tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78004420022988067272024-02-07T21:04:25.764-05:00Perfect AsymmetryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-36363553837106157742014-01-12T22:19:00.001-05:002014-01-12T22:20:07.005-05:00The Muse is In: An Owner's Manual to Your CreativityHello creative souls!<br />
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I want to share with you a book that immediately captured my attention with its colourful and playful look.<br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">And it's not just the cover that attracts the eye with its bright fun images. Every single page of the book is carefully illustrated to the smallest detail. You know right away that this book is about creativity. Its pages are filled with fun images and useful advice. </span><a href="http://www.themuseisin.com/" style="text-align: justify;">Jill Badonsky</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> addresses various artist's roadblocks, such as fears, insecurities, confusions, frustrations, etc., that hinder one's creativity and offers "Troubleshooting Directions" or ways to overcome those feelings. </span><br />
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Here are some of my favourite points the author makes in her explorations of creativity:</div>
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<li>The arts might not be a way to make a living but they make up life and, as I personally feel, make life worth living.</li>
<li>Being in a creative flow makes you physically healthy.</li>
<li>Creative people are more interesting and magnetic than the rest. (Although everybody gets to be creative).</li>
<li>Daydreaming is a valid part of a creative process.</li>
<li>Procrastination is a form of punishing yourself. (Not to be confused with daydreaming!)</li>
<li>Taking really small steps and lowering one's expectations of oneself (to 60% from the usual 200%) lowers the pressure and eliminates the internal resistance.</li>
<li>"Perfection is spelled PARALYSIS." - Winston Churchill</li>
<li>Thinking of your creative endeavour in the time between activities counts as being creative.</li>
<li>"Being absurd can transport one's mind out of the mundane and the trip can refresh a brain into seeing beyond the habitual."</li>
<li><b>It's better to be absurd in your actions than to be inactive! </b>(My personal favourite!)</li>
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Many more gems of advice are hidden in between the colourful pages of this Manual. The beauty of this book is that you don't have to read it in sequence. If you are feeling stuck you can just open up a random page and find a tip which just might get you moving. Try it! Let me know what you think.</div>
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<b>To being creatively absurd, inspired and enthused!</b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-68409422296552850272014-01-02T21:06:00.002-05:002015-08-14T16:38:37.396-04:00New Year Party Dresses and Gifts<div style="text-align: center;">
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I hope you had as much fun this past <b>New Year's Eve</b> as I have. How did you celebrate? Me and my fiance hosted a big party which lasted until about 6 a.m. It was fantastic to see our friends some of whom we have not seen in months! It was especially magical because my sister came to visit me and celebrate with us! It goes without saying that I prepared something special to wear for the New Year's party!</div>
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<a href="http://perfectasymmetryblog.blogspot.ca/2012/12/outfit-idea-9-purple-sweater.html">My sister</a> chose to wear the dress I made from <a href="http://butterick.mccall.com/b5324-products-9439.php?page_id=152">Butterick pattern 5324</a>. She makes it shine! And it perfectly compliments her sky blue eyes! As for myself, I wore this yellow my number. Yellow is my favourite colour. I wore the dress with the red coral necklace I bought in the <a href="http://perfectasymmetryblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/lilac-peplum-petal-dress-keeping-cool.html">Dominican Republic</a> during our friends wedding trip and the peach pumps, a present from <a href="http://perfectasymmetryblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/redefining-design-2013.html">Shannon the designer</a>. I like how these colours contrast with each other.</div>
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And then of course there is this glorious moment of opening New Year <b>presents</b>.</div>
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I lucked out this year because my fiance gave me something that will allow me to diversify my designing and making techniques. It is a hand press machine that can do grommets and all kinds of snaps! My fiance knew exactly what I wanted! Here is the beauty:</div>
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So my <b>New Year resolution</b> this year is to make more pretty clothes!... with grommets... and snaps!...Don't be surprised if you notice a surplus of these design details on my future creations... (Blame the man!)</div>
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Happy New Year Everyone!!!</span></b> </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-78255373579810229252013-12-24T15:21:00.003-05:002015-08-14T16:38:37.420-04:00Fashion Collection TeaserHello darlings!<br />
