ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Pulls and Princess Roses
This weekend I’m going to work with stylist Reinaldo Irizarry on a a two-day fashion shoot. Yesterday, he went down to pull from stores in San Diego so today, I joined him downtown in Los Angeles to get the last bit of jewelry and shoes for the shoot. We picked up goodies from Chic Little Devil, A-Line Media and the California Market Center. When I got home there was a box from Disney. I started unwrapping the roses inside and discovered Cinderella’s face. My parents got me princess roses for my birthday! I’ve never seen printed flowers before and from a first-hand experience, if you ever send them as a gift, the recipient will be extremely touched.
Banana Republic tank, Theory blazer, Forever 21 jeans (a January Fashion Staple), Demitasse Demistache necklace, lia sophia and grandmother’s bangles, Steve Madden sandals, Wayfarers I borrowed from Rey after forgetting my sunglasses
Fashion Staples Used: Tan Boyfriend Blazer
Get the look…
A friend recently sent me The Hookup ($36). I’ve heard of handbag hooks for years now but I love how this one doubles as a charm when you’re not using it. You can attach the heart to a ring on your purse, and then twist it and use it as a hook when you go out to dinner so your bag doesn’t get dirty. The packaging is very elegant, making it a great gift for a friend that you heart.
***Update: The Micahel Jackson tribute shirts are no longer available on CustomGlamGirl.com. But you can still design your own. Create a PYT crystal tank ($12.99) or a I ♥ MJ rhinestone shirt ($29.99) —the options are endless!
And now, you’ll get 20% off you online order! Enter ttf20 at checkout. Happy designing!
I’ve used CustomGlamGirl.com many times for personalized gifts. Their shirts come from American Apparel so they’re good quality and they give you many options to create your own custom design. To commemorate Michael Jackson, the website created four shirts, ranging from $9.99 to $35.99. My fave is the simple Shamon! tee.
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I hope everyone is having a nice Mother’s Day. Mine has been wonderful so far. Bunny got me the most adorable present: a custom yoga mat. Now whenever I do Downward Dog I get smile at my dog.
Bunny designed the eco-friendly mat online at Yogamatic. They have a variety of pre-made mats to choose from (pictured above) or you can customize one with your own image. It comes with a free yoga bag and a percentage of each sale goes to Global Green.
A personalized yoga mat is a great present for anyone who does yoga or pilates. And if you want to throw in a little something extra, pair the mat with workout gear from Rese. Ever since I tested out various styles over four months ago it’s all I wear to exercise. The clothing is so comfortable and hides any imperfections from cellulite to muffin top. And it’s stylish enough to wear on errands, too.
Did you receive or give any cool presents for Mother’s Day?
Ask any of my friends and they’ll tell you I’m obsessed with photos. On my last vacation I took 135—and I was only gone for four days! Aside from pictures being great memories, they offer so many gift ideas: personalized M&Ms, mugs, mousepads… the list is endless. But unfortunately, you need to order these things in advance.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, time is running out. So instead of crossing your fingers that your personalized gift will arrive in time, make one yourself! Here’s how:
1. Buy a white or light color cotton dress or shirt.
2. Gather photographs, newspaper clippings, postcards and any other paper memorabilia you think mom will appreciate.
3. Place your garment on a table and decide where you want the memorabilia to go. Sketch your final decision so you don’t forget the layout.
4. Head over to Kinkos and make black and white copies of your memorabilia. Try to get everything onto two large pages (one for the front and one for the back of your garment).
5. Give your copies and garment to a Kinkos clerk and for about $20 he will iron everything onto to your dress or shirt.
The end product is totally wearable. How cute does my friend look above in her customized American Apparel dress? This gift idea works for other holidays as well. Celebrate an anniversary by putting photos of you and your sweetie on a sexy tube top dress. Or, toast a friend’s big birthday with a t-shirt dress showing her style throughout the years. Email me what you come up with and I’ll post it on ThinkThruFashion!
As much as I love fresh fruit and flowers, I don’t exactly have a green thumb. To give you an idea, when I moved into my condo there were seven potted plants on the balcony. There are now two and one has more yellow then green. But a bag of green? Now that is something I think I could handle.
I recently discovered Potting Shed Creations’ Garden-in-a-Bag. It sounds so simple: You mix the leak-proof bag of seeds with water and watch your plant grow. I haven’t tried one yet because I’m still deciding if I want flowers, fruits, herbs or grass for my dog! They’re all under $12 so I’ll probably order a bunch to keep on hand as gifts. When there’s no time to stop at Trader Joe’s to pick up an orchid (my go-to hostess present) I can just grab a bag.
Visit pottingshedcreations.com to learn more about the line.
