Get a grip

I've been obsessed with these ads from Dolce & Gabanna. Throughout the day I'll find myself fantasizing about those gloves. A few weeks ago I finally went out and got two pairs of black satin gloves. I've been trying to work up my own version, but since most of my wardrobe is composed of dark colors I'm afraid it'll be washed out... so I've been playing with embellishments. The scarf though is proving to be a bit more difficult, it doesn't look sleek like the ad... kinda looks more like the scarves are trying to cop a feel on my twins.... so I'm not sure yet if I'm going to finish it. The glove headpiece though I'm definitely going to finish, hopefully before new year's eve. I just don't know if it'll be too wacky to wear out, but then again new year's eve should be about indulgence & exaggeration, right? Oh and I want those thick frame black glasses.

Zippity Do Ahhh

This past year I managed to finish little projects I've started. I've got this bad habit of getting really into something, but then leaving it halfway through. Lately I've been making more of an effort of letting my creations come full circle and blossom. I was really into feathers and making little hats, but right now it's all about the zippers. When I first start I don't have a set idea in my head of how I want it to turn out, I just let it flow. I love manipulating the zippers, twisting them here and there and then changing their course again.
I love the contrast of the red and blue together. I don't know what to call it, hair accessory or little hat? I just like to pin it into my hair :)

This was my first foray into playing with zippers. I did most of it in a few hours, but then let it sit for months before I finished it. I had intended to use it as a necklace, using the ribbon to pull it together. I should have used a different material though as the base, the felt is too conspicuous.
When I'm unsatisfied with my selection of clothes, I turn to accessories for that extra spice...which was the case this past weekend. I ransacked my room and came upon this old friend. I started playing with the necklace and I ended up using it as a sort-of headband. I think I prefer it that way, I loved how it turned my outfit from bland to interesting but interesting in a good way (or so I hope)
They might be a little funky, but it's comforting for me to wear things that I've made and know no one else has