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Megan Goes Hollywood
Megan was the winner of my recent giveaway with the lovely Carly of the The College Prepster! I had a ton of fun with her portrait request – she’s looking darling in her Cynthia Rowley outfit!
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The Vintage Collection: Red Velvet
Happy Monday! This week I’m introducing a new line of prints and stationery to the shop! Inspired by my one of my favorite style eras, the 50s-60s, the Vintage Collection is going to be all about...
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Camel & Burgundy
Every year there is one color that I obsess over for fall – this year, it is…burgundy! So far I have bought a burgundy sweater and a burgundy pair of flats – before September even hit! This...
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From the Archives…
This lady from last year is stepping out of the archives for a jaunt on the blog today, her steps echoing of springtimes past and springtimes yet to come…
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The September Issue
I absolutely loved the warm tones and sixties patterns from the September Vogue spread that this sketch is taken from. Not sure how well it translated into an illustrated version, but all that fall...
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The Vintage Collection: Ladies in Black and White
I’ve decided this second illustration in my vintage print collection is part sixties retro, part Audrey-Hepburn-as-Eliza-Doolittle (which if I’m not mistaken was filmed in the 60s…I’m going to say I...
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Polished Plans (and Teenage Dreams)
It’s Friday, and this is a long-overdue commission post! Stephanie is the owner of Polished Plans, an online fashion classroom! Great idea, right? If my fifteen year old self, who was fairly certain...
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Kelly in the City with Luggage
Have you ever noticed this formula for naming famous paintings?”Marie Antoinette with a Rose,” “Mary Magdalene with a Night-Light.” I’ve coopted it today. I give you, “Kelly in the City with...
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Happy Blues
It’s Friday! Here for your enjoyment is this random pretty lady that I sketched for a little project I did this summer. Her skirt reminds me of a circus tent stripe, which kind of makes me happy. On...
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Remembering Oscar
Today is my little tribute to one of the most inspiring designers ever Oscar de la Renta. What an incredible creative legacy he’s left that will continue to inspire for decades to come!
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Tribute to Oscar, Part II
I decided I might make this a sort of ODLR-week on the blog. As a largely fashion-driven illustrator, fashions from great designers have played a huge part in my creative journey and driven me as an...
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Inspired by Oscar Part III
I first saw this incredible Oscar de la Renta gown on Oscar PR girl’s instagram a while back (instagram.com/oscarprgirl) and fell in love. It’s also featured in a stunning Vogue shoot with...
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Out for a Walk
I wouldn’t mind being this cute couple today – out for a stroll through some quaint neighborhood with an adorable pup making my way through the brisk October air. I’ve never had a dog myself, and...
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SPOTTED CHIFFON
It’s almost Friday! Here’s a pretty floaty spotted gown in the meantime.
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CLASSIC READER
Reading has given me more satisfaction than really anything else.” – Bill Blass, quoted in Worth (September 1999) Hello! It’s Tuesday, and here’s a sketch that I love for its very unlikeliness – who...
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STYLE SPOTTING
This street-style spotting is a reminder to myself to spend more time in trendy neighborhoods running unnecessary errands (like vintage boutique shopping on a Friday afternoon…) Happy Monday!
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IT’S THE HOLIDAY SEASON
It’s Thanksgiving week y’all! I have been holiday-ing it up behind the scenes which you might know if you follow me on Instagram @athingcreated. Creating Christmas-ey goodies for the shop (coming...
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Holiday Kickoff
My kind of Thanksgiving kick-off does not involve a pigskin. My kind of kickoff is performed wearing silvery heels and bejeweled bow-wrapped uniforms. I am, like I hope you are, enjoying a lovely...
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Fa La La Footwear
Today: one of my favorite designs for the season is this one, featuring some fancy footwear and a festive message. Snap it up here!
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Extra Extra! Coming Soon: The “A Thing Created” Newsletter
Exciting news y’all, I’m launching a newsletter! It’ll be full of extra goodies that don’t go on the blog, like behind the scenes peeks at my process and projects, a look at what is inspiring me...
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