tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87276166428046638662024-03-05T01:48:28.888-08:00Butterflies On MarsFashion for the otherworldly beautyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12127801600476369768noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727616642804663866.post-48309761645503173322016-09-22T19:55:00.001-07:002016-09-22T20:21:35.723-07:00Back to the Blog on the First Day of Fall!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;">Well, hello! I sat here and tried to come up with the perfect first sentence, but I've found it's hard to start off again when you've been on a blog drought for almost a year! With that said, I have been having "the itch"to get back to my blog for quite a while now, and am so happy that I finally did it! I've picked up a new hobby that inspired me to get back into posting and sharing a few new things with you all, and I hope everybody is doing well, and enjoying the start of a new Autumn season (at least here in the States ;) Since I have posted there has been Winter and Spring and Summer, trips and teaching and dip-netting and dip-dyeing, craving for adventures, and then taking adventures, and getting thwarted by other adventures. All in all, life is a balance and everyday a new experience, and I am tackling each day at a time.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">Back at the end of Winter, Daniel and I bought our first house. Let me tell you, that was quite a journey in and of itself, but with it came freedom like I've never known. Though I was afraid of the commitment of a house, the ability to paint and decorate and have parties, host friends, blast Bob Marley and have a rainbow kitchen, and do all of the things our apartment kept us from doing, has opened a lot of awesome new doors. Yes, if something breaks we have to fix it. Yes, commitment is still growing on me. But guys, I have a rainbow kitchen, a RAINBOW KITCHEN! And I love it, I have loved every second of transforming my new home. Not to mention, I love our new area, and all of the local places I now frequent.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">Lately, I have been focusing a lot on creative energy. Ok, so most of the time that's what I focus on; but being a service oriented individual, sometimes I feel like I drain myself working and teaching and forget to blow steam through my outlets. Towards the end of the Summer though, I began to see how absolutely crucial creativity and just "mixing things up" is to my daily life. Even if it is just trying a new food, dancing to a song I love, or drawing a doodle, that bit of creative play and adventure in my life keeps the wheels turning and the fire burning, and I need more of it! This past year I have been expanding my horizons by becoming officially certified as a Naturalist, something I have been wanting to do for some time now. It has involved months of lectures, journaling and experience out in the field, mainly catching critters, rifling through leaves, meeting snakes and turtles, and dipping in the water. It's been reaffirming and admittedly pretty fun, to see how much I enjoy being outdoors, and that having that be part of my job is absolutely incredible. I've also come to find just how much I love interacting with people, and that new experiences meeting others and also helping others is very exciting and rewarding for me. Alongside that is my ever voracious appetite for designing, constructing and creating, which brings me to my newest hobby- tie-dying, dip-dying and ombre-ing (is that a word??) clothing!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">This dress is one in a series of garments that I have transformed with nothing more than a few dye bottles, some plastic wrap and a pair of gloves (and a washing machine if you want to get technical). I realized that I had some white and cream colored pieces hanging in my closet, acting as incredibly blank canvases for some colorful fun new projects, and since I got back into tie dying this Spring, I decided to try my hand at dip dying and ombre. I realized that a lot of the clothing pieces I was gah-gah over were simply garments dyed in a unique fashion. In my tulip dye kit (which I usually use for tie dye) I read the instructions on creating a gradient, added my own improvisation, and got to work giving my canvas clothes a multicolored makeover!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">The process has been incredibly fun, and the results are totally rewarding. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">If you are interested in creating ombre-colored clothing too, here are some tips I can share with you!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">*Especially if you are just trying this for fun, find something white or cream that is already in your wardrobe that you haven't worn in a while, or that you always envisioned looking better in color.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">*Purchase a simple dye kit from any craft store such as A.C. Moore or Michaels (or if you have a local small business craft store, even better) I have mostly used Tulip dyes for my clothing and have had great results! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">*You will have best results with pieces that are entirely cotton, rayon or silk. However, (especially if it is lace) the dye should take to fabrics that are only partly cotton. The above dress had a shell with only 60% cotton, and though the dyes could have come out more vibrant, I felt it took pretty well considering the fabric composition.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">*Leave your dye on for at least 6 hours. This is a hard one for me, as I like to check how my things came out fairly fast, but my best results have come from pieces that have sat 6 hours or longer. Overnight or 12 hours is even better!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">*If you are not careful, some of the dye that you meant to go in one area may travel to another area. Be careful to go slowly with your dye to prevent it from splashing up on other parts of your garment. If you are doing it outside, make sure that the ground underneath is not causing the dye to flow the opposite way that you desire. (For example, if the top of the dress pictured above was slanted downhill too much, more of the red would have traveled down and ran into the yellow!)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">*I always have cups of water with me outside to quickly flood wayward dye before it soaks into the fabric too much</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">*Don't be afraid to massage your fabric to get the desired color to mix well!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">On the actual process itself, I hope to go into the steps with more detail in a future post (with pictures!), but in general:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">*You will need: a pair of gloves, a dye kit, paper bags or something to place under your garment while dying (I do mine outside, on top of paper bags), a cup of water for every color you plan to use, a 2-3" wide paint brush, paper towels, and of course, a project!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">*pick a color scheme, and make sure you have the proper dye bottles for that color scheme</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">*If you are feeling ambitious, or are up for a challenge, you can use primary colors and mix them to get your secondary colors (I enjoy doing this) For example, the above dress was dyed using only red and yellow dye. The orange in the middle was entirely a result of mixing the two colors together on the fabric and rubbing them together with a paint brush.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">*You can also mix dyes together in empty bottles, so whether your mixing is predone in a bottle or done directly on the dress is up to you, but know that mixing on the dress itself is a little trickier and requires a greater deal of attention.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">*Dampen your garment first, run water over it and wring out the excess. The dye will apply much better to damp fabric.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">*Start with your first color and apply the dye slowly and close to the fabric, watch to see how the dye bleeds into the fabric. If the dye isn't completely saturating the fabric and you are using a squeeze bottle, dip your paint brush in a little bit of water, and blend with the color. Once you have applied your first color and are happy with the placement, go a couple inches below that color (leave some white space in-between) and apply your next color in the gradient; squeeze the dye on zig zagging back and forth (don't worry, you can blend the color in the fabric with your paint brush again,) then take your paint brush dip it in a fresh water cup and blend the two colors together, starting with the top color and brushing downwards. You will start to see the two colors mixing and creating a new color, or bleeding into the white. You can work with this look to your liking by either adding more water (with the paint brush, or by pouring it slowly onto the garment) to dilute the color or adding more dye to make it more vibrant. The water will help you create more of a gradient, while the dye will bring the colors closer together. Repeat this action until you are done your last color. Make sure that in-between colors (especially if you go dark to light) you are cleaning your brush in a fresh cup of water before blending colors together. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">*Carefully place plastic wrap around the garment (I have my husband help me with this) and let it soak in the dye according to your dye instructions (usually at least 6-8 hours).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">*Wear it, and LOVE IT!