BOHO GRUNGE

August 8, 2013 Laura Mazurek

outfit details: rainbow crop top c/o romwe // tank + shorts - thrifted // necklace - roots and feathers // boots c/o persun

One day last week James came home and said he wanted to take me to the river for a picnic, so that is just what we did! We took Violet with us b/c she is currently OBSESSED with car rides, even though its over 100 degrees out! She loved it. We found a shady table and snacked on cheese and bread. Horrible I know, but its what we had. Then we took a mini walk through the trees. I had my camera with me so James snapped some pics of my outfit. He didn't want his picture taken that day, but I snuck in that last one. Too cute! As we were leaving I found that feather and bone.

I'm so in love with these floral boots from Persun. Not the real doc martin, but still adorable. Even since high school my friend had a pair of floral docs I was so in love with, I have been searching for them... but everytime I find a pair they are $3-400 since they are now 'vintage'. These babies have filled that little hole in my heart, ha ha. Sometimes I am such a girl who loves fashion way too much. I always have and probably always will. A true guilty pleasure. This outfit kind of reminds me of high school actually. I was a teenager in the 90's after all.

I cannot wait for fall! Omg, Im so ready for fall picnics and drives and photoshoots and nature hikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cant. Wait. My favorite time of year is just around the bend... If we can survive the rest of August in this Texas heat!

PIECES OF HOME

August 7, 2013 Laura Mazurek

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1. Caligraphy by Jenny Highsmith
2. Rainbows on my wall
3. Violet Bella jewelry for Shop Ruche
4. Her name is now Delilah
5. Soulmakes necklace for a secret project
6. Snack board for lunch
7. Floral boots from Lulu's.com
8. Farm fresh egg
9. Journal entry
10. Texas sunset

THREADS // NOVELLA ROYALE BELLS

August 6, 2013 Laura Mazurek

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outfit details: shirt - old navy // pants - novella royale // shoes c/o blowfish shoes // clutch c/o leotie lovely // necklace - roots and feathers // rings c/o the whimsy emporium // bracelets c/o spiral drift + ettika

Today I simply want to talk about this outfit, b/c... I'm in love. The Novella Royale pants are sooooooooooo dreamy. I could live in Novella Royale. Yes I could. Hands down my favorite clothing designer. They are ridiculously comfortable and the deadstock fabric they use is just the most beautiful around. Period. I'm dying over this dress. Is that not the most beautiful dress ever??? *sigh*

This lovely clutch from Leotie Lovely is just so darling. Their clutches are made from vintage re-purposed fabrics, and are all of very limited quantity. This one only has two like it, which means there is just one left!! My current favorite from their shop is this one, love!!!!!!! Read about their green policy to find out how they use low impact supplies and give back to communities. A darling company, and the sweetest of souls who runs it!

I'm so in love with the wire wrapped crystal rings from The Whimsy Emporium. She can make them in any size and with different crystals. She has beautiful natural earthy inspired jewels. I have a feeling my fingers are going to be adorned by these ALOT.

The necklace you may have spotted in my shop, Roots and Feathers. Speaking of necklaces and Roots and Feathers, check out Jenny Highsmith wearing her R&F suncatcher necklace at TxSC in Austin this weekend! And some of my staple bracelets from Spiral Drift and Ettika (the roots and feathers namesake stack).

Okay, that was alot of outfit talk, but it was just so deserving! Stellar finds from amazing people!

DRESS TO KIMONO DIY

August 5, 2013 Laura Mazurek

You may remember me styling up this dress here. As cute as it was as a dress, it was just a bit snug on me, so I thought I was convert it into something new that would actually get worn more... A kimono! This was a very simple afternoon project that anyone can do with just a few supplies. I'm planning on doing a few more pieces our of my closet now that I know it came out good.

S U P P L I E S:

dress or shirt // scissors // thread + needle or sewing machine // fabric glue // pins // iron // optional fringe trim

S T E P S:

1. Lay your dress out super flat and mark down the center of the front in a straight line, either visually or with a fabric marker. Cut your dress down that line.

2. Fold under the raw edge twice, about 1/4 inch wide, to create a hem. Iron down flat and pink along the entire hemline.

3. Sew your hemline. This can be done by hand if you don't have a sewing machine, it will just take longer.

4. Take your fringe and measure the length where you want it to go. I chose the arms, so i pinned it where I wanted it to go and then cut off the excess length.

5. This step can be done two different ways. One would be to sew the trim in play, just like you did the hemline. The armholes on this dress were small and it barely fit over my sewing machine, so I opted to use fabric glue instead. I kept it pinned down, and I applied fabric glue along the edge, one pin at a time. Once I was done I reapplied several pins along the hemline to hold it together while it dried. After about 2 hours you can remove the pins and let it set the rest of the way overnight. The next day it was secure and finished!

I'm so excited to revamp a few more pieces! I need to get some more fringe trim b/c I would love to do some with trim all along the edges. I have a sheer floral top that is begging to be transformed! If you make one, please send me photos! I would so love to see.