Winter Wonderland

Well its literally just snowed as I'm uploading and writing this post so my dress is totally appropriate.

 

 

This is another Emily and Fin dress, because as I have said before they are killing it with the prints lately.

 

I was feeling a little in the cold season.

Sometimes cold can be underrated. My favorite color is blue and it is the representation of cold. for anyone who has seen the movie Mask with Cher and Eric Stoltz the you know exactly what I mean with the scene in the kitchen with Laura Dern.

 

Since the holidays are here and around the corner I thought this could be great for more than one event.

 

 

I will be most likely wear this for X-mas with my family.

 

Close up of shoes!!!!

 

.....and how cool is this printed fabric?

 

 

Outfit Details:

Dress: Emily and Fin / Modcloth (Too much fun in painted trees)

Shoes: Rouge/ similar

Cardigan: Worthington/ JCPenny's similar

 

What are you wearing for the holiday's?-Fairfawn

Artsy Farsty

 

Yep I'm getting my art on. 

 

 

This dress is the an art teachers ultimate dream. luckily this art teacher snagged this one!

 

 

My Career has been a whole bunch of ups and downs being hired, laid off,  long term subbing, re-hired, part time, moving to two states in one year transferring credits and teaching again, can you keep up with all that? There is one thing that is constant, I get to inspire others through art, fashion and music.

 

Right now I teach middle school art and it is a doozy onto itself dealing with constant middle school mood swings and personality's.

 

But one thing makes it worth it.

 

I had a students that was pretty unruly and something in him clicked one day, I watched him work on his tessellations art work, and he became less the class clown and more the focused art student. I told him if he finished his work and continued to do what he was doing on this work there was no way he wasn't going to get an A on that assignment. Well he did. He turned it in. I looked him in the eye and said to him I was so proud of him and I knew he could accomplish greatness on his work. He said he was proud of himself too. He sat down and later towards the end of class he came back to me and said " My mom is going to be so proud of my work, are you going to put it up in the hall way?" I replied , "Of Course, I'm showing that art work off. " He said one more time how proud he was of it and I said," me too".  This is why I do what I do. I Inspire kids to find greatness in themselves and help them reach goals through art.

 

So this outfit is a little cue to my life's work. It was fated that I would own it and wear it when I was working with my students.

 

(close up) I mean come on there are palettes on it.

 

oh and these flats are comfortable when running from student to student to help them on their art.

 

 

Outfit Details:

Dress: Emily and Finn / Modcloth 

Cardigan: 89th and Madison/ TJ Maxx similar

Shoes: Naturalizer flats /TJ Maxx similar

Tights: Walgreens -lined with fleece

 

Where do you inspire others?-Fairfawn

 

Vintage Look for Less

I've wanted to do a post about getting a vintage look with out spending a lot of money. Since I'm sure lots of people got awesome deals this weekend and are still getting good deals.

 

I wanted to put a look together that was inspired by brands with larger price tags but pulling off a look at an affordable price year round when deals are not a plenty.

 

This look was inspired by larger price tag brands like Dita Von Teese, Miz Mooz shoes, and Pin up girl clothing.

 

I find a mix of things online when I got a really good coupon code because I usually sign up for all of my favorite shopping sites with my email. 

 

I've  also been known to score amazing items from TJ Maxx and Marshals.

 

I find the hunt and the arranging of outfits a fun puzzle piece, and ties right in with my problem solving skills as an artist. So whatcha think? Let me break this one down into parts.

 

 

This is the Heidi Dress in Bright Blue form Pin Up Girl Clothing. It ussaly cost a $102.00 (on sale click on Heidi link)

 

 

This one  is similar and I got on Amazon its a Lindy Bop dress and cost me $40.

 

 

This is the infamous Dita Von Teese sweater that is absolutely beautiful but it comes with a hefty price tag of $190 on Wheels and Dollbaby. I cannot afford that so I look for alternatives. 

 

 

I found this Cardigan for a steal at $7.99 on sale a few years back at forever 21. It has similarities in that it has embroidered design at the neck and has a tie right near the bust line. There are other similar Dita inspired sweaters on Modcloth and Banned apparel.