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">So happy to have revisited the blog, and I plan to be back soon! Tell me in the comments below if you have tried different dying techniques and enjoy it too, or if you try it for the first time! I will try to get some pics together in the future for a more informative tutorial! Thanks and talk soon! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">It has been quite a while since I have posted on my blog, but I have been a super busy bee creating more items for my clothing and accessories line, The Lemon Moth! I hope you have all been well and enjoying this Holiday season. Here on the East Coast, the weather has been unexpectedly warm, which has been a happy surprise for me!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">I have been having a blast this season showing my items at local artisan and craft shows, working with kids at school, taking classes to be a Pre-K teacher, and rocking the rainbow wherever I go. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Back in August, my husband and I took a two week road trip to Austin, Texas and back and it was an experience I will never forget! Austin was unbelievably hot, but also incredibly cool. I am still going through my photos, and when I finish them I will have to dedicate a post to our trip and share some of the cool vintage clothing spots we found along the way! :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">In the meantime, please check out my site and see what's new! :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Below are some photos of what I am currently featuring, including skirts, bags, necklaces, aprons and more! Each piece is designed by me and printed with my own original art work! Until December 17th, use coupon "HOLIDAYMOTH" to receive 10% off your order! Happy Shopping xoxo!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Thank you so much for reading and I hope you are all having a lovely start to your March and (soon to be) Spring!!! xoxo</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Happy 2015!!!! This year was full of challenges, experiences both exhilarating and trying. All in all I learned so much about myself and would not trade it for anything; but I am ready for a new year and a fresh beginning! Remembering back to my post for January 2014 I was ready for new challenges and adventures- and boy did they keep coming! Changing careers, getting back on a plane, being in two weddings, finally setting up my etsy shop, turning 27 and taking on not one or two but three jobs, 2014 was quite an adventure! I have really gone through so many changes and experiences this year, and am so excited for the year to come. I finally have time to focus on my art work, to work in entomology again, to teach kids and take advantage of a new path, and I feel so happy and blessed to have the opportunities set before me!! It feels empowering to forge my own path by puzzling together all of my passions to make them my life. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">So resolutions...well, I like to call them goals. I have a few goals for the new year, I will share a few of them here :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">1. Keep up with my colorful life, creating art that is both inspiring and fulfilling, playful and unique. Make TIME for my art work, take the reigns and run with it! Don't be afraid to put it out there, and absolutely make things that I love and feel inspired to make.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">2. Be good to myself, love myself and appreciate who I am, not just what I do. Because I am a very "do" oriented person, I get down on myself when I don't achieve certain standards, loving yourself includes being kind even when you don't get everything done you want to, or take a day just to take care of yourself and have some down time. :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">3. Spend time with the people I love and show them how much I care about them, in both my words and actions. Spend quality time with friends, and make sure they feel valued. Offer kindness freely without expectations, I feel happy when I can extend kindness to others and show how much I care!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">So nowto the outfit, this dress and necklace were Christmas gifts, and can I just say I am totally in love?! The necklace was a secret santa gift from a lady I work with (totally nailed it!) and the dress is a beautiful crepe fabric dress with embroidered cupcakes from Nishe that is so fun and comfy, I have probably worn it four times already! I am in LOVE with this dress. The hubby got this one from ASOS and HOORAY! It's on sale right now and you can find it <a href="http://www.asos.com/Nishe/Nishe-Long-Sleeve-Tea-Dress-With-Cupcake-Embroidery/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4361888&cid=11983&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Purple+multi&totalstyles=22&gridsize=3" target="_blank">here</a>. Nishe has amazing designs and every dress I own from them is great quality. They are a novelty print haven and you can't help but smile wearing cute cupcakes, pink doughnuts or pretty red bows!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"> The clutch is part of my self illustrated colorful moth collection on Etsy! You can take a look at this self designed fabric clutch </span><span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/203525319/colorful-moth-clutch-on-sale-self" target="_blank">here</a>. :)</span><span style="color: #0b5394;"> I am so in love with this clutch that I need to make my own soon before I take it down and keep it! Over the holidays I got bad about restocking my etsy, but will be putting some new items up soon, including a new fabric design! This clutch is great for adding that extra pop, and the print is so fun and lively it can complete a solid colored outfit or mix with a pattern for fun!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">The cat tights are one of my favorite recent purchases. I found them at Hot Topic while shopping for band t-shirts for Daniel, and I just could not pass them up! I don't have my own cat right now, so I have to keep them in my life somehow!! ;)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">And of course the blue dip dye, a fun little addition to welcome the new year! I have to say I am a big fan of bright colors on my ends, and it's a past-time that I like to experiment with from time to time, I think I might like the blue more than the magenta I did last year! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Thanks so much for reading my post and I hope you all have had a wonderful start to your year! Here's a toast to all that is to come! Lots of love and let's talk soon!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><3 Alyssa xoxo</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">Plaid is one of my favorite patterns. I am a girlie girl who loves her lace, novelty prints, cutesy hearts, butterflies and everything else feminine, but plaid always makes its way into my wardrobe. Here's why; plaid is the perfect way to mix pretty with cool, casual with formal, outdoor with indoor; and since those are the two "polar" characteristics I like to exude in my style- plaid is my perfect punch! And so I bring to you; three different ways I wore plaid! The pictures below were taken in the Poconos two weekends ago when two friends trekked up the Jim Thorpe hillside with Daniel and I to take in the view. Ok...so we drove up, we found the road on the way back to our cabin; but look at that view! I just couldn't get enough plaid this weekend..it is the perfect accent to dresses that need a little dressing down, or a bit of warmth on top. This bohemian denim and scarf print dress needed a topper, and when a cardigan looked a bit too "stuffy" my plaid flannel made a perfect pairing for just the right amount of outdoorsy charm. Even Daniel broke out his plaid jacket! It was a gift from me last Fall (only $20!!!!) it's pretty exciting that plaid has found it's way back in "style" since I love wearing it so much! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">My plaid poncho is a favorite in the Fall. You may remember a past post when I styled this beauty with a collared shirt and pair of polka dot pants; it was a bizzare duo that somehow worked to complete the look. When the weather is getting just cold enough, this warm flannel is just what I need for extra warmth and to bring a western/outdoorsy edge to my style. I wore this during our 3rd year wedding Anniversary- once again, in the Poconos- what better place to wear Plaid than the mountains?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">Oh Ryu, how I love thee. I found this amazing plaid coat at Never Too Spoiled, an amazing boutique in Philly that caters to the bohemian lady with a modern femme edge. The cut, style and details of this coat drowned me helplessly in love. I convinced Daniel to get this for me as an early birthday gift (less than a month away now!) somehow it worked, so I could call this gem my own :) I call this jacket "Farmer Chic" since I wear a lot of plaid on the Farm I teach on, and the style of it makes me feel like a Farm Princess!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">I adore this Dog print dress by Twist & Tango that I got for my birthday a few years ago from ModCloth. It had been on my wishlist for EVER and was running out of stock so my family all pitched in to get it for me. This dress has the same full skirt cut as the coat so I decided to wear them together and like how the two different patterns play off of each other. It's funny how versatile this coat is; I can wear it with a pair of navy skinnies and a flannel when I am teaching outdoors, or dress is up with a skirt and blouse and fancy tights- the possibilities are endless since the pattern of the coat is more casual, but the cut and lace details are more feminine and formal. If you are not nearby Philly and you would still like to check out this coat, you can find it <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/coats/winsome-wonder-coat" target="_blank">here </a>on ModCloth (slightly more expensive) but it could always go on sale, too! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">I topped off this outfit with one of my self-illustrated moth necklaces which can be found on my etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/203257319/cecropia-moth-necklace-print-of-original" target="_blank">here</a>. I am working on more illustrations and hope to make some new necklaces or fabrics in a few months. Winter will give me time to get busy working on creative things!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"> I have truly been enjoying my work getting back outside, teaching about animals and plants and spending time with little ones. I kind of feel like- why didn't I do this sooner? I guess inside I always knew that a full-time business oriented job was not for me, but I tried so hard to make it work and when I stopped pushing myself to fit into that mold and just opened my eyes it was so easy to see that there was another path open to me. I truly love teaching children. There are days that are challenging, that take a lot of patience, days when you are not on your best game, but there is so much to discover and learn, so much to be appreciated and to be grateful for. I might not be making the "big bucks" or climbing a corporate ladder, but I am planting seeds of knowledge, igniting an interest in children as young as three, not only do I get to teach them, but they teach me; every single day!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"> I wouldn't trade my relationship to nature for anything; I love being outdoors, spreading the word to protect and care for it to future generations, and doing what I can to see that it happens. I love feeling the crunch of leaves under my feet, breathing in fresh forest air, watching the evolution of each season, all of those things I used to feel like I was missing. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"> And now I have the perfect coat to transition me into the winter; not my favorite season of the year, but it will certainly help things feel brighter! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Happy September! I am back in full technicolor glow, excited to spend the rest of my Summer sipping watermelon lemonade, dancing under the sun, sprawled out for picnics; pushing kids on the swings and getting dirty teaching little ones about bugs! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">The past few weeks have been full of BIG changes for me, which has been so exciting! When one door closes, another one opens! I am now an aftercare aid at a school, as well as a teacher naturalist and artist. Yep, I am actually getting busy creating again, (hooray!). I am happy to announce that my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheLemonMoth" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> will finally be launching at the end of this week with my moth necklaces, and a garment or two (I am currently working on one of my bug skirts for sale!!) One of the necklaces that will be up in the shop is the one featured in these photos! The chain will be slightly different however, the ones available in my shop will be on a gold plated chain that is has a tarnish resistant coating and is nickel and lead free!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">I can not wait to get these necklaces up in the shop! If you have been reading my blog for a while, (thanks for sticking with me!!!) you probably know that my love for butterflies and moths grows deep and has been a lifelong passion. The one pictured is actually a moth, and NOT a butterfly like you would think. It is the Madagascan Sunset Moth with wings like a rainbow, could a critter get any more beautiful?? It should be like, my lifelong mascot or something...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Oh, and about this dress! Well, I am sure you all know that this is My Little Pony. I actually didn't realize that My Little Pony was still such a big thing, I just rode horses growing up and had several little ponies as a child and loved the print when I spotted it in Hot Topic and scooped it up on sale. I am such a sucker for novelty dresses, especially colorful ones! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">You guys, I am sad to see the summer drifting away but I am SOOO excited for my favorite fall things!!! Apple cider, bonfires, pretty scarves, trips to the mountains and bike rides at dusk. Cooking everything imaginable with pumpkin, making tons of soups and quick breads, and picking apples at Milburn Orchards! Fall is so beautiful and inspiring; but it can also be quite an adjustment getting back to limited daylight; that part will be difficult...but come on, sleeping with the windows open!</span>!</div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">I am looking forward to having more creative free time to work on posting and making more things for my shop! It feels like I have been away from the blog for waaaay too long, so thank you to each and every one of you for visiting and saying hello! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Please do pop by my shop and see what I have in store later this week! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheLemonMoth" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheLemonMoth </a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">There will be Lunas and Cecropias, Madagascan Sunset Moths and other lovelies to celebrate the love of Lepidoptera! I hope you are all having a wonderful summer and getting ready for the beautiful season coming right around the corner. Let's talk soon! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">I got caught up in life disconnected- and it felt freeing, but I missed you all! A lot has happened since May! I took a trip out to Missouri with Daniel to meet two of his siblings for the very first time. A good friend got married and a few other good friends are having me in their weddings, I had an art show opening, took a relaxing weekend in the Poconos, Memorial Day, Father's Day, Mother's Day, July 4th...oh my, lots of family time, great food and getting outside. Also, a lot of working. A lot of discovering, some frustration and revelation. Life is a constant learning process, that's for sure. I have to remember not to be so hard on myself when I get behind on projects (like my blog), the extra things we do are meant to be fun; so if you need to put attention on other things in your life that is perfectly ok. We are human, and sometimes all we need is time and space. Does anyone else out there feel like being in your 20's is kinda tough? There are so many trials and new experiences, it is an exciting but whirlwind time. I am so thankful to have my friends and family by my side, their constant support and kindness is so needed and refreshing! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">With that said, I have felt a strong and constant push to be outside this summer. The outdoors are an extension of me- it is the place I feel most free and most like myself. I was talking to Daniel in the woods yesterday and tried to explain why. In the forest I feel free because everything out in nature seems so free, no one tells the tree "grow here" or "don't spread your branches there"; they grow in the direction they want and live and breathe in their own natural path. The birds fly when they feel, eat what they please and live on their own schedules. The woods only know night and day, not 10:30, 1:15 or 8:45; everything happens in it's own rhyme and reason. Old logs die away, new butterflies take flight, and the whole cycle goes on without our intervention. Nature is simply incredible. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">With that said, it was the freeness and delight I feel in meadows, coupled with my passion for late 60s dress that inspired this "Back in Time" photo shoot with my husband, Daniel. It was beautiful, though HOT that day, and we traveled up to the field behind my childhood home to shoot these photos. I have to say, that they captured that "free spirit" I was hoping for- and the undeniable dynamic between Daniel and I :) He is truly the most amazing man I have ever known, and everyday I thank my lucky stars (and God ;) that I found him in this crazy world; he completes me in so many ways! This shoot was also the first time I got to really try out my tripod that he gave to me, (about time!) I am sure it will be used for many more adventures and portrait sessions!! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;">I hope you enjoyed my photos! I have so much fun styling for shoots like this, and hope to do many more of them. Meadows shout "Summer!" to me like nothing else. The sunshine, the yellows, greens and oranges burst through the camera in radiant hues. The feel of the field frees my overthinking mind. I hope you are all having an incredible summer and taking advantage of the long days and extra sunshine. I will be heading on my bike ride now, let's talk sooner rather than later! <3</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #38761d;">I am indeed a lover of the Spring (even with my allergies!!) The sunny days are returning and the flowers are arriving; after what seemed like the longest Winter ever! We have had a few days of thunderstorms, unpredictable rain and heavy clouds, but today the birds are chirping and the sun is shining bright. I am excited for a day of adventures!