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Many of you may not know this but I have been taking fashion design courses for the past couple of years. I am just about finished and will show my student fashion collection in April. I am super excited about this as I have been working really hard on its development. So I thought I would show you some of the design details that will end up in my collection. Now I do not want to give away too much of what it will look like but here are just a few teasers:<br />
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I have been working on creating a feathery fluffy texture and succeeded in doing so with tulle and organza.</div>
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I have also done some leather cutouts attempting to turn leather into a type of lace.</div>
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All of these details will be integrated into my runway looks. I am very excited to bring my ideas to life. I am sure you know the feeling! Stay tuned and I will show you what some pieces of my collection will look like! And for now, can you guess the theme of the collection?</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-42037251413926664672013-12-18T01:50:00.000-05:002015-08-14T16:38:37.308-04:00Hot Salsa in Cold DecemberHello darlings!<br />
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You may not know this but I dance. I love dancing! And I try to come out and dance as often as possible. Unfortunately, that "often" happens very seldom. But last Saturday I attended the <b>3d Annual Winter Ball </b>hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StepsDanceStudioToronto" style="text-align: start;">Steps Dance Studio</a> where I take my Latin dance classes. It was a joyous event in a gorgeous venue spiced up by a delicious food menu and hot Latin vibes. On top of that, me and my fiance, along with our group mates, performed our salsa routine at this ball. We performed the same routine as we did at the <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanadaSalsaCongress">Canada Salsa and Bachata Congress 2013 </a></b>earlier in October. <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanadaSalsaCongress">Canada Salsa and Bachata Congress 2013</a> </b>is the biggest festival of Latin dance in Canada so it felt very special to be able to perform on that stage. Here is the video of our dance routine from the Congress: </div>
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I enjoy performing a lot! So I was only happy to perform our salsa dance at the last weekend's Winter Ball. After long months of tedious practice it feels very gratifying to showcase what you have learned. Here are some photos from the Ball's performance:<br />
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Besides my performance costume (which is quite revealing to say the least), I wore this champagne lacy dress I made for <a href="http://perfectasymmetryblog.blogspot.ca/2013/01/a-happy-outfit-for-happy-new-year.html">the past New Year's </a>Party. </div>
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Its shiny material and lacy outer shell are still more than relevant. Besides, its flare and <a href="http://perfectasymmetryblog.blogspot.ca/2013/01/a-happy-outfit-for-happy-new-year.html">cut out back </a>are very appropriate for social dancing. And believe me I did plenty of the latter! So it worked out that I greeted 2013 and bid my farewell to 2013 in the same dress. It served me well! </div>
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Plaids are everywhere this fall! Every apparel store window displays some outfit in plaid. Coincidentally, I happen to love plaids and especially plaid dresses! That is why I decided to show a couple of plaid dresses I made a little while back.</div>
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I made this blue plaid dress from <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/">McCalls Pattern 5466</a>, which is now out of print. It has tucks at the neckline, cap sleeves and in-seam side pockets. I love its hourglass shape. I usually wear it with this black bow belt. But it is always good to diversify the look. So I styled it with this black blazer cinched with a blue skinny belt. The blazer gives it a professional look and the belt adds a touch of sophistication.</div>
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The second plaid dress I want to share is probably my favourite yet! Unfortunately, I cannot recall which pattern I followed so it will have to stay a mystery.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">It has a square neckline, wide elbow-length sleeves, it's very roomy and has big big side pockets! I love how unusual it is! I love how wide its sleeves are and how loosely it sits on the body. There is a certain kind of sexiness about it. And I especially like that it goes with just about anything beige or brown. So I can wear it with a beige belt...</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-69600546960692819162013-11-29T11:36:00.001-05:002013-12-05T20:06:31.520-05:00"Fashion Obsession" Discharge Dye Fabric DesignHello creative souls!<br />
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Today I want to show you the fabric pattern that I designed recently. It was my first time using <b><a href="http://www.dharmatrading.com/techniques/discharging.html">discharge dying </a></b>technique. <b>Discharge dying </b>is a process of removing dye from fabric with the help of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003IGCXS0/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003IGCXS0&linkCode=as2&tag=perfasymnoteo-20">discharge paste</a>. It is basically the opposite of dying. Various methods can be used to create designs on the fabric's surface: shibouri, stenciling, stamping, tie dye, block printing, etc. </div>
