The Creative Cookie

Cupcakes + Soho + Saturday

photos: kamau ware, © 2013

I'm wearing: a thrifted babydoll dress from Rescued Treasures (Musk, MI), warby parker sunnies, briefcase from STA. I'm eating: baked by melissa! 

A Sweet 'Daily Candy' Feature

I was on the bus and nearly fell out of my seat when my good friend, Josephine, who lives in California forwarded an email asking "is this you?". I quickly clicked into my inbox to open the latest from Daily Candy and in fact it was! A little back story,  11 years ago, Josephine and I were interns and we would read the daily email newsletter from our shared cubical. We are obviously lifelong fans!

That said, I'm flattered to be featured among so many street style stars for this year's Street Style Awards! Please take a moment to VOTE for NYC to win!

Creative Cookie + Daily Candy = sweet! 

Photographer: Stephania Stanley

Toujours Tranquilit

I squeeled with glee when I saw mini-mes on TranquiliT cards:)

Tavi Styles Colbert

How did I miss this?  Tavi Gevinson, one of my favorite fashionista was on the Colbert Report where she shares details about  Rookie Magazine, cool dads and selects fashion looks for Stephen. Watch this super cute vid!

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Huff Post Street Style

After what seemed like an off New York Fashion Week for me I was pleased to sumble across this photo on Huff Post Style! I'm wearing everything vintage (except the tights and bow which are from American Apparel). Click here to view more fashion, in the freezing cold, from the tents of Lincoln Center! 

photo: Raydene Salinas, 2013

Self-Interview

Ok, so I'm  going out on a fashion limb, here's an interview with me by me (using the style questions that I've received this year from my friends, family, and students:). I hope you find it fun!

Q: Do you ever wear jeans?

A: Yes, once every other blue moon. I have two pairs, Levis and a  pair from Custo Barcelona (my faves). Blue jeans look good on others but they make me feel, ummm, er, blue.  It's hard for me to find the perfect fit, wash, denim weight, length, comfort, etc. In my opinion, jeans are like boyfriends you have to keep trying them until you find the one you love. I've never been much of a dater.

Q: What's on trend for spring 2013?

A: Fashion for me is about fun, artful, quality pieces that can be kept for years. I enjoy trends from afar but I'm into unearthing pieces that fit into my style to create an overall look. I like to make my own trends -- I'll be wearing 50s inspired dresses and bold floral prints this spring.

Q: Describe your style.

A: I tend to mix vintage, vintage inspired, and modern garments with basics. I've always been on the conservitave side. I'm somewhere between a foxy Librarian and a quirky-nerdy teacher. Ha! 

Q: Where do you shop?

A:  Rarely in New York -- only because I like to save my money to shop when I travel!

Q: What's one accessory that you can't go without?

A: GLASSES -- I've been bespeckled since I was 6 years (love them love them love them) ohhh, EARRINGS too!

Q: What's the one thing you'll never wear?

A: A black coat. Black is super chic but New York City is a sea of black outerwear in the winter. I like to bring the color no mater the season. Right now I'm wearing a plaid jewel tone number from the 90s that I picked up from Miss Master's Closet.  

Q: Did you make that?!

A: No (my response like 90% of the time). I'm drawn to wearing things that look like I made them. I love dresses, skirts and tops with a tactile quality. However, this spring/summer my response will change.  I have a bunch of 'Lesley Ware' creations on my studio cutting table. Yes, yes, YES!

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