Flying High

People always tell me that I've got my head in the clouds and that I have these big lofty dreams which only sets me up for disappointment. But I don't look at it that way. I figure if I set my goals really high and let's say I only get halfway there, I would be thrilled with what I accomplished. And if I get it all, I might pass out from the shock and excitement.  It definitely takes a lot of hard work and causes more heartbreak than any human being should ever subject themselves to but I will never stop trying. That said, I've got some dresses to work on this weekend to give to one of Hollywood's top 25 celebrity stylists for his beautiful client. Fingers crossed she wears one of them!

Go big or go home!

xoxo,
Munkeh

Flying high like a bird in the sky...
Dress- Vintage from Ebay
Shoes- Vince Camuto
Necklace- H & M

I love the details of this dress. The birds are hand painted.

Red Hot

It's been ridiculously hot.  I wonder if it's going to be another Christmas like we had a few years ago when we were running around in shorts and t-shirts because it was 100 degrees outside. Even Santa Claus was wearing a wife beater with his pants. hahaha

I feel the fire, I feel the fire burning hot hot hot!

xoxo,
Munkeh

Dress- Parker
Shoes- Vince Camuto
Necklace- Forever 21

My Favorite Things

Today was one of those blah kind of days. And on days like this I need some help to get me through. So in the immortal words of Julie Andrews....I simply remember my favorite things and then I don't feel so bad..

1. Chris
2. Monkeys (especially Winston my giant stuffed one)
3. My crazy turtle Gabbana
4. Fashion and playing dress up
5. Peanut butter toast with fresh strawberries
6. Upbeat, borderline cheesy music especially 80's
7. Bright colors and bold prints
8. Word puzzles and Scrabble
9. Feathers
10. Anything sparkly
11. Dancing (especially S Factor )
12. Getting cozy in my blankie
13. Learning new things
14. Being silly and laughing
15. Girly movies and cartoons

Those were the first things to come to mind. And see, all is right in the world once more. What are your favorite things?

xoxo,

Munkeh

My outfit today combines a few of my favorite things- feathers, sparkly things and bold prints
Vest- Haute Hippie
T shirt- Vince
Skirt- by me
Shoes- Vince Camuto
