chronically chic: indian

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Vegas Baby

Summer is upon us and I am so stoked about everything happening!! My girlfriends and I are headed to Vegas in a few weeks to party with the best of them at the Electric Daisy Carnival and I could not be more excited! Number one because we are road tripping and I love summer road trips. Number two because it's Vegas and I had so much fun last year, I can't wait to make more memories this year with my favorite party girls. And number three, because I am hand making all our outfits again this year with some even cuter ideas!

I am working on sewing up some festi outfits for us and I wanted to share what I was making with all of you! And I wanted to share where some of my inspiration came from for my ideas.....

I am using some old dresses from American Apparel and Forever21 to make some tops.

I bought these fabrics off of Etsy from Mimis Fabric Shop

I bought these zippers, lace and green chiffon leaves on Etsy from QFabrics Shop

These feathers came from Zucker Feathers

which I love because you can buy in bulk and there are so many options!!

Inspired by......

Photo from Instagram

Bodysuit from Etsy shop Roufe

Photo from Instagram

Wild and Free Jewelery on Etsy

I'll post photos of our trip later : ) Happy sewing!

Can I get a whoop whoop for festi season!? Whoop Whoop!!

xx love, alex

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

bohemian inspiration

Ahh wake up and smell the flowers!! Because soon it will be spring. Then comes summer. And this means flowing dresses, sandals, flowers in your hair, short shorts, tank tops, bikinis, and mimosas on the beach!! So what will you be wearing this spring/summer? Being the little Pocahontas that I am, I will be rocking the oh so fashionable, relaxed boho-chic look. I have been drooling on my laptop over some bohemian/Indian looks, and they are to die for.
It's all about the accessories. Accessories, accessories, accessories!
From your jewelery, to your hand bag, to your backpack, to your headband, to your belt... It doesn't always have to match which is what I love about this style trend.
It is so versatile and easy, while remaining chic and in style. I have not only been having luck with great finds, vintage and non vintage, in thrift stores and boutiques, I have also seen this style on the runway. Designers such as Emilio Pucci, Alberta Ferretti, Anna Sui, and Julian Louie have been making amazing pieces in their spring collections. Julian Louie has come together with Aldo shoes with an ethnic color block look that is fierce and perfect for spring. Free People, as always, has beautiful pieces out right now. I walked down to take a look in their Aspen store just a few blocks away from my work on my lunch break and this store is fabulous! Free People really knows what they are doing and their clothing reflects the people that shop at their stores, a free and adventurous, romantic and strong woman. I will always always always love the passion that this company has for the fashion industry.
Did I mention I love shoes yet? Well it's true! And within this style trend shoes are very important! -Oh who am I kidding, shoes are always very important- Boots in all colors, colorful and unique wedges, moccasins and sandals. From jewels to suede, the possibilities are endless but always remember that the shoe makes the outfit!

Mmmm, inspiration :)
Enjoy lovelies
xx love, Alex