Tag Archives: Spring

Refreshed: A Crisp White Popover & Peach Jeans

All my life I’ve felt like a jack of all trades. I never seem to master of one thing, but “get by” at a lot of things. I think because I have too much going on in my brain, I can’t focus on any one subject for long.

Fashion illustration of a crisp white pop over and soft washed peach pastel denim with a Kate Spade pebbled leather tote

Today’s Fashion Illustration:
Chandler Pinot Noir $ Warby Parker, white popover BCBG (or $$ J.Crew), Luster necklace by Good Season, pastel skinny jeans $ asos, patent wedges Guess Outlet (or $$ Michael Kors and $$$ Jimmy Choo), pebbled leather bag Kate Spade (or $$ Cole Haan and $$$ Marc by Marc Jacobs)

This is one of my biggest downfalls. It results in abandoned ideas and unfinished projects. But, I never want Sketchbook Closet to become that. I really love this blog.

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Casual Color: White Shirt, Dot Mini, & Pretty Pops

Lately, the weather’s been so gloomy. (I hate it.) I did a cheery fashion illustration to brighten up the day. I hope you like it!

Fashion illustration, Madewell shirt, Polka Dot mini, mint bandeau, Coach Penny Legacy Perforated

Today’s Fashion Illustration:
essential boyshirt $$ Madewell, mint bandeau TNA (or $ Urban Outfitters), jersey dot mini skirt Seoul (or $ F21), pop color sneakers Seoul (or $ Van’s), perforated Penny $$ Coach Legacy

My vacation’s nearly here. I’m so ready to go. I feel like a senior in high school and it’s the last week before summer break. Fortunately, I’ve been really busy at work and time is flying.

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I Love My: Chambray Shirtdress

Hello and Happy Monday! I’m so pleased with the (recently) warm weather I wanted to feature a fashion illustration of one of my favorite dresses.

Light summer denim chambray day dress from Madewell

Today’s Fashion Illustration:
chambray shirtdress Madewell (or $ F21 and $$ Saks)

Also – another exciting moment for Sketchbook Closet: a fun feature from Nina of Anything et Everything! If you haven’t already checked out her beautiful site, I hope you do!

VNg and I had a fun weekend; we spent time with friends and family and got fresh air.

Meanwhile, I returned about 80% of the online purchases I made last week. I’m trying to prepare for our vacation, but failing miserably.

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Monochrome: Vertical Stripes on Black

A lot of fun and exciting things have been happening. In case you didn’t know, Pugly Pixel (a gorgeous site about blogs and design) featured my fashion illustrations! Thank you so much, Pugly Pixel!!

theory blazer, bold navy vertical stripe button down shirt, asos black denim jeans, guess platform cork wedges

Today’s Fashion Illustration:
blazer $$$ Theory or $ asos, vertical stripe button-down Club Monaco, black denim $ asos , patent wedges Guess (outlet) or $$ Michael Kors and $$$ Jimmy Choo

What else? Today is the end of my shopping ban!! Well, I have pretty much exhausted my budget for the next couple of months.

Explanation: I heard this (true?) story of a man who was lost in the frozen wilderness for a long time.

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Nautical Inspired: Breton Stripe, Chambray & Red

Hello hello! I hope you like today’s super nautical fashion illustration! When I saw these pants, I had to have them. The bright tomato red is just so perfect. Plus, it goes so well with the bright red anchor (which I also had to have!) (;

nautical inspired fashion illustration, J.Crew pants, breton striped top, guess patent wedges, kate spade bag, topshop chambray shirt

Today’s fashion Illustration:
elbow sleeve tee $$ J.Crew, chambray button-down or $$$ Bloomingdale’s, Minnie pant in Vibrant Flame $ J.Crew, patent wedges Guess (outlet) or $$ Michael Kors and $$$ Jimmy Choo

Yesterday, one of my talented and beautiful friends shared an incredible video from Dove. If you haven’t seen it already – watch it!

I deal with self esteem and self perception often (especially now that I’m drawing myself every week!) This campaign is a great reminder to stop being so critical!

For those of us in the fashion industry (constantly surrounded by models and perfectly styled fashionistas) it can be difficult to stay in check. But, stop focusing on the nit-picky details; try perceiving yourself from others’ perspectives; what you’ll find is you’re beautiful than you thought!