What I wore Wednesday is back!

Leggings with a printed tunic and boots! 

Move to Bloomington Indiana

Hey everyone!

 I have moved to Bloomington Indiana! It's been crazy so sorry for the delay between posts! I will start posting again next week! 

Thanks!

Amanda

Meet a Hanger Girl!

Meet my Hanger Girls!!! 

Mary O' Daniel!

I heard about the hanger from my sister. We walk dogs along bardstown road often and she asked if I had heard of it. I hadn't, so we stopped in...and that's when I saw it, a freaking Star Wars skirt!! I had never seen anything like this before! It was super cute and totally cool. My sister then mentioned that the owner makes all the clothes herself and alters them to fit your body, should you need. That there got my attention. Usually every store is trying to charge for every little thing, and I just thought it was so awesome that she understood that a lot of people don't have a lot of money, but still like to dress nice. I'm still going to go back and get a long cloth skirt I've had my eye on. I've had the pleasure of getting to know the owner and this woman is amazing. She is going places, great places. She is so inspiring and really has a good head on her shoulders. I will support in any way I can!

Road to the Altar Part Two! Flowers!! DIY WEDDING!

So many of you know I am a seamstress and obviously have tons of fabric just laying around as well as a strapping creative sense! So I wanted to bring part of my world into my wedding with fabric flowers! We are mixing all textures and styles of fabric and flowers! 

So here are a couple ways to make the flowers that I made for my wedding!

My flowers below! The Red Picture is a description of how to make them!

 

Below are my flowers and the link is the video i used to learn how to make them!

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m3R9swkB6I

 

I don't have a picture of my own felt flowers yet but here is how I learned to make them! they were really simple! Basically Hot Glue is your best friend in making all of these flowers!!

What I wore Wednesday!

Hanger Girl Obsessions! Dying Fabric!

Hello Hanger Girls! 

There are so many ways to re-purpose your clothing and Dying is my favorite!!!! 

Here are the basics! 

 I prefer to dye in my stainless steel sink as opposed to on the stove! Less to clean up and Stainless does not stain... go figure! 

I like to start off by boiling water in a large pot and then pouring it into your sink. Add more hot water (as hot as it comes out of your tap) to fill the rest of your sink. Add your colors and mix well.I always add some salt and a splash of vinegar which will help seal the color into the fabric. 

Also I would suggest to use a scrap piece of fabric as well! you don't want to ruin your project if you could have prevented it!

Add your fabric and mix every ten or so minutes until you get the color you want.  If you are wanting a light color, stick around 'cause the color will finish rather quickly, but if you want something dark, you have time to get other things done while it soaks. Your time to dye is depending on your item and how dark you want it. When you get the color you like, take it out, rinse it and pop it in the washer to get out the extra dye. After it dries you are done! 

 

 Good luck!

 

Ombre'  is also a cool option for clothing! I am planning on dying a lot of fabrics soon!  We will have tutorials later on this!

Fashion Fridays!!! Bubble Neckalces!

My favorite way to sport a Bubble Necklace..... drum roll........ With a White Dress or Top! 

Why you ask???? Well it allows the color to have the greatest contrast which allows it to show off better!

What I Wore Wednesday!

What I Wore Wednesday!
Lipstick Pattern Dress!

Fashion Fridays!!! How do I wear Colored Pants???

How do I pull off colored pants?

Common question I get a lot!!

I think its important to not over think the outfit too much! You are wearing an awesome pair of colored pants for goodness sake! How much more fabulous can you become?? 

Here are some of my style examples: 

 1. You can think of your colored denim as an opportunity to wear your cute denim jacket! Because we all know mixing denims can be hit or miss. If you were only wearing this jacket before with khakis or a maxi skirt, well here is a new opportunity for it to shine!

2. See this outfit is perfect! A teal colored pant, white peplum top, bangle, nuetral heels and bag and the most fun are the big sun glasses. That Peplum top should not scare you! I think it is the perfect look for every body type! It adds curves but conceals them at the same time!   

3. This outfit below is for the more adventurous girl! I love this girl and I love this outfit! I love that she is not scared to mix a big bold chevron print with a coral pant! I want to know where she is going and get there fashionably late myself!  Again a pair of big sunglasses makes the outfit complete! Don't over accessorize! 

Hanger Girl Obsessions! Wedding time!!

