Out for Cupcakes

 

Before heading to my cousin's housewarming party my sister and I went to a local bakery in our neighborhood. We picked up cupcakes for the guests! :] Their shop is adorable and very much my style. I just had to take a pic! They pay attention to detail. I think a lot of women would appreciate the shopping experience.

 * (Also, on a side note...buying things local is another sustainable activity. It is improving the local economy and not exhausting someone else's resources but using your state's or town's resources. So next time when you want to go out, maybe instead of going to a chain owned restaurant you have been to 100 times you could try a new local place that just opened down the street!)

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Trash Dress

Here is my finished product! I provided a video that captured the process of creating this piece. By creating this gown I materialized the method of sustainable design. This design is conceptual, it can be worn, and it is art. The gown is made of some pieces of bubble wrap, Siran wrap, a vegetable bag, plastic packaging, but mostly shopping bags and trash bags. The gown is constructed much like a gown made of fabric..it has seam allowances and they were melted together instead of sewn together.  I researched many trash materials but these allowed me to create this gown with more ease.

My first draft of the under structure did not go as planned. All of the thin pattern pieces were shrinking because of all the heat involved in melting the seams together. After this I made the under structure very thick and stable. This made the fitted torso portion much like a corset or armor!

When making a sustainable gown or any other types of garments there are some things to consider in order to make something that is truly sustainable. The materials have to be made in a way that doesn't harm the environment. In my case I used trash which does harm the environment and by making something out of trash I am keeping the materials away from landfills. The grommets I used as closures are not sustainable because I bought them at a local store. The 2nd use for this garment is an art piece to be displayed. The construction was not sustainable because I used electricity and water to create it. At the end of the day nothing can be 100% sustainable but the goal is to have a percentage of 75% and my gown is 82% sustainable.    

Thank You and Have a Nice Day

 

This bag is adorable! I like how it is a likeness of a plastic bag without being one. Oh the joy of carrying around a sustainable look a like.  

Jars and things

 

I love the simple layout of the jars and the various colors that are inside each one. It looks really attractive and clutter free. I also like how all the vegetables and beans are stored in old fashioned Ball jars. The jars themselves add character to the space that new containers from a local retailer could not bring. I also love the vase. I think these are great center pieces when filled with fruit in the summer, and can be changed periodically throughout the seasons. The coffee beans and the other items are beautiful together. This set of items can really be perfect for any time of the year. I love the neutral colors all together. The vase complements the wall color and the pieces in the room. My cousins did a fabulous job decorating their home! :D

Eco-Fashion: Going Green at FIT

While in New York our group had a tour of FIT's exhibit Eco-Fashion: Going Green. These are a few videos that give a glimpse of the garments that are being showcased. I learned a lot about how eco friendly clothing. It has been around a lot longer than I previously thought. In the 18th century the gowns were made of so much fabric and the fabric itself was very expensive. So the gowns were only altered when fashions changed. They were also made into totally different garments like men's jackets.

Gary Harvey

Spring/Summer 2008 Ready to wear in LA

These are some gowns by Gary Harvey that are made of old cloths and other materials. It is a different way to think about t shirts, jeans, and coats. He used unwanted/unusual materials to make runway attire. 

 

 

No One liked the New Gap Logo

 

Verses

 Gap decided to change it's brand image with a new logo but to their surprise the public was not happy with it at all. After Gap received so much negative feedback they reverted back to the original logo. Coca Cola had a similar response when they changed their pop formula...no one liked it so they went back to selling the original formula and now it is called Coca Cola Classic. When a brand is so recognizable it is understandable that viewers would dislike such a huge change. Many may think, 'If it isn't broken why fix it?' Gap is also thinking about changing the store design from wooden floors and metal fixtures to something new, contemporary...look out for the store makeover!

A View of India

 

My friend Shaili and her mom gave me a tunic from India. The embroidery is beautiful and interesting. So much detail and precision went into the embellishments. It is a very unique gift, and nice of them to think of me. :] I really enjoy viewing cultural dress.

Spine

DSquared2 pumps ~ $1,279.00

These are interesting platforms! The heel is designed to look like a spine from a skeleton. This is not my style but I think the idea is creative and like a piece of art. If someone was going to buy a shoe like this it would go well with a Halloween costume. :]

Eiffel

Tights (of the Eiffel Tower) created by Jean Paul Gaultier

Fall

Style I did  :)