“The way to remember how to say ‘you’re welcome’ in Japanese” Kaoru san says, “is ‘don’t touch my moustache.’” After Hope admits she’...
Spring has sprung and newness is trickling in. The collection, a collaboration between MAC and Chinese fashion photographer Chen Man, was inspired by love and water — two things essential to li...
Two years ago, I started this blog as a supplement to my Etsy store. I had just completed Dressmaking and Design courses and that itch to create something new everyday was more like an infectious dis...
“Girls are complicated beings” Francis says. “But with you sometimes it’s scientific–like clockwork. Like when you get emotional, I already know why.” I like this ...
Travel checklist: miniature sized shampoo and conditioner, lotion, hand cream, 3 step face cleansing/serum/moisturizer routine jammed into plastic sampling containers, sunscreen, toothbrushes, toothp...
photos by Nicholas Haggard model is Emily Wroe for Le Loup-Garou You know how you try to avoid that one incessantly coughing coworker who comes in to work with the flu because they’ve used up a...
Hi! Valerie, Thank you for your mail and finishing the dress so fast. Can’t wait to wear the beautiful dress! By the way, you live in Guam!!! No wonder some background of your photos is so beau...
The first time I discovered Softspoken was through the flickr group wardrobe_remix. She was wearing a red American Apparel jersey scarf tied into an over sized bow around her neck. I was intrigued. A...
these aren’t the droids we’re looking for
Here are a couple of quick shots snapped on my way out the door. In the first photo, I was trying to do my best Cruella De Vil impersonation without looking too much like a meanie. Here’s to ho...
sweater, bag, and loafers – vintage jeans – Miss Sixty When it’s pouring outside, all I wanna do is curl up on the couch with a good book and a fluffy comforter. But I promised Gab ...
My initial thought was to sneak some pictures in at an ice cream parlor like Cold Stone, but then I thought maybe that’s too literal? Besides, unless it’s Selecta’s Double Dutch, I&...
photos by Francis straw boater – ebay Neneee Indian Summer Dress – self made clogs – Miu Miu gold jeweled bangle – thrifted vintage leather watch – gift from mom beaded ...
Francis has been going on about Cinnabon ever since I let him try one last week. While we’re having our morning coffee he says, “This would be so good with Cinnabon.” After dinner h...
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover [VIDEO]: 16 ways to annoy people: 1. Specify that your drive-thru order is “to go.” 2. If you have a glass eye, tap on it occasionally with your pen while talk...
I know what you’re thinking and the answer is no. I’m not referring to the hyped vampire series. Sadly it’s not the hankering Elliott Smith song either. twi·light (twī’lītR...
(click image to shop) Some of these have sold already, but there are still a few left. Hope everyone is having a nice weekend!
“This is your pick, right? It’s either going to be a classic or gay.” That’s what Francis said as he peeled open envelopes from our latest Netflix shipments. “Am I that ...
photos by Francis We chased clouds until sunset, but I only managed to capture the sun and it’s hidden up my sleeve. leopard cardigan – Ross floral dress – reconstructed secondhand ...
I feel the same way about interior decor as I do about web design. That is, I’d rather strip it down to only the most essential. No flash (or flashy stuff) and if it doesn’t have some sor...
A while back one of my customers, Molly, asked if I’d be able to make a custom moon unitard for her show. It’s pretty safe to assume that anyone who has the strength of character to sport...
This weekend I celebrated my birthday with some of my favorite people, wahoo! Friday morning at 4a.m., we kicked it off with a refreshing climb up Mt. Lamlam. Guam has a predominantly Roman Catholic ...
Overdone make-up has always been something I’ve tried to avoid. In between my decidedly experimental outfits and often wackadoodle hairstyles, a made-up face might be pushing it. But when Ailee...
Day two of my black love affair. I reconstructed this romper from a secondhand dress. I’m really happy with how the overall silhouette turned out, but it’s just a little too tight for me ...
Just when I start to get over wearing black, it becomes a requirement. Mieko says I look like a bohemian. Francis says I look like a bourgeois old lady. I say their viewpoints completely contradict e...
When Rebecca of The Clothes Horse contacted me about creating a special commission for her, I was pretty excited to see what would come of it. I love working on collaborations with nice people; it br...
Y9679HX5UYQK My Harper’s Index: Number of unfinished books under my bed: 4 Odds that my boyfriend will put on an interesting movie: 9 in 10 Ratio of siblings I have, half to full: 7:2 Average n...
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