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For my fabric, which was black loosely woven silk, I first created a <b>stencil </b>out of plastic. It took me 2 hours to cut that out with an <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KZH26Y/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001KZH26Y&linkCode=as2&tag=perfasymnoteo-20">x-acto knife</a>! </div>
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Depending on how much discharge paste you apply to the fabric (how thick the solution) you might get more or less bleached out areas on the fabric. If you want consistency, it is best to practice on a scrap piece first. I wasn't going for consistency with my design. I love how uneven the design looks! It gives this fabric a very <b>grungy look</b>! </div>
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I think this fabric would be perfect for a sleeveless top or skater skirt. It really reminded me of a dress by <b>A Detacher </b>that I saw on the <b>Spring 2014 RTW </b>runway:<br />
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I simply cannot wait to make something with this piece! What do you guys think it should be? Leave me a comment, I'm interested in your suggestions!<br />
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Happy Friday!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-19139444923311263722013-11-22T11:39:00.000-05:002015-08-14T16:38:37.164-04:00Outfit Idea #19. Over-sized Pocket Skirt.Hi darlings,<br />
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I am very excited to share this creation of mine with you. It's been so busy on my end that to complete this number I had to literally steal a minute here, a minute there, sometimes sacrificing other chores. Now, it is finally ready and cannot wait to be worn. I made this skirt with a <a href="http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1248-products-14159.php?page_id=951&search_control=display&list=search" target="_blank">Vogue pattern</a>. My skirt is of mid-calf length and has extremely baggy pockets and extra long sleeves for belt ties. I installed metal snaps on the fake cuffs so they look real :) I just love how different and unapologetic this skirt is! </div>
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I wore it with a crisp white dress shirt, the black rope necklace and laced up sandals. The fabric on this skirt looks like it's denim but it's actually linen dyed to look this way. That's why even though gathers add bulk, the skirt is still very flowy and has lots of movement.<br />
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Midi length skirts have been trending since about a year or so ago and are in full bloom in the runways for Spring.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">How about you? Have you started planning your party outfits yet? If you have, make it loud and unapologetic! </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-47029767594582231562013-11-15T00:30:00.000-05:002013-11-15T00:30:22.448-05:004 Unexpected Ways to Wear a BeltHello fashionistas,<br />
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Today I wanted to share with you some creative ways to spice up your daily outfits without going out and splurging. In fact, given what you already have in your wardrobe these ideas will not cost you a dime. </div>
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One great way to transform your look is to wear belts. I love belts. All kinds of them. So I thought why not give them some more attention and make the best of what I've got in my stash. So here is how you can update your style simply by playing with belts:</div>
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<b>1. </b><b>Wrap it around!</b><br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">You surely have seen this major trend of leather cuffs and bracelets. You can achieve a similar look by wrapping you skinny belt around your wrist.</span><br />
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This allows you to keep with the trend but make it yours at the same time.</div>
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<b>2. Double up!</b><br />
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If you have two belts that are of very similar styles and you are having difficulty deciding which one to wear - wear them both!!! Just rock them together on a slant for a "Too-Cool-To-Care" look!<br />
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Do you have 2 belts of the same colour but of different width and textures? Try layering one, skinnier belt, on top of another, wider one. If the colours are dead on you might get a totally new belt! Here, I combined a very wide white belt and a thinner woven belt and got a chic new look.<br />
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<b>4. Interlace them!</b><br />
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Do you have a a belt with big holes? And another very skinny one? Try threading one belt through the other and you will get a fun new look! The more colourful the belts the better the result!</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">I hope these unexpected ways to wear belts inspired you. Let me know how you like to wear your belts or what other ways you use to spice up your outfits!</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">I have recently completed my first ever project in leather: an A-line mini skirt. I used cow leather for it. I found leather surprisingly easy to work with. No need for cleaning the raw edges - no hassle. My skirt has a waistband, an invisible zipper on the left side and a snap closure. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Since it is a black skirt in a very basic silhouette the possibilities for styling are endless! </span><span style="text-align: justify;">So I wanted to share with you how I dressed it up and dressed it down. </span></div>
