Me Made May 2013 Day 20

And I'm back with an official blog post on Me Made May. Finals are over, so now I don't feel guilty asking my husband to take pictures. Though, this morning he was in a rush to get off to work, so I had him take a picture with my phone. And please don't mind the wet hair and no makeup look. It's very early.

The top is a refashioned chambray denim blouse that once belonged to my grandmother. I cut off the sleeves, shredded some fringe, and took it in a bit.
The blouse is 18 years old. My shorts used to be skinny pants. They were cutting off the circulation to my knee pits, so I cut them. Plus I needed more shorts, and I realized its cheaper to just cut my own from some cheap pair of pants I bought at Ross.

Featured On Unlost

Hey friends! Just taking a week break from Me Made May 2013 this past week. It's finals week for my photographer/husband, so there wasn't free time for picture taking. But I still wore my handmade items! Next week, we will be back on track. As for now, the Easter dress I made for my friend and fellow blogger, Daryl, over at Stay Unlost, is featured on Stay Unlost! She wore it to an awards ceremony at her college. Doesn't she look gorgeous?!?!

Me Made May Day 10: The Gatsby Challenge

I have been wanting to complete a Gatsby Challenge so badly. In the past, I never really followed through, because I wanted to truly love what I made. I wanted to be able to wear it again, and not just to show once to say I made it. The Great Gatsby is my favorite fiction novel. I don't have very many of those. I don't really like to read fiction. So this really meant something to me.

I found this fabric at the Michael Levine Loft. So cheap! I also knew I wanted to save this fabric for something special. This was it!

I used McCall 6551, and added sleeves and a sash.

I'm also sporting my new sequin clutch that I got off of Brickyard Buffalo

I feel like I got the shape down, it works for my already boyish figure, and it's wearable again.

Not to mention, The Great Gatsby was a fabulous movie. Go see it.

Me Made May Day 9: Favorite Top

This day I wore my most favorite top I've ever made. It fits me the best and is comfortable. I made a matching skirt too, but it wasn't a skirt day. It was "too many things to do" day. 

Pinning Not Working

So, recently, no one or myself have been able to "pin" from my blog. I am so sorry for this inconvenience. I am not sure as to why we cannot "pin" images from my blog. I am verified, the "pin it" button works, my photos are in jpg. and I don't have spam, nudity, or weird links all over the place. I have contacted Pinterest, no reply yet. I haven't found a better way to contact them and I haven't found the issue disclosed anywhere in their help center. I hope this get's resolved quickly, because I am getting frustrated and a bit impatient.
Thank you. If any one knows how to fix the issue, do not hesitate to email me.

  

Me Made May 2013: Day 6, 7, and 8

So our weather got a little drab, and all of my handmade items for colder weather has been packed away. I grabbed what I could given our weather situation.

This now top, used to be a shift dress that was at an awkward length, So I turned it into a top, and I seriously wear it all the time. Today happened to be, "just get dressed already" kind of day. I was worn out, the sky was gloomy, and my mood was moody.

Another gloomy and moody day, but I made the effort to dress cute, but still didn't try with make up or my hair. It's always in a bun if I'm in funk. I hand drafted this top. I love this top. I should have taken my cardi off so you can see the full top. It even has a breast pocket. These pants used to be flared, but they are of that stretch polyester material, so I took them in all the way down, each side, and made them into skinny trousers. I love them. So comfy.

In Los Angeles. The day was sunnier, but windy. I wore my mustard linen skirt. It's a favorite that get's worn pretty often. 

Me Made May 2013 Day 5: Anniversary Weekend Part II

Today is our official wedding anniversary of 7 years. So I naturally want to call this maxi dress the 7 Year Stitch dress. I made a turban headband out of a remnant. And since it was mysteriously cold today, I paired the dress with a revolutionary style military jacket from Aeropostale' (bought 7 years ago!)

 

 

Today we made cupcakes! Best part of the day! I added an extra egg, so they were super fluffy and delicious! I am happy to be spending this day with my little family. I am very grateful to have what I have. I am content in my life and know that I have been blessed with so much. I have a helpful husband, who loves me and treats me as his equal partner. I am so blessed to have a sweet little girl, who is loving, kind, teachable, and independent. I am so thankful for my forever family.

