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Summer 2018 Fashion Trends

Via Harper's Bazaar

Reading the fashion trend reports made my heart leap out of joy when I found out they contained two magical words that made a whirlpool of happiness: vintage and pastels!

The trends suggest various styles, colors and patterns but the constant thread that binds them all is the nostalgic penchant for vintage styles paired with pastel colors. Here we are talking the pretty '50s style dresses. 

by Silvia Tcherassi

 

Dresses' styles range from oversized and lightweight to shirtdresses and short baby dolls. Patterns vary from the much beloved polka dots to check and plaids with a sprinkle of florals.

I would say quite an eclectic offer and something for everyone.

 

Enjoy the selection!

 

Silvia Tcherassi

Wiggy Kit

 

Nasty Girl

 

 

DIY City Trinket Dish

 

When it comes to styles of home and furniture, I  am a huge fan of Anthropologie. Their offer resonates deeply with my bohemian spirit and I am a frequent visitor who invariably drools over their fantastic stuff, and seeks inspiration when the days are dragging and inspiration is scarce. Which leads me to their trinket dish.

The minute I saw it I wanted to make one for ourselves. Now, I might have as well order it, for such a piece is worth having - they collaborate with some  fantastic indie designers - but the drive to make something myself usually prevails, and I was determined to give this a try.

Now, bear in mind that I am not a professional sculptor, clay master or porcelain guru. Just a plain person who enjoys playing with clay. I don't have many required tools, but I have a desire to create as big as a house, so I took out my polymer clay, doodled city images, applied varnish, glued it and voila!

My trinket, or jewelry dish is done!

 

 

I drew and painted the houses on both sides and the dishes look quite adorable.

Working on the oval plate I thought that it might be interesting to make something whimsical for the center or the side of it, and use the plate to serve cheese, tomatoes and olives in it. Would be a phenomenal conversation starter, don't you think?

 

 

 

 

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