To be modern is to tear the soul out of every thing.

 

Dress, Corset, and Slip // Handmade - my own

Shoes // Macy's

        Yohji Yamamoto is one of the wisest and most talented people I've ever had the privilege of knowing without actually knowing. When I read his quotes and snippets from his autobiography (a book I hope to own soon - My Dear Bomb) I feel a certain kinship. There's something immensely compelling about a man who can unite people from vastly different demographic groups with ideas and thought.

        On that note, I've been inspired to begin blogging again - as a motivator. 

         I've had this post as a draft with nothing written for close to 4 months now. I made these pieces for my independent study project final at school. I loved the process and I loved the results.

         Since then, I took a trip to New York, as mentioned in a previous post. My time there was amazing, I made 3 new garments, which are far better than these, I met some of the most talented individuals I know and I realized that fashion was, in fact, the absolute and definite purpose of my life. Not because I think it's cool, or easy but because it let me say something. Say something worth expressing. Think thoughts worth sharing.

          I hope this blog will inspire me to continue doing that - in spite of the fact that work is piling up, college applications are looming, my portfolio needs attention and I can't say for certain when I'll have time to make things or even think of making things.

          I suppose I'll just have to make some...

Until then~

Jenna B.

When the Shadows remain in the Light of day.

Wearing:

White Scoop Neck Tee - Nordstrom

Trouve Leather Shorts - Nordstrom

Stuart Weitzman Heels - Nordstrom

Betsey Johnson Leopard Watch - Nordstrom

Geez. I didn't realize that until typing it -the people up at Nordstrom need to be paying me or something!

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Second outfit from my photoshoot with Ms. Shayli of What the Mirror Saw. :)

I thought it was perfect that Annika (According to Annika) had a post about loving a white t-shirt from a brand that sold high end clothing. The shirt I'm wearing is the only thing we could afford to buy in the legitemate, non-outlet Nordstrom at the time. Made my day to see her post.

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Anyway, I have a bit of scrapbooking to attend to for my Drama Club's historian duties.

I discovered all sorts of great paper and such at the local crafty/scrapbooking store and can't wait to get started on the project.

Scrolling through a year's worth of memories of club and performances was great too! So many pictures and such to edit and print. I think we spent 20 dollars getting them printed - so it's not wonder that our Club has never had a scrapbook before. 

Here's to firsts!

I love doing artsy projects - like the headbands I talk about here.

With the summer fast approaching, I'll have to do more artistic type things and post them.

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Do you do anything artsy? Draw, design, write, etc.?

If you do, post a link! I'll definitely check it out.

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I best actually work on this scrapbook - so I bid you adieu~

Jenna B.

Deco. Project: Kanzashi Revamped

So following my last post - I decided to upload some of my past projects using the technique I outlined. 

Forgive the poor quality, I had to use my dad's cheapo camera instead of my mum's.

They are:

Punk Kanzashi Headband

I love this, mostly beacuse it was the first one I made that I was actually proud of. They're made with a silk, a Target headband, beads from JoAnn's and lace ribbon from an older project.

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Pink Kanzashi

I'm sure you notice the fray, which is the result of laziness about starching the brocade fabric before I cut it. But otherwise, I really love this because it adds instant color to an outfit I might wear. I actually really do love pink.

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Tulle Headband

The fray problem is lessened, but it's actually still there if you look close enough. This was made for a formal event a few years back. I still love it because I can wear it with the tulle coming on my face, very "funeral viel" or I can wear it going back and have it be more festive/party.

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Unrelated to the kanzashi headbands above, but still a much beloved project is:

Rainbow/Pride Headband

Made completely of recycled aspects of past projects.

More to follow, stay tuned! :)

Deco. Project: Tsumami Kanzashi

I have an obsession with deco. projects and Japanese culture. This is the result.

Tsumami Kanzashi are traditional hairpins made with a certain “pinching” technique to form the petals of the flowers. They are often worn by geisha or during cultural festivals.

The history is fascinating, and trying to make them in the traditional style is fun – but my tutorial is my own modified version.

I tend to drone on/repeat myself, believe me I know – but there’s some nuggets of good stuff in there.

First Part

Second Part

Third Part

Finale

If you make anything feel free to leave a link! :)