Gatsby, Old Sport!

Harkening back to my days in AP English, this Great Gatsby sweatshirt had been on my "Must Buy" list for over a year. I loved reading the book and writing a paper about it (mostly because I'm a huge nerd), and the movie was thoroughly enjoyable as well. The vibrant colors and choice of cover graphic for this pullover really caused much desire on my part. After much debate and waiting for my size to be stocked, I finally decided to buy this gem from ModCloth. It is by far one of my favorite apparel purchases from the store. The material is so soft, and it is long enough to wear with my sweet faux leather leggings. I paired the outfit with my black combat boots for a hopeful "leg-lengthening" effect, but I think it just added a bit more edge to the ensemble. Overall, it was warm enough for the cold spell we've been enduring, but light enough for the hot sewing rooms I attend class in during the day. If I was to liken my sweatshirt envy experience to Gatsby's; this top embodied the green light, except for the fact that I love it so much more in reality than when I was debating if I truly wanted it.

Gatsby Sweatshirt: ModCloth    Leggings: JCPenney       Shoes: Target

Either You've Dot it, Or You Don't

 

Unfortunately, I have been a bit preoccupied with the ever-daunting tasks the beginning of the school year provides, so I am sorry I have not posted lately. Here's a nice outfit post to reboot my blogging.

 

My love of all things mod was evident this summer, as I scoured stores online and at the mall for a nice pair of knee socks. Thankfully, I found this adorable pair of crocheted ivory ones from Wetseal. Being quintessentially mod, these knee socks have already been quite handy, especially with the unseasonably cold weather I've endured of late.

 

Otherwise, the rest of this outfit's pieces are treasured classics from my closet. I just adore how well the circle skirt matches with my Beatles shirt. The polka dots give it more youthful, whimsical feel. Circle skirts make any t-shirt ten million times cuter, and they are pretty simple to sew! The Beatles shirt was quite a find, as I stumbled upon their men's Beatles collection. Although it was disheartening they had no girl's shirts, I think the shirt meshes well with the highly feminine skirt. Finally, my kids sized ballet flats feature little Mickey Mouse heads which are rather adorable.

 

Hopefully, once school calms down I will have more time to sew and document my processes. I've started to create a new mod number, with faux red suede and faux black leather. I will be posting pictures soon I promise! Overall, it was a lovely last day of summer and I am already looking forward to my next round of freedom: Winter Break.

 

Shirt: Bloomingdales.  Skirt: Sewn by me. Socks: Wetseal. Shoes: Disney World.

I've Just Seen A Face

 

If I have yet to mention it, I am obsessed with The Beatles. Call me old school, but they are my favorite band to listen to, to watch, and to learn about. They are brilliant musicians, in my opinion, and I love the fun they appeared to have in making music.

This week I went to the Rain Beatles Tribute concert, and it was amazing! I loved the atmosphere, because the band's stage presence was spot on. The members really got into the characters of each Beatle. There were also some TV screens that showed recordings of fans from the 60s, along with other Beatle related videos. From the mop tops to the suits, the costumes were another spectacular piece that I loved. The concert had three different sets focusing on the beginning, middle, and end of their career together. 

Being me, I decided to dress up a bit. I had found this lovely Beatles' faces fabric and bought all of it. All of the Beatles are represented in cartoon form in the primary colors. I thought it would be quite fab to make a dress with the fabric. I made this cute little shift dress to embody the 60s as I see it. I lined the dress in red and added an invisible zipper. It was a lot of fun to make and it is my all time favorite pattern to use. I paired my newly refurbished oxfords with some nice orange-yellow tights. The tights definitely fit the mood of the 60s, and also doubled as warmth from the cold rain.

Even though it rained as a prelude to Rain, my dress, shoes, and spirit held up. I was the only die-hard fan who had dressed up, but I wasn't really expecting the older crowds to get into that sort of spirit of it all. But I was glad I did dress up, cause it was a nice opportunity to show off my Beatles love!!!

Dress: Custom. Shoes: Custom. Tights: Kohl's