 

 

This belt I got at Marshals and I got it for $15, Its a Betsy Johnson. 

 

 

These Ticket to Thrive Red Mary Jane heels are on Modcloth for $139.99

 

 

I got these at TJMaxx for $20 the brand is called Report.

 

Out fit Details:

Dress: Lindy Bop/ Amazon

Shoes: Report/TJMAXX

Cardigan: Forever 21(older)

Belt: Besty Johnson/ Marshals

 

Cost of original items all together $431.00 (YIKES)

My alternative outfit: $82.99 (PHEW under $85)

 

 

 

Deals are where you find them. You can always find affordable alternatives without busting the bank.-Fairfawn

Book Nerd

I have known a few great books in my time. The ones I cherish are anything Poe, Shakespeare and of course the Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter series.

 

 

 

But I've also know some pretty bad arse amazing librarians. These are the gate keepers to imagination. The holders of knowledge and direction.  A field that is not dead because knowledge is power and these are the people that can whip up their wizardly know how and steer you in the right direction. So this post is very much my love letter to my favorite librarian that I know in real life.

She's a great friend, confidant and her brain amazes me with the amount of information she carry's and not only that but she's sweet, excepting and all around a blast to be around. I miss her very dearly.

 

I always felt like our wardrobes are twins and our style mirrors each other, as well as our sense of humor. So this outfit is very much inspired by her. Because simply knowing her I'd say her personality is a piece of art and her soul is the greatest library full of some of my favorite books and memories.

 

 

These boots are from Nine West and my librarian has an identical pair.

 

This amazingly book printed dress is a Modcloth exclusive and is bound to get many compliments.

 

 

Outfit Details:

Dress: Modcloth / Archive got the power dress

Shoes: (older) Nine West(similar)

Cardigan: Target/ Mossimo(similar)

Scarf: TJMaxx/ Jones of New York

 

Have you thanked your librarian Lately? -Fairfawn

 

 

 

Hey you Turkey

 

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I thought I wear the dress my husband likes to call the pilgrim dress.

 

Yes its true it does have a bit of modern day pilgrim to it but its a very versatile dress and I can wear it with a variety of shoes, cardigans and its so fall to me.

 

It is from Eshakti a year and a half ago, and was my second purchase with the company. The cool thing about it I was able to order it and adjust parts like add pockets.......

 

........past knee length and add 3/4 sleeve length.

 

so I guess in the end I'm the one who made it look more pilgrim like. 

 

I paired it with a turkey brown heel that I got from payless.

 

The embroidery work is quite lovely and I do love the collar even if  its a little matronly.

 

 

Outfit details:

Dress: Eshakti (older)/ similar

Shoes: Aero for payless / similar

 

How are you celebrating Thanksgiving?-Fairfawn

 

 

 

Day of the Dead

Happy Day of the Dead.

 

Day of the Dead also known as Dia De Muertos, is a  Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico.

 

The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey.

 

Often during this day, the dead are celebrated so the loved ones passed will not be forgotten.

I was talking to a co-worker and she was inspiring me when talking about her native celebration.

We spoke about how she honors her love ones that passed to keep their memory alive. She would take out loved ones pictures and make their favorite meals an visit their graves, their would be lit candles, music and decorations of sugar skulls and flowers.

 

If you ever lost someone, the thought of this is such a poetic way to celebrating the life of that love one. Some may think this is a morbid or sad holiday but personally think it is absolutely beautiful. What a wonderful way to celebrate our ones who have passed to create a time to continue to breath life in their honor.

 

Today I celebrate my father. He was a hard worker, but loved to dress up and always loved to dance. I feel I celebrate him everyday in continuing those traits into my daily life. However I wore this dress today and I.........

 

put on some dancing shoes........and will continue to keep dancing through life for those who cannot and celebrate the joys of life with every little step.

 

 

Outfit Details:

Dress: Bernie Dexter/Paris Dress in Chrysanthemum Print

Cardigan: Old Navy / similar

Shoes: Clarks / Similar

 

-Fairfawn

 

p.s. here's my costumes for Halloween this year.