Probably some of the coolest looking back pockets I’ve ever seen :D

I have to say, I feel like the “workman’s boot” or those tan colored Timberland-style boots I keep seeing on guys are like, the Uggs of casual menswear because they are super utilitarian looking, they are usually really dirty when I see them, but I’m sure they’re warm and comfy which is why everyone wears them.

Just like any other pair of shoes, the appeal all comes down to presentation; here, his embroidered and tailored denim makes this ubiquitous style of boot look slightly more stylish then the usual, unremarkable casual look.

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This kid is my class…he’s always doing something interesting with his shoes…

I’ve never seen anything like this before…I like the stitch design and the fact that it adds some intricate detail to his simple ensemble.

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My Flower Beading (edit)

I first posted this as a pending DIY project a reaaaaalllly long time ago:

I bought this cardi at the Loft a while ago and it ripped the first day I wore it:

Step 1: Seal the rip; just a basic stitch…

Step 2: Have a plan; I was inspired by leaves that have a translucent look to them and the color of the cardi and the pattern of the rip reminded me of really pretty delicate leaves on flowers so I thought the rip could serve as the inner part of a leaf…this was my original plan:

The leaf would be on the corner of the pocket and I would have a stem and a bud in half bloom coming off the pocket…

Step 3: Beading the leaf; took about an hour maybe…

I used these beads I already had that matched perfectly from JoAnne Fabrics…

Step 4: The stem; I decided to use these cool bugle beads. I love how bugle beads have this luminous shine to them because the catch the light so easily:

Step 5: Beginning the flower head. This part was a little tricky…I had to make some adjustments as I went along. I went with white beads…I have no clue how that little green one got in there:

My adjustments:

At first I wanted a more closed up flower head but then I decided it should look more fluted out:

I begin…

It took a couple days (like a couple hours one day and about an hour the second day) but I finally finished it!

I wore it with this outfit (posted yesterday):

Detail:

Step 6: Don’t buy cheap ass clothes that rip after one day...although, I like how this turned out :)

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The Fashion Show: A Designer’s Process.