June 2013 Haul

June 2013 Haul

Hey Everybody!  Sorry I've been gone for a while.  In the last month, I moved to New York for the summer for a internship in costume design.  I'm having so much fun and learning so much.  Anyways, I was able to go shopping a few weeks ago.  I actually went to Hudson on my day off and went to the Salvation Army there.   I spent hours there browsing and I happened to go on a Wednesday where the prices are all half price!  I bought 3 great items for a grand total of $6.  You cannot beat that for the quality!  

I think I was in the mood for a purple and silver theme when I went shopping as you will see.

This first item is a purple/silver top that is satin and so comfortable!  It has rope straps that connect in the back and it is too cute.  I actually wore this top when I went to visit Times Square and I think it really shows off my fashionista self.  I think this top was around $2 at the Salvation Army.  A great value.  The designer name is Charlotte Russe.

The next item is this purple dress.  This dress was around $2 and I bought because I'm always looking for solid colored dresses to hopefully build onto and design.  It's a little short for me for so I think I would like to wear some silver leggings with it.  I might end up replacing the straps but it was a great find and maybe I'll be able to add to the design if inspiration every hits me.  The designer is Rue 21 (one of my favorite stores!)

This item above is a silver studded purse I also found at Salvation army for a dollar!  It is so cute and stylish I had to get it.  I'm not a big purse collector but I knew there were certain outfits I would love to match this with.  It actually goes great with the purple top that I also purchased.  It does not have a tag so I do not know the brand or designer unfortunately but I'm still so happy I found it.

That's all I got at the Salvation Army.  For those of you who are a little uncomfortable about shopping at a second hand store or thrift store I encourage you to try to over come that because you can find some amazing items at great prices.  I also suggest that you look for Salvation Armys or GoodWills in more wealthier neighborhoods because you can find some brand named clothes at such a great discount

I also went to Fred's before I left for New York and found this amazing product:

This is now one of my favorite eye shadow pallets.  I love the purple and grey/silver combinations and the colors really stay put on your eyelid and last all day.  The best part..... it was a dollar!  That is such an amazing deal.  Another great thing is that the pallet has a built-in mirror! I'm so happy with this pallet and I hope to find more from the brand.  The brand is Profusion and the pallet name is Twinkle Twinkle so go check it out!

I hope you enjoyed my monthly haul.  I wish I had more to show you but I'm working so much I don't have a  lot of time to shop.  Make sure to follow my blog for more about New York, fashion, styles, makeup, and my own designs. My next blog is about the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York city which I was lucky enough to visit so catch you later!

Love,

Rachel  

Cheshire Cat Heels

These are my Cheshire Cat heels that I designed.  The inspiration comes from...well... The Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland.  Alice in Wonderland is one of my all-time favorite movies and I wanted to show my love for my favorite character the Cheshire Cat.  

I decided to do a purple base with a hint of pink because I felt if I did it the other way around it wouldn't express the character enough.

And to finish off the design I added a pink and purple curled tassel at the back of the shoes to represent the tail.

I love how this design came out and that I was able to express my love for such a whimsical character.

"Haven't you noticed?  We're all a little mad here." 

Another Fashion Rant.  Rant on Mustaches (for teenage girls)

Haul Video- May 2013

Modern Gypsy Inspired Outfit

This is an outfit that I designed about a year ago but now it's finally come together!
I have a deep love for the Gypsy culture and I design a lot of outfits inspired by their spirits.

I designed the shirt, armlet, and headpiece.

Fashion Rant - Rant on Fashion Labels

My first vlog.  Doing a fashion rant on labels 

Kawaii Cherry Blossom Shirt

I designed this shirt inspired by my love for cherry blossoms and the Asian culture.  I arranged the flowers on the shirt to look like a branch starting from the bottom left corner.  I love wearing it with a white skirt and wearing my hair in a traditional Korean up-do.

I fell in love with the Asian culture ever since my best friend introduced me to anime my freshman year of high school.  From Japanese Anime, I also became interested in the fashion showed in a lot of anime.  I later started expanding my knowledge in the Asian media which ultimately led me to my obsession with Korean dramas such as Boys Over Flowers and Playful Kiss.  

Sakuras, or cherry blossoms, to me are the most delicate flowers.  I think that if I was a flower based on personality I would be a cherry blossom.  I have never actually seen a cherry blossom tree but someday I hope to.  

You can say my hair is inspired too.  The style is based on the character, Chihiro, from the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away.  I grew up on Studio Ghibli and was totally inspired by the amazing film.  But it wasn't easy to style my hair like Chihiro.  It takes about 30-45 minutes, half can of hairspray and a lot of bobby pins.  But never the less I love the style.

I hope you like my shirt design.  I'll hopefully be posting more of my designs which I hope you appreciate.  In the meantime, have a happy spring!

Love,

Rachel