Drawings for Friends

For Katrina, the lovely Taco & Chico...




And for Mel, classic film stars Ginger & Fred...



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I'm so glad to hear that everyone had a lovely weekend! Thank you for all the sweet comments on yesterday's post. I know this will sound incredibly silly, but I almost didn't post the look since I was embarrassed by my untoned arms. The older I get the more things start to go. Must start doing pilates again.

Ok, enough being silly.

XOXO

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Capucine

Have you met the precocious and incredibly brilliant Capucine? When I stumbled upon one of her videos, I just knew that I had to draw her beautifully expressive face.



She is so very inspiring!

Wellie and I were featured as the Look of the Week on Seychelles blog! How awesome is this collage?! Thank you Seychelles for posting us.



Wellie and I have never before received so much amazing attention. It's completely mind boggling. Not only were we on Chictopia's front page, but we were also on Lookbook's Hot page and received 430 hypes! It's just crazy.

Thank you so much for all the unbelievably kind support!

XOXO

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Wrinkled My Brain

Sometimes blogging seriously boggles my mind. Remember the post I wrote about the amazing Lena Hoscheck? Well, the incredibly talented lady herself wrote me last night to thank both You and me for all the lovely words about her collection! I seriously squealed when I saw her very kind email!! Lena even went so far as to post a link to my blog on her facebook page. Eeeek!

Thank you Lena for being not only an inspiring designer, but a wonderfully kind person.



Some of you have already noticed my new header. I appreciate your kind words and I'm glad you like it! I get bored really easily with my header drawings, so I was ready for a change which was inspired by yesterday's post.

Here's the drawing that I turned into a polaroid. Oh, and FYI that is my actual handwriting on the polaroid and also at the bottom of every post. My mom calls my penmanship chicken scratch. ;)



Also, thank you for sharing all your stories about your parent's and how they influenced your fashion and music tastes! And even if they didn't, I feel that has an impact as well, because it makes you define your look on your own. Either way, I truly enjoyed reading all your comments. But then again, I do everyday. ;)

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Classic Film Star: Katharine Hepburn

Katharine is the kind of woman I respect: strong, independent, athletic and one heck of an actress. She didn't pretend to be a wilting flower, she wore pants instead of skirts and had an unforgettable accent. Aside from The Thin Man series, The Philadelphia Story is my favorite movie. There's something so appealing about her acting alongside Cary Grant and James Stewart.









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If I could have any actress' hair, it would be Katharine's. I just love that 40's poof in the front.

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Classic Film Star: William Powell

I can't mention Myrna Loy without writing a post on William Powell, the two go hand-in-hand. Like Myrna, he is hands down my favorite classic film star. His gorgeous accent and amazing acting chops won my heart the first time I saw The Thin Man. I can't specifically pinpoint what it is about William, but when I watch his movies, I always swoon a little.







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I feel that this quote so perfectly captures my feelings about William...

"He was a debonair sophisticate not afraid to be ridiculous or silly, a deft comedian who could also handle drama and pathos with rare sincerity. William Powell was a truly fine actor, and a gentleman both on and off screen."

Happy Thursday!

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Classic Film Star: Myrna Loy

I thought it would be fun, for the next few Thursdays, to share with everyone my favorite classic film stars. Every week, I will rotate between men and women. And not only will I share amazing vintage pictures of each star, but I will also do a portrait sketch.



I can think of no one better than Myrna Loy to kick start my series. Not only did she win Queen of the Movies in 1936 alongside Clark Gable the king, but she is also hands down my favorite classic star. Her intriguing looks, impeccable comedic timing and wonderful personality all make me completely adore her.








Plus, it doesn't hurt that I just love her onscreen chemistry with William Powell in The Thin Man series.



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Happy Thursday!

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Random Wednesdays

Ha, I'm making a weird face. My sister-in-law bought this hat in Russia years ago on her high school study abroad:





Commissioned header for Rachael, of softspoken:



Commissioned dog portrait:



I haven't heard this song in over ten years. It was playing in our favorite Ann Arbor restaurant last night and I suddenly remembered how much I loved it:

Does everyone like that my comments are now in their own pop-up window or did you prefer the embedded comments?

P.S. Holiday Look #4 tomorrow!

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Mini Hair Bows in Shop

New mini hair bow styles added to my shop:




Also, here's a header drawing that I finished last night for Ava, of Style Bird:

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New in Etsy Shop!

Here's a new item that I'm offering in my shop:


Here's a custom header drawing that I just finished last night for Camilla, of Rainbow Paving Stones:

I would love to hear what you all think!!

Oh, and before I forget- I'm updating my links list, so if you have me on yours and would like to be added to mine, just say the word!! ;)

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