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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Brights and Prints Overload (Me Made May Week 4)

Me Made May 23: Green and purple

I may be a week behind in getting up these blog posts, I may be tired, my photos may be degenerating and me-made-May posts may be the least commented on of all posts on this blog ... but I am NOT giving up on this challenge. SO THERE.

Day 20: Bright Green and Blue Day

Me Made May 20: A Bright Green Day
    Me-Mades (just one):
  1. Jalie 2921 scarf-collar floral poly knit top
    Other:
  1. Thrifted J. Crew green cotton lawn polka-dot skirt (similarish style here)
  2. Wurishofer 711 ridiculously comfortable granny sandals, black leather version

Day 21: A Little Sparkle

MMMay 21: A Little Sparkle

Who says sequins aren't daytime/work appropriate?

    Me-Mades (just one):
  1. Cake Patterns Tiramisu knit dress, adapted into a top
    Other:
  1. Sequined inset lined gored blue skirt
  2. Turquoise necklace made by a dear friend
  3. Some old Clarks leather sandals, super comfy (similaresque)

Day 22: A Peplum & a Circle Skirt

Me Made May 22: A Peplum & a Circle Skirt

Here's my black & white polka dot Hummingbird peplum top again, this time with a big blue circle skirt (not me-made). I typically think of peplum tops as only going with pencil skirts and skinny jeans, but I see a lot of peplums and circle skirts in photos from the 50s, so trying a new silhouette! Think the skirt is maybe a bit long, though...

    Me-Mades (two):
  1. Hummingbird knit top by Cake Patterns with four-leaf clover peplum in polka dot ITY jersey.
  2. TARDIS socks in blue, black and white merino wool (held in hands, near completion).
    Other:
  1. American Apparel blue circle skirt, awkward midi length — originally bought for TARDIS Halloween costume that never came to fruition
  2. red coral necklace bought at Renegade Craft Fair ages ago, can't remember maker
  3. The Sak orange leather handbag (the only handbag I own, so I wear it regardless of outfit color.)
  4. Wurishofer 711 comfy granny sandals, red leather version

Day 23: Green and Purple Love

Me Made May 23: Green and purple

This is a bit of a cheat—I was sick most of the day, ended up working from home and didn't get dressed until 5:30 p.m. when I had to get my daughter from preschool. Those are my fabric and yarn drawers behind me—all six of them.

    Me-Mades (two):
  1. Self-drafted reversible shirred skirt.
  2. Striped undies, not visible.
    Other:
  1. Surplice green and white printed knit top.
  2. Turquoise necklace made by a dear friend.
  3. Clarks Privo black leather Mary Jane flats scuffed to shreds over past 6 years but still going. (Super similar here).

Day 24: Scarves Upon Scarves

Me Made May 24: Scarves upon Scarves

This colorblocked second-hand cardigan is actually really awesome, and in real life without a bad flash photo the flower rosette thingies do NOT look like pasties. Just saying. But I don't know if this silhouette really works for me.

    Me-Mades (two):
  1. Jalie Scarf-Collar top in red and cream polka dot knit
  2. Monkey socks in kettle-dyed merino wool
    Other:
  1. Second-hand purple colorblocked cardigan from friend who was cleaning out closet
  2. Pink silk rib knit lace-edge cami
  3. Not Your Daughter's straight-legged black stretch jeans (Marilyn style)
  4. Arcopedico Flower black leather Mary Jane cut-out flats

Day 25: TARDIS socks for a journey to the stars

Me Made May 25: TARDIS socks for a journey to the stars

Finished my TARDIS sock disaster just in time for a family outing to the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium, where we saw "Journey to the Stars." (Toddler was scared sometimes but overall loved it and can't stop talking about how "stars are big hot balls of fire—don't touch!")

    Me-Mades (3):
  1. Georgina cardigan by Alexis Winslow in chartreuse hand-dyed Swans Island merino wool
  2. Falling-down TARDIS socks.
  3. striped underthings (not visible)
    Other:
  1. Not Your Daughter's straight-legged dark blue stretch jeans (Marilyn style)
  2. Arcopedico Flower black leather Mary Jane cut-out flats

SO TIRED. But MUST GO ON!

Who else is still hanging in there for the challenge?

18 comments:

  1. Awesome color combinations! It's a lot of fun to see what you come up with.

    I'm beginning to think that maybe a month is just too long. Though I've certainly been productive as a result of running short of things to wear (six finished projects for me, four for spousal unit). So that's probably a good thing. But the enthusiasm for outfit pictures has certainly worn off at this point!

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    1. Yeah, I'm totally sick of photographing myself BUT I've certainly sewn or refashioned more in the last month than the last few months combined. I'm glad it's almost over until next year, though!

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  2. I love the colorful outfits this week! I think your hummingbird tops are very nice. I thought the black and white top worked well with the circle skirt.

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    1. I think I'm just not used to longer skirt lengths, I need to play with them more. But thank you!

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  3. I love all of your colors!!! You saw only a portion of my black and white hand mades on Sunday! HA!

    I'm limping over the MMMay finish line....the cold and rain totally threw me off, but I'm coming back strong for the hot and rain we have coming up ;o)

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    1. Well, I love all your black & white and denim combos... it's very bold and modern! :) Yes, definitely limping here too but will NOT give up.

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  4. Just because people aren't commenting doesn't mean they aren't looking, or enjoying :-).. I love your print mixing.

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    1. Thank you and I hope I didn't sound whiny. I just tend to gauge interest by number of comments. Finished sewn objects for me (especially dresses) seem to get the most comments, followed by debate or discussion topics. Least comments seem to be on kid's clothing, knitted accessories or Me Made May posts, but I think that makes sense!

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  5. I have to say a big thank you for sharing about the brand of jeans you wear. I have never, post pregnancy, until now, found a pair of comfortable jeans. I ordered several pairs of NYDJs to try and found one that fit both around the waist and elsewhere. So, thank you for doing your MMM photos. (I have since gone back and read your entry about finding jeans that fit.) (I have just started reading your blog finding it via 3 hours past the edge of the world.

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    1. I'm so glad I could help! I actually had never heard of those jeans until I put up that post about high-waisted jeans and a commenter suggested them... they are the ONLY ones that work for me post-baby!

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  6. lovelovelove day 21 skirt and day 22 top <3

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  7. Love the way you mix prints and colors!

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  8. I really like the peplum/circle combo. I would automatically pair it with a pencil skirt or jeans, too, but that looks really smart.

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  9. How fun and cheerful even if you're not feeling it so much. The peplum with the circle skirt is nice. Good idea.
    My photos have taken a nose dive as well but they are still getting taken... I guess this is where the Challenge part of MMM comes in! :) Two days left!

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  10. I love the tardis socks, what a great idea. A month does feel like a long time of taking photos and I've found it much easier only doing 4 days per week this year. Even at that I'm working on a much reduced wardrobe and am a bit bored with my outfits!

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    1. Yeah, I'm a bit bored too and I probably SHOULD have stuck to four days a week but have been very stubborn! Some days it's just been me-made socks or underthings, too.

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  11. Ugh, I'm so over MMM, but I'm hanging in there! :D Your outfits are so bright and fun!

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  12. I think your peplum + circle skirt is a really beautiful silhouette! I'd have never thought of it, but it looks wonderful. I also love your green & purple day outfit (and your kid's "safety first" attitude -- how cute!)

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