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  • Fit for Real People

    Fit for Real People

    Song Kyung

    Even though Jane"s instructions were amazingly clear it took my little beginner brain actually seeing the movement - after that it was so easy and I"m a Bias convert! Sorry for the picture below, I know how eerie (and boring) faceless pictures are but I"m not up to posting my silly facials on the Internet yet... give me time!

    So what do I like about it?

    Well it"s really pretty, and Tasia"s instructions were invaluable for a beginner. Also it seems like one of those patterns that you could make loads of little adjustments to make each blouse unique. Look at me! Talking like I know about sewing. I say it because I"ve seen a few alterations like Jane"s below and they"re really cute - I"m even going to attempt my own!

    What don"t I like about it?

    My complaints are currently limited to my own talent. I found it a bit difficult to work with such slippery fabric, especially when it came to cutting. The only other thing was fitting - My abilities of tissue fitting are horrible but I take zero blame for that - I"m currently under the impression you need to have as many arms as Shiva, a gazillion-jointed-spine, and eyes in the back of your head (or a dress form worth AU$450) to be able to fit on your own body. So I"ve caved and just ordered "Fit for Real People" hopefully those divas on the front cover will show me how to wear shoulder pads with pride!

    What about doing French seams?

    Eep! After doing French seams on the shoulders I got totally distracted by my bias-tape dilemma and forgot to do them! From my limited experience they were super easy, and they look much nicer than my other seams as I kick it old-school and don"t have a Serger... that"s just how I roll.

    Would I make it again?

    Heck yeah Grizzly Bear! I"ve already got my fabric and I"m going to make a few adjustments to the pattern so it fits better, not to mention do it a little "neater" this time. I might even be adventurous and make a few minor changes with the detail? I"m thinking buttons, because who doesn"t like buttons? If you want to see more you can check out the Flickr Group, but I just had to point out the one below because I think she"s hot stuff.

    VIA «Fit for Real People» by Jane Storm

  • How to Pack for a Beach Weekend

    How to Pack for a Beach Weekend
    Beach WeekendBeach Weekend by Barbie Girls featuring a sheer tunic
    Headed to the beach this weekend? Here"s everything you need to pack:
    A bikini like the Diane von Furstenberg vintage style bathing suit is a no brainer. For a coverup, try the Tie-Dye Babydoll Cover-Up Dress from Kohl"s or pair with jeans shorts, like these from Express. If you"re headed out aprés-pool or beach, top with a tunic-style sweater like this one from Anthropologie. For nighttime, opt for one short and one long dress, because you always want to keep "em guessing. Our picks are from Shopbop (short red) and Free People (gray strapless). Don"t forget a great pair of nude sandals and a crochet tote.


    VIA «How to Pack for a Beach Weekend» by Jane Storm

  • Get the Hair and Makeup Look from Mara Hoffman Swim

    Get the Hair and Makeup Look from Mara Hoffman Swim
    Get the Hair and Makeup Look from Mara Hoffman Swim
    Get the Hair and Makeup Look from Mara Hoffman Swim
    One of the highlights of Miami Swim was the MaraHoffman collection, which, "celebrates life and spirituality and the hair and make up reflects this ideal," says the press release from the show. "These are women who are not afraid to be strong and feminine all at once and can show their individuality."

    For the hair, TRESemmé Stylist Elsa Canedo, the lead stylist for the show, created earthy fishtail braids to match the inspiration. The overall style is meant to have lots of texture and to look effortless without being too polished.  See below for steps on how to recreate the look:

    Step 1: Create a middle part and divide hair into sections
    Step 2: Prep each section with TRESemmé Thermal Creations Curl Activator Spray, then curl using a 1" barrel curling iron and pin to the head
    Step 3: Once all sections are completed, take out the pins and brush the curls with a paddle brush
    Step 4: Flip your head upside down and spray TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo throughout hair for added texture, lightly combing the product through with your fingers
    Step 5: Flipping your head upright, divide hair into two sections down the middle of the head, and begin to create two French braids, starting at the top of the head to the base of the neck
    Step 6: From the base of the neck, create two fishtails braids, and secure them with clear elastics, leaving some length on the ends loose
    Step 7: Lightly rough up hair at the top of the head, pulling a few pieces loose with your fingers, and finish by lightly applying TRESemmé No-Frizz Secret Smoothing Créme in a backwards motion

    Make Up For Ever alliance artist, Lottie, key make up artist for the Mara Hoffman show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami created the makeup look with:

    Cheeks: The skin was modern with a glowing complexion. Lottie applied MUFE  HD
    Invisible Cover Foundation to give the models a flawless canvas. Next, Lottie created beautiful flushed
    cheeks using MUFE HD Microfinish Blush and MUFE Mat Bronze.

    Eyes: Lottie created a "blessing" like smudge between the eyes using neon orange MUFE Wet Make Up for a strong look. The brows were sculpted straight, almost masculine in shape, and the eyes were lined with heavy black using MUFE Khol Pencil #1K. She also added a thick coat of MUFE Smoky Lash Mascara.

    Lips: The lips boasted next to nothing color using MUFE  Glossy Full Couleur #10, a
    sheer peach.

    VIA «Get the Hair and Makeup Look from Mara Hoffman Swim» by Jane Storm

  • The Beautiful Artwork Of Photographer Oliver Fritze

    The Beautiful Artwork Of Photographer Oliver Fritze
    • The Beautiful Artwork Of Photographer Oliver Fritze
    • The Beautiful Artwork Of Photographer Oliver Fritze
    • The Beautiful Artwork Of Photographer Oliver Fritze
    • The Beautiful Artwork Of Photographer Oliver Fritze
    • The Beautiful Artwork Of Photographer Oliver Fritze
    • The Beautiful Artwork Of Photographer Oliver Fritze
    • The Beautiful Artwork Of Photographer Oliver Fritze
    • The Beautiful Artwork Of Photographer Oliver Fritze
    • The Beautiful Artwork Of Photographer Oliver Fritze
    • The Beautiful Artwork Of Photographer Oliver Fritze
    • The Beautiful Artwork Of Photographer Oliver Fritze
    • The Beautiful Artwork Of Photographer Oliver Fritze

    Copyright by Oliver Fritze | Images from series ›Lea, Clémence, Knut, Petra und Hartmut‹, ›Kino‹ & ›Jahrmarkt‹

    Oliver Fritze is a fashion photographer. He lives in Paris, having relocated from his native Germany. (...) He learned much from artists like Ruven Afanador, Dimitri Daniloff and Nick Knight, to whom he owes one of his favorite memories in the studio: shooting an album cover for the Rolling Stones. Fritze considers light an essential part of photography, and he has developed a style tinged with emotion and spirit. Oliver Fritze has won the top prize – the  Prix Picto 2012  as part of this years Prix Picto de la Jeune Photographie de Mode.
    OLIVER FRITZE

    VIA «The Beautiful Artwork Of Photographer Oliver Fritze» by Jane Storm

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