 My latest DIY was inspired by the Victoria Secret fashion show. It is soon to air on television showing off the latest and greatest undergarment styles. I'm going to show you how easy and inexpensive it is to recreate those fantastic Bras, including the oh so famous Angel feather bra. Grab a few of your favorite bras, glass crystals, feathers, tweezers and glue. You will be able to create a sexy, stylish bra, with zero fear of the exposure undergarmemts often make. 
Add Comment  Recently I've been wearing my eyeglasses more often than my contacts. Maybe it's because it's easier and more convenient with my busy schedule. Or perhaps it's because I struggle with dry eye, allergies, and migraines. A very miserable combination, making contact wearing no fun. Also the unfortunate side of wearing glasses made me sometimes feel dorky, boring, lazy, invisible, and sometimes unstylish. Me being the fashionista that I am found that unacceptable! So I decided to get change that. Using my creativity and leftover crystals from a previous project I was able to give my eyewear a "one of a kind" fashionable boost.. My eyewear is now fresh, stylish, and trendy without having to buy a new pair. You can make them ultra glam or slightly different. I used a combination of Swarovski Crystals and very inexpensive glass crystals purchased from Michael's Craft Store. Below are a few of my creations, before and after.       I have been editing my acting reel recently and am not sure if it's done. I would love to get your opinion on what you think. Is it too long, short, missing something, etc... It doesn't matter if you've never seen an acting reel. You know what's interesting to watch. I just want to keep your attention long enough to see most of my talent. Just click on the photo. That will open a new page to my youtube account to see my first edit. Hello sewers (and non sewers) that have a closet full of unused silk scarves. I have a few great DIY's of what you can do with them fast and easy. One of my ideas was inspired by a dress worn by Kate Hudson. I love the Bohemian style the way it flowed and especially the uneven hem. It looked fun, fashionable and comfortable. 
What I want to wear...I will make, and easy. I don't have a lot of time and I'm not very patient. Using my old scarves it was pretty simple. I chose a color scheme (navy, red & gold) to match up the random scarves I had. I used two of my favorite scarves for the top. Take one corner of eash scarf and hand sew them together. You also have the option of sewing a button or clasp. This will be the top back part of the dress. 
Next sew the two scarves together where you would like the bust line to fall. *Tip* I saved the excess fabric to fill the hem line. Next take your other scarves to fill in the gaps. The back is going to be a bit more trick cause you need to put in the zipper. It will probably end up at an angle with the random pieces seven together. 
I folded and sewed a piece of scarf around the bust line to give it more structure (and hide mistakes). Then garnished it with some bling, crystals hand sewen on for the finishing touch. 
I left the hem long, frayed and untouched. I wanted to keep that raw fresh sewen feeling. I showed off my designer scarf dress at the Minneapolis Ivey Awards. An award show appreciating the local talented artists in the theater world. 
You may not think that you have your own sense of fashion style but you do! We all have our own opinions of what looks good on us and expresses a bit of who we are and what we feel comfortable wearing. I want this blog to inspire you to try to break out of that comfort zone your so attached to and wear the clothes you never dared to wear before. 
The hot trend this fall is fabric blocking. In the past it was all about color blocking, not anymore. This is the time to combine the different fabrics and textures to create the ultimate look. My favorite combination is leather and wool. It's sleek, sexy, and warm. Excellent for the cooling fall weather. 
Another great fall trend is mixing your summer florals with dark hues. 
 Like most actors you have another job or five to keep the money flowing. One of my side jobs is working for Clinique as an Associate Consultant (Make-up Artist). I am surrounded by so many brands and products. Here are a few of my favorite pieces that definitely impress and make me a happy customer. Lancôme I am in love with Lancôme's Blush. It has three shades that you can contour, shade, and highlight not only your cheeks but entire face. It also has a slight shimmer that gives your skin a healthy youthful glow. It has been giving me the touched by sun look. My other two favorites are Lancôme's eye brow pencil and liquid liner. Two of the biggest trend this summer. Defined brows and the classic cat eye. My favorite combo, you can't have defined lashes without the defined brow.
 Working for Clinique I have to share my most favorite products, cause lets face it I love them all. I am so excited about Clinique's Water Proff Mascara. This is not something I just use in the summer time for the poolside. I need it because my allergies are so bad that I deal with watery eyes on a daily basis. I find most water proof mascaras harsh and pull out my eyelashes. Not Clinique's formula! It comes off so much easier with eye makeup remover than I experienced in the past. This is a definite must have.
