Thursday, July 17, 2014

(etsy) new handmade items in the shop

I'm going to regret staying up this late when I have to get up for my day job tomorrow morning, but it was worth it to get some new items updated in the shop!  I'm pretty excited about this batch of updates.

That polka dot number is my ideal skirt: tight at the waist, open hips, a full shape that screams retro beauty queen and a print that will never go out of style.  It's a feminine shape that would work great for the office, church, date night, or brunch.

The triangle tunic is a perfect summer piece because it's think, loose, and you can throw it on without requiring accessories or layers.  The pattern speaks for itself'; it's light and breezy and those teals, oranges and pinks are basically the official colors of summertime.

The abstract printed tunic on the bottom left is a personal favorite, so much that I made one to keep for myself.  The fabric is a dream- it's thin and moves lightly against the skin, making it a great dress for dancing (in my opinion).  I looked into the Impressionist print and it's quite similar to Monet's 1914 painting Water Lilies, Red.  Like the triangle tunic, this print needs very little accessories as it stands out well on its own.

The tote bag on the bottom right is a tragedy turned triumph.  I picked up a skirt for myself on a recent thrifting trip and it wasn't until I got home that I saw the huge stain running the length of the side seam.  I was first drawn to the print itself so I salvaged as much as I could and turned it into this charming little tote which- between you and me- is cuter than the original skirt ever was.