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| All made-from-scratch &/or refashioned by moi! |
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| a look down at some newly painted shoes |
I'll be joining others at Patti's Not Dead Yet Style and Monday Mingle.
Come on Over!
dedicated to simplifying my consumption and accumulation of stuff (especially clothes), one step at a time, starting today 6-1-11 for one year. Ok, 2 years. Well, now we're going into Y3. Make that 4. - so who's counting anyway?
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Sunday, September 30, 2012
Monochromatic Wine...?
Yes, I guess that's what you'd call it. What I wore to class today: a variety of wines in my wardrobe choices of home-made concoctions. See for yourself.
Except for the jewelry - the necklace of red glass beads was store bought a hundred years ago and the bracelet I found in a give-away box. The kimono-type satin and suede jacket was made-from-scratch pre-Project Minima. So were the dress and pants, but they were later re-styled. (Click on the bold words to see what happened and how). And more painted shoes!
These used to be beat-up black suede oxfords and I painted them with my finger massage method in Cadmium Red Deep with some Magenta for the strap. I coated them with clear gloss acrylic medium at the end.
Painted shoes! Two words I had not heard together till I met you -- and now they're my favorite things. You look terrific, all colorful and original and very Pao. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday.
ReplyDeleteI'm only at the beginning stages of painted shoe-dom, Patti. But there may be a pause since I want to jump into some jewelry renovation and I have to clear space for that extravaganza to take place. I'm also craving getting back in the groove of sewing...so we'll have to duke it out and see what takes precedent.
DeleteAnd a great big thank you for hosting Visible Monday, Patti!
I love your outfit and those incredible painted shoes! I've dyed shoes before but they never look great, yours have texture and personality and look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping over, Pao, I love your style!
Hi Vix, nice to see you here. It seems we're both into the red end of the spectrum today. I haven't tried dying anything yet. Although I am white-washing a load of old yellowed-whites with Rit as we speak. Technically this one's a whitener, not a dye, nor a bleach. But it really works on fragile stuff.
DeleteCad Red Deep is an old friend of mine! I love the cohesiveness the simple shapes and monochromatic palette bring to the outfit, and its wonderful mix of pattern and texture. Elegant!
ReplyDeleteYea, I feel practically normal in it!
DeleteNoooooo! Is far too interesting to ever be "normal" - such terrible language, tsk.
DeleteI'm constantly amazed with each new outfit you come up with. Why aren't you designing clothes and having runway shows Pao? You're awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe blouse arrived today. Thanks so much. It's kind of sheer so I'm not really sure I can wear it in public, but when I tried it on my husband really liked it, if you get my meaning...
I am designing clothes and having runway shows - for me and of me in my house, Sheila.
DeleteMen..., just wear a camisole under it - you know layering...or a vest over it. Or a dress under it like that skirt you had on today that you pulled up high and over the bosom region...It would kinda look like Patti's outfit.
Talk about multi-tasking. Clothes like that are good to have around just in case one feels frisky (just ask Helga!) but can also serve as layers for more sedate occasions. It saves closet space.
DeleteThe colors, patterns and silhouettes are harmonious and pleasing. The monk strap (?) shoes are to die for. FABULOUS.
ReplyDeleteMonk strap shoes, huh, interesting. I think these shoes may be my fav so far - well, they are red after all. And who knew these items of clothing would strike a groovy vibe together, since individually I don't care for them at all!
Deletethis is simply amazing
ReplyDeleteXo Megan
Hey Megan, thanks for stopping by!
DeleteCalm me down about your shoe makeover! You are a wizard. I'm getting a psychedelic lava-lamp Warhol-factory feeling about this outfit, with a calm elegance on top. Your upcoming projects sound exciting - jewellery, sewing, more shoe styling... I look forward to your next creations as always.
ReplyDeleteWell that's my era now isn't it. Isn't it? (Are your universe boots on the horizon...?) As I too always look forward to your next amazing creation, my dear Melanie.
DeleteHow I Love this! Another inspiring photo :)
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I'll wait you there dear.Have a Nice Day!
Thank you Priscilla for visiting Project Minima.
DeleteI can tell I'm going to have to read your blog in its entirety to learn of this magic shoe rehab method.
ReplyDeleteOh, I loves 100 year old red beads! You look very hip.
Not necessary, you can actually just click on "shoes!" Perhaps I exaggerated a bit on the beads' age... Oh dear, I am pretty hippy, Lynne.
DeleteI am always amazed at how wonderful your outfits are. I don't know why, because every outfit is a work of art and I should expect that by now. But each outfit is its own work of art and therefore more amazing than the last. The painted shoes are just inspired.
ReplyDeleteahhh Debbi, what a way to wake up this morning - reading your note - makes me feel glad all over. I like that idea, every outfit being a work of art. I shall make that one of the goals of Project Minima. Thank you Debbi for putting it into words for me!
DeleteYou're looking very autumnal in this outfit and, of course, I'm drooling over those shoes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment and mentioning the Sewing Rebellion. Too bad there isn't one in my neck of the woods -- such a great idea!
Matter of fact, I just met up with the founder of the Sewing Rebellion, Frau Fiber, who was in town for a show at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. (Future post) At any rate, you can always start your own Sewing Rebellion where you live...
DeleteLove all the refashioning/ upcycling you've been up to lately.
You are magnificent, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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And you are so kind, Sacramento. I am honored by your visit here.
DeleteThat kimono jacket is so lovely!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked it, Kristin and thanks for hosting Monday Mingle this week too.
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