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Some of you have been asking to show you my sketch-to-garment process and I thought I would share this dress with you. </div>
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Here, on the left, is my original sketch. The design was inspired by the digital artwork by <a href="http://www.invisiblecreature.com/" target="_blank">Invisible Creature</a> (on the right). I liked the combination of colours and thought it would be interesting to incorporate hot pink into a tailored formal look.</div>
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It is a sleeveless, collarless shift dress with two slash pockets in the front and a zipper in the back. I removed the darts into the fluid style lines both in the front and in the back. There is also a vent in the back.</div>
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I have been waiting for an occasion to wear this pretty dress. But since the occasion did not present itself I just wore it to work and was utterly comfortable thanks to the luxurious fabric!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-34092360667391248982013-08-15T21:22:00.002-04:002013-12-03T23:28:29.850-05:00Imagine: How Creativity Works, by Jonah LehrerHello creatives,<br />
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One of my favourite books of late is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007QRI1UQ/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007QRI1UQ&linkCode=as2&tag=perfasymnoteo-20" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">IMAGINE. How Creativity Works by Jonah Lehrer</a><b>. </b>In it he explores the mechanisms by which new ideas come about and speculates about how people can tap into their creative potential. </div>
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<li><b>Grit: </b>However, as much as creativity feeds on <b>inspiration</b>, it also requires a great deal of <b>perspiration</b> to execute the new idea. Lehrer calls this quality <b>grit - </b>the ability to keep beating on your craft and to come back to the same problem failure after failure. Beethoven is known to have revised a single phrase of his sonatas dozens and dozens of times before he finalized his compositions.</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-56452699719604082562013-07-28T22:11:00.000-04:002015-08-14T16:38:37.347-04:00Outfit Idea #17. Paisley Pattern Pencil Skirt.Can u repeat that 3 times really fast?<br />
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If you are stuck in an office during these lovely summer days my heart goes out to you. But I also have a solution: you can show your coworkers that you still remember that it's summer by wearing your office staple - a <b>pencil skirt</b> - in a fun<b> paisley pattern</b>.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-23395638488140941492013-07-24T01:53:00.001-04:002015-08-14T16:38:37.168-04:00Mayan Textiles at the Textile Museum<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">Last week, I finally made my way to the </span></span><a href="http://www.textilemuseum.ca/" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Textile Museum</a><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;"> to take a look at the collection of the <b>Mayan textiles</b> from Guatemala. And I cannot help sharing with you what I saw. </span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-16901864475527235432013-07-16T23:51:00.000-04:002015-08-14T16:38:37.158-04:00Outfit Idea #16. Aqua Pleated Mini Skirt.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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Here is a creation I completed a little while ago. I am sure you have seen this gorgeous<b> aqua colour</b> trending in the stores near you. I mostly saw it on maxi skirts and dresses. So I decided to put my own twist on it. The fact that I only had about 1.5 yards of it forced me to be creative and reinterpret it in mini. I used a <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-5014-misses-skirts.aspx" target="_blank">Simplicity Pattern 2413</a> as a base.</div>
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I styled the skirt with contrast-coloured shoes (a present from the designer I modeled for at <a href="http://perfectasymmetryblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/redefining-design-2013.html" target="_blank">Redefining Design 2013</a>) and an aqua coral-shaped necklace (which my honey bought for me in NY). A nude clutch is a nice finishing touch which can hold all my party essentials.</div>
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I have recently gone on an amazing <b>vacation </b>which was paired with a magical event - <b>our friends' wedding! </b>Other than the happiness surrounding this beautiful couple I was overjoyed by the prospect of making a new dress. What else is new? Just give me a reason! </div>
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I made the dress from <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-7449-misses-miss-petite-dresses-leanne-marshall-collection.aspx" target="_blank">Simplicity Pattern 1876</a>. But, as I so often do, I made my own modifications to it. I decided to make the bodice out of a contrasting fabric - lilac satin - and the bottom petals - out of a darker purple one. I had a scrap of lace which I had bought as a sample a while ago. I thought it fit in beautifully as a belt to the dress. I also sewed a lilac flower to it to make the dress look even more festive and summery.</div>
