Orla Rip-off

I was looking at Orla Kiely stuff today and realized that I have fabric that is a direct knock-off of an Orla Kiely print.  I mean no wonder I loved it, but knock-offs bum me out so much! Which is why I try to avoid shopping at Forever 21 and Walmart now, but they're so cheap!  They're cheap because they don't hire real designers! It truly is a vicious cycle.

Anyway, here is a comparison of the Orla print and the Hancocks knock-off.

I know this isn't the best photo for comparison, but you get the idea.  The leaves are even crosshatched lines like the original.

Here's the dress I made from the fabric.

So there you have it.  Fake is lame.

I'm stepping off my soapbox now :)

forgive my rant.  I've been very immersed in schoolwork all day.

xoxo, Mallory.

Window into my world.

For the past 2 days this is all I've done.

I've taken breaks only to eat and go to the bathroom.  Yesterday I had lunch at Larosa's with my best friends Lauren and Liz, then dinner with Brian, Steph, and Zach at Cheescake Factory.  All day today though I've been here at the dinner table (because my craft room table is covered in junk) painting.

(forgive my phone photos. Far too busy to properly photograph!)

This is my last week for this quarter so I might be MIA on the internet.  I have one more page of 5 outfits to watercolor paint.  I have to finish my Experimental Designs (sewing).  I also have to make and give an eco textiles presentation, and I have to take my marketing final exam.

I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Wish me luck.

xoxo, Mallory

SALE!!!

Shop this sale here at my store!  Good until 11:59 p.m. Monday!

Wardrobe- late

I took these first two photos on Saturday after Brian and I shopped all day!  they're lit by his bedroom lamps so, I hope that explains the funky lighting.

sweater- hand me down from Mom- Old Navy

Necklace- Handmade by me :)

vintage shorts- thrifted

heart tights- F21 also seen here

otk boots- Chinese Laundry via Piperlime seen here

The last few are from Monday.  It's been cold here since Sunday and I absolutely hate it.  Today is super crappy because it's in the 30s and rainy. :(  Either way I have been bundling a bit more trying to stay warm.  I feel less creative with my outfits when it's cold and it really bums me out.

tee- TJ Maxx also worn here

cargo skinnies- Old Navy last winter clearance

shoes- not shown but black and white polka dot flats from Wally World

necklace- Vintage first shown here

I did some more Christmas shopping today and bought myself a clearance hat ($4.99) and heels ($9.99) from Urban!  Stay warm.  Happy Thanksgiving, and happy shopping :)

Love Mallory

Wardrobe Malfunction?

Well I have two days of outfits to share and a shop update.   Too bad blogger isn't uploading my photos!!!

Well here is my shop if you'd like to see the 1950s dress, 1960s dress jacket set, girls polka dot dress, and a girl scout dress that are now for sale!

Dropping in

I'm just dropping in to share how amazing these shoes are!!!!

Size 6. Ugh, curse you size 9 feet.

Then again they're $300, and I'd be heartbroken even more if they were my size.

Bed.

xoxo, mallory

Consideration

I've meant to make today an all day homework fest.  I have hardly gotten anything done.  Other than that I've been considering a blog makeover?  I've made it over like 3 times since I started blogging about a year and a half ago.  I've never fallen in love with it in totality.  I think I need to actually put some planning and thought into it if I do.  I feel like I for sure need a new banner.  I love the current one, but I think I should make one that's more about my fashion design stuffs.  We shall see!

I must get back to work now though because as soon as my school stuff is finished I can start on my special project!!!  Fabric above is for that project!  I think I'll be allowed to announce my winter co-op and my special project soon!

Thanks for dealing with my ramblings :)

xoxo, Mallory!

