the clothes 2011

I've been meaning to draw more in my new sketchbook, but it's hard for me to find inspiration. So, as much as I enjoy the creative process my doodling is quite sporadic. However, a couple of my graffiti photographs sparked some ideas. I took this picture of a graffiti lady that looks rather like Frankenstein's bride. Some of the tagging around her face reminded me of sunglasses and I liked the idea of that juxtaposition and then threw in some of my typical patterns.

A post of my doodles. I'm not majoring in art, these are just what I like to do in a small journal to pass the time. I find it rather soothing to draw when I'm bored or stressed.
P.S. I'm considering opening a small Etsy shop...thoughts? Would anyone buy a print?

Closet shots in magazines always look so glamorous...I suppose it is because the wardrobes they choose are gigantic, well-lit, and hyper organized by an army of small minions. My closet is about as neat right now as it will be the entire semester and I suspect the floor of it will soon be littered with random items...
Outfit details: jacket- H&M, dress- Urban Outfitters, vest- gift, tights- gift, shoes- H&M, backpack- some shop in Japan
Lucia wanted to know what my "blog space" looks like. Well, when my computer is cooperating and I don't have to go to a computer lab to get online, I tend to blog from bed. I have a desk which I use when writing papers or doing homework, but when I'm just kicking back and browsing the web I pick up my laptop and hop into bed.
Remember when I began this doodle on my laptop and finished it?

Yesterday as the setting sun cast golden rays across stripped fields covered in a thick layer of snow and ice, my aunt drove me to my college campus. Silence stretched as long as the purple shadows that cast mystery onto the ground, as we transported suitcases and then boxes into the small chamber that is now my abode. I'm waist-deep in more clothes than I know what to do with and yet am lacking some of the necessities (such as a towel...) that make life comfortable. My computer is acting like a spoiled child that will not submit to the will of its mother (me) and so I am in a computer lab typing away and trying to tie up loose ends. There hasn't been any time for pictures as of yet, but I hope to get back into the swing of things soon.

This is what I wore for my plane flight, only add one heavy coat to that and I took gloves and knee socks in my purse that came in handy once I landed.

Airports and plane flights are a good place to doodle.

And Eyeliah of Style Symmetry sent me the sweetest gift for my impending birthday. Her package was as sweetly decorated as the surprise inside. I'm very excited to build some outfits around it.

I went to the mall yesterday. The highway we drove on was flooded from the melting snow and recent rainfall. We passed what seemed like ponds where once there were fields. Two lanes of the highway were closed to cars and open for the fishes. The world turns upside down and topsy-turvy and we drive on.
Outfit details: dress- Zara, tights- Forever 21, shoes- H&M, bag- Ruche

Some earnest commenters have convinced me to post a couple pages from my sketchbook. There are as many pages of collages as there are of doodles in it. A number are ink stained, since I continue to use a pen that bleeds all over my fingers. I often don't finish my doodles, some of these aren't even complete...and it won't be a habit of mine to post these.

This probably won't come as a big surprise (considering yesterday's post), but I am taking a wee blogging break. I will post again starting on Monday. Though honestly I think I could sleep for twenty years like Rip van Winkle and not awake feeling rested...

While at the mall I picked up this darling star print dress. I suppose star prints have been "in" for awhile and are now on their way "out," but as I have stated numerous times before and will state numerous times again I don't care about following trends or being "in." I'm not a hipster, I am decidedly uncool and if I like something (and I can afford it) I will buy it regardless of where it ranks on the hip scale.

I also bought a paint pen awhile ago and have been doodling on certain items rather unsuccessfully. I decided to draw on my laptop however, since the old girl could use some improvement (she is missing a v key and is filthy!) and the results are very pleasing. I suppose I will stop drawing when the whole top is covered...

Outfit details: dress- H&M, shoes- vintage

I came to my parents' house (hardly can be called home since they've only lived there for a year and are already getting ready to move) last night to spend Mothers Day with my parents today. I came bearing gifts, but was surprised to find some waiting for me. Aren't thoughtful people the sweetest in the world?

Here's the card I drew and the pretty, pretty tulips.

One week ago yesterday I took the plunge. I got my tattoo. Very exciting, no? Here are some pictures of the blessed event (my goodness what bad lighting will do to a person's skin tone...).

The design represents a martlet bird. These are mythological birds without feet--having no feet means they can never land. Because of this the martlet bird represents wanderlust and for some a never-ending search for truth and knowledge. In heraldry the martlet bird insignia was given to the youngest son who was not born with a particular position (not the heir and not destined for the Church), so he had to make his own way in the world. I feel very connected to this being the youngest child and a bit lost as where to go and what to do; I also love traveling and the color blue is seeped in symbolism as well. I really could write more about the meaning, but that summary will do for now.

I've been wearing my dresses backwards to show it off. It's only a week old though so there is still some peeling...

I drew the design myself. And for those interested, I mentioned this tattoo plan here, and here previously. Also, I mentioned a gift from my friends and never said what it was, well it was a gift certificate at a tattoo parlour. My friends rock.

I thought I'd share my illustration for my friend's birthday card as well, since it was adorable in my own humble opinion.