I also want to share my fondness for Clinique's CC Cream. It is an amazing combo of products in one. It's your moisturizer, sunscreen, light foundation (or primer) that also color corrects your skin. And I can not forget to mention that it's oil free. It's perfect for everyone especially those that are too busy, lazy, have kids, seriously the list could go on and on. I keep it in my purse so I can reapply it throughout the day. I I can't forget to mention Clinique's Redness Solutions Powder. It is the best powder to use during the summer if you battle with any redness in the skin, even redness caused from the sun. It's made with the probiotic technology to fight redness and includes caffeine to tighten those veins that also appear with redness. It's very natural looking too because it just gives you a light veil. I use this mineral powder throughout the day. Lipstick!!
Lipstick! Oh how I love lipstick. And lately I have been into the really bright colors. Pinks, reds, fluorescents you name it. Here are two of my favorite shades! Lancôme's Rouge In Love lipstick shade number 340. It has a very creamy texture that's moisturizing with lasting power. Yves Saint Laurent has an incredible bright pink with a touch of fluorescent. It's their Rouge Pur Couture in shade number 7. It is just Barbie fantastic. It should only be worn when you are feeling fun, daring, and sexy.  My latest blog is inspired by a close friend of mine requesting me to spice up her newly purchased designer jeans (because lets face it... sometimes even designer styles can use a little help). She loves the comfy-chic fit through the waist, butt, hips and thighs, but at the knees, this pair veers outward into a bell-bottom look that just isn't her. So for this blog, I'm going to first show you how to reign in that extra material to create a flattering, "boyfriend" cut jean, then I'll give you some embellishment ideas that keep them distinctly girlfriend. First PairI worked on two sets of jeans. One the first pair we decided to get rid of the flared hem to a skinny cut. We also felt that they needed just a smidgen of character to read unique softly. First thing I did was sew in the outer side seams evenly. Getting rid of the 70's bell into the 80's punk. I had Kerry put the jeans on inside out so I could mark the jeans to her body shape. Having your clothes tailored to your own body is really what everyone should do. Seriously...a major no brainer. 
Adding the touch of Kerry was actually quite easy and really fun. I was wearing a grey crystalled bracelet that I took off and it stretched out to be un-wearable. So what better then to add them to her jeans. They measured out perfectly trimming the front two pockets. After that, I took some of my bedroom wall paint and finger painted it on the belt seam and back pocket embroidery. This gave the jeans the subtle touch of high end couture. 
Second PairThe Second pair we really didn't need to do much. BUT we wanted to do something. They have so much character On their own: Motorcycle Chick meets Hollywood Rock Star. So going with that why not add a few silver studs to the back pockets. So we did. 
Looks awesome right!? It's super easy to do. I purchased these iron on studs from Michaels craft store and it took minuetes to apply.  I have been meaning to stud a pair of jean shorts like these for some time now (Since last fall). And with summer approaching the timing couldn't be any better. Studding the back pocket is very quick an easy. I used iron on studs and purchased from Joann Fabrics. And used an old pair of high waisted Guess jeans I recently found from high school. A perfect pair to use now that the high waists are on the trend back. It only took an hour for the whole process of ironing on the studs. So if you are looking to trend up your current wardrobe fast. This is one of the ways you can! Before...
And after.
Here is a close up picture of the studs and self stick gems (Darice).
 I'm so excited to share with you the emerald styled wedding shoot I worked on the first week of March. I had such a fun time playing with vibrant emerald shade in the month of March. A color most of us are thirsting for this time of year with spring teasing itself upon us. Of course Murphy's law came into play delivering anot so welcomed snow storm earlier that morning. Leaving us with 8 inches of snow enough to delay the shoot by an hour or two. But that didn't stop the magic from happening. We wouldn't let Minnesota weather stop our amazing green wedding affair. Check out the behind the scenes video I shot using a the awesome app Video Star! Although it takes a back seat to the HD video shot and edited by, the great photographer, Bernadette. Video link here.           It would be a sin not to include my Instagram pics!Photography :: Bernadette at Dette Snaps {BernadettePollard.com} Wedding/Event Styling + Floral :: The Bliss Life {TheBlissLife.com} Models :: Taylor + Brianna at Ignite Models Inc {Ignite-Models.com} Hair + Make Up :: Amber Rose Hair + Makeup {AmberRoseHairandMakeup.com} Dresses :: Flutter Boutique {FlutterBoutique.com} Custom Veils/Head Pieces :: Something Borrowed Bride {SomethingBorrowedBride.com} Furniture Accessories :: A Vintage Touch, Wedding and Event Rentals {facebook.com/AVintageTouch} Wardrobe/Accessory Stylist :: Emily Moore {EmilymMoore.com} Photography Assistants :: Kimberly Niedenfuer + Anthony Acosta  So it's time to vote for the best website and blog for the City pages. If you can spare a few minutes please for for me. ust click on the photo and it will take you directly to their polling page. Thanks for your support! | Emily MooreI'm an actress/singer/dancer who has an eye for style!     ArchivesNovember 2013 CategoriesAll |
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