|| Sweater: Tundra/Vintage | PVC Leggings: Express | Boots: Jeffrey Campbell Litas | Necklace: Vintage | Earrings: Island Passage | Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters ||

This sweater is truly a show stopper!

I love how all of these turned out. I arranged them in various ways inside and out.

How do you decorate for this holiday season?

|| Sweater: Apt 9 - Kohl's | Crop Tank: Forever 21 | Necklace: Forever 21 | Disco Pants: American Apparel | Boots: Steven Madden "Troopa" ||

2. Chop up your apples and empty the muffin mix into your mixing bowl. Add the apples into the mix. No need to worry about your apples turning colors when cutting them. Since they are being baked, presentation here doesn't matter too much.

So delicious!

|| Sweatshirt: Hanes Brand - Walmart | Floral Shirt: Made By Me! | Chain Necklace: Vintage  | Jeggings: Forever 21 | Heels: Chelsea Crew - Island Passage ||

So this is what fresh ginger looks like before the root turns brown. I looks a little like fingers, but smells amazing!

The snack table was full of treats. From white wine sparklers with blackberries to hackberry and rosemary infused water, there were plenty of goodies. 

Delectable treats that I had to resist. I would have taken the risk if they were cupcakes, but with these rich petit fours and macaroons, I had to say no. 

Photo backdrop for pictures!

The name tags were adorable and they spelled my name right!

As fall continues to arrive I'll be sharing more pictures of the market that captures everything fall! 

What is your favorite season?

|| L to R || Sephora Anti-Fatigue & Energizing Mask | CK One Mascara in Black | Makeup Set with Eyeliner, Lipstick and Mascara | Origins Charcoal Mask ||

The CK One was my free birthday gift from Ulta (it's a full size tube!) and the makeup set was my free gift from Sephora. You can never have enough mascara! I have tried out the CK One and it is perfect for daily wear. It goes on quick and easy, but my favorite element is you can adjust the mascara brush to maximize your look. 

I have also tried the Origins Charcoal Mask and it left my skin feeling so smooth. I instantly noticed a difference in my face. It felt moisturized but not oily. I used it Sunday and a few days later it still feels like I just used it yesterday. It is my new weekly mask. 

I look forward to trying to my other goodies. Of course I didn't just go on the hunt for beauty items, but I found some fun pieces for fall that I cannot wait to wear:

|| Cardigan, Jeans, & Sweaters - Forever 21 | T-Shirts - H&M | Traveling Sketch pad - Birthday gift from my friend Julia ||

|| Boots - Aldo "Serinna" | Necklace & Ring - Forever 21 |Scarf - Birthday gift | Michael Kors bag & key chain - Birthday gift from my other older sister De'Adra ||

There were a few other gifts I received but I think the best part of my birthday was being able to relax and be thankful for seeing another birthday.

The more I look at this fabric the more inspired I get. The process of designing a look for this fabric took some time. Although it looks very "old" the key is in the construction elements and how I make this fabric come to life. There were a few requirements I wanted to include with this jacket: 1) an over-sized hood, 2) a fitted waistline, 3) to feel modern, yet Victorian, and 4) some type of lacing, (like you see on a corset), either on the sides or back. Taking this into account, I sketched up a jacket and came up with this:

At some point I will add color to the final sketch, but this is a great starting point. For this style jacket, I will be creating my pattern from my slopers, so this will be completely custom.  Slopers for my non-sewers are basically patterns created from my measurements that are used to create everything from pants, coats, dresses, shirts, etc. These are the starting points I use for any home sewing that I do. Sometimes I'll manipulate an existing pattern if it is along the lines of what I'm creating. It's easier using that method sometimes because pattern creation can take awhile to develop. I'm not worried with this jacket because for me it is pretty straightforward. I'll spend most of my time adding buttons more than anything else.

I plan on documenting my progress to show you all my process for creating patterns. Being The Couture Butterfly I think it is important to share with you all my sewing adventures. Some are easier than others. Many take quite a bit of time. I hope you all will enjoy this journey with me as I sew and create another fantastic creation. 

Do you all have any projects you would like to accomplish?

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White is a very polished look, but for me it is a little too polished and needs more color.  A lot more color. So what did I do? I grabbed my cans of spray paint and had a colorful time. 

My work space was outside - which is the best ventilation. There is an old bench in the backyard, so it has become my painting station. If you want to spray paint and don't have a spare bench, a large piece of cardboard is just as good.

I started with lavender, then neon yellow, black, and later I added pink. The color possibilities are endless. When involving color, it is completely up to you to determine what you want. I know most of are thinking why not add in teal to my shelf? You will see why I decided to switch it up.

So this is how it ended up. I love the pop of color all over. This sorter came with all the hardware required to mount it. I recommend using a power screwdriver to help. It makes a world of difference and will save your arms, (I speak from personal experience).  Here is the final result.

I mounted it right by the door, which is optimal so it won't find its way to any other part of my room without me moving it. The color combination compliments the wall very well and my coupons, letters, and magazine appreciate not being in a giant pile but organized for easy access.

How do you store you mail?