Freda

Along with the majority of the female population I love shoes, this should come as no surprise to anyone.  Its a dream of mine to learn how to properly hand sew a pair of leather shoes. I'll admit I have googled it, I've watch most you tube videos that exist about shoe cobbling, I've definitely torn apart shoes to see how they are made, I've even taken the outer sole from one pair and attached them to another.  Someday I'll go to Italy, Brazil maybe Vietnam and find a little old man to teach me how to make shoes. 

I was so excited to stumble upon article on Sacramento Street about Megan Papay and Cristina Palomo the two beautiful stylish women behind Freda Salvador.   I think they might me my new idols.   See below for a few photos of their amazing shoes and work space (that vintage Eames looking chair is to die for.)  Or to read the full article about their hand sewn shoes made in family owned factories in El Salvador click here. 

You can find Freda Salvador at  La Boutique  in San Francisco, Saks and online at ShopBop 

I was so excited to stumble upon article on Sacramento Street about Megan Papay and Cristina Palomo the two beautiful stylish women behind Freda Salvador.   I think they might me my new idols.   See below for a few photos of their amazing shoes and work space (the vintage Eames looking chair below is to die for.)  Or to read the full article about their hand sewn shoes made in family owned factories in El Salvador click here.

You can find Freda Salvador at  La Boutique  in San Francisco, Saks and online at ShopBop 

Xo Austere 

Fall Wish List

Fall Wish List

1. Cartier Love Bracelet  2. Topshop Leather Vest  3. Maroon Jeans  4. Sam Edelman Loafers
5. Steven Caballero Boots 6. Alexander Wang Pelican Weekender 7. Cozy Static Grey Sweater

Xo Austere

DIY Inspiration: London Fashion Week

NYFW might be over but there are still a lot more runway shows to go. London Fashion Week is going strong and the shows so far have been amazing. Temperley London sent this amazing outfit down the runway and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it ever since. I think it is time I start practicing my knotting skills and attempt to recreate it!

Prudence

Photo from Style.com

DIY Inspiration: On the Streets of NYFW

I think I am usually just as excited to see what people wear to the shows at NYFW as I am to see what goes down the runway. Not only do you get to see how some of the world's most fashionable people pull together different designer pieces to make a show stopping outfit but it is also common to see an amazing mix of high and low pieces. Here are a few of the DIY ideas I have gotten from this years street style shots.

 Altering and embellishing denim projects are always some of my favorites. I love the idea of adding fun fabric to the waste band of jeans or shorts to make them unique. Plus it is a great way to use up those scraps of fabric I have laying around.

Now this is a photo filled with amazingly dressed women and there are really countless DIY ideas to be taken away from this. However, the one that stands out to me the most is probably also the simplest. I am in love with the cropped turtleneck tank top on the far right. Granted, I don't think I have ever worn a turtleneck before in my life, but if I am going to start this is the way to do it. All I need to do is find a turtleneck at my local thrift store, cut it, and hem it.

 

Turn an old blazer into a skirt. There are always thousands of old blazers at thrift stores just waiting to be turned into great DIY projects. With the buttons up the front you wouldn't even need to worry about sewing in a zipper, just cut, hem, and take in the sides so that it fits you properly. 

Prudence

All photos were taken by Tommy Ton and are from Style.com

DIY Inspiration: NYFW Part 1

It is that time of year again! New York Fashion Week is arguably better and more anticipated than Christmas for the fashion obsessed. While I never fool myself into even thinking that I could ever afford anything I see going down the runway, I do always love keeping my eyes peeled for DIY ideas. The week is just getting going but I am already being bombarded with crafting ideas. Here are a few of the things that have caught my eye so far.

 

Who needs a belt? The See by Chloe collection showed how some extra fabric tied around the waist can be used as a beautiful way to layer. I feel like this is a glamorous take on the whole sweatshirt around the waist look from the early 90s

Misha Nanoo got creative with stripes. This look could easily be recreated by cutting a skirt/dress and adding in layers of sheer fabric.

Designers, so far, have been showing that the peplum isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Peter Som took it one step farther by sending embellished peplums down his runway. Since I am always a fan of embellishment this look is for sure going on my DIY list. Also, notice how he turned simple headbands into statement pieces by added some veil netting to them. With just a little glue this look would be a snap to recreate. 

Prudence

All photos from Style.com

Salt Air and Red Stares

For some reason red is a color I have never been drawn too. I've always thought it doesn't look that great on me and because of that I really have no red in my wardrobe. However, this editorial of Adeline Jouan for SnC's September issue has me thinking that I have it all wrong. The bright all red outfits look nothing short of stunning when played against the blues and greys of the beach. I think it is time for me to invest in some red items and go frolic around in the sand.

Prudence

Photos from FGR