Susan's NDAD Creation

Susan emailed me her piece and the whole idea screamed warm weather, from the color to what she actually did.  Check out her project!

I have been following your blog since I saw it on Yahoo, but even before I started reading your blog I had intentions of altering a turtleneck I was given as a Christmas present, 2 years ago.

I really loved the purple hue and the soft feel of the fabric but HATED the actual turtleneck.  I don't like any neckline that is right up against my neck because it makes me feel like I am choking :)

Will Susan just take it all off??

I cut off the neckline free-handed to right where I wanted it and then folded the edges over and sewed it in place.  It isn't perfect and I might embellish the neckline a little someday, but I like it a whole lot better than I did before. 

This isn't my first refashion - I jazzed up a pair of shoes not to long ago and it certainly won't be my last!

I love that even though a part of the shirt didn't work, Susan just took matters into her own hands to make it perfect for her!  I love the scoop neck style and there is always room for embellishing around the edges, just like she mentioned.  Thanks so much for sharing your piece with us, S!!  You can see more from Susan here!

Charity Saturday: Robin Hoods

I became privy of robin hoods and the founder, Tracey Van Vooris, through one of my best friends and I just fell in love with what she was doing.  It's something that I really wanted to share just because I'm so proud of her following a passion to really do something incredible that will help people.  Here's her story...

My mom was diagnosed with a terminal, grade 4 glioblastoma which is a fancy term for "one nasty SOB of a brain tumor." The prognosis was certainly bleak, with only 40% of patients surviving a year after diagnosis.

Fortunately, my mom is extremely tough and even more stubborn, and she is fighting this cancer tooth and nail.  Despite the hardship, there have been many surprising and wonderful gifts that have come out of this diagnosis: a renewed closeness with my family, the cementing of so many important friendships and relationships in my life, and even a new business venture that I have chosen to pursue, robin hoods.

To be brief, after trying tirelessly to find my mom some head covers to mask her scars and hair loss, I was beyond disappointed at the lack of stylish, well-made, and comfortable head covers available. As such, I designed a line of stylish head covers (turbans, modified head scarves, etc.) under the name robin hoods (my mom's middle name)...

...and I'm approaching the final stages of development before I officially launch. 

My focus was on using only the most beautiful, high-quality materials...

...a clean design...

...and made with love from start to finish. The result, a product that appeals to women of all ages and style sensibilities, and makes the wearer look, and subsequently, feel better! 

Tracey started a Kickstarter campaign to gather funds for her new venture and I just had to support the cause.  From those of us who have been touched by cancer in some way or another this is something I’m so happy to get behind and share.

You can find the Kickstarter page here and see all the awesome stuff Tracey is up to on Facebook.  Yay for Tracey and putting her love into something so amazing!!  I couldn't be more excited for her to get robin hoods rocking and rolling!

Easter Ensemble!

I'm having a bit of trouble deciding on what to wear for Easter this weekend.  I'm definitely feeling pastels, but need just a smidge of help! Look #1 (Sheer top lace layer with spots!)

Look #2 (Muumuu/robe - yeah, that middle piece is attached!)

What do you guys think??  Help!!