closet grab

i've mentioned once before, the nostalgia i've felt in passing on a dress from the past,especially one that looked well damn amazing & had memorable nights out ,ect... & i'm sure that marissa shares those same feelings, & you can see peeking into her shop stylebook on etsy that it is a dedication of her thrifting love for all things cute, & all things once worn in absolute fun. i've adored her flickr posts, which grace us with her many, many, many delightful & witty vintage pieces, i've had the pleasure of owning a few of her items myself, & am grateful we can raid from her closet. just wanted to share a shop i know that has some dresses with a real past, i love the idea of passing things on.all photos c/o stylebook,
& outfits shown on marissa are for sale!

"i smiled at the memories i made in some of this stuff! who's next??", marissa

just for looks

a few of my favorite blogs lately, seem to have a few less words (or none at all thank you), & alot more of that good stuff... aka inspirations in the form of just lookin good with lots of photos! i'ii keep adding more posts of these blogs, as my knitting orders allow...

all photos co of yvan rodic

lou

i couldn't resist screencapping these of lou doillon, from a lovely film, that i found c/o this ringo, have a banana blog post!

heartfelt handmade indulgences

its been ages, (really a long, long time) since i've splurged on really anything for myself, (well who can afford it?).
yet today i was so inspired by anabela's recent sincere & very heartfelt posts on the itergrity of handmade & that of the handmade seller & buyer, (posts are here & here), that i couldn't resist the temptation any longer. also, i really am not feeling all that guilty either, since it was some recent items i sold in my own lil etsy shop, that made these indulgences possible, & so in the end i'm just giving a hug back to teh beloved handmde community, it's karma, or somethin'. ok so now soemone has to want soemthing i knit right;)

indulgence #1, found here

indulgence #2, found here

dear leggings of the floral variety

dear leggings (especially of the floral variety)
i am smitten for you,
& perfect for fall transition i suspect too.

photo c/o fieldguided

photo c/o iheartnorwegianwood

dear scarf as a bow

dear scarf as a bow,
you are so charming,
& i love you this way.

photo c/o garance doré

photo c/o the clothes horse


photo c/o facehunter

recession is over (if you want it!)

really? the recession is over, is this just a new media buzz... oh please be damn well over already.
my ol' man, an art school graduate who obviously is doing nothing of that sort, who really needs a new job would like to know, &... also make my dream come true, let me knit for you all til i'm screaming insanity....

Kirsten from Stylelikeu.com from Stylelikeu on Vimeo.

...maybe we can all get somewhere to being inspired to shop again real soon from this blog its stylelikeu, found these goodies under the vintage & DIY tags, so its accessible to everyone i like to hope...

Sophie Flinder from Stylelikeu.com from Stylelikeu on Vimeo.

Liz Doupnik from Stylelikeu.com from Stylelikeu on Vimeo.

dear boyfriend jean

dear boyfriend jeans,
i think you are wonderful, you are comfy & roomy,
& so much more forgiving to a girl than those skinnies
stay true
photo c/o satorialist

dear coloured anklet socks & heels,

dear anklet socks & heels,
i think you are a lovely pair ,
best wishes for the future

photo c/o am-lul blog

pre-second feminist wave tv show is back

my favorite show mad men is BACK!
remember the scene when joan is date raped, & of a time when she didn't even realize...or when that little girl is locked in the closet as suitable punishment...or the condesending & nasty treatment of peggy asking her doctor for birth control...
thank you second wave feminism....we'll get there...

**if you live in canada you can watch full episodes from the beginning to catch up here, or to re-watch as i am now, while knitting....

i'm blushing

i'm really touched, thanks tara (on the other side of canada)

the swan pick me up

when you're on a tight budget, & spending extra cash on thrifting is what used to be your pick me up, well doesn't that just suck?

well, its the small things, its the generosity of others ,like small gifts that are the new pick me up, & i received my newest much needed pick me up in the form of a unexpected gift from lovely designer tara of swan clothing fame & swan diamond rose blog & model... (coming soon our mom & daughter matching rabbit swandiamond rose tees)



