, including the Ugg Lynnea.
Sadly, the foot bed and toe box of the boot aren't shearing lined.
Bummerrrr.

I like the woven macrame look of these combined with the moccasin like tassels
although they may be too similar to my Sperry's...

Will post more about fall break and fiber stuff soon. I hope.


Image via NeedSupplyCo.

Stripes of Color

Oh Free People how I hate you but how I love you!
Urban Outfitters corporation is horrible,
but I will admit they make the most beautiful clothes.

I ordered this skirt from Karmaloop with a discount code.

tata! Off to enjoy the last few days of sun here in Oberlin
before it turns gray and wet.

Oh! more to come about my weaving and independent study in Fiber Arts.

LRD (Little Red Dress)

I've suddenly become obsessed with this dress.
Shop Bop only has size Large left.
I'm gonna spring for it.

eek!

Warp

My yarn arrived on Friday afternoon! It's gorgeous, beautiful heathered colors (above).

Though I am having second thoughts about the purple.
However the yarn is bought and the money spent!
Here goes!

I started my warp today for my cape. It's actually quite a lengthy process.
First, (after many careful calculations-- thanks Betsy!)
I have to measure out all of my warp strings on a warping board.
Pictured below.

Sorry the photos aren't the best. I can't stop using my iPhone!

Work In Progress

Phew! Almost ready to begin! Here are the sketches of my cape.
I still haven't decided on the colors I'm thinking either two heathered grays or
a gray and purple mix.

It was really hard to sketch out my ideas,
drawing just doesn't come naturally or easily to me.
I think with more practice I will get better and it will become easier.

The last few sketches are from my friend Sheye. Aren't they fab?

Here are some swatches of the colors I'm thinking of using.

From top down Purple Haze, Charcoal, Ebony ans Silver Haze.

Images Jane Stafford Textiles, Halcyon Yarn

amy hall

Beautiful hand knitwear from Amy Hall.

Based out of the UK these chunky designs are fantastic!
But jeez expensive!

A cold front/the fall has moved in to Oberlin. Perfect sweater weather!
I can't wait to get started on some new warm fuzzy project and to break out
the things I finished over the summer.

Spent yesterday afternoon natural dyeing over open fire with two of the most inspiring fiber fanatics in Oberlin. I will post pictures later.

So so so so much to do this fall.

rust

Being back at school definitely gives me more time and inspiration to update this.
I'm excited for classes to start only two days!
But still soooo many decisions.

Our (adorable) house is slowly coming together.
The kitchen is organized, now on to the pantry!

images nastygal, needsupply, shape shiftr, needsupply, free people

Knitted Shorts

1. Chan Luu Cable Shorts via Free People
2. Gams, pattern by Craig Hunter via knitty
3. Stolen Girlfriends Club Cableknit Short via I don't like Mondays

Love. I think I'm going to knit myself a modified version of the gams. No way am I going to pay $90 + for something I can knit in 2 days with yarn that will cost $10.

I have a few other projects in mind for the fall too.

Going to buy some cork board so I can start making an ideas board to pin up swatches, color chips, magazine clippings.

Have to start thinking of ideas for an Private study with the Art department and what I'm going to do with my fall!

To weave or not to weave? So many questions, ideas running around in my head!

Cosmic

Absolutely loving the cosmic prints!

These blazers sold out but I'm definitely considering the dress.

Images style nanda via oracle fix, solestruck, romwe

Lilac

Lately I have an obsession with lilac.

In addition to loving all of these shoes, I've recently been on a lilac yarn binge.

12 skeins of Debbie Bliss Como
2 skeins of A Verb for Keeping Warn Reliquary II
1 skein of Skacel Merino Lace
Lots of knitting ahead of me!

Images via melissa shoes, Sebago, Karmaloop, ShoeMall, yarnela, a verb for keeping warm

Sarah Richards

All I can say is wow.

I haven't seen this much talent since LeeAnne Marshall and she fell off the face of the earth.
These collections are amazing. The balance between the knit, print and the fringe is so well done.

Such young talent, Sarah Richards graduated from RISD this past spring!
Keep it up girl! I wish I had your talent!

The top three images are from her newest collection called Extra Verte.

Images via Sarah Richards

Missoni x Target

Wow. Here are the few things that really caught my eye.

I really love the throw, I am definitely going to be up at midnight to try and get my hands on these goodies. I'm sure they will be selling out FAST!
There are over 400 items from 2.99-499.99!

Target you are amazing.

Images via nitrolicious