Inspirations

I fill up my i-phone with many things each week, photos, videos etc, but also my inspirations of things I come across and want to reference back to for my art and photography. I decided to throw a few of them together, some personal from the week along with other shots found in books and magazines and share them here once in awhile as well.

I hope your having a wonderful weekend. I am running behind on a few things as my fridge, an appliance that I can take for granted decided to crap out, uggg!! Lost all of the food inside as well, but in good news there was an extra fridge in the garage that we switched it out for, not as pretty, but works nether-less, C'est La Vie, C'est La Vie! Better then spending money for a new one as I would rather spend money on other things this month like this 3.1 Phillip Lim that should keep me very happy all winter long.

Angelic

{ Blouse- Alexander Wang | Jeans- Citizens of Humanity | Shoes- Nine West }

There are sleeves and then there are sleeves, which this tops the list as the most creative of any I own, well maybe back in 80's when it was all about ruffles and Purple Rain.

Red Touch

{ Jacket- Free People |Tank- T by Alexander Wang |Jeans- Citizens For Humanity | Shoes- Alexander Wang | Clutch- Rebecca Minkoff | love necklace- UO | Umbrella Necklace - Allami, Etsy | Bracelet- Tai Jewelry | Rings - Banana Republic }

A tuxedo jacket in casual form with a touch of red. I usually stay away from red and choose lighter shades to accessorize along with my basics, but absolutely knew with this Rebecca Minkoff bag that it needed to find its way in to my closet. It is my 4th piece from her brand and must say more and more I am becoming dangerously addicted. I am handing down my first wallet from her now to my daughter which brings me to a major simplifying of my stuff actually. I am taking on the challenge each day (10-20 min max) to organize, donate, recycle or throw away things in my life I have no need or room for in the entirety of my home. The thought alone is freeing. Bras to junk drawers, closets to extra dishes that just collect dust, au revoir!!

Silver Lining

Sweater- Theory,| Pants- Helmut Lang | Shoes- Alexander Wang

By far a few of my obsessive brands this past year, fit, comfort, edge and quality. Cannot get enough and of course my love for Rachel Zoe, which comes to mind fit and softness and an, "oh yes that is exactly what I have been looking for without knowing".

This week has had me straight up overwhelmed! In a good way, but so thankful for the weekend. Small joys like sleeping in a bit, reading the paper in the sun with coffee, playing the wii with my daughter and getting out of the house. I love my house btw, but I work from it full-time, as blessed as that is, it can be hard to separate the work life from life life. So I am off to loosen up a bit and might pop my head back in here as well a few times, or not, no pressure. :)

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! xo

Stitch

I am feeling a sense of relief as finally this weekend we dragged the dying Christmas tree outside and off to recycling leaving the Holiday season now in the past and the new year ahead. I quickly cleaned the millions,... I mean trillions of pine needles off of the floor and replaced with spring flowers around my home in hopes that I can at least pretend it was Spring already. I just have to admit to my OCD that when my home is in order I can then function properly.

On that note, I have been creating like mad and am almost finished with a larger painting, that can you believe is the first in many, many months besides some illustrations due to a blessed booked schedule this past year with my wonderful clients. I cannot wait to share it all.

If you want to see the process and a few more updates make sure to catch me over at my Instagram @leighviner

Happy Week xo

{Sweater- Theyskens' Theory, Tank- T Alexander Wang, Skirt and Jacket- Silence and Noise, Tights- Cynthia Rowley, Shoes- Alexander Wang }

Walking into Fall

From Top Alexander Wang, Kate Spade ASOS

For me there is always an excuse to add new shoes as the season changes. I am one of those that plan my outfit most of the time around what shoes I will be wearing, yes a problem or more like a personality that was engraved into my core with my first pair of Doc Martins in 9th grade. I really feel though that I can splurge more on shoes by keeping most of my wardrobe in the neutral zone and letting my shoes be the trend most of the time.. Cheap stuff in large quantities will cost you more in the long run then a few good quality pieces that if taken care of can last a life time,....maybe, totally depends on how you treat things I guess ;)

Spring Fever

Photo: Leigh 2008

Etsy
I am behind the scenes working hard on a few originals so I thought I would post a photo from last summer. I am definitely feeling the spring fever as it was 70 today here in Denver.
Cao Fang: In Summer



Alexander Wang T collection Spring 09.