(other recent unexpected pick me ups, including winnning an amazing skirt from tiffany, a knit mug from anabela, & a library card cleared of all overdue fees from a kind librarian...)

swan purse/clutch: swandiamondrose (swan clothing etsy)
wide legged jeans, cuffed & belt: old navy
checkered shirt: ol' mans closet
oxford flats vintage: etsy

my summer heart has winter knits on my brain

it may be summer, my favorite of all seasons, yet i'm still lost in a world of knits & snow & bulky & things to come...
& yes my shop update will be FINALLY including alot of BLACK & of course a whole lot chunky & variety of such, more so even!
things which have been inspiring me, these street knit styles & which obviously will be affecting the yarnovermovemnt fall/winter collection to come.... (yah i'm saying collection because it will be just that, & really my first ever official collection, with a certain theme in mind...just to keep you curious)

this knitter is focused very seriously this time around!
no date set for the shop re-do, so of course the orgianl goodies are all in the shop... i haven't decided on an entire overhaul of the store (maybe even a closing & re-opening), or just a slow move forward, in the concept, design, look, ect

all photos c/o stockholmstreetstyle & i think (?) facehunter

i'm a gal fond of moss & seed stitch too

its the perfect all around skirt, a high waist, just above knee-length, free on the hips & a very light denim fabric, with bold white buttons, (that really unbutton too), & a contrasting stitching, not to mention it is flawless in execution, i can't even get over how perfect each stitch is, i'm in awe.
thanks to tiffany for her skirt giveaway at moss stitch..seed stitch...
check out her etsy shop, for more handmade items, & a wonderful sale too!

mixing vintage, modern & handmade!

if you aren't already a frequent follower of the style blog "the coveted", well shame on you!
as an admirer of jennine, i sent her a classic ribbed beret, as a thanks for a shout out she did for yarnovermovement in the past, this beret took a very long year journey to make its way to Germany....
well,it finally got to the right place, & i love how she wears the hand knit beret mixed with vintage & modern, check out the rest of her out fit here!
thanks jennine!

OH, almost forgot, i've re-listed on SALE, the retired classic ribbed beret, in honour of the coveted blog, & it will be on sale dirt cheap for the next couple of days, please splurge.
also, fellow Australian readers, please pick up a copy of the zine THAW which features a cover shot of the yarnovermovemnt MAXI scarf.

just stuff i wore, but what inspires you in what you wear?

obviously, my what i wore whenever posts, are hardly what is the next trendy thing, and not a what to buy & where to buy it, mostly its about mixing vintage & guiltily some mall/retail crap on the cheap in real life sneaks in too, trying be more socially consumerist consious without looking like too much shabby... i live outside of daily style influences, coming from a very small city perspective, & i'm turned off by most label whoring designers, so mostly i'm inspired by alot of you from real blogs in genereal, not that much from fashion magazines, & not window store displays either. i suppose this is my version of an apology for these posts, hah! also though, what inspires you in what you wear?

fuchsia vintage blouse, i love it for its layered sleeves,
with buttons on the shoulders: etsy
jeans: h&m
oxfords: etsy

sorry i don't have a better picture to post of this ,
as there were cars driving by this alleyway often,
& it gets well embarrassing

my favorite tee of Burnaby and Alicia:
(& i don't own hardly any tees actually): thepinpals on etsy
jeans, wide legged, i cuffed: h&m
black heeled oxfords (truth be told i switched these off later for flats, ouchie)
orange handknit ascot: me

seriously, its close to mid-june, & sadly i'm needing a sweater, a jacket, a scarf, rainboots & umbrella...oh you tricky canadian weather

scarf, green rubber boots: vintage & thrifted
jacket & purse: h&m
umbrella: ikea
gray cardigan: gap

just some more stuff i wore... i think i'ii wait for nicer weather, when i feel more inspired about my clothes, & less self-conscious i suppose taking those very awkward photos...