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Mixed prints just feel so right in the Spring...this rose cardigan is actually a remix from one of my first posts many moons ago. I mix and match it with all different floral prints, polka dots and tribal prints like this one, and it seems to just tie everything together. </span><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-dresses/4130581222484.jsp?cm_sp=Grid-_-4130581222484-_-Large_0" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">This dress</a><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"> from Anthropologie is a dream. The fit is lovely, the colors bright, and oh so comfy! The length is great, too! (For reference I am 5"9.) Pair it with some </span><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20676078&color=008&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Mary Janes</a><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">, and you've got the perfect cute and casual outfit for all of your days adventures! </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNgEFUoAZzegcgCHmfVJ5__tysMhyphenhyphen3IKJgiws78blYUv2iDp8T1kMUykZQt_KAJtXZ2u1iRhDqFqBUnYj-OzkBu-tm6Uf5zgW418HX0EiI-aEWuLTp4ksHeAt2HTeKBR2esA1EIucRzWmV/s1600/inthefield2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNgEFUoAZzegcgCHmfVJ5__tysMhyphenhyphen3IKJgiws78blYUv2iDp8T1kMUykZQt_KAJtXZ2u1iRhDqFqBUnYj-OzkBu-tm6Uf5zgW418HX0EiI-aEWuLTp4ksHeAt2HTeKBR2esA1EIucRzWmV/s1600/inthefield2.jpg" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">For fresh, local fruits and vegetables. For sun dresses and photos and carefree days in the sun.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"> Life has been a lot of this lately: Dinners on the deck with Daniel, and getting together with friends and family. My friend Steph is getting married this Saturday, and I can hardly wait!!!! Her bachelorette party was last weekend at the Beach and we had a blast. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Most of all, I have been trying to appreciate the small things in life, and spend as much time as possible with my family and friends; it never feels like enough time to be with them!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"> I fantasize about having my own butterfly center one day, and being the "butterfly lady"! :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">This Spring, I am also hoping to become part of an organic CSA; I love using fresh fruits and vegetables in every meal and supporting local agriculture, so I am looking into different programs and hope to settle on one soon. I also just got <a href="http://theforestfeast.com/post/35212472067/cookbook-announcement" target="_blank">The Forest Feast </a>by Erin Gleeson, and am super excited to have some more simple and creative ideas for vegetables and fruits. The book is both a feast for the palate AND for the eyes, she really did an incredible job putting it together!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Well, get out there an enjoy the spring air and I will talk to you all very soon!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">Folks, winter is not my favorite season. I try to see the beauty in every stage of the year, but boy have we had quite a season. Snow fall after snow fall, freezing temperatures, ice, sleet, freezing rain; the whole deal. I think Delaware is quite ready for spring, as for me- I am ready for summer!!! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">Even with all of the crazy weather, I have had a pretty good month. A few weeks ago I went to New York City for my first EVER New York Fashion week and attended the K. Nicole Runway Show, the product of my friend Nicole Rae Styer and her design partner, Kera Anderson. The show was AMAZING. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">(above, left: an interview with a film crew about my personal style and my take on the K.Nicole Runway show, above, right: a photo with the amazing Nicole Rae Styer, below: a photo of Daniel and I on our way up to NYC)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">And as you can see- my dipdyed hair got a lift with bright pink (which actually started as bright purple) and I am loving it! Most exciting of all, is that the weather is starting to brighten up a bit, yesterday we got a nice break from the cold and snow and it was warm enough to take my bike out for a spin in the park!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">This kimono style holly hobby piece was perfect for bike riding yesterday. It felt so freeing to just be able to step out without a coat on and go. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, most importantly- the snow was melting!!! Alas, the weather is not quite ready to stick around, but at least we got a break from the overcast, snowy days we have been having. I feel so much more myself when I can be outside and be active for more than thirty minutes without freezing. I need my woods and trees and fields, they are such a big part of me! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">So glad I could update this week, and I will try to get back to my weekly updates now that the weather is calming down. It seemed as though every time I tried to take outfit photos it snowed and dropped below freezing again!!! (not the easiest weather to show your cute outfits in ;) So happy almost end of the winter everyone and I hope your weeks are off to a good start!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"> Happy Tuesday! If you are in the Northeast like me this evening, you are probably sitting inside, safely tucked in to your favorite chair while the snow is quickly accumulating. Without abundant shoppers today work was a wash, I was sent home around noon (that never happens!) so it was an adult snow day for me; only without the puffy snowsuit, faux igloo in the backyard and half frostbitten fingers from playing outside too long. Instead it was a nap on the couch with Daniel, watching a crime drama and drinking warm almond milk hot chocolate. Perfect much? For this girl, it was just how a snowy (hot mess!) kind of day should be spent. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBULRx-kmLxlcw-MutG_FN_nDON_BVbSi3Ws7vnT2drBB7PZhmkAZ_6yi9BKHSINuqe9bjxwJIGs4ZPOtLUmegZBKYy8yCpSPP8ZyfLbySbwmYNA-LCGIZi2rntckYiAeUsNvdTi0TSd61/s1600/fushia2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBULRx-kmLxlcw-MutG_FN_nDON_BVbSi3Ws7vnT2drBB7PZhmkAZ_6yi9BKHSINuqe9bjxwJIGs4ZPOtLUmegZBKYy8yCpSPP8ZyfLbySbwmYNA-LCGIZi2rntckYiAeUsNvdTi0TSd61/s1600/fushia2.jpg" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #cc0000;">It has been a few weeks since I have updated and in that time I have: Gotten an Iphone (wow, can not believe that finally happened, but Daniel convinced me!), got my hair dip dyed purple (which has now faded to a dark fuchsia-esque color, traveled to New York City to visit some friends and congratulate them on their engagement (hooray Mark and Karin!), gotten my geno 2.0 results (very interesting!) and gotten some amazing new pieces for my wardrobe from both work and ModCloth. Although I'd love to go on and on about how cool my results were from my genetic testing with National Geographic, I will give you a short synopsis. I was given two "reference populations" which basically are the people that are the most similar to you in terms of their DNA. My most similar match was Finnish and my second match was Greek (that was a surprise!) But I will have to expand on that another time.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> The golden polka dot skirt has been on my love-list for quite a while on ModCloth and I finally decided to take the plunge when I received a gift card for Christmas. The skirt runs small so I ordered the next size up and it fits perfect. I love the length too, being taller it is hard sometimes to find "work appropriate" skirts and dresses, being on my feet in the store all day I do all sorts of moving and bending so finding a skirt this length is so lovely. I am not a huge crop top wearer but I could not resist this comic book print and how fun it looked with the polka dots. This look just could not wait for spring, so I layered it up with my acid wash jean jacket, and covered it with my favorite navy coat by Tofu (see below). </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"> These past few weeks have been interesting. Usually after the Holidays life seems to float into some kind of blank space, moving somewhat slow and filled with routine and bits of everyday life. But actually these past few weeks have flown by, and I have been inspired to try new things, think about some future plans, and start moving on some goals I've had for a while. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">We have passed the first day of 2014! Every year is a fresh slate, a new beginning and a journey undiscovered. Today is also a day just like any other- so take the time to re-establish your goals but don't stress yourself getting too caught up in making sure you stick to "resolutions" or change every pesky habit you have- everything in life is a process. That is what I have learned in life- and it can help me to not become too obsessed in self-criticism. We are constantly reminded that we can be better, reach further and do more, but are rarely self-assured that we already good and enough as we are. So here I am to tell you that all you need is right there inside of you- in that big heart of yours. You are enough and you are beautiful, don't let anyone tell you that you are not! :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">Still (of course!), there are some things that I would love to see myself doing in the New Year- updating my blog and journal more, getting out and doing the things I have always wanted to do (i.e. traveling further distances, discovering new places) continuing to take chances with my personal style, enjoying the moment and capturing it in photos and with art because that is how I love expressing myself. I want to show the people I love how much I care about them and spend more quality time with friends. I would also like to get back into my sewing now that I have had some transition time for my new job- (and the height of retail season is over!) I want to find more inspiration and generate new ideas, take more time for being creative and lots of walks in the woods, I can not find anything more refreshing than that. I think I'd also like to get involved in some new activities too, maybe something environmental, maybe something artsy- I am ready for some fun changes!