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Summer Sewing Tour

The Creative Cookie is turning 5 this August! Since it's a special year for us, I want to kick off the summer with a celebration of sewing! I'll be hand stitching on beaches, in coffee shops and on park benches across the US and even in Canada. Follow along on twitter and instagram (@creativecookie) or  join me in person for the fun!

Dates & Locations:

  • 6/25 Gulfport, MS  / Ship Island Beach
  • 7/01 Martha’s Vineyard, MA  / South Beach
  • 7/03  Montreal, Quebec ,Canada / Champ de Mars Park (rescheduling for august)
  • 7/05 Boston, MA  / Thinking Cup Coffee Shop
  • 7/18 Muskegon, MI  / Pier Marquette Beach
  • 7/25 New York, NY / Bryant Park

relax & sew with me! 

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Lesley Ware on June 30, 2013 at 03:14 PM in arts & crafts, sewing, tours, travel | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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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!

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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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Lesley Ware on January 28, 2013 at 04:58 PM in creative inspiration, eyewear, fashion & style, interviews, sewing, shopping, travel, very vintage | Permalink

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Rica Swimwear Collection 2013

Bronx native Ava Sanjurjo showed her second collection this past weekend during Miami Swim Week. Rica is vibrant and sensuous swimwear for the woman who likes to feel confident and walk the beach as if it were her very own runway.

Take a look at this assortment of one-and two piece suites and coverups:

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I'm hoping to hit the beach in a Rica one-piece during my island vacation in November!! 

Lesley Ware on July 25, 2012 at 10:11 AM in fashion & style, travel | Permalink

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Keep up with Cookie

This week I'm in New Orleans, on a community service project, with a group of future fashionistas! Of course I'll be updating the blog when I return but in the meantime you should follow me. Use the icons in the sidebar or click the links below. See what I'm up to while I'm out and about in The Big Easy!

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Lesley Ware on June 26, 2012 at 11:11 AM in street style, travel | Permalink

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Eco-Chic in Mexico

Earlier this week we returned from our honeymoon/1st year of marriage trip to the eco-chic beaches of Tulum, Mexico. Tulum is located along the east cost of the Yucatan Peninsula and is one of the last cities inhabited and built by the Mayans. We had a carefree time in our oceanside cabana (w/o electricity), biking, visiting the ruins, and eating queso tamales:). Of course kamau took hundreds of photos and I'll post an album soon. For now here's me cartwheeling along the sand just footsteps away from our room!

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Lesley Ware on April 27, 2012 at 12:11 PM in eco-friendly, our wedding, tours, travel | Permalink

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