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The wedding took place on the hottest day of our vacation. (That is why you see me drenched in the picture!) But that is why I was happy with my choice of dressing: strapless and short! I wore the dress with a nude envelope clutch and my nude heels.</div>
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Since the resort life for me is a non-stop party I had to think how to look party-like and not drop from the heat while at it. So here are a couple of solutions I came up with. </div>
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Apparently, white shorts go with everything(left)! And a top can function as a dress if it is +40C outside (right). Just because I am melting does not mean that my accessories should dissolve too. My favourite peep-toe lace up shoes went great with an asymmetrically draped yellow top! And my new BCBG flat sandals perfectly completed my aqua dress.</div>
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Students once again displayed a wide range of skills and talent. There were plenty of designs to drool over. I especially liked these gorgeous leather skirts and tops:</div>
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...and <b>Carly Vimini</b>, who created a sportswear collection with experimental shapes for the modern woman. (Love the chunky knits!)</div>
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Congratulations to all the graduated students on the job well done! It is always impressive and inspiring to see their creations come alive: from concept to catwalk! Those sleepless nights and endless fittings definitely paid off! Needless to say I cannot wait for the next year's Gala! </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-24612789452224649902013-04-05T19:46:00.000-04:002015-08-14T16:38:37.177-04:00Redefining Design Fashion Gala 2012<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hi fashion-lovers!<br />
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How has this wintery spring treated you so far? For me, April has always been the most exciting month of the year! Not only because it is my Birthday month. But also because it is always the busiest month of the year when I am rushing to get everything done and over with to get ready to greet summer which is right around the corner!<br />
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This year is not an exception. Other than cramming for exams, frantically completing projects, balancing it all with work and birthday preparations, I also get all pumped up for <a href="http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/2503383-seneca-fashion-show-highlights-students-talents/" target="_blank"><b>Seneca's Annual Fashion Gala</b> <u style="font-weight: bold;">Redefining Design</u></a> which will take place on April 10. Needless to say I am extremely excited about this event. This is the quintessential moment for all the graduating students. Their hard work and talent comes to the fore in their collections which get a chance to be seen and admired not only by family, friends, staff, faculty and guests but also by industry professionals!<br />
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Last year, I got to model for three talented designers and had a chance to get an insider's look on the whole venture. So here are some highlights:<br />
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Modeling, however, was only part of the fun. Free food, make-up application and hair up-does were great. But it was seeing all the amazing work that the emerging fashion designers have done that was extremely inspiring! Seeing their concepts come from paper to real life! Not walking down the runway but basking in their creativity gave me the biggest adrenaline rush! It is such an amazing learning and, at the same time, entertaining experience!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the most memorable designs from Annual Fashion Gala Redefining Design 2012</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the most memorable designs from Annual Fashion Gala Redefining Design 2012</td></tr>
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Here is a video that sums up last year's show:<br />
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My lovely grandma came to see the show and I could not help sharing this picture with you guys. She loved all designers' work and could not believe that it was produced by students!<br />
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Although I was at the venue from 8 am to 10 pm, the day flew by and left me yearning for more. And MORE is coming in just 5 days! I can't wait! Perhaps, you would like to join me in this happy event and attend <b>Redefining Design </b>as well? If you are interested in attending, leave a comment below and you may get a FREE ticket to the show!!!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-86808317287353317122013-03-05T22:04:00.001-05:002015-08-14T16:38:37.442-04:00Outfit Idea #15. Silver Jumpsuit.<br />