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">For New Years I was feeling rather romantic and a little nostalgic- the perfect mood for this ivory lace dress. The bell sleeves make me long for an era I never experienced and the lace makes me feel like a renaissance princess traipsing through the winter countryside. How could my adventure be complete without a shabby old factory building in the background? Of course staying true to my style, the floral tights give me a pop of color and pattern, with the ladybug being the perfect wildcard- I am in love with this bag!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">I had to work most of New Year's Eve, but luckily New Years Day was all mine. Daniel and I hung out with some friends I met from work in their cozy little Arden apartment New Year's Eve, I couldn't have asked for a better time! It was just the right pace and style for this year. The past few weeks; crowded with working, family events and inexplicable hiccups, melted away while ringing in the New Year with new friends, ridiculous games and a few glasses of wine- they were just what we needed!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">I can not tell you how lucky I felt on my birthday this year. I worked a busy half day at work- where my coworkers sweetly sent me off at 2:00 pm with their well wishes- I hopped into a car with Daniel and drove off to my favorite restaurant in Philly-<a href="http://vedgerestaurant.com/" target="_blank"> Vedge.</a> After our delicious vegetable cuisine (that place is SERIOUSLY my food Cloud 9) we made a visit to Sweet Freedom Bakery and took a stroll down South Street where I discovered a fun 70s poncho for 40% off! That was enough for me- but Daniel went above and beyond this year- surprising me with this amazing camera dress from ModCloth and a gorgeous pink cardigan covered in roses. I gushed with joy when my in-laws gifted me with the adorable fox purse a few days later, they make the perfect quirky combo in my book ;) The most amazing gift of all? (besides being able to see the people I love most for my birthday). National Geographic's <a href="https://genographic.nationalgeographic.com/" target="_blank">Geno 2.0</a>- a DNA analysis kit that allows you to trace your deep ancestral roots and reveals specific details about your genetic makeup. I know, I am such a nerd- but it is something I have been interested in for so long- and to be able to participate is like a dream come true for me. I can not wait to see my results! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">Getting back to this wintery scene-the first snow of the season fell today and boy did it accumulate fast. Looking out my window- it finally appears to be slowing down- but not without leaving nearly a foot of snow! It is officially winter time in Delaware, and while I am enjoying the sight of a white winter wonderland my summer heart longs for the sights of green grass and bright poppies from warmer days.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">Although I much prefer warmer weather, there is something so innately playful and also comforting about a landscape blanketed in snow- the notion that life outside is slowing down- the perfect time and setting for cuddling up to your favorite book or movie and sipping something warm. There is something to that carefree, "anything goes" approach to running in the snow, and then coming back inside to feel your wind-chapped cheeks rewarming near a hot fire or beside the heater under a warm blanket. Winter is a time to nestle, to reccoperate, to nurture and rejuvenate; to layer and bundle, to hug and cocoon; to read,write and lounge and to rediscover life's circular rhythm. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">So now that I have sufficiently given myself a good kick in the pants back to the blog, I plan on keeping up with my posting once again. It seems that every now and then it takes some readjustment time to get myself back on track. I am wishing you all a beautiful December and hoping your holiday seasons are going well so far, I can not wait to catch up on all of your recent thoughts, ideas, and adventures!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"> Happy TGIAF! (Thank God it's almost Friday) haha! Daniel and I had an amazing time in the Poconos last week, and I am happy to finally be sharing some photos. First off, it is the peak time in the Poconos for Fall Foliage, the colors are unbelievable; from yellow to amber to fiery red and everything in between, there was no better time to experience the beauty of Fall. Second off- we had gorgeous weather, though chilly- it was crisp and clean- with just a short burst of rainfall on Saturday. We had some trouble getting the fire going when we first got up there- but Daniel got it down to a science so I wasn't bundled up in blankets the whole time. We spent some time in Saylorsburg, where we went to the "Hotel of Horrors" a haunted house attraction, and sailed over to Jim Thorpe, about a half hour ride from the cabin, twice during our stay. I really came to like Jim Thorpe! There are so many cute little shops, bakeries, cafe's and historical sites, as well as a gorgeous river and train, and we weren't aware of it but some sort of festival was going on when we went back on Sunday and it was PACKED! We didn't let that get in our way, though :) </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">This coat was a gift from my boss at Clothes in the Past Lane. I was so flattered that she decided to give it to me since I had been eyeing it for quite some time but had decided to save my money. It was a going away present as I have accepted a new position that starts next week. Right now is a huge transition time for me and I am really excited for my new opportunities, but I am trying to take it one step at a time.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">This was my outfit to Jim Thorpe when we went back on Sunday. We toured the old Jim Thorpe Jail which is pretty spooky, and went for a wine tasting afterwards at a local winery just down the street, <a href="http://www.bigcreekvineyard.com/" target="_blank">Big Creek Vineyard</a>. They were just a little place but had an amazing sweet La Brusca wine, and a great collection. Usually I am all about the rich, deep red wines, but their's were a little too smoky, (even industrial if that makes sense?) so we settled on a bottle of sweet wine instead, and will be storing it for a special occasion. If you are in Jim Thorpe you have to take advantage of their wine tastings, they were quite affordable as well with their bottles starting at only $6.00!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">What an incredible get-away it was. I am so happy we settled on going up to the cabin, as originally we weren't sure where we wanted to go, but it ended up being the best choice. I think next year we might stay a night or two in Jim Thorpe, we really enjoyed it there and would like to explore a little more. I highly recommend a trip to the area if you are close by! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Thanks for reading about my little trip, and I hope you are all enjoying your autumn adventures and still maniacally including pumpkin in each and every meal of the day, haha! ( I know I am) :)</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12127801600476369768noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727616642804663866.post-5940192106229855302013-10-17T09:11:00.000-07:002013-10-17T09:11:52.282-07:00Celebrating Two Years! <span style="color: #444444;">Yesterday marked my second year wedding Anniversary with my amazing husband, Daniel. I could not be happier or more in love, and I am so grateful to have him in my life! We have grown so much these past two years, and I know that we will continue to grow and watch the world change around us. He has always been there to support me in my dreams, carry me through my ups and downs and inspire me to explore my fullest potential. Being married is not always easy, but goodness is it wonderful. It really, truly is. I can not imagine my life without him and my love for him grows richer and richer every day. I am so glad that I have this amazing person to ride on the crazy train of life with, and I wouldn't have it any other way!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Ah. So now that the mush is out of the way- it's time for some celebration! Daniel and I are going to be relaxing in the Poconos for a few days, and I am sooo ready for it! Walks in the woods, eating pumpkin everything, antiquing and some more Haunted Attractions, just my cup O' Tea. Autumn is so inspiring and transitional, there are so many ideas swirling around my head, and the prospect of taking off to the mountains in exactly what I need. Hopefully I will get some shots of my outfits this weekend so I can refresh the blog, sorry that I have been slacking, but I promise to get back to my regular weekly postings soon! I hope you are all having a wonderful week, and and enjoying this beautiful season!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">October is already going so fast, can you believe that Fall is in full swing?! Well, if you were in Delaware this weekend you never would have known- in fact, if you had a case of amnesia you would swear all your money on July or August, but then again the leaves are starting to give it away. Daniel and I have had a busy weekend, but we were so excited to attend the annual <a href="http://02b93fb.netsolhost.com/hmf.html" target="_blank">Harvest Moon Festival </a>yesterday, sweltering temperatures or not! The festival is held on a beautiful farm called Coverdale (where I also take yoga classes on Tuesday nights!), and features all sorts of fun things like hayrides, food, games, a marketplace, music and arts and crafts. This year they had these incredible Alpacas and all kinds of homespun garments from their fluffy wool (this does not harm them in any way, it is simply harvested when they get so fluffy that they need a haircut!) We were allowed to walk up and visit them, touch their fluffy little heads and learn about them from the farmer! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">I was equally excited to style this tapestry and cotton dress that I got from the shop the other day. I was dreaming up all sorts of creative possibilities, but settled on a pair of harvest gold tights, cream floral necklace, blue rosette headband and South American style clutch; but the icing on the cake had to be the adorable acorn pin that I received from <a href="http://stoicandpariah.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Elizabeth of Stoic & Pariah</a> this past week. I was absolutely delighted to receive her package on Thursday, I was having a sort of hectic day and couldn't seem to get my feet off the ground right; and her sweet gifts and kind letters really meant so much to me. Thank you for being such an amazing pen pal, Elizabeth!!!! <3 </span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Autumn is such a wonderful time to get back into creative and adventurous endeavors; cooking, nature, art, music or whatever is inspiring you. Every new season fresh winds blow in and stale winds blow out. Look at the world around you, explore, have new adventures, go new places and broaden your horizons. Try a different exercise class, make an exciting dish, walk further down the trail then before. Push your limits and discover more about you, and what makes you unique and beautiful. Celebrate life and the new gifts of the season!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">To usher in the fall and stay active, I recently signed up for a new series of vinyasa yoga classes and Daniel and I have been going on lots of adventures on our bikes. Unfortunately he popped a tire on our way home today, but hopefully we can fix it soon! Last weekend we took a 22 mile trip around Newark to Milburn Orchards (hooray apple cider!) it was such a great ride, I love how free I feel on my bike!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Tonight Daniel and I will be heading up to Wilmington to visit with my Grandfather and bring him dinner. There are so many photo albums over there that I plan to look through again, and a few more family treasures to sort through. I hope you are all having a beautiful weekend and enjoying the Fall; hopefully the crisper, cooler weather is right around the corner, I have a major hankering for some home-made pumpkin pie! As always, thanks for reading and enjoy your day! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">xo, Alyssa</span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Ladies and Gentleman....I present to you...the moth skirt! Piece number one in my moth fabric collection, crafted by yours truly. I am so excited about this little piece. If you've been following my blog for a while, you probably know that I've been working on getting some garments made of my moth fabric that I designed back in late spring/early summer. Life sort of got away from me for a few months while I was working on my practice piece (the Sundae Dress), but as soon as I got that finished I got working on this skirt. I don't think anything is quite like making garments of a print that you painted, and then converted into fabric. It gives you such a personal connection to the garment, and is- literally-like wearing your art! I adore this skirt, and I think I may have found a design that is simple enough for me to start replicating in other sizes in order to make my design available to other lovely ladies. Starting in late October to early November, I plan to have an Etsy up and running with a few skirts available for purchase!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"> <span style="font-size: large;">This has been a long term dream of mine, and I am excited to see it starting to come to fruition. This fabric was the perfect way for me to merge my love for painting and Lepidoptera with my unwavering passion for personal style. It is often hard to find ways to merge those three things, but finishing this garment left me fulfilled- feeling like I could conquer the world with my love of colorful moths :) </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">This skirt is crafted from an Organic Cotton Sateen with a soft hand and slight sheen. The fabric is very comfortable and highly saturated. The skirt is gathered with a fitted waistband and panel of elastic in the back for comfort and a flexible fit. This piece is perfect for the park, paired with a fun blouse at work, or for a lunch date out with friends. The perfect conversation piece, spectacular for bug lovers and colorful gals of all kinds!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Each moth on this skirt is a depiction of an actual, real life moth. Many are native to the United States, and a few are native to Madagascar!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">I think my not-so-pleasant cold this week gave me that extra kick I needed to get this collection on a roll. Thursday I stayed at home with the sniffles (and with a serious case of laryngitis, ahhh!), and it was just the right amount of time I needed to get this piece sewn. I also had time to work on some jewelry, so now I have more moth necklaces available, including a Luna Moth, Cecropia, and Imperial moth, as well as Luna Moth earrings. My plan next is to get working on a dress out of my mint colored moth fabric, hopefully it will be done by my second Wedding Anniversary (October 16th) so stay tuned. Please let me know how you like the design, I would love to hear some feedback. I am hoping that there are some gals out there that love colorful bugs as much as I do! As always, thanks for reading and enjoy your day!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">This was the weekend of getting things done! Consequently, those two days flew by like they were nothing. Saturday I reserved to meet with Daniel's grandmother and work on my Sundae dress, and we worked on it...for almost seven hours! There were many interruptions as there was a lot going on that day, but we managed to construct (almost) the entire dress and by the time I left I was exhausted. That night Daniel and I drove up to my friend Diana's house for snacks and movies, and in the morning I had grand plans to attack another project - my bike - by painting it into a rainbow! Sure, I had the concept down; but I really had no idea how much effort and time it would actually take. The painting part was pretty easy, but the whole taking the bike apart and putting it back together thing was a little more complicated. Luckily for me, I have an amazingly handy husband, so with our powers combined we were...captain Rainbow!!! Or something like that.. So here are some behind the scene pictures of the process (before it was so pretty!). </span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">1. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"> Well, here it is upside down- looking pretty frumpy. First Daniel helped me to take the wheels off and lay everything in the grass behind our apartment complex. We then bagged the parts we didn't want to spray, like the seat, pedals and handle bars. </span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">2. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"> The second step was to sand off as much rust and dirt as we could in order to have a fresh surface for the spray paint!</span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">3.</span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"> Daniel and I lined up our spray paints in order of color and discussed placement of each color and then took turns spraying away (him on one side and I on the other) it really helps having one person on each side to spray the spots you can't see.</span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">4.</span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"> We waited a half hour and then applied a second coat of paint and touched up spots that still needed to be done. We also sprayed the inside of the tires and let them dry before putting them back together.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">And then, we took her for a stroll around the neighborhood and snapped some photos!! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">I actually found this dress in my grandmother's hallway closet in my grandfather's house. She passed away about a decade ago now but my 92 year old grandfather still lives in the house, so a lot of her things are still around. I was ecstatic when I found it and a slew of other really beautiful vintage garments. It really means a lot to me to have some of her things to remember her by. I believe this one was actually something she purchased for my Aunt back in the day, as it appeared to be from the 70s and still contained the original tag and everything! It was a maxi, but I knew it would look great as a mini, I am really glad I found it and did the hem before the end of summer! Fall is quickly approaching...</span></div>