brocades

so, its not ground-breaking, not even a new idea, & we've seen it trendiness in decor hit many peeks, yet this Lyell photo from a past season & its use of a lovely brocade wallpaper, was the push needed to really help me decide, because i've been talking myself out of, & procrastinating like crazy on it...but now its the inspiration & push needed for my yarnovermovement shop look over-haul... i've been drifitng lately to a new look shot entirely in a wooded backdrop, however with weather permitted its a big risk, in this way i can make a studio space that helps the look of our place too... i have a month deadline ahead for me... heres hoping...

in other things, can i please have that hairdo everyday, & the blouse is not an option either, how dreamy would it be to wear this all about & drift through your days on air! as well, i can't help but think a jean rhys heroine would be just right in this from this post!
all photos c/o lyellnyc.com

how was i so lucky!

who knew the internet world could be so nice as to bring me online acquaintances that could mean what they do, seriously its the oddest thing to have friends online, persons of whom i have never met face to face, but still...
in this case in point, i was the lucky snail mail recipient of a gift from an online friend of that sort, & a familiar artist to many of you, & his much loved etsy shop matty8080 ... (we worked/collaborated on some illustrative ink/embroidery pieces, way back when...) take a peek at one of them here!
in any case, i wanted to gush about the work of matty8080 on etsy...please take a peek...& thanks matty!

i plan to show you the work i was sent soon, once it is all framed & pretty on my wall, & i have just the spot too!

"what is your current obessesion?"

What is your current obsession?
i am always obsessing, lately its knitting, knitting, knitting/designing knits, status anxiety, oh what to read, & my bare legs, lack of the mighty dollar, in no particular order.

What is your weirdest obsession?
oh currently i obsess about my fear of sleeping

What do you see outside your window?
my balcony, & the chalk murals that have taken over c/o little enid, as well grass & trees w/ a dark night sky, i like it...as well the apartment across from me!
What is your favourite colour?
teal

What is your weakness?
probaly my ol' man, always has been...aka love, falling in & out of...

What animal would you be?
amy kind of pack animal i suppose, well maybe not a lioness, they get stuck with all the work

What would you like to learn how to do?
be more of a go-getter, oh & to learn to speak other languages, french fluently first, & to use my sewing machine, put some of these thrifted sewing patterns to good use.

What do you want to never happen in life?
... i think i'ii skip this one...


What is on your bedside table?
alarm clock, my pretty deer lamp i love it so, & empty glasses, clutter, ect

What's the last thing you bought?
a vintage caramel purse, i couldn't resist, it was on etsy, so the transactions always feel more painless, & i can justify it sorta because it means i sold something, & we also bought enid's bday gifts (she'll be 7!)

What do you think about the person that tagged you?
anabela is the most wonderful person i have never met in person yet

What was your favourite children's book?
elizabeth by liesel moak skorpen, but its really all about the illustrations by martha alexandra.
as well, anne of green gables series (of course i'm canadian), all of laura ingalls wilder & her little house on the prairie books, anything by judy blume, oh & lastly, this one is pretty embarrassing the flower in the attic books, (had to hide these ones from my mom)



Who do you want to meet in person?
my mother at my age now

What did you want to be as a child?
a ballerina, or a writer, or a doctor, or an artist, or a librarian, or a fashion designer,
or a .....ect, ect

What did you dream about last night?
i'm having a blank on this one

Which do you prefer, day or night?
night of course!


What's your favourite piece of clothing in your closet?
i'm so tired of my boring wardrobe, i can't think of a thing,

What's your plan for tomorrow?
dull running of errands, but i'm looking forward to jason lee waking me up with coffee in
the morning, he promised

What would you like to get your hands on right now?
a coconut soy shake

What is your must have of the moment?
i'm dreaming of a perfectly thrifted summer dress complete with self-ties, elastic shearing & pretty floral vintage fabric, or maybe stripes

What's your favourite tea flavour?
anything with ginger in a green tea, & english breakfast as my standard

If you could go anywhere is the world right now, where would you go?
can i please go to paris, or maybe new york (again!)

this is where you pick a question of your own, here is mine:
what would others find surprising about you?
i don't own a cell phone & have no plans to get one either,
(its not that i haven't owned one, of course i have, but its so nice w/out...)


i tag anyone who would like to do this survey