SANTEE ALLEY

Dress: Band of Gypsies, Shoes: Kurt Geiger

Bag: Balenciaga, Necklace: Chicwish

Sunglasses: Karen Walker, Gold Studs: Daphna Simon

Skull Cuff: Alexander McQueen, Snakeskin Cuff: Vintage Gucci

With the holiday season fast approaching, I've been thinking about table settings and I'm frustrated with my options. So I decided to make my own table cloths to spice up the dining room (I'm pretty handy with a sewing machine, don't you know!)

One of my closest friends, James McGowan is an amazing interior and set designer. So he's my go to for advise when it comes to purchases for my home. He suggested we go Downtown to Michael Levine to pick the fabrics and he was so right! They have EVERYTHING you can think of in there and I totally scored. In fact I went a little cray cray, but I'm gonna have so much fun dressing up our table and I'll get back to you with photos when they're done. 

Check out some of the delicious fabrics James snapped below.

When we were done at Michael Levine, we popped over to Santee Alley where you can pick up shoes, clothes, bling or a snack if you fancy. Alas, I struck out over there, but we did get these pictures, so I guess it wasn't a complete loss!

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I've been having so much fun figuring my way around the collage pages on Polyvore. Here's another one I made just for the heck of it. 

There's something a little preppy about this look, but the leather, bright colors and skulls give it a little edge. A few of the pieces are hella expensive and I definitely think you could achieve a similar look without breaking the bank. 

I like to take inspiration from financially out of reach fashion and put the look together for less elsewhere. Thank goodness for the High Street!

(Clockwise from top left)
Sweater: Comme Des Garcons (similar here), PS11 Bag: Proenza Schouler
Earrings: Jennifer Meyer, Cuff: Balenciaga
Necklace: Monserat De Lucca, Shoes: Dr. Martens
Skirt: Forever 21