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Dress: Vintage, Grandma's closet, Pin & Necklace: Vintage, Tights: Target, Shoes: Modcloth.com, Bike: Newark Bike Project, self-painted! </div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">And now the Sundae Dress...I am so excited about unveiling this! I have been working on this dress for so long, bit by bit over time, and I finally hunkered down and got it done last night. I am so happy with how the dress came out- and so glad that I saw it through. Now I can really begin to focus on my own textiles, and complete more garments. It will not be fast (or easy) but now I have the confidence to push forward and get it done. I can not thank Daniel's grandmother enough for all of her help!! (Especially on the zipper, which I had quite a time with!)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Sundae Dress: Self-made, cardigan: Forever 21, Headband: Claire's, Necklace: TopShop, Shoes: ModCloth</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">These are the flats that I swiped from the Cabin Fever Sale on Modcloth.com a few weeks ago. I have already gotten SO much wear out of these puppies, and they are holding up wonderfully! (I have lost one stud, but that's not bad considering how clumsy I am!). They seem to go wonderfully with so many of my outfits, the colors make them pretty versatile! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">I have gotten a little behind on blogging these last few weeks, and am developing some sniffles (eeek seasonal cold coming??) but I will be sure to check out all of your blogs and get back to commenting soon. As always thanks for being wonderful friends and for reading my post! Have a lovely rest of your Monday!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Wedding pieces are so special. They have such sentimental value and meaning attached- they are the things you keep and pass on to your children (and them to theirs). As precious as wedding items are- there are things from the wedding that you'd like to use again and again. I mean hey- you spent all of that money and time picking things out- shouldn't you be able to re-purpose or reuse a few things in some way? I am so thankful that I did my wedding on a pretty conservative budget, so I don't have as much of that aching feeling of "geesh, I spent all of that money on a dress I'll never wear again" or "wow, I blew so much money on one day". Yes, it is a beautiful day and you should wear whatever you like! But sometimes it's nice to get things you know you'll use again, too. The wedding shoes I chose to get married in I've used to the point where the heel is wearing down (I wore my Irregular choice flats with red bows for the wedding procession, and heels for the reception) and although I'll likely not find another occasion for my wedding dress is was a pretty lucky find online, a dead-stock vintage dress (probably from the 80s) that barely cost me over $100! I have to tell you, picking your wedding items out this way is so rewarding! I loved everything I wore that day, but it's wonderful that I've been able to use a few things over again. Even if it's just a few jewelry items or a scarf, it feels wonderful to reuse an item from the wedding just to remember how wonderful and beautiful the whole day was. And of course, it's a wonderful keepsake to pass along (or use up till it's completely worn through)!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #351c75;">So on to my headpiece! This big floral peony hair comb was the headpiece from my wedding reception. I wore a super fun flower applique dress by Minuet, a green Kate Spade Cardigan, my green gingham and polka dot Irregular Choice heels and my coral pink necklace, I totally garden partied it up! I found this gorgeous piece as well as my wedding crown on Etsy.com from the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/gardensofwhimsy?ref=shop_sugg" target="_blank">Gardens of Whimsy</a> Shop, which is seriously chock full of floral delights. In person, the comb was a little bit bigger than I was expecting, but it made for an awesome statement and it looked so great with my dress! I felt like a nature fairy the whole day- it was great! But after the wedding, my two headpieces became like museum specimens. They signified a beautiful day in history that I absolutely loved, and I couldn't possibly find another occasion to do them justice. But recently I discovered this bold floral dress on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CenturyGirl" target="_blank"> Century Girl Vintage</a> and I knew just the piece to compliment it perfectly, so I pulled it back out, dusted it off and voila! It was a remix made in heaven :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #351c75;">You never know which pieces in your wardrobe will end up finding each other! It's almost like the purchase was "meant to be" when you have those "aha!" moments, of perfect pairing chemistry. It just has to be fate! ;) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #351c75;">And I am SO in love with this fly bracelet I found at Target this past weekend- it is my new favorite accessory!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;">So in lieu of my recent wedding piece remix, and my upcoming Anniversary (in October it will be two years since I got married, I can hardly believe it!) I decided I would share some of my photos with you from my special day. I realized that I hadn't yet done a post of my wedding on the blog, since of course that event had already past when I started this site last year. Daniel and I had SO much fun with the wedding, and we hope you can see that through these photographs. The theme was "rainbow floral", we had a rainbow colored cake, and all of my bridesmaids wore different colored floral dresses made from vintage fabrics and constructed by Bec of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/naughtyshorts" target="_blank">Naughty Shorts</a> (what an icredibly talented seamstress!). My dress was altered by Daniel's grandmother and her friend, we added multicolored rosettes to the bodice and a pink, yellow and blue tulle train to the back. The wedding was outside under a large pavilion, and the reception was held inside Ashland Nature Center- a local nature center that I practically grew up in. Daniel and I used Etsy for soooo many things, making it a mostly vintage and handmade wedding, and I wouldn't have changed a thing! Enjoy :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75;">All pictures taken by my friends Sandra and Debra Wiley</span> of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sandrawyliephotography" target="_blank">Sandra Wiley Photography</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #351c75;">I think the biggest compliment that we got from our friends and family was that our wedding was "so fun!" Sure we loved getting complimented on the colors, the decorations and the fun little details, but what really meant the most to us was that everyone raved about what a great time they had, and that truly was the best thing we could've heard. What did you enjoy most about your wedding, or if you haven't had one, what do you love most about weddings in general? I have to admit, though I loved actually getting married, I had such a great time letting loose and dancing with my friends! And being whisked away by the photographer to have pictures taken alone
with Daniel was refreshing too, it really eased me into the whole
experience (which can get overwhelming!) I hope you are all having a fantastic Friday and thanks SO much for reading! <3</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;">This weekend was a breath of fresh air. On Friday Daniel and I escaped in the night to head up to the Poconos and stay at my family's cabin for the weekend. Of course I had to make the most of it- so I planned to visit three places and then let the rest result in spontaneous adventures, haha. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;">On Saturday, we visited Peddler's village Antique Mall in Tannersville, Pa. I love going to this place to find little treasures, and I hadn't been in years so I knew there would be a ton of new stuff. While there isn't any vintage clothing to be found, the knick knacks and jewelry are equally interesting. The very first booth we stopped in we found these adorable flower power vintage glasses (that were supposedly sour cream glasses originally?), and I spotted some enamel pins and a kitschy vintage pumpkin salt and pepper shaker set. It was Jubilee Restaurant for dinner that night in Pocono Pines (love that place!) and then movies from Redbox at night. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;">On Sunday, we visited the Saylorsburg Flea Market. Wooowwwweee is this
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">We hung around the grounds of the Winery for a little while and took a few photos of my outfit. The weather was beautiful that day and this dress ended up being the perfect choice- light, bright and so comfortable. At first I wasn't sure how the belt would compliment it- but I like how it completed the rainbow with the purple shoes and all. I am really getting some good use out of that belt since I had the idea to swipe it off of my high school prom dress- hehe. Of course, it couldn't be complete without a rainbow necklace ;)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Dress: Minuet, can be found <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/feelin-refreshed-dress" target="_blank">here </a>, Necklace: Francesca's, Pin: Vintage, Shoes: Toms</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend :) Last week was such a crazy, busy week for me. Tuesday night was yoga night with my mom, Wednesday I did an impromptu photo shoot with the Delaware News Journal (our local Newspaper) and after work I attended a long meeting for an event I help organize every year called "Kids Runway for Research", Thursday night I modeled for the store for Newark's first annual "Fashion Soiree Night" and Friday ended with a (thankfully) easy night playing games with friends. So I was definitely looking forward to a low maintenance weekend- with no regimented schedule, just some fun plans and relaxing. Originally, Daniel and I had some family plans for Saturday but they fell through, so we decided to head to the beach! We ran into lots of traffic, but luckily with "no schedule" we didn't let it bother us too much, (it should have taken about an hour and a half, it took almost 3!) We laid on the beach, did some reading, walking in the sand and basking in the sun..</span>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;">And then we stopped by this charming antique store called the "Millsboro Bazzar". I haven't been to this amazing vintage mecca for a few years now, and since we were only about 20 minutes away (and the water was cold) I just had to check it out. I wasn't really expecting to find anything (though I thought it would be nice), to my surprise I REALLY lucked out. Not only did I find this amazing pink and white 50's eyelet dress (with not a speck on it!) but I also stumbled upon this amazing straw purse. That made all of that crazy traffic SO worth it! And the prices were more than reasonable, making the find that much more amazing. As you probably know, I am mostly an all out colors girl, but I am in love with the classic 50s design, quality fabric and amazing fit of this dress. I would really love to grow the 50's collection in my closet, but they are hard to come by, and can cost a pretty penny. I was so lucky to come upon this. Ahhh, the rest of Saturday my head was in the clouds...