Happy Halloween...

Halloween is just as big as New Year's Eve here in NYC. Everyone dresses up and on the subway you could see Harry Potter, five Treasure Trolls, and the entire Mario Kart gang in one car. I was the last to leave work late Friday night and passed a zombie entering the building on my way out the door... you just never know here.

In celebration of this crazy holiday, I decided to finally get some drawing time in. Have a safe and happy Halloween everyone and I promise to be around more often... the BF and I have planned a 'staycation' for the next week. Yay!

Friendship Bracelets...

Friendship bracelets are officially a part of my life again. In exchange for her shoe drawing, my dear coworker gifted me a beautiful handmade friendship bracelet complete with rhinestone trim. It was such a surprise considering I've had my eye on them for awhile now but she had no idea. Coincidence is such a funny thing!

The backstory...

It all started a few months ago on my last trip home. I spotted them outside a little boutique and they were so bright and cheerful. We used to make them all the time as kids and the thought of wearing one again made me kind of nostalgic.

I saw them again when Meagan and I were out window shopping. Only these were more sophisticated than the bracelets I remember making... they were intertwined with sparkly rhinestones and dainty gold chains.

And I wanted one even more after seeing them on the fashionable wrist of my favorite personal style blogger. After a little research, I found a great DIY tutorial...

Long story short, these colorful handwoven bracelets have slowly made their way back to me. And now I want to make more! Time for a crafty project =) Have a good week everyone!

Miu Miu Love...

Every season there are a few "it" accessories that grace the page of every fashion magazine. I think I first saw these shoes in Vogue and then later in a window at Bergdorf's. They are so sparkly and so much fun!

However, since they are no less than $890 (yikes!) I offered to sketch the infamous Miu Miu bootie after my coworker protested how much she loved them. Turning a shoe into art I guess is the next best thing to owning a pair... sometimes a picture will just have to do =) I hope you like!

Christmas in October...

My goodness it's been awhile since my last post! The past week and a half completely wiped me out. I was definitely in need of a lazy weekend. But I have to keep drawing and posting because it makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something for myself. So here goes...

Last Christmas my mom gave me the pair of Hunter wellies I had been wanting ever since I moved to the city. Unfortunately the boots arrived defective and I had to send them back. But she said I could pick out a new pair the next time I was at the store and she would pay me back. Over nine months later I finally make it to Bloomingdales intent on a new pair of rain boots.

And here they are... glossy and new, ready for the elements! If this winter is anything like the last, I'll be prepared =) Have a good start to your week!