OMG Anna Sui

So cute, I could almost barf. I adore Anna Sui, and I loath that I cannot pull off so many of her darling ensembles. Have at it crochetter moms, aunties and grandmas of fashion loving tweens. 

photos via style.com

Frosty Mitts (free knit pattern)

 I wrote a knitting pattern! It is free, I hope you like it.
This is my first pattern so I am soliciting criticism and do let me know if you find any errors.

Frosty Mitts

MJ FW2012 RTW

You know...

 

 I think maybe...

   

 just MAYBE...

 

 Marc Jacobs

 

 might like FUN FUR.

 

 He certainly digs the glitter eyelash.

I'm predicting a spike in novelty yarns sales and I give it a week before the DIY tutorials start popping up on the intertrons.

 all photos via vogue.com

Knit Musings in the New Year

 Hmmmm....

 

via vogueknitting.com                               via style.com                 

This lacey leaf capelet (left) reminds me of my all time favorite Alexander McQueen runway look (right) .

It's no surprise to me that this is one of my all time favorite Vogue Knits designs. Being a new yaer and all I think it is time for me to give it a go. but should I make a ponchshawl, or blow it up in tribute to the late great designer? I have some Patons Lace in black and also in beige.... Which should I make this in?

Resolutions: 2012

I haven't blogged much at all this year. I could resolve to blog more, but that would be tempting fate. If I can achieve even 2 of my goals below, I think I'll be satisfied.

1) Take it slower. Don’t try to accomplish as much. Quality over quantity.

2) Finish what I start. Also what I have already started. Conquer the UFOs.

3) Document my projects; if for no other reason than to have a record of what and when I started something. Figure out a way to get acceptable self portraits (very important).

4) Exercise more. Go to Yoga and Spin.

5) Read more books.

6) Sleep more. Go to bed a little earlier.

7) Call my friends and family more often. Be a nicer person.

My Design Sketch - Polka Dot Skirt

BurdaStyle Sewing HandBook

The Burdastle Sewing Handbook is finally out! I can't wait to get my greedy little hands on my very own copy. FYI, my design is the black and white polka dot skirt right below the blue circle in the upper left corner. When I get my garment back I'll try to get a little photo shoot in it for the blog.