Walls

One of my roommates just moved out, leaving me with an extra half a bedroom and a lot more space to decorate.  I was able to move my sewing machines into the room and take on some projects.  It was really hard to choose which ones, but I framed four of my Swissted posters (if you remember my post about the book, here) and made a DIY lighting fixture from a mason jar and an IKEA cord set.

The last poster, from Litographs, added the final touches to my new space.  I had published a previous post wearing my Great Gatsby t-shirt from the company, which you can find here.  The entire work of Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis is printed onto this poster.  I framed it and hung it above my bed.  As a huge literature buff, it is my favorite new piece.  Once I graduate in May, I will definitely be purchasing more posters from them to decorate my new flat.

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Breakfast of Champions

Willow Crepe Tapered Pants

Clean Bowling Bag

Leather Biker Jacket

tarte Glamazon Lipstick in Light Rose

Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut

Alexander McQueen Razor Cuff

Boucle T-shirt

Asos Lucy Ballet Flats

Fashion, literature, and music have always gone hand in hand for me.  I like to keep myself in a creative environment that involves a lot of different mediums.  I've been thinking about this a lot lately as I have been applying to industrial design firms, where I can combine my engineering degree with my love for being creative and creating.  Of course, those of you that are reading this more than likely share those passions with me.  I couldn't imagine living my life any other way, and am so thankful that I have found these outlets.

As for this look, I wanted to combine some staple pieces, like this bag and jacket, with a couple more statement-y ones.  I've been weeding out my closet lately, stripping it down to the bare minimum, really trying to discover myself and become more honest with it.  I am not proud of the amount of stuff that is being discarded that I have only worn a couple times or not at all.  After the clean-out, I am planning on investing in a few pieces that I can use to define my "uniform" - once I figure that out.  Fashion is such a constant evolution, it is almost tiresome at times.  Right now I find myself moving more towards minimal, quality pieces.  Who knows, maybe we're never meant to be completely satisfied with what we own and what we do with it, and will go through life cleaning out our closets and starting over.  What do you think?

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