 

Something Blue Hanger

Wedding Series! 

Road to the Altar, Part 1

I was asked how to plan a wedding by the woman at the post office the other day and realized that many women are not as obsessed with wedding shows and are not involved everyday in helping brides make decisions so here is my advice! one step at a time!

 As any of you know I am getting married in September! I couldn't be more excited!! I am marring my best friend and equal in my life! I have been looking at cakes, decor, invites, etc. for what feels like forever and i am finally narrowing everything down. I want to show you some of my obsessions for the wedding and share some ideas over the next few months! 

So today! 

I used 123print.com to get my invites! 

We also got our save the dates through this site as well.

 

Remember to tie everything together when choosing your invites! 

Allow your personality to shine through. 

Also let the guest know the feel of your wedding with your invite.. what to expect/ what to wear..etc

For our wedding, Ryan and I were looking to have some good old fashion FUN! Fun is not the theme but the essence of our wedding! So we have the  "Eat Drink and Be Married" Concept for the invites. We also mentioned on there to have the derby style- bow ties and fascinators encouraged!! We are getting married at a golf course that is gorgeous but to some will seem to be far in the country so we made sure to include directions from the major highways close to the event!

Our invites and RSVP cards were under $100 including shipping! 

Check out this site 123print.com!! They have lots of options informal to formal! 

 

Here is my template! Don't worry its not my information!

Fashion Friday! How to feel comfortable in a bathing suit!

Fashion Friday! How Do I feel comfortable in a bathing suit???? 

This is a question I get all the time! Honestly If you find a suit that is fun and sexy and that flatters your body.....then all you need is confidence! 

Rock that suit!!

Check out this video below!

I think my close friends know I am obsessed with Bethenny Frankel! She is amazing and such a warrior for women! This clip shows 4 different body types in 4 different swimsuit styles! 

For my I relate to the last two women the best! My tummy is what I am least comfortable with so I am a one piece swimsuit kind of girl! I love the last woman wearing black and lace! She says she is looking to wear it to Las Vegas on her Anniversary! So Perfect! Sassy and Sexy look! I will definitely be looking out for a suit like this!

Watch the link below!

http://www.bethenny.com/2013/05/29/how-to-beat-bikini-body-anxiety/?adid=home-feature-slot-1

What I Wore Wednesday

At Waterfront Wednesday! What a fun time! Why have I never been here before! 

Me and my fiancée! Fun! 

Louisville Art+FM Radio

I am very excited to share this information because my newest obsession is to be on the radio!

Soon with my best friend, Amanda Haas, I will be submitting my program proposal. We love to chat and know that what we will discuss is something you will actually want to listen to! Trust me... We ROCK... well at least we always have a blast working together. 

You can also donate to this radio station to help fun another artist outlet in Louisville! 
Very Important to keep supporting artist, honestly if we stop the world would be so boring! 

Anywho.. Check it out! 

Message me if there is something specific you think would be a good idea to discuss!! We would love your input.

http://artxfm.com/

Memorial Day Weekend! What to Wear!

Fashion Friday!!! 

What To Wear For Memorial Day Weekend! 

 Keep it CASUAL!

Going to a picnic, hanging out on a boat, heading to a bonfire then keep it casual!

Shorts and a Tank Top are the perfect items to chose from your closet for these events!! Dress them up with accessories!!

Or.....

Sport a fun maxi or mini skirt to step it up a level. 

Keep it Real Hanger Girls! 

Have a great Memorial Day and Stay Safe!

What I Wore Wednesday!

Hanger Girl Road Trip

Thinking about Taking The Hanger on THE ROAD! 

I want to explore the country and meet other artists! 

If you want me to come visit you and set up a video or written interview with you let me know! 

I am dying to get out there and exposed all the amazing artist and talent in the world! I am ready to be inspired and amazed by all of you!  

Email me at amandadarehinds@gmail.com.

How do I wear that style??? Fashion Friday!

How To Wear....... Mixing Prints.

As you all know I am the pattern queen. It is difficult to throw a shoe in my store and not hit a pattern fabric! Many women think that it is difficult to mix prints so let me share some advice!

1.
I think the easiest way to mix prints to to choose complimentary designs on the fabrics. For example Flowers and Polka Dots both fit in a whimsical with a splash of vintage category so they would look good together.

