All the new trends are out and about and ready to be played with - I am particularly excited about digging out some Summer favourites that have been hibernating in a box over Winter. Not that I can admit to any specially warm weather to encourage these feelings...but my sparkly new jewellery suggests summer evenings to me, so I started out by designing an outfit around a purple and silver pendant necklace.
I love the glimmery quality of the maxi skirt, not to mention the simplicity of the white tee - everyone needs a white tee in their wardrobes, to act as base layer, statement or foundation for a stronger look. The beautiful blue boots add an edge and the shimmer of the necklace picks out the gleam in the skirt and the colour of the boots peeping out from underneath the hemline. I included a manicure idea of subverting the traditional French Manicure with brighter pink moons, to pink out the Spring-fresh colours and keep the look light instead of drifting into grey territory.
How do you like it?
Monday, 24 January 2011
Saturday, 22 January 2011
NimbleFoxDesign
So, in lieu of proper employment, I have turned my jewellery-making hobby into a full-on business and started up NimbleFoxDesign! I hope you'll check out my shop on Sense of Fashion, and I hope to get one going on Etsy as well. I've even opened a Twitter account in order to help get the word out and I do not understand it at all, so any Twitter tips you can pass on would be greatly appreciated! I'm nimblefoxdesign and I'd love to hear from you, Twitter-time!
My jewellery is touchy-feely, highly embellished glam bohemia stylee and will be beautiful for Summer, dressing up a plain shift dress for work or letting a statement piece glitter over your party dress in the evenings.
I'd love to take commissions as well, so if you have an idea, let me know! Hopefully, once the weather brightens up enough to give me some decent light, I'll be able to get some good pictures of my pieces up on here, so you know what they actually look like!
In the meantime, two pieces have been put up for sale on SOF, so go check them out and let me know what you think!
My jewellery is touchy-feely, highly embellished glam bohemia stylee and will be beautiful for Summer, dressing up a plain shift dress for work or letting a statement piece glitter over your party dress in the evenings.
I'd love to take commissions as well, so if you have an idea, let me know! Hopefully, once the weather brightens up enough to give me some decent light, I'll be able to get some good pictures of my pieces up on here, so you know what they actually look like!
In the meantime, two pieces have been put up for sale on SOF, so go check them out and let me know what you think!
Monday, 13 December 2010
A Moment of Insanity
Okay, I am actually teetering on the edge on crazy right now. I have no idea why this work thing has me in such a tizzy, but the fact of the matter is I am being so indecisive it is becoming embarrassing.
Its not lack of clothes (although I have noticed a shoe deficiency), but inability to choose between two outfits I love! What a bizarre issue!
Okay, it is between a black bandage dress (short) with a oversize sheer black shirt layered over the top, pulled in at the waist with a mulberry-colour belt with gold buckle, black tights and ankle boots and a beaten copper necklace.
OR
A navy shift dress with a boat neck, cap sleeves, very fitted, with black tights and ankle boots and a large black silk collar necklace encrusted (and I mean encrusted) with diamante.
So yes, I am having mental issues over dresses. I should obviously research some sort of support group...
On the bright side I have nails that look like they have been dipped in a vat of miniature rubies thanks to my Barry M red glitter nail varnish.
In looking for pictures that would appropriately show my nails (my camera is out of power) I found this blog, You've Got Nail which demonstrates it perfectly!
Hmm, I just remembered, I have a red dress that I could wear...
Its not lack of clothes (although I have noticed a shoe deficiency), but inability to choose between two outfits I love! What a bizarre issue!
Okay, it is between a black bandage dress (short) with a oversize sheer black shirt layered over the top, pulled in at the waist with a mulberry-colour belt with gold buckle, black tights and ankle boots and a beaten copper necklace.
OR
A navy shift dress with a boat neck, cap sleeves, very fitted, with black tights and ankle boots and a large black silk collar necklace encrusted (and I mean encrusted) with diamante.
So yes, I am having mental issues over dresses. I should obviously research some sort of support group...
On the bright side I have nails that look like they have been dipped in a vat of miniature rubies thanks to my Barry M red glitter nail varnish.
Hmm, I just remembered, I have a red dress that I could wear...
Saturday, 11 December 2010
Purple Wave
I'm off out in a minute for a completely bizarre half-organised, half-off-the-bat last minute night out...as it stands, I have no idea what we'll be doing, so have dressed in jeans (black, straight) and am umming and arring over heels or flats. To up the ante and sate my need for sparkle, I have insanely glittery eyeliner, a jewelled headband and a lovely drapey sparkly silver mesh top on - jumpers come after!
I was however composing an outfit based on a silver pleated midi skirt. I wasn't keen on the midi trend when it picked up, but it surprisingly, is a trend that can work for any occasion, be it work, play or otherwise.
Purple by pamjalibri featuring platform shoes
I went with the metallic skirt (obviously, this is me we're talking about) but dressed it down for one of my favourite occupations...sitting in random coffee shops with a chai and people watching. You could easily remove the cardigan and add heels for a more glitzy night out look though, or indeed grab a clutch and some beautiful earrings. Or swathe the cardigan in a wraparound stylee and add a brooch and some chunky wedges. Many different ideas! I should really get going! Have a good weekend everyone!
I was however composing an outfit based on a silver pleated midi skirt. I wasn't keen on the midi trend when it picked up, but it surprisingly, is a trend that can work for any occasion, be it work, play or otherwise.
Purple by pamjalibri featuring platform shoes
I went with the metallic skirt (obviously, this is me we're talking about) but dressed it down for one of my favourite occupations...sitting in random coffee shops with a chai and people watching. You could easily remove the cardigan and add heels for a more glitzy night out look though, or indeed grab a clutch and some beautiful earrings. Or swathe the cardigan in a wraparound stylee and add a brooch and some chunky wedges. Many different ideas! I should really get going! Have a good weekend everyone!
