bead queen

I am in full scale jewelry mode right now because I have my first sale at a Tulsa Farmer's Market tomorrow and a whole string of craft fairs lined up after that, which might be why I look so darn tired in these pictures. But, life is good because I'm getting to do what I love, and that is making me happy. 

So life is imitating art today and I covered myself in beads: 

a great necklace and a crazy awesome beaded elastic belt.

This outfit is also accessorized with my humungous bruise on my left shin. I am currently working on drafting a mind blowing story about how I got it. I sprain my ankle and no mark, but I have no memory of doing anything to get this bruise.

Isn't that belt a beauty? ($0.75...)

Off the make more beautiful things! 

peace&love,

Jill

infinite ways to wear an infinity dress {or at least twelve and a half}

I made my very own infinity dress last summer back when my hair was short and black 

{so a long time ago in style years} 

and I regret to say I haven't worn it very much.

But then I rediscovered it. 

And now, oh infinity dress, how I love thee.

So here is my ode to infinity dresses in photos. These styles are all made using my style of infinity dress which has a waistband that extends all the way up over the bust to make it bra friendly.

Here we go!

1. Strapless

2. One shouldered (wrapped from the front)

3. High V-neck 

4. Pinup style halter

5. Cap sleeve crossback

6. Twisted Y-front

7. Keyhole front

 

8. Keyhole front cap sleeve

9. Double Y tank

10. Cutout back one shoulder (wrapped from the side)

11. Cutout halter

12. Kimono style

12.5 - Push the sleeves up on the kimono style - instant tank!

Infinity dresses are so fun! Do you have one? How do you like to wear yours?

{my favorite way}

peace&love,

Jill

dyeing for a cool front

I feel like the most broken record you're ever going to listen to, but it is just so hot I can barely stand it. I'm getting the apartment crazies. Anybody remember that episode of Arthur (yeah, the aardvark) where he takes a frozen shirt out of the freezer when it's super hot? Yeah, I want to do that all the time. Simple and cool is about all I can handle right now - no jewelry, no frills, and you bet your bottom dollar my hair was up in a scrunchie before you could say "Really, a scrunchie?" after I took these photos.

And I also never wear shoes. So unlike last time, I'm being honest in my photos.

Stay cool!

peace&love,

Jill

new in neckwear

Summer styles are in full swing at Favoring Brave, my happy little corner of the Etsy world.

Here's how I've been keeping cool: making these little lovelies!

Jasper Rock Necklace

Arrow to the Heart Necklace

Black Why Necklace

Wonder Turquoise Necklace

Coral Me Maybe Necklace

Summer Heat Necklace

Anybody got a favorite?

peace&love,

Jill

friday i'm in love {8/3}

Sorry the links are a bit sparse, I didn't spend much time on the interwebs this week! Enjoy!

• Maybe even I could drink coffee from this cup.
• Your squirrels will love this. As will the people in your life with great senses of humor.
• Total body training plan! I did join a gym this week!
• How to contour your face with makeup! (God bless my wedding make up artist who rocked at this!)
• Try not to laugh your head off: Celebrities as real people.
• Office supplies for fashion fixes!
• A shout-out to to the ever beautiful Grace, at A Southern Drawl, who is rocking some earrings from Favoring Brave!

peace&love,

Jill

let's dance *wedding playlist*

Photo courtesy of Suzanne at Off the Square Portrait Studio

Let me just say our wedding dance was FUN and we danced our hineys off. One of the ways we decided to save money on our wedding was to skip the wedding band and DJ and opt to make a mix ourselves and play them via iPod over my little brother's speakers, and he graciously also agreed to "DJ" (which meant he pressed stop and go, but he was still invaluable to everything going smoothly!) If you know anyone with some tower speakers or you have a fairly small wedding venue, this is a great route to go! 

Here's the playlist that made the magic happen:

The Book Of Love - Peter Gabriel (our first dance)

Find Your Wings - Mark Harris (my dance with dad)

Love of My Life - Carly Simon (husband's dance with his mom)

Let's get the party started:

Forever  - Chris Brown

Stereo Hearts - Gym Class Heroes ft. Adam Levine

We've Got It Goin' On - Backstreet Boys

Kiss From A Rose – Seal

ABC - Jackson Five

Accidentally in Love - Counting Crows

I Want You to Want Me - Cheap Trick

A Message - Coldplay

Sway - Michael Buble

Levels – Avicii

We Didn't Start the Fire - Billy Joel

Marry Me – Train

Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) – Beyonce

Heaven - DJ Sammy

Never Let You Go - Third Eye Blind

Larger Than Life - Backstreet Boys

The Luckiest - Ben Folds

Hey, Soul Sister – Train

Everytime We Touch – Cascada

Your Love Is My Drug - Ke$ha           

Lovesong – Adele

Scat Man - Scatman John

The Time (Dirty Bit) - The Black Eyed Peas

Don't Stop Believin' (Glee Cast Version)

Call on Me (Original Mix) - Eric Prydz

Spider-Man Theme (Junkie XL Remix) - Michael Bublé

Say Hey (I Love You)            - Michael Franti & Spearhead

Name - Goo Goo Dolls

Only Girl in the World (Cover) - Boyce Avenue

Bad Moon Rising - Credence Clearwater Revival

peace&love,

Jill

double bubble

I was free writing the other day when it came to me - a bubble tunic, with a bubble skirt. I wasn't sure if it would work, but it seems like it did! This particular bubble tunic is so great, but it's always awkward to wear for some reason. Glad I found a new way to style it!

For those of you that know me in real life, you may have heard about my ankle issues of late. I'm pretty sure I sprained/twisted/made it mad at me by being awkward on a curb awhile ago, and it's still healing. So for those of you concerned, I only wore these heels for the photos. Is that cheating? Maybe, but it looks better with heels, and you betcha I would have worn them with it if the old ankle was up to it.

So go forth and pair unexpected things together, all the while being nice your ankles, because you know you want them to be nice to you.

peace&love,

Jill