Burned Out.

Finals week is well underway, which would explain why my attempts at outfit posts have been thwarted. 

Anywhooo, here's a lil' sumfin sumfin that I've been working on for my 3D class.

It seriously took me over 6 hours. I blame all of the miniatures!

 The project is based on the works by American assemblage sculptor Joseph Cornell.

I chose the rather strange and morbid theme of Spontaneous Human Combustion.

 Materials were sourced from all of my favorite thrift haunts as well as my junky craft stash.

I admit the chair looks a little wonky, but I was getting really tired and apathetic.

 I made the vase from a plastic cap I stole from one of my little sister's bottles of body mist.

Wrapped in hemp and sitting atop a periwinkle button, its flowers are beads and feathers from my collection of crafting nonsense. I knew there was I reason why I hoard knickknacks.

 Barbie's limbs were sliced off a la Dexter and charred over an open flame. Speaking of flames, I almost set my family's kitchen on fire creating my "charred remains." We won't discuss that I was standing right next to the sink. 

(I was too captivated by the leaping flames, does this make me a pyro?!)

Though I chose this topic for it morbidity and potential for controversy, I began to relate to my charred specimen. 

It has been a rough semester, both academically and personally.

However, I've done my best to maintain my positive outlook.

I hope my placing of her charred limbs reflect that.

The madness of this semester will officially be over tomorrow at noon!

Until next time, ♥.

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Aviatrix Treasure Trove.

Here is another installment of the Treasure Trove. I actually made this one a while back, but hey, it still works for some good ol' Halloween inspiration! Not only was Amelia Earhart a freaking badass, she had an impeccable sense of style that translates nicely into modernity. You could easily get away with wearing a similar outfit to class and not get eyeballed strangely...well, maybe if you had on those jodhpurs.

View the Treasury with the active links to shop here: Awe-Inspiring Aviatrix Amelia Earhart

Until next time, ♥.

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Unique Madrid Fashion: Mari Carmen Guapa

This classy vintage business card belongs to the store, Mari Carmen Guapa. The store front caught Venetia's eye as we were scouring through El Rastro on Sunday. Typically, you won't find a single store open on Sunday here in Spain, it's truly a Lazy Sunday. However, many stores located around El Rastro are open to make the most of El Rastro's large crowds. It was nice to escape the tumble and jumble of the outside world.

Here's the inside of the store. They specialize in vintage-inspired kids and womens fashion. I found the cutest lederhosens-style overalls for kiddies. Just too precious for words.

Everything is really well organized and easy to navigate.

Their skirts and frocks are reminiscent of the 50s and 60s and made in the most darling of fabrics. Pictured here is an adorable dress in an equally adorable mushroom print. They have the same cuts and styles of dresses in an assortment of prints. 

I saw drool-worthy swirls, strawberries, scooters, and other quirky prints.

  

You can also find some fun accessories to pair with their fun clothes. I couldn't help but get inspired by their nifty headbands and small stuffed creature pins. I'll have to try and make my own once I get home!

I had a good time watching Venetia go absolutely gaga over everything in the store. 

After much deliberation, I believe she finally decided on two skirts! 

They fit her perfectly, size-wise and personality-wise!

This is the display they had set up in the back of the store. 

You can see the little lederhosens that I mentioned earlier. 

Aren't they just adorable?

Old magazines with plenty of inspiration for this collective of young designers.

I especially loved the knick-knacks they had set up near the register. 

I couldn't help but snap a quick photo!

Mari Carmen Guapa satisfies the need for vintage and quirky, without the pit stains or polyester. I'm truly inspired to dig up some vintage patterns and try my hand at making some garments of my own! 

We enjoyed our stay, especially since the clerks were so nice and helpful 

(even if our Spanish wasn't up to par!).

But don't take my word for it.

Check 'em out for yourself!

Facebook: Maricarmen Guapa

Blog: Remember Madrid

Until next time, ♥.

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