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!!

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!

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! 

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/

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!