Valentine's Day Give Away: Handmade Heart Knuckle Ring

My roommate Jamie has been going crazy making us all these gorgeous little heart rings.  I thought it would make a great give-away for Valentine's Day!  The ring is so dainty and simple, just the way I like it.  It is a rose/pink color and can be adjusted to wear any way you like.

To enter the give-away, all you have to do is leave a comment below with your email address!  No gimmicks here, I just want to spread some love on this silly holiday.  The give-away is open internationally and will continue until this Wednesday the 13th at 11:59pm EST.  I will choose the winner at random and they will be contacted then.  Good luck!

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Baa Baa Black Wolf

scarf c/o Black Wolf Wovens

white sweater from H&M

There is nothing I love more than collaborating with fellow Etsy-ers and creators.  I was so excited to be contacted by Lindsay from Black Wolf Wovens, and to discover her amazing store.  Lindsay makes crocheted scarves, headbands, and even dresses using upcycled fabrics.  I love the concept of what she does and have even been inspired to do a little knitting of my own!  Be sure to stop by her shop and Facebook page to check out her unique designs and work.

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Quilted Skull-Print Wallet

I just finished making this quilted skull-print wallet as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend's little sister.  I am proud to say that I spent the last 3 hours before the world ends quilting. I actually designed this fabric myself and had it printed.  I can't wait to design some new prints for my Spring collection (which I really need to get started on...).

But enough bitching, Christmas is in 4 days (unless, of course, the world actually does end tonight, which it very well could judging by this terrible weather) and I am going home tomorrow for the holidays.  Can't wait!

UPDATE: 1.5.13 - The wallet is now available for purchasing in the shop!  Here.

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My New Resort Shorts, II

I recently received a custom order for these minimalist, tailored resort shorts.  I love getting orders that compliment my own style so well.  The shorts hang so perfectly off the hip and can easily be dressed up or down.  I'm shipping them off to the Caribbean (jealous) where the warm weather will favor them all year round.

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My New "Resort" Shorts

Photos by me

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I just finished designing and creating these high-waisted "resort" shorts for a customer.  They are probably one of my favorite things I have ever made.  I love getting custom orders that push me, as far as trying new silhouettes, using new materials, and just allowing me to realize what I am capable of.  I'm thinking about adding some gold detailing to these dreamily draped babies and making them apart of my Spring collection, just in time for the fashion show I am doing.  

I'm still waiting on more information about the fashion show (all I know so far is that it is in Pittsburgh and on my 22nd birthday) but I have a head swimming with ideas and I can't wait to get it all down and share it with you, my lovely readers.

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Cleopatra

Needing to chill a little after my car broke down yesterday (ugh), I sat down and sewed up this little number.  I adore it.  This definitely makes the top of the list of favorite things that I have designed and created.  The "Cleopatra Pyramid Wristlet" is made from vegan leather, has a gold zipper on one face, has a small pocket on the inside, and a strap to go around your wrist.

I just put it up in the shop.  The wristlet is $34.

I thought that working with leather would be a huge pain in the ass, but after making this wristlet, I realized that it isn't that bad at all.  I plan on designing a pair of leather shorts for the collection, something a little Haute Hippie Boxing Shorts -esque without the $395 pricetag.  Stay tuned!

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Etsy Favorites

Infinite Universe Tank Dress by Jessalin Beutler

Cathedral Cape by Panda Eyes

Acid Wash Leather Fanny Pack by Love Jules Leather

Amethyst Card by Love All Around

Gold Cone Studded Leather Clutch by The Steel Age

There is nothing I love more than promoting by fellow Etsy-ers.  It takes a lot of hardwork, talent, and great vision to create all these beautiful pieces let alone have the business sense and free time to run an online store.  These are some of my recently favorited items.  Each one comes from a really great shop that you should check out as well.  And while you're at it, stumble over to my shop.

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Skeleton Hands

Just bought these puppies after finding the picture above on Anything With Studs.  You'd be surprised how many Etsy shops actually sell them!  I got mine at Jen Ell's Revenge.  Cannot wait to get them in the mail!  I just hope my hair is thick enough to keep them in...hashtag shorthair problems, hashtag thinhairproblems.

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Add it Up

Slowburn Fastburn Summer 2012

Photography by Billy Bessas

Modeling and Editing by Lauren Williams (that's me!)

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As many of you may or may not know, I use my blog as an inspiration and marketing tool for my clothing brand, Slowburn Fastburn, that I design, make myself, and sell in my Etsy shop.  I'm so excited to publish my first lookbook full of all the new goodies for Summer 2012.  So here it is, "Add it Up", with all my crazy (non-existant) photoshop skills.

You can get 10% off your purchase from my shop by using promo code SUMMER12.

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Studs and iPhones

I must have this studded iPhone case I recently came across on etsy.  MargauxBonnie makes the COOLEST iPhone cases I've seen in a long time.


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Down the Road

A few things getting me through finals.  

1 - Slowburn Fastburn Ikat Shorts (going up in the shop as soon as I get my darn sewing machine fixed)

2 - The CUTEST bracelet ever.  Totally just bought it.  From this etsy shop
3 - My favorite shirt of all time, and SO easy to DIY (just get a black t-shirt and some scissors)

I really need to stop always questioning myself and my taste.  I keep finding myself going through old posts, pieces, and even tweets and deleting or editing them so that my "image" as a brand is perfect.  I don't think I will ever be satisfied.  It's very time consuming and actually quite depressing.

Also, HOLY SHIT its May

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About Time

About time I got some pieces up in my shop!  I feel like I've been working on these forever.  I wanted to wait until everything was finished, but couldn't bare to see my empty store :(.  P.S.  I love having a photographer as a boyfriend!  He's amazing.  These are some of my favorite shots from what is going to be the best spring/summer collection ever.  So pumped!

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Day of the Dead Shorts

The worst part of making your own clothes?  Wanting to keep it all for yourself!  I just finished up these special edition SOTB shorts made from Day of the Dead fabric and lace!  I only had 1 yard of the fabric, so these guys are extra-special!  Depending on the response I get, who knows I could end up buying more.  They'll be in the shop after I'm done remodeling!

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