Earth Month: Gloss48

April is here! As Earth Day falls in this month and there are so many amazing handmade/eco-friendly/earth happy products out there, I thought that a fun daily "Earth Item of the Day" post would be a fantastic way to ring in the season! Earth Day should be everyday, however with more earth related events and worldwide attention being given this month, let's hop on the electric-powered train and get celebrating!

Gloss48

I just heard about this site and I'm totally into it. Gloss48 brings a well-curated stash of indie/beauty products to the table at discounted prices, just to promote experimentation without breaking the bank. There's a constant rotation of sales - kind of like the daily deals from Gilt or One Kings Lane - and I love that the majority of the featured items are from brands that I've not heard about before. Nothing like "discovering" a new favorite product (or scent!!) that nobody else has.

I'm loving all the paraben-free, organic, and botanical ingredients that are found in so many of the products on the site. I have a few go-tos when it comes to beauty products, but I'm always looking for new face creams (anything to help my fair-skinned fine lines!!) and a killer mascara. New site to add to my procrastination list, check!

www.gloss48.com Price - $7+ Brands - Millefiore, slice, Lather, Josh Rosebrook, garden girl, Cecelia Wong, SewLomax, and mi-me.

Remake: Brown Plaid Skirt

New post has finally arrived! I'm still abroad, but will be getting these posts up whenever/wherever my wi-fi access allows! Thank you SO much for your patience with me :) I love vintage skirts - I tend to collect them. (Reminder to take a photo of my skirt rack in my closet, as it has gotten quite large as of late!) The plaid pattern on this one was just my speed...

...and the fact that there were pockets only made it more intriguing. Small issue...it was just a bit too large for me.

Did I pass this one by?? Obviously not. That skirt rack is just waiting for this puppy to be added to it!

I started off by measuring the skirt on me and figured out just the right amount to make it perfect for my waist. I pinned my areas to take in...

...and got to sewing!!

With a new seam created down the back of the dress (didn't want to adjust the pockets at all, so I created my seam here) it was time to make it a bit shorter. I just wasn't enthused with the "cankle" length where it currently hit me.

I trimmed my length...

...prepped a new hem...

...and stitched it in place.

With just a little bit of tweaking, my new skirt fit like a charm!!

I paired it with a white tank, some vintage beaded necklaces, a pair of Calvin Klein slingbacks, my vintage wicker-y clutch, and pink, as I deem it, "She-Ra" belt.

The downward point on the belt totally reminded me of hers. (I was such a fan when I was a kid! I had her "Princess of Power" castle too!!)

This skirt will look fab paired with a printed blouse or even with a lightweight knit sweater as it begins to get warmer everywhere else outside of Los Angeles.

This will definitely become a new season staple!

Cozy, comfy, pocket-full...dream Marisa wardrobe piece!!

Remake: Brown Plaid Skirt Teaser

Hello friends! Apologies for the lack of posting - the wi-fi has been a little dodgy while I've been in Bali...the mass bunch of post photos just don't seem to be uploading together :) However, I'm heading to another part of the city tomorrow and will have better access. Keep your eyes peeled... Until then, this is one of my fave first shots after arriving. How 'bout that for a coconut?? It's almost as big as my noggin. (PS, for more up-to-date trip pics, head on over to Instagram/Twitter!)

This piece will be hitting the blogosphere next...

Love me some plaid skirts!

Thanks for your patience and happy weekend!! xx Marisa