Happy Turkey Day!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Sailor Style!

I was just browsing on etsy, and I found these lovely sailor style pieces by Fables by Barrie! Super cute stuff! =)

4 Days of Sleep Depravation..

Just thought I should start sharing and updating my design work.. When I'm not a vintage lovin', fashion cravin', hot rod lovin' girl; I'm a hardworking, sleep deprived designer..

The morning sunshine, gleaming through my red curtains; glowing on all the work I had left to do this morning..

My presentation on Michigan Central Station - Concept, Inspiration, and Preliminary Space Planning.

*notice i'm wearing the forever21 jacket =)

Finally, I can relax and get some sleep tonight! Back to the grind tomorrow..

My Weekend..

Hello, everyone! I hope your all enjoying your weekend. Mine has been full of sketching, drafting, and designing! I am working on a huge hospitality project; I am creating a nightclub/theatre/restaurant inside of the old Detroit abandoned train station; inspired by the victorian era and the creepiness of the era; focusing mainly on Lewis Carroll. It's going to be very conceptual.. but it's a work in progress! I will be very busy, so I am very sorry in advance for the lack of posts in the future. Ciao!

Friday the 13th..

Well everyone.. It's Friday the 13th. The fear and superstitions of this "unlucky" day is known throughout the world. For some, it's considered the unluckiest day of the year. For others, the number 13 is considered lucky.

For me, the only frightening thing about today was the subtraction in my checking account! I shopped, and shopped, and shopped! It was a crazy week for me at school.. So I decided to shop the stress away! I don't do this much.. But when I do.. I end up with one heck of a new wardrobe! Between the clothes I ordered on my birthday and my shopping spree today, this is now what I have in my own closet! Oh, and I know I bought WAY too many jackets.. My excuse: I couldn't resist temptation!!! However, I'm all ready for the winter season now. =]

*Forever 21*

I just had to buy this reusable and recycled tote! Its so fun and cute.

*Express*

*Vans*

Had to get this shirt.. for my comfy days :)

*Payless*

These shoes are to die for! I love them.

Maybe I went a little overboard with the shopping spree.. But hey, I found great deals, and I treated myself to some late birthday gifts!

I know, I know.. excuses, excuses, excuses.. ;)

Happy Friday the 13th everyone!

Manca l'Italia..

My first night in Florence, Italy.

Lately, I have really been missing everything about Italy. (If you didn't know, I studied there for a semester) I've been really quite stressed because of school, and now I'm really missing the relaxing atmosphere of Italy. Being there was definitely the best 5 months of my life. I can't wait to go back. I'm researching future jobs there, lets hope I find something. =]

The end of a great season..

The Mad Men season finale was AMAZING, wasn't it?! The whole season really impressed me. Don't get me wrong, I love every season of Mad Men so far.. but this one was JAM PACKED with drama!

It was sad to see Sterling Cooper come to an end. I actually had a massive amount of sadness come over me. When I saw the dimly lit office space while Don and Roger closed the doors one last time, knowing that the whole show started in that one office, really hit me hard! LOL. I couldn't believe it. It was really the main setting in season one and most of my favorite scenes happened in Sterling Cooper office. And it was SO extremely sad to see Betty and Don really split for good (or is it for good?), and sit down with the kids. What a twist! The season started with them happy as ever, and ends with hate between them. However, I love that the original Sterling Cooper crew are starting their own and coming back together (and I'm SO happy Joan is back!). I can't wait for next season!!! So what are your thoughts and favorite moments of season 3, and you hopes for next season?

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend :)

Robert A. Maguire!

Lately, I have been very inspired by other artists around the world. From painters, to photographers, to fashion designers. School is becoming so unbelievably hectic and stressful. The weeks are passing by quickly, and its almost scary to think that the end of the semester is soon approaching. These artists inspire me to keep going and try harder, plus their work is amazing to look at! Here is the work of my all time favorite cover artist/illustrator; Robert A. Maguire. [RIP]

Not only are the illustrations cool, but so are the book titles!

More Shannon Brooke!

Shannon Brooke Photography

Sexy Cars and Gorgeous Women.

So, I was taking a little break from a design project I'm working on, and decided to check out Shannon Brooke's myspace for any updates. I discovered her photography through an artists myspace about a year ago, and fell in love with her photography. She's a wonderful, talented photographer, and she always has the greatest models (cars, bikes, and women)! Also, she shoots photo's for a great magazine, DEADBEAT. If you like classic cars, pin up girls, tattoo's and music, check it out! Just thought I'd share! Hope you enjoy.

Shannon Brooke Photography

DEADBEAT Magazine