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
Scarlet and Silver
Ahhh! I am having massive issues with my company's flimsy Christmas work party dress code! It doesn't make sense! Here is one of the outfits I've mocked up for possible wearing...
So, its lunch out at a swanky restaurant, followed by a pub. There is walking in severe frost involved. I will be abandoning the work party at some point in the evening to attend a panto. I reiterate how FREEZING it is likely to be...
I have been told to do 'Smart-Casual', like going to work but sparky for a party...thing is, I work with kids. Doing sports. In a tracksuit! I am not donning a diamante encrusted pair of tracksuit trousers. I say donning, I mean buying. Assuming then, the meaning is to take into account suitable office wear, but better. Nothing too short or skimpy e.g. still remaining conservative.
Thus, the two other outfits I have assembled to meet requirements. I am loving the jumper dress combo, although the jumper dress I actually own lacks the bronze embellishment, although I could add that on reasonably easily. The shift dress sounds the best in theory, but I tried it on and it just feels a bit...OTT? Maybe because I spend the vast majority of my time at work in a t-shirt?
So, its lunch out at a swanky restaurant, followed by a pub. There is walking in severe frost involved. I will be abandoning the work party at some point in the evening to attend a panto. I reiterate how FREEZING it is likely to be...
I have been told to do 'Smart-Casual', like going to work but sparky for a party...thing is, I work with kids. Doing sports. In a tracksuit! I am not donning a diamante encrusted pair of tracksuit trousers. I say donning, I mean buying. Assuming then, the meaning is to take into account suitable office wear, but better. Nothing too short or skimpy e.g. still remaining conservative.
Thus, the two other outfits I have assembled to meet requirements. I am loving the jumper dress combo, although the jumper dress I actually own lacks the bronze embellishment, although I could add that on reasonably easily. The shift dress sounds the best in theory, but I tried it on and it just feels a bit...OTT? Maybe because I spend the vast majority of my time at work in a t-shirt?
Saturday, 4 December 2010
A Sequin Love Affair
At the moment, I'm going through a vaguely traumatic time...a slight crisis of confidence, a questionable choice of whether to continue my job or start my own, many other little things. Anyway, I have always loved Christmas and right now, in the run-up to this most glorious of feasting holidays I am taking extreme measures of solace from having already done my present shopping, wrapping, menu organising and travel preparatons. Yes, its early, but the joy of doing these things is working a charm as procrastination.
Part of the neccessary preparations I haven't done yet, I am trying to hold off! It involves packing for the different travels involved around Christmas-time as well as outfit planning for up coming outings. I am going to try something new this season - buying nothing, and instead concentrating on all the amazing things my wardrobe already holds. We'll see how long that reoslution lasts for, but in the meantime I admit to having been scouring the vintage and charity shops for a glimmering, sparkly dress - I heart sequins!
Its a bit of a magpie addiction, but I cannot stop and I practically drool at any sequin-covered thing that comes into my line of sight. This dress below, from Paprika, is one in particular that caught my eye and I spent a pleasurable few minutes this morning styling it up.
Part of the neccessary preparations I haven't done yet, I am trying to hold off! It involves packing for the different travels involved around Christmas-time as well as outfit planning for up coming outings. I am going to try something new this season - buying nothing, and instead concentrating on all the amazing things my wardrobe already holds. We'll see how long that reoslution lasts for, but in the meantime I admit to having been scouring the vintage and charity shops for a glimmering, sparkly dress - I heart sequins!
Its a bit of a magpie addiction, but I cannot stop and I practically drool at any sequin-covered thing that comes into my line of sight. This dress below, from Paprika, is one in particular that caught my eye and I spent a pleasurable few minutes this morning styling it up.
Thursday, 18 November 2010
Sargeant Pepper
Whoa, it has been awhile! Terrible excuses could be made here, involving work and weather and generalising, but instead...I have given the blog a quick makeover and re-launched with a nice new post.
So, last night in a pre-anniversary unwinding moment, my boyfriend and I booked tickets to go and see a Beatles tribute act perform Sargeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band at a local theatre.
The group were great, they got everyone on their feet, swaying and dancing and clapping and singing as they jived about in their bright costumes.
I wore a Chinese embroidered silk bed jacket with phoenix and dragons all over it, belted in at the waist and over black skinnies with slouch boots. Since my last post, I have had a drastic hair change...no longer blonde am I! Now, I have a sort of nutmeg/chestnut colour and a fringe no less!
Above, then, is my little tribute to the Beatles...and their tribute act, for giving us such a good time last night!
Hope everyone is well and having a great run up to the joyous/dreaded (which category do you fall in? I am definately in with the 'joyous') winter celebrations awaiting us in December.
So, last night in a pre-anniversary unwinding moment, my boyfriend and I booked tickets to go and see a Beatles tribute act perform Sargeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band at a local theatre.
The group were great, they got everyone on their feet, swaying and dancing and clapping and singing as they jived about in their bright costumes.
I wore a Chinese embroidered silk bed jacket with phoenix and dragons all over it, belted in at the waist and over black skinnies with slouch boots. Since my last post, I have had a drastic hair change...no longer blonde am I! Now, I have a sort of nutmeg/chestnut colour and a fringe no less!
Above, then, is my little tribute to the Beatles...and their tribute act, for giving us such a good time last night!
Hope everyone is well and having a great run up to the joyous/dreaded (which category do you fall in? I am definately in with the 'joyous') winter celebrations awaiting us in December.
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