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Life has been busy on my side of the computer screen. But as it happens, if you work hard, you tend to party just as hard. So today I wanted to share with you my very adaptable outfit: <b>silver jumpsuit</b>. It is adaptable because you can wear it in the summer as well as in winter, to the club as well as to a more casual event. I made this jumpsuit from <b><a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/patterns/36540#.UTarlhypwfE" target="_blank">Burda Pattern 7552</a> </b>and fell in love with it. It is so easy to wear and look chic in.</div>
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Here I wore it with nothing but a <b>silver belt </b>and <b>silver necktie jewelry</b>. It was perfect for a summer lounge party for my friend's birthday! Yay! </div>
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But then winter came - boo! - and I still wanted to wear this cutie out. So I just replaced my sandals with the <b>tallest boots</b> I had, wore a <b>black leather statement belt</b>, threw a <b>black jacket</b> over my shoulders and was ready to rock-and-roll the frosty night away!</div>
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If you are unsure whether jumpsuits are a thing of the past, never fear. <b>Pre-Fall </b>and <b>Fall 2013 </b>shows were abundant with jumpsuits. And they are cuter than ever. </div>
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Some have taken on an office chic attitude, others continue to bring summer memories with summer florals, yet others look as utilitarian as jumpsuits were initially intended to look. One thing is certain: <b>jumpsuits are the next best thing to a dress! </b>You threw it on and - voila - you are fully dressed, and stylishly at that!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-77270811699627042612013-02-18T19:19:00.000-05:002013-02-18T21:21:56.696-05:008 Principle of Creativity. Lessons from Bert Dodson.<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello creative souls!</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">While the book aims to develop an artist's imagination and apply it to visual art, many principles </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">of creativity that </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Mr. Dodson points out can definitely be applied to a variety of life's activities:</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581807570/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1581807570&linkCode=as2&tag=perfasymnoteo-20" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=1581807570&Format=_SL110_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=perfasymnoteo-20" /></a>Although many of these principles are not new I find a reminder is always good. Suggestions like <b>suspending judgment</b>, working with <b>rougher materials</b> (as opposed to your best ones), <b>not planning</b> out your work are all great ways to boost your creativity. And if you are into visual art definitely take a look at Dodson's book for more advice on expanding your imagination.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-75437678642695556032013-02-13T15:01:00.001-05:002015-08-14T16:38:37.414-04:00Trend Alert. Wear Those Pants!Hello trend-watchers!<br />
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Today I wanted to talk about pants and the various styles that popped up on the <b>Pre-Fall and Fall 2013 Runways. </b>Designers have presented us with such a variety of styles that there is no shortage of options to satisfy every mood, taste and occasion. Here is what I saw.</div>
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Now that I have my <a href="http://perfectasymmetryblog.blogspot.ca/2012/11/outfit-idea-7-slouchy-floral-pants.html" target="_blank">slouchy florals</a> and <a href="http://perfectasymmetryblog.blogspot.ca/2012/11/outfit-idea-8-black-and-gold.html" target="_blank">shiny skinnies</a>, I need to make wide-leg bright and cropped cigarette brocade trousers. So excited! Which are <i>your</i> favourite styles?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-65275390774096244502013-02-07T15:45:00.001-05:002015-08-14T16:38:37.366-04:00Outfit Idea #14. What to wear on St. Valentine's Day?Hi fashionistas!<br />
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Well, this post is not exactly about an outfit idea. It is actually a <b>request for ideas</b>. <b>St. Valentine's Day</b> is fast approaching and I am at a loss for any thoughts about what to wear on that day. This is what I wore last year:</div>
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I know you can't see it fully but this is the only picture I have wearing these guys. They are <b>knee-long slouchy pants</b> which I made from <b>Burda Young Pattern 7463</b>.<br />
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"Not very St. Valentine's Day-appropriate," you will say... But does it have to be all hearts and roses? Here is how I accessorized them.<br />
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In case you are wondering, yes, handcuffs <i>is </i>my idea of a romantic evening. I went to a club party after all. Besides, what <i>does </i>one wear to a St. Valentine's Day event? Does it have to be <b>red</b>? Interestingly, I own only <i>one </i>purely red shirt. I have a bunch of pinks, violets and purples (even one raspberry), but I just do not wear red. Do you? What are you planning to wear? Please help me out and throw some ideas my way!</div>
