handmade wardrobe // mommy and me leopard

my dress: True Bias Roscoe dress in a silky faille from Spoonflower (designer is Michelle Aitchison)

my boots: Target

Penny’s skirt: self drafted

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Remember the leopard print from my last post? The sublt pink leopard print? This is the same one, just in bolder colors! It’s from the same designer, bought on Spoonflower (link is above). Except this one I got in the silky faille fabric. It’s a tad bit thicker than the crepe de chine I got the other colorway in. Its not at all sheer and really silky to the touch. I really like this one!

I’ve been on a True Bias patterns kick lately, between Ogden, Calvin, Hudson, and now Roscoe. My first Roscoe! And I’m in love. I went with the shorter dress/tunic length of the bodice, but used the longer/wider ruffle hem of the midi dress view for my perfect length.

I only had a strip of fabric left over in the end - not close enough to squeeze out a dress for P, too. So I went with my go-to, super quick and easy make for P to match me - an elastic waist gathered skirt. One rectangular piece of fabric, one seam, a quick casing, and some elastic. Voila - a skirt. I have a tutorial on Megan Nielsen Design Diary if you need help with this simple sewing project! I added some buttonholes and a black drawstring on this one too for just a bit extra.

handmade wardrobe // leopard lela

tee : c/o Gumption

bracelet: c/o Gumption

skirt: SewDIY Lela skirt in a leopard print crepe from Blackbird Fabrics

purse: old Urban Outfitters

boots: Target

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Just a super fun little skirt to head into the weekend with! It’s been awhile since I’ve made a shorter skirt, I usually stick to midi length. But this leopard print just felt like it needed to be something fun and flirty. I used Sew DIY’s Lela skirt pattern, but cut it short just below the pocket bags and added a ruffle flounce at the bottom. I love it! I’m picturing it with a fuzzy sweater and knee high boots later on for fall.

The tee and bracelet I’m wearing is from the cutest online shop called Gumption! It’s run by a fellow Holly, and everything in the shop is from a small business that fits into atleast one of these four categories - female run, U.S made, ethically made, or has a mission to help people in need. Their mission is all about empowerment and girl power and living your best life. It’s absolutely the cutest and you should check it out!

Meow.

October 16th, 2010

dress: H&M, cardigan and sunglasses: U.O., necklace: thrifted, flats: Target, purse: Fossil

Worn For: movie date. I have to admit, I was a little cold in this. I should’ve worn a jacket. or a scarf. or something. Well at least I looked pretty. I just picked this maxi up at H&M this week, and its suuuper comfy. I’m a bit obsessed with leopard at the moment. How can you not be?