Sparrow and Bear

Friday 30 August 2013

Fitted Block Skirt

This skirt is so easy to wear and I love the pattern in the material- Its made in 4 parts using both the front and back of the material because I couldnt decide between the colours!

Wednesday 14 August 2013

While staying in Brooklyn me and my friend Hema couldn’t resist visiting Williamsburg where there are some amazing thrift and vintage shops. I could have spent hours and a fortune in them, however due to an upsettingly small budget I restrained myself to only two items!

Willamsburg

This is the dress I bought- I try to only buy things that I
cant easily make myself or when the fabric is really
special and I thought the detail and colour on this
dress was so one of a kind I had to buy it!

I also bought this cute little top because of the fabric and that it still had a fresh
tag on it which said it was a handmade piece which was originally selling for $88!
(I got it for $6- what a bargain)

There was so many things that I wish I could have bought and I regret not taking photos of more of them, these two tops caught my eye for DIY remaking at home and one other dress I am currently making!

How cute is this pattern! Really want to recreate it by freehand sewing

This was such a cute and delicate top- It was Chanel if I remeber correctly

Thursday 4 July 2013

PA // NY // RI

I'm back from America! Along with many photos and such amazing memories. Thank you to everyone who housed me in New York, Philadelphia and Rhode Island.

This is a very very small selection of photos which show some snippets of my trip.

Thursday 6 June 2013

Valentino // Dolce&Gabbana

I had to do a blog post on Valentino and Dolce and Gabbana’s ready to wear Autumn/Winter 2013 collections. I am in love. And as overused as that word might be in my dictionary- I actually am! Both the collections are exciting and diverse and make my DIY mind explode with possibilities of winter capes, embellished collars and statement dresses. If I could, these are the collections I would be wearing!

Valentino - Ready to Wear - Autumn/Winter 2013

Is it possible that one of the reasons I love both A/W collections is because Valentino's is inspired by Flemish paintings and D&G's by frescoes and mosaics?- Both of which I am currently studying!
(This university stuff isn't starting to have an effect on me is it?!)

Dolce and Gabbana - Ready to Wear - Autumn/Winter 2013

I can safely say that loose tunics, large collars, tactile fabrics and exciting embellishments are definitely going to be making an appearance in my sketches and hopefully also in my wardrobe!

I also had to include these two pieces from Valentino's Spring/Summer 2013 couture collection because as I was looking through the recent catwalk shows I remebered how exquisite they are and I am definetly going to be taking some inspiration from their detailed patterns.

All images from http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/

Saturday 1 June 2013

Appliqued top

This top is so cute and is such a simple idea of applique I am going to definetly make a dress in this style too!

Thursday 23 May 2013

Pinterest!

I use Pinterest all the time- shockingly more than I get round to updating my blog! It inspires me for so many projects and I can sit for hours looking through beautiful photos and creating fun inspiring mood boards.

I also love checking out my friends pin boards and seeing what is inspiring them, so check mine out and if you haven't already- get your own! You wont regret it!

http://pinterest.com/sparrowandbear/

Wednesday 10 April 2013

Vogue Covers

This Christmas my friend Penny gave me one of the best presents ever- A collection of 100 iconic Vogue Covers as postcards! As an avid subscriber to Vogue for a few years it was so interesting to go all the way back to 1895 and look at the history of the magazines iconic covers.

Here are some of my favourites from the collection-