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My Closet in Sketches
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Sunday Sketchbook: A Friendly Announcement

Find the pool nearest you. Walk, don’t run.

1 day ago

Second Run: Seasonal Jewelry

I love having a ritual that marks the beginning of 94 days of tan-lines, Oberon’s, and heat so hot it gets all up in your business. It’s like bookending a season-long holiday. PS – ...

3 days ago 1 person likes this

LF Draws the Centerfold for Panda Head Mag – SO NSFW!!

When the bright and vivacious Morgan from DC-based Panda Head Mag asked me to illustrate some 1970′s, Playboy Bunny centerfold inspired nudie pics, my immediate, unwavering answer was YES. I...

5 days ago 2 people like this

High Flying

Besides having closet withdrawal, I had a great time happy trail-ing with the fam. Wanna see some old-school My Closet in Sketches travel outfits? The last time I went abroad (to Spain and Morocco, w...

21 may 12 2 people like this

Scottish Rites

In celebration of recent events, my nuclear family is jetting to Scotland for the next week (and London for a few days). It wouldn’t surprise you to learn that before almost every trip, I draw ...

07 may 12 5 people like this

LF and Scoutmob Do It’s Vintage Darling

Let me tell you, Enemy Number One to my bank account is Scoutmob – those crazy cats keep sending me to cute DC shops and MAKING me buy things! It’s not my fault! The latest conquest happe...

04 may 12 3 people like this

Year Two

This blogiversary is an amazing way to track my drawing progress… Whether you viewed those when I first published them or you are new to the site, I want to reiterate a) how grateful I am for y...

01 may 12 1 person likes this

Second Run: An American In Paris

I’m home for my bro’s graduation from college this weekend… I go majorly chill when I’m in The Mitten, so I’m referring to this sketch from last year for some sartorial ...

27 apr 12 4 people like this

XXX

There’s another dress I bought at MANGO while on vacation in Spain a few years ago – it’s got an equally scene-stealing back.

25 apr 12 1 person likes this

Slacker.

23 apr 12 1 person likes this

Wishes

No lie, I have Funfetti cake every year. And if you want to see this sketch in real life (adorable, if I do say so myself), Facebook me.

17 apr 12

Sunday Sketchbook: Seasonal Gifts

15 apr 12 3 people like this

Mary Magdalene

I channeled immaculate conceptions (read: virginal flower prints) last year with this outfit.

10 apr 12 2 people like this

Animal Print Problems

The genus is made of a wool leopard print scarf picked up from the roomie-giveaway-pile, a silk leopard print scarf from Target, a safari-scene-print handkerchie f bought at a vintage stand from colle...

06 apr 12 2 people like this

Second Run: Ladies Who Brunch

Monday wasn’t the first time grandma’s silk jacket made it onto the internets. What feels like a lifetime ago, I featured the floral number in a slightly funky, slightly sexy brunch look....

05 apr 12 1 person likes this

Sprung

I was a part of a pretty awesome line-up – peeps who have something to say about social media, holla!

02 apr 12 2 people like this

Lucky Mag Recycling Bin Issue 2

Another illustration saved from the bowels of the Lucky Magazine “throw-away” pile. Doesn’t this just make you want the public pools to open already?

29 mar 12

LF and Scoutmob Do Nana

Signing up for this was either a very good idea or a very bad idea. I’ve teamed up with Scoutmob to bring you semi-reg sketches inspired by an outfit dreamed up at one of DC’s many amazi...

27 mar 12

Black Icing

23 mar 12 4 people like this

Sunday Sketchbook: Taking Back Tuesday

Here it is on We Love DC – and catch up on the rest, if you have not done so yet!

18 mar 12 1 person likes this

Soles To Squeeze

I used this spray paint (which, according to the bottle, is actually paint spray. Who knew?). PS! Haven’t tried out the brogues yet – will report back to tell if you my efforts were more-...

14 mar 12 2 people like this

Paging Lisa Frank

12 mar 12 1 person likes this

Currently Unavailable

PS – I got this swim costume for the season – it’s retro in the right ways.

05 mar 12

Breakfast At Baxter’s

29 feb 12 4 people like this

Beauty School Dropout

27 feb 12 1 person likes this

How To Do The “Hi, Put Money In My Tip Jar” Eye

As for my toolkit, I like to use Sonia Kashuk brushes, Bobbi Brown eyeshadow in Navy, Sephora eyeshadow in Disco Fever, Bourjois eyeshadow in Kaki, Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat #1, Maybelline Fals...

23 feb 12 6 people like this

Business in the Back

17 feb 12 1 person likes this

Welcome to The Blind Dog Cafe

As you know, my friends started up The Blind Dog Cafe - and this past Sunday was the official opening. While I got comfortable in my new position as barista/waitress/store flirt, I also took the time...

14 feb 12

(Not My Own) Pregnancy In Sketches

Reader Sarah commissioned me to sketch her in all her with-child glory. I love the way this turned out, and congratulations, Sarah!

10 feb 12 1 person likes this

Young and Hungry

08 feb 12 2 people like this

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