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Today is my <b>Dear Mom's Birthday!</b> That is why I thought it would be very fitting to write about her <b>creative legacy</b>. After all, my <b>propensity to make things</b> did not come out of the blue. It is all thanks to her <b>time and patience</b> that I am into so many handy crafts. For as long as I can remember myself my dear mommy was always <b>knitting</b>. She made me and my sister everything! And I mean <i><b>everything</b>. </i>What my grandmother would not sew my mother would knit. Unfortunately, me and my sister grew out of most of what she made us. But a few of her items remain in my closet today. Here is a sweater that mom made me when I was in grade 9. I love it dearly. I think it is such a delicate work! So I wanted to share with you a few different ways that I wear it.<br />
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Beige dress pants and a white blouse underneath this cardigan make it a perfect look for work. To create more interest in this simple outfit I added a cat-print scarf and leopard-print pair of shoes. Rolled up cuffs of the dress shirt create the feeling of ease and casualness in this otherwise official ensemble.</div>
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I combined the cardigan with the retro print shirt, cinched it with the belt and wore my favourite cognac <a href="http://www.callitspring.com/ca-eng" target="_blank">Spring</a> boots which you have seen <a href="http://perfectasymmetryblog.blogspot.ca/2013/01/a-happy-outfit-for-happy-new-year.html" target="_blank">before</a>. I was channeling <b>"that 70's chick"</b> here. I think that the <b>layered styling </b>and the brown-and-olive colour palette helped me achieve that look.<br />
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In my opinion, this cardigan is such a <b>timeless classic</b> that it remains relevant even 10 years after its creation. Here is a closeup of its intricate knit pattern:<br />
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The right choice of accessories breathed a new life into this beautiful cardigan.<br />
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Unfortunately, my mother no longer knits. However, she has a new passion. She channels all her creativity in the direction of <b>writing</b>. And quite successfully at that! If you can read Russian then you can find out more about her books <a href="http://www.phoenixbooks.ru/2012-01-27-18-50-28/book/6936" target="_blank">here</a> at <a href="http://www.phoenixbooks.ru/2012-01-27-18-50-28/book/5657" target="_blank">PhoenixBooks</a>Publishing.<br />
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Thinking of acquiring a new tailored suit for the upcoming season? Here is an idea: why not get it in <b>a punch of bright colour</b>? Pre-fall and Fall shows were vibrant with a whole spectrum of colourful tailored suits.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18266680031508658280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800442002298806727.post-5526898455875055172013-01-30T20:26:00.002-05:002015-08-14T16:38:37.340-04:00Workout in Style: My New Yoga Pants.Hi guys!<br />
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My friends from<a href="http://citychicksfitness.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank"> CityChicksFitness</a> inspired the topic of this posts. Many girls who are fitness enthusiasts care about not only feeling comfortable but also looking good at the gym. I am not an exception. Good fit and pretty colours are so much more conducive to pushing harder and sweating more, ne c'est pas? Well, that is why I came up with these capris/yoga pants.</div>
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Like for so many other of my creations I found this fabric at <a href="http://fabricland.ca/" target="_blank">Fabricland</a>! (duh!). It is a four-way stretch jersey with no "memory" whatsoever and a nice luster. These properties make it perfect for workout gear. I gave these capris two pleats on both pant sides front and back for fullness. I created a yoke which is doubled up and reinforced by an elastic at the top. The pant legs are gathered into doubled up cuffs at the bottom.</div>
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They turned out to be such a good fit, so hip-hugging and comfortable that I do not want to take them off. Which means I tend to work out longer, yay! This is how fashion can "fool" you into living a healthier lifestyle! </div>
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In case you are wondering whether I matched the colour of my top to my weights on purpose, I have to say that it was a <b>happy accident</b>. Accident because the weights were a gift; happy because I just love this colour and tend to own many an item in its various tints and shades. And yes, working out in my favourite colour also turns the chore into a happy event.</div>
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Coincidentally, yours truly just came back from <b>Holt Renfrew</b> where I spotted this dress by <b>Michael Kors:</b></div>
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As you can see, the trend is on and it's high time to make a sharply lined number for yourself. A self-made alternative to this trend can be easily found in a <a href="http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8855-products-44615.php?page_id=174" target="_blank">Vogue patterns collection.</a></div>
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And if you are interested in making a dress with contrasting style lines, you do not even need a special pattern. All you need to do is simply cut a bunch of really long bias strips and apply them over top of any seams or edges you wish to accentuate. Here, you are the designer!</div>
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Happy designing!</div>
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