Monday, October 31, 2011
Boots Without Fault
Friday, October 21, 2011
A More Sophisticated Leopard Print
Peak Through Your Layer
-{Similar dress at Vince Camuto}-
What some women tend to fear is that the print will overwhelm their body and take over. The best tip is to simply add a cardigan or a blazer to keep it low key.
A Little Here, A Little There
-{Find the look at Ann Taylor}-
Budget friendly and great to wear with many pieces you own. Leopard print shoes are the hottest way to wear the trend this fall.
Wear last seasons purchase right now
-{Similar bag by Nine West}-
Last season it was all about leopard print bags, this season add it to your fall wardrobe with great boots and skinny pants for an everyday kind-of look.
"You need to know what you want and who you are, and you have to convey it to others quickly so that you shine at first impression." - Burberry's Christopher Bailey
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Forever Together: Fur + Leather
Carole McClellan's future was destined to be in the art of fashion. At age 14 she fell in love with an expensive leather jacket she couldn't afford, which led her to a profession of making pieces for others to cherish. I felt the need to share her talent, her home, and her work. What you may not know about Carole: she left college after just one semester to seek a living as a designer, using strictly:
|fur + leather|.
Seattle Met Buzz
To the right: Refurbished Persian lamb funnel-neck coat ($3,260)
To the left: Refurbished Saga black cross mink vest ($2,350)
Made to Order
I have been in closets where women have beautiful leathers and furs that are just sitting there. Really, all it needs is a little altering in the shoulders, but if you really want to take it apart, Carole can make custom pieces you can wear. According to Carole, "A piece that has been passed down can be retouched and last another 20 years."
Her Loft: Home and Studio
Carole's attention to detail took my breath away. From consultation to drawing, designing to sewing, each process was completed with intricate work and focus. I must share with you, these pictures do not do justice and hardly captures the feeling of the fur or workmanship in the structure of the pieces.
**Fall 2011 leather basics are in the works, and the best part? There are more colors, washable leather, and waterproof leather integrated in the mix.