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Inspiration: Home of Erin Fetherston

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I love taking a peek at other people’s homes and home decorations, and I am a big fan of websites like Design Sponge and Apartment Therapy.

Although I love to see what other people are doing, I must admit that  it makes me jealous to see those stylish people’s homes. I can never be as organized as they are, especially with baby. We moved in to our current row house almost a year ago, but we are still not done with decorating the house . My sewing studio has still empty walls and threads, zippers and buttons all over the place. I wish my place came even close to resembling  Erin Fetherston’s! I love her closet (I wish I had a walk-in closet), and the idea of white candles on a lovely swing hung from the ceiling…

Images via Sally Jane Vintage blog

Inspiration: Color Block

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Image sources: top left: Keiko Lynn, top right: Urban Outfitters, bottom left & right: Cupcakes and Cashmere.

Color block is a trend that really caught my eye this season. I saw it popping up in different collections, and bloggers combining unusual colors in one outfit. I love the fun, and colorful color combinations of the images above, but I’m not quite sure if I am confident enough to incorporate bright orange and pink in one outfit without looking like a clown.

I think I can incorporate this trend by toning it down a bit. Perhaps I can incorporate something  like shoes (love the heels above from Cupcakes and Cashmere!) or nails.. any thoughts?

Inspiration: Some DIY Ideas

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Today, I’m sharing some DIY ideas that I’ve been dying to try…

1. Image via Thread Sense. I love these sea form color scallop hem shorts…Unfortunately, they are sold out, but I think these shorts can be easily replicated by using some old trousers and Megan Nielsen’s scalloped hem tutorial. I’m on the look out for a pleated trousers at thrift stores for this project.

2. Image via some etsy vintage shop (I’m sorry I don’t remember where exactly this image is from..Please let me know if you have any idea so I can link it properly!) This is not fashion related, but I think how she displayed black and white photos in vintage white photo frames is just lovely.

3. Image via BurdaStyle, 70’s dress. If you’ve been reading my blog, I’m sure you know that I’m very into cut out details – I’m so inspired by this picture of a 70’s mod dress.  I particularly like the use of two different colors and the inclusion of buttons!

4. Image via Thread Sense. Isn’t this shirt so cool? Love the dolman sleeves, and the use of two different fabrics in the same color. Could be a good project using an old button down shirt of my husband:)

As a side note, I am trying to decide on a new bag as a gift to myself. I’m eyeing Foley + Corrina Mid City bag in gray, oryany seaweed handbag, oryany petal small bag,  Tory Burch Tallis Moonlight Satchel in nude or Rebecca Minkoff mab mini in gray… I barely spend money on clothes, since I either make them or thrift them, but I’m such a sucker for designer bags..Too many pretty bags! Which one do you think I should get?