</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: large;">And in other news...the dress that I am working on is pictured below (I wanted to finally show a snippet) this is the bodice and I am working on the skirt too. I am just waiting to meet up with Daniel's grandmother (her birthday is today!!) to put all of the pieces together and finish it up. And on the right is part of the article (in my scrapbook) that came in the paper from the photo shoot last Wednesday. Pat Benatar (super 80s rocker chick!) came to Longwood Gardens for a concert and the looks we did in the photos were all from the shop I manage, Clothes in the Past Lane, all genuine 80s and totally Pat Benatar inspired! It was a really fun and quick photo shoot that we sort of just threw together last minute, and I am really glad I got to be a part of it, even though I was super nervous about how the photos would turn out, haha.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><span style="font-size: large;">On Sunday the family celebrated my pop-pop's 92nd birthday- 92ND!! I can hardly believe he is that age. I keep thinking of all the decades he's seen- most of the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's all the way through today! How crazy it must be living in the world today seeing all of that change. I really value him and what he means to our family- only sad that he is starting to forget things and get confused. But we are doing everything we can to keep him comfortable and to remind him how much we care.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Happy Monday Everyone! Last week was a little stressful for me so I was REALLY looking forward to going to the <a href="http://www.brooklynflea.com/philly/" target="_blank">"Brooklyn Flea, Philly" </a> this past Sunday. Saturday I spent the day grocery shopping, visiting my grandfather in the hospital (he is doing much better now!) and picking berries at Milburn Orchards. I was a little irritated at the weather because as soon as it got sunny it would start going gray and rainy again, so it was hard to plan out the day, but it all worked out in the end. And what a breath of fresh air Sunday's weather was, ahhh!! Anyone who lives in the Philly area can appreciate the lack of humidity and the near perfect temperatures we had; and not a rain cloud in sight! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">So the Brooklyn Flea Philly- I am so glad I went! I had a really great time par-oozing all of the vintage racks, jewelry, and knick-knacks, but all in all I only came out with one gem- a vintage flower power suitcase from the 60s. I have to admit that even with all the fun I had looking around I was a little surprised at some of the prices. The gorgeous dresses I am looking at above were just so fun and colorful but most of them ranged from $65-125! Yeah...above my price range. But I couldn't beat my suitcase bargain at 10 bucks- it was worth the trip just for that! It was also the weekend for ice cream at the Piazza- and being a non-dairy ice cream eater, I was ecstatic at some of the vegan ice cream options. Daniel and I got absolutely delicious scoops from <a href="http://alchemycreamery.com/" target="_blank">Alchemy Creamery </a>(based in New York)- his was a raspberry chocolate chip cookie variety and mine was a salted almond Vanilla- YUM! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">While we were at the Flea Market we walked through <a href="http://www.oncewornconsignment.com/" target="_blank">"Once Worn Vintage"</a> which is a charming boutique right off the main drag outside the Piazza and I found an adorable flower pin. I really enjoyed browsing around the store- which was a mix of both old and new consignment clothing and shoes for men and women. There were also some really cute little housewares and a small jewelry section. We also went over to our usual haunt, South Street, and toured down fabric row (some of my favorite little independent shops are over that way) and Daniel and I found a bow-tie and cotton dress at a little vintage shop (whose name escapes me at the moment) before heading home. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> <b>Outfit Details: </b> Flower crown- Francesca's, Necklaces & pin- vintage, Dress- vintage, suitcase- vintage, Brooklyn Flea Phill! Shoes- TOMS. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">A special thanks to my friend Bridget from work who helped to bring my visions for this funky vintage polyester dress to reality! It was a long maxi dress with a turtleneck before we devised to hem it and fix the neckline- she did an AWESOME job fixing the neckline for me- hopefully I'll be able to tackle altering necklines and etc.. after I get a little more experienced on my sewing machine. Speaking of which- I am halfway done my sundae and polka dot print dress that I started constructing so long ago! It should be done by the end of this week, wooohooo! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">By the way- yesterday I was complimented by a gentleman on my "Diadem" I just smiled, shook my head, glanced at Daniel and said "Oh thank you so much!" I walked away and thought "what is a diadem?" Daniel had no clue either! I got home and looked it up online and it's another word for "crown" (the definition actually said a crown worn as a sign of royalty, haha!) Wow, I had no idea..I guess you learn something new everyday! Are any of you already familiar of that term?? Maybe I'm just out of the vocab-loop! Enjoy your day and thanks for reading!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">I am so endlessly inspired and moved by colors, patterns and brights. Colors are so invigorating to me- whether in nature, or in man-made textiles. The past few weeks I have been feeling more and more inspired to seek out vintage fabrics and wares, to embrace colors (of course) and have fun with my style. I have been making good use of a lot of the vintage in my closet (after I shared in my post a few weeks ago that I have a habit of treating my favorite vintage pieces like museum specimens). This green dress is a newer find from Etsy.com (one that I literally stalked for weeks until I saw it go on sale!). The day it arrived I took it with me to work and hemmed it during some downtime. It was a maxi originally (although a bit too short for me) and now it is a charming dress just above the knee. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">I took these photos less than a mile from my childhood home, where my parents still live. I walked these tracks almost every day in college, escaping from the busy hustle and bustle of campus, thinking about love and life and relationships. When I was upset about something I picked up rocks, imagined they were my troubles and through them into the creek. Sometimes I went off the path and found old milk and perfume bottles, colorful rocks or pretty flowers. I used to feed the horses straw that lived on the farm up the hill- they are no longer there and the fields are several feet tall, with one clear-cut path for walking. Suprisingly- things are actually a lot more quiet out there than they were when I grew up. A local center has bought a lot of the properties that outlived their residents and mowed them over in the favor of trees. There's a lot of pros and cons to that- but one things is for certain. A once "quiet paradise" is now even more silent; other than from the song of cicadas, birds and frogs. </span></span></div>
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they'll all get plenty more wear! I've been working on a pact I made with myself to go
for LOVE over like with my purchases- and it's going well now :) I am focusing on
finds that I absolutely love rather than just "kinda like" which makes
my closet a treasure trove of things I always want to wear, rather than
stuff I need to get rid of to make room for more. Sometimes that means
spending a little more on the stuff I really really like (and fewer items), but I'd rather
do that than spend 10 or 20 bucks here and there for stuff I know I'll
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">I get excited thinking about what piece of vintage I will be wearing the next day. I've been doing more buying and picking for the boutique I work at and it's really deepened my love for vintage clothing and wares. I feel so inspired to recycle and reuse- to seek out unique vintage and handmade pieces rather than buy mass produced. I still fall victim to the occasional Forever 21 purchases, yes, and I do still love many new pieces. But I must say that I have grown so appreciative of vintage and handmade items, especially ones that were made with so much care and craftsmanship. And I gravitate heavily towards the new pieces that are better quality with unique prints and patterns. I only hope that I can learn to be patient and have the skill to make my garment with as much care so they can be loved for many years, too!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Are you feeling inspired by something right now, too? I am hoping this post may inspire someone, anyone!- even if it is just to seek out what inspires them personally, too. Sometimes I find my times of inspiration to be both a blessing and a curse. Suddenly all of these wonderful ideas and concepts are floating through my mind, but I don't feel like I have all the time and resources I need to fulfill them all. But I am thankful for feeling inspired and will continue to roll with it! Thanks for reading :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">xo, Alyssa</span></span></div>
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