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Sewing a Pinafore Dress: Academia-inspired!

Sewing a Pinafore Dress: Academia-inspired!

Today’s project is another mashup of old and new! I’m using a vintage pattern from the 1940’s and tweaking it into my version of the “academia” aesthetic! Will this pinafore dress fit best with the dark academia, light academia, or cottagecore trends? I’m not sure, […]

Perfect Valentine Outfits (According to ME!)

Perfect Valentine Outfits (According to ME!)

Valentine’s Day is almost here, so it’s the perfect time to put together some cute outfits! Unfortunately, this year’s celebrations will be pretty different, and many of us are more used to PJ pants and sweatshirts than anything resembling fashion. (It’s not just me, right?!) […]

Fashion Trends for 2021 (According to ME!)

Fashion Trends for 2021 (According to ME!)

Ever wonder what fashion trends await us in 2021? Ever wish you could pick the trends yourself?! (I do!) In today’s fashion adventure, I present you with my optimistic (and only slightly self-seeking) trend forecast for this new year! 🙂 Come along on a visit […]

Tie Dye for FALL!

Tie Dye for FALL!

Who says that tie dye is a summer-only fashion statement?! I collected a few fallish pieces and a tie dye kit to answer this question! After lots of dyeing, I have some new fall clothes that I’ve already been wearing and can’t wait to wear […]

Apples! Leaves! Pumpkins!

Apples! Leaves! Pumpkins!

It’s FALL CRAFTY TIME!!! Cooler days are coming; pumpkins are turning orange; and apple harvest is already underway! I’m getting into the fall spirit by putting together some of my favorite fall crafts and outfit ideas. Click on the headings to check out the full […]

Fashion Challenge: Vintage Coat

This winter/spring, I have been “digging deep” into my closet and into my own creative dependence on new inspiration. In an attempt to investigate/use/celebrate clothing from my closet, I found lots of material for seasonal fashion challenges. For these challenges, I will use thrifted items […]

Fashion Challenge: Leopard Print Love

Fashion Challenge: Leopard Print Love

Brittany and I have been eyeing leopard print items at Goodwill for quite a while. With a little encouragement from our favorite fashion magazines, we decided to embrace the trend! The Partners in Craft took a walk on the wild side… We soon realized that […]

Make A Statement: Painted Denim Jacket

Make A Statement: Painted Denim Jacket

Recently, I have been inspired by statement jackets and decided to paint my own as the perfect adition to my back to school wardrobe. This oversized denim jacket used to be my dad’s but he let me steal it from the coat closet. If you […]

Ice Dye: Apartment Edition

Ice Dye: Apartment Edition

Britt and I have a tradition of tie dyeing almost every year! This summer we decided to attempt it at Britt’s apartment… Instead of doing pots of dye on the stove or in buckets outside, we discovered ice dyeing, which was a new technique for […]

Fashion Challenge: Bahama Mama

Fashion Challenge: Bahama Mama

There’s something about summer that makes wearing crazy prints and bright colors totally acceptable. Maybe it’s the heat affecting our fashion sense. Maybe it’s our inner kid going crazy for summer fun. Maybe we wish we were in Hawaii. Whatever the reason, I’m fully on […]