Cape Cuteness

If had enough money to buy fabric and supplies for whatever project I wanted to work on.  There are a few things I would make for myself right away.  Wool for a cape like this Dear Creatures one is at the top of my fabric wishlist:

It's so cuteee!  I designed a great cape for a collection I drew about a month ago for my paper doll project.  I haven't scanned any of that project though since my teacher is STILL grading it.  That's okay though because she's adorable.  She worked as an illustrator for a fashion magazine in Paris in the 1970s.  How amazing is that?  She's so fascinating, I want her to be my best friend :)

Back to the post at hand though, I am broke and cannot afford things.  My mom still needs to take me shopping for a birthday gift.  She likes to do that so she can get time with me out of my gift.  That's okay though since I enjoy spending time with her, gift or not.



Going to the Old Spaghetti Factory with Brian soon.  Btw Brian now has a tumblr in case you're interested in seeing what a man version of me has to share.

Love Mallory

We make nerdy look good.

I went to the Harry Potter premier last night at midnight.  I won't give any spoilers but I will tell you that it was absolutely AMAZING.  It is the only movie where I haven't said, oh they missed so and so part. YAY!

Thumbs up on being excited!

 Lauren and I both have fake smiles here, but we have some sweet Gryffindor shirts!

Tara, Matt, and Lauren.

Lots more people went but these are the only phone pictures that were taken, and I haven't uploaded my camera pictures yet.  So, I may add some more photos later :)

Must pay attention in class now. xoxo

Beary Cozy Coffee!

I think this is bear coffee cozy is too cute.  Maybe a bit too much?  Who cares, it's cute!  They have a lot of great color combos!

Cute!! I've been meaning to make a coffee cozy for a while!  Maybe I'll make some once school is out. Two weeks left!  I'm going to work on my watercolor painting design final tonight.  It might be a trainwreck.  We'll see!  I designed a line using Karpathos Greece as inspiration.  Here are the photos I focused on:

little girl, traditional necklace

and these really great photos on Flickr

Thifting jackpot wishes

If I ever found one of these at a thrift store I would die with excitement:

It's a Fisher Price 1970s record player.  It only plays it's own nursery rhyme records and there's a little slot in the back to hold them all as well as a handle to carry it around!  I had one when I was younger, and I assume my mom sold it in a yard sale at some point.  Lately though I've noticed that JCPenney and a few other stores are selling reproductions of it.

Still not the same to me.  Maybe I should comb the deep crevices of the storage room to see if it's still there.  I would seriously scream with happiness.  Someone here in Cinci is selling one on Craigslist if anyone (hahemmm sisters and Brian) want to buy it for me for Christmas!

Big day tomorrow, wish me luck!

Mallory

Family photos!

 Mom and Aunt Diane?

 Mom then me at the same age :)

Mom and her siblings

 my siblings and I

 Ricky, Gavin, me, Uncle Rick

 me and Sarah

 Helen, mom, me, Brittany

 Dad and I :)

me and Helen, then Helen and mom making molasses many years apart.

some girl I don't know, Mom's grandpa, and Aunt Helen

 Grandpa and his sister making molasses

The rest are Grandma.  She is beautiful.

 my Grandpa's mom, Grandpa, and Grandma on their wedding day!

Munchkin

This is Madison.  She's Brian's little sister, and she's awesome.  They look so much alike it's insane.

Best friends :)

I have my experimental muslins due tomorrow.

I may be up late tonight.

New Love

I have always loved the 50s and 60s above all other decades but the 70s are really growing on me.  I've even noticed some 70s vibes in my sketching!  Scary? Yes and no.  We'll have to see, but I've realized that it is undoubtedly starting to show in trending for the coming year.  I mean fringe tops, feathers, and some ethnic looks are big for spring.  Just check out Anna Sui and Marc by Marc for spring!

Here are some 70s things I'm really digging on Etsy:

gauze dress

Beauties from Persephone Vintage

Ridiculously adorable heart boots

Little girl pink corduroy overalls ♥

Owl paintings

strawberry metal canisters

Of course this little Christmas deer!

I really hate bright orange, but dare I say orange is growing on me.... ?

Might be too soon :)

bye. back to hw!  Plus my mom has the new Martha Weddings! Must look soon!