Art & Design of Kelli Murray

I have always loved black….but rarely do I wear it from head to toe in fear of looking goth.  In spirit of Halloween however, I thought it appropriate.  And yes, I do in fact look goth, but I am ok with that for the moment.  How great are capes!?  They are everywhere right now.  I have to restrain myself from buying every one I see. I love them structured and buckled…like THIS ONE and THIS ONE.  But oversized and knit are equally as droolworthy….like THIS ONE and THIS ONE. *sigh

So…tell me, how old is too old to dress up for Halloween?  Have I reached that age?  Say it ain’t so.  I have been busy sewing up Rylee’s Halloween costume.  Here is a SNEAK PEAK.  I must say it had been FAR too long since I busted out the ‘ol sewing machine.  I forgot how much fun I have creating things! And it’s even better when what I am making is itty bitty.  Half the time to construct and triple the cuteness!  I see a possible baby etsy store in my future! Anyway, I whipped together a quick costume for me while I was at it, but then became a little self conscious that maybe I am a mom now and I should leave the costumes to the “kids”! Ugh.  I just can’t help but think how cute a family photo of all of us dressed as “cave people” would be! haha. I don’t know what else to call us.  But we will all be in animal print, unless someone (husband) is a party pooper.  Stay posted!

Happy Halloween everyone!

Love it when art meets fashion.

RACHEL ANTONOFF SPRING 2012

“Minnie-Mouse-meets-Wednesday-Addams”.  Sweetly Spooky.

Set Design by Aux Armes

I’ve missed doing my lookbook posts!  I’m going to try to keep up with them a bit more  like I used to.  Somehow with Rylee, I just don’t “dress up” as often as I used to. I think it’s because we are home all day together (and honestly, nothing beats pajamas)….but hopefully we won’t be such homebodie’s in the not so distant future.  I think we are ready for more mother – daughter outings.  Dressing HER up has taken priority….but i’ve got to start getting MY act together again!

I wore  these shoes when I went out to lunch with my sister, her kids and my best friend (who is due to give birth any day now!).  As I was taking Rylee out of the car in her carseat an old man looked at me laughing and said “My…what tall shoes you have on!!” And then I proceeded to see every head turn to look at me as I walked into the restaurant.  I guess you are not supposed to wear shoes so tall when you are a mom….oops! My mistake.  It will be sure to happen again. Ha!  Sorry folks.  It’s just who I am.

I have always been a lover of all things crochet….but more recently, I have developed an obsession with the collar.  And to combine the two!?! ….in the voice of Rachel Zoe…I die.

1.  Image via SART(RE)ORIAL

2. Peter Pan Collar Metal Necklace by Free People

3. ASOS Crochet Lace Collar Dress in Alexa Print

4.  Vintage Hand Crocheted Collar

5. Cobbled Pearl Collar by BHLDN

6. Vintage Black Detachable Peter Pan Collar

7. Mustard Lace Earrings

Last month I was honored to be featured in the Autumn Issue of ARTFUL BLOGGING MAGAZINE by Stampington & Company.  It’s an inspiring mag that showcases various art blogs from across the internet.  It’s chalk full of creative ideas and inspiring stories….and when I was asked to be a part of it….I was more than excited!  Thanks to everyone who saw the write up and sent emails of encouragement.

Below are the pages from the interview.