Current Projects: On the cutting board

I would describe my esthetic as a mixture of cultural and modern fashions. I have a great love for indigenous cultures and enjoy mixing and matching with vintage and/or classic pieces. Bright colors, tacky prints and lush fabrics bring a big smile to my face :)

It's getting cold out and a sistah is on a major budget, so I need to dust off the machine and get to work on creating some fab looks for the fall/winter. There are 3 items on the cutting board for this season:

1. Tailored slacks in a bright colors. A few weeks ago I ventured to find a nice pair of orange wide legged slacks and had no success. So why not take the challenge and make them myself. I can make a mean pair of draw string pants. However, making tailored pants always frightened me. I definitely think I should start with a muslin first!

2. African printed blazer. ASOS had a sick african printed blazer last summer, but the price tag was a bit steep. This piece will also be a challenge due to the amount of tailoring required and I'm really trying to work at perfecting fit.

3. Fall/winter african inspired dress. I love dresses! It's my go to piece of clothing. At close examination of my closet, I realized that I don't have any winter dresses. Most of my dresses are for the spring/summer and living in GA covering it with a denim jacket or cardigan does a good job of keeping you warm. I'm in search of the perfect winter dress pattern. I'll keep you guys posted. 


Please stay tuned as I document my progress on these items.

OmiD