2.
Don't Totally overwhelm yourself. If you choose to prints that have big bold designs on the it may be too much! Think about mixing a wider stripe with a smaller design floral instead of two large geometric prints. 

3.
Also think about COLOR. Now if one print had a noticeable background color you may want to match it with another print with a design that uses that color for an accent. 

Examples:

 

Louisville's Local Businesses

 

This Saturday is Bardstown Bound! 

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So excited to have the streets full in my neck of the woods! Lets get together and support handmade and local. 

If you come out and make a purchase or even offer support you will be fulfilling a dream of someone in your own neighborhood! 

What is your dream?? 

Is it to help keep local businesses afloat? 

That is my dream! 

 

Cusom Made > C_O_M!!! Love it!

Ladies! I am so excited! Finally I have found a website that I completely agree with and am so excited to share! 
Custom Made . COM!!!

Don't forget everything used to be custom made! Mass Producing changed that and made some things more accessible but whatever happened to being excited about having something that is handmade and truly unique!?!?!?! 

I want to know..
Do you care where your clothing comes from? 
When you think about your clothing do you realize that most of it was made in a sweat shop? 

We need to raise the standards on clothing and bring Sewing and Handmade B_A_C_K! Help me out everyone! Spread the word about my shop and this website! 

Let Us be the Revolution! 

https://www.custommade.com/

Message From Bethany Scotch!

From the wonderful Bethany Scotch, Hanger Girl!

A Message to Hanger Girls Everywhere:

 

I’ve been playing in the fashion industry for years. My most recent venture, working at the mall, has been more eye opening than others in how women view their body. I get the insecurities, I’m a bigger girl, but what I don’t understand is the uncomfortableness. Part of my job is to wardrobe our clients, get them out of the fitting room and talk to them about the pieces they are wearing. More often than not, this is a difficult job. Many women simply don’t want to be seen trying on clothing. And even worse, many of them are picking out sizes and styles that hide their bodies rather than revel in them.

My friends, this is a disgrace. Big, small, short, tall, stick thin, super curvy and everything in between…we ALL have amazing, beautiful bodies. Never, ever, ever should we be trying to hide ourselves.

Rejoice in your body.

Get naked, lay around, stare into a mirror – GET COMFORTABLE.

This is you.

Your body is a part of who you are. Of course there are going to be parts you don’t like, sometimes we have the ability to change that and sometimes we don’t. Either way, it’s still you. Own your body – it’s yours to keep.

So often we hear rants about society and Hollywood and the high demands they place on women. Instead of getting fired up at the perfection obsession, change it. Society changes because the people do. Hollywood is simply a reflection of what people are. And right now, girls, we are uncomfortable with ourselves. We are hiding in that fitting room underneath ill-fitting clothing because we don’t know how to be comfortable with our bodies. So stick your tongue out at society and change how you view yourself, not how they view you. Because when it comes down to it, how you do you is far more important than anything they can try to whisper in your ear.

Necklace types for each outfit!

I thought this pin on Pinterest was awesome! We can all take not for the future!

Knitting Class!

Knitting Class with Beverly Botts!

 

February 12th 6:30pm-8:00pm

2005 Bonnycastle Ave. Louisville, KY 40205

 

This Class we will be learning 

how to make Boot Cuffs!

Price $20.00 plus materials.

Beginner to Intermediate Class.

To register:

email: amandadarehinds@gmail.com  

Fabric Flower Pinterest Party!

Fabric Flower Pinterest Party! 
Rescheduled for February 13th!
6:30pm-8:00pm 

I love these examples I found on Pinterest!

Follow me on there!

Price is $15.00
Materials, Wine, and Good times included! 

 

Photo Shoot!

Hanger Girl Modeling Photo Shoot!

Come and hang with other fellow hanger girls on 

Sunday, February 10th!

12:00pm-4:00pm

Everyone is Invited! Come by The Hanger if you can make it!

2005 Bonnycastle Ave. Louisville, KY 40205

I want to show the world who my Hanger Girls are! 

 

Buttons! Buttons! Buttons!

 So many times when I am sewing I am dreaming more about buttons! I love buttons! So here are some projects I found that would be great for using up your extra buttons!!



Pinterest Party on February 6th, 2013! 
Pick any project on here and I will give you the supplies to make it and give you some hanger girl guidance! Price $20.00 per person. Materials, Wine, and Good Times Included!