Me Made May 2013 Day 4: Anniversary Weekend Part I

This weekend marks our 7 year wedding anniversary. We decided to celebrate by taking the Metro to Historical Union Station in downtown Los Angeles and walk through Historical Olvera Street. We bought some fun things made in Mexico.

Husband, looking at Luche Libre Masks

Marionettes 

Bags

I wore my tribal romper. It's a rayon gauze fabric. I'm making one just like it for my friend. She will look so smokin' in it!

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We had a lot of fun today. Seeing all of the beautiful craftsmanship. We also went to the Mexican American Museum of Los Angeles. It was very informative and educational. M.E. had a blast playing dress up in the communion dresses in the children's wing of the museum.

Historical Mexican Women's Dresses

Historical Women's bodice's 

Historical sewing machine and dress form of the industrious working Mexican women.

Me Made May Day 3: Dog Days

It was a very hot day! Doesn't help that the Northern fire's smoke is strolling into town. It sure makes the sky look yuckier than usual. But, since it was SO hot, M.E. went to the pool and actually got in all of the way. She let me hold her in the water finally, and allowed me to teach her how to kick her legs. She is a timid sweetheart, but warms up quickly. After our fun day at the pool, we had popcicles and waited for the photographer (husband) to get home to snap a few of my new awesome swim cover-up. Nessie, our dog came with for a mini photo session. She needed to potty.

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I used a leftover remnant from a friend's top I was making for her. I love this multi colored zig-zag/chevron print. Whatever you want to call it.

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I put an elastic at the top, and an elastic just under the bust, but I shirred through the under bust elastic, to give more texture and creativity. I am second guessing the straps, but I hate wearing tube stop styles. I guess I feel less classy when I wear strapless items. That's just me, I don't feel that way about others. I did, however manage to forget to give the skirt a more A-line silhouette, so the focus isn't so much on my hip area. 

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I am really excited to wear this sundress all Summer. It's easy and comfortable, made from a rayon polyester blend so it's breathable as well.

Hat: Target, Shoes: Target, Dog (Nessie): Newbury Park Animal Rescue

MMM13 Day 2: Working From Home

Recently I quit my job as a bridal consultant, to be able to stay home with M.E. and work from home with my custom orders. I am so glad I did. We still struggle financially, but we have made some changes to get by. I know it will just keep getting better.

Today M.E. will be going to her Grammy's house to play, while I finish up a prom dress and a few more Me Made May ideas. I also need to finish my Gatsby dress, and the Mother's Day dresses for M.E. and myself.

So today I work, and this is what I wear working. A handmade maxi skirt from leftover fabric of a chevron maxi I made for a friend/client. I love this skirt. It is so breathable and easy. Especially for a very windy, 90 degree day!

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M.E. has really wanted to join me in pictures lately. I think it's cute. She is coming out of her shy shell.

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She was making monster faces at me.

                                                      

MMM13 Day 1: Gardening Day

Today, M.E. and I decided to work in our little make shift garden. Everything is in pots, but we are managing. We started some herbs, chocolate mint, mint, sage, lavender, cilantro and chives. We started some lettuce. We also have some flowers, hydrangeas, impatience, daisies, and bleeding hearts. And two other flowers I don't know the names of that my Mom started last year.

For gardening I wore my Heritage blouse with a pair of black shorts. I knew I would sweat and get hot. It has been so hot, we have practically been swimming everyday. This is a day we plan on swimming after we are done planting. These pictures showcase my natural "beauty", no makeup, no photo editing. This is me, ready to tackle a garden and go swimming. Who needs to get all fussied up for that. Welcome to my everyday life. I love it this way.

The pattern I had used for the blouse, is not really a pattern I recommend. You know those blouses where the buttons come out, or not enough buttons on the blouse? Yeah, this is one of those blouses. But I love my fabric choice, and am glad I have some leftover. I think I'll make a sun dress for M.E.

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L to R: Chocolate Mint, Mint, Chives, Lavender 

L to R: Green onions, Cilantro, Green onions

Sage

Sprouting Lettuce