DIY...Open Back T-Shirt

Here's another t-shirt DIY...

This project was quite simple. 

1. cut a two inch verticle strip out of the back  of the shirt

2. gently poke holes along either side

3. string t-shirt yarn through the holes

Easy!

DIY...Weave Back T-Shirt

I'm so glad I finally got around to this project, it's been on my to do list for a while now. I recently received a huge bag of t-shirts from a friend who knew I'd get crafty with 'em. Let the fun begin! For this project I used a simple t-shirt (men's xl), I cut and weaved strips on the back and sew the sides closed. I then cut off the neck line, rolled and sew the sleeves. So simple, yet so cool! If you want to try it, this blog provides step by step instructions.

specs-RayBan/jeans-Gap

DIY...Sewing, High Waist Pants

I recently got a new, mini sewing machine. I figured I'd use it and if the sewing thing became something I'd stick with, then I plan to upgrade to an adult model. My first attempt was pajama pants, the came out huge and far from perfect, but that project let me know I wanted to improve and keep at this new found hobby. Next I made these pants out of Chinese screen printed cotton. While they came out better than I expected with no pattern  and just a few youtube vidoes; I wouldn't wear them out of the house, but I will show them to you. Check em out...before I change my mind and remove this post.

Good Apps!

"Apps" as in...Appetizers!!!

I recently had a few friends over and tried out this recipe I found on Eat, Live, Run via Pinterest. It came out perfectly and so yummy! 
I suggest you try it and it's so simple...roasted tomato, toasted whole grain bread, hummus, and avocado. I think a fresh basil leaf would be a great addition or even a smear of pesto and/or a little feta.

Another Thursday

It might be cool to be a full-time blogger, but I am not. Most days I head to work like everyone else, in a very traditional sense, luckily I like my job. I work in the Fashion District part of the city surrounded by  fashion wise creativity, some of the worlds most renowned designers have their offices within a few blocks radius of mine. Luckily my job is not a black suit, sensible heels, and knee length skirts type of place...is there any place that still is, hope not? I threw on my white pants, white has been in heavy rotation because, yes, I'm one of those people that doesn't wear it much after Labor Day.
I was feeling a little under the (beautiful) weather this week, but a girls gotta work! I'm humming Dolly's "9 to 5...."

necklace-Etsy, Kels and Whistles/clutch-Zara/peplum-H&M/pumps-Prada/bangles-StreetValue

Birthday girl

Another page has turned...assuming pages represent years in ones life. I had the most amazing birthday surrounded by some of my closest friends that traveled from up and down the east coast to celebrate with me. I haven't had a birthday party since elementary school, I typically just do dinner, drinks, and partying with my local close friends. On my 30th birthday I went to Bahamas with the girls, outside of that I am pretty low key on my day. I have a fear of planning a party and no one showing up-but this year I learned that is not the case and I am much loved. I am so blessed.  Next year I'll be 35 (no shame) and I plan to do a big trip, not quite sure where yet...but I'm already thinking about it. 

Here is a picture from my birthday night at Maritime in NYC, the picture is kind of hazy...but so was the night ;-)

pants-Dolce&Gabbana (white trousers with a jean print-so cool!)/fools gold necklace-etsy, Kels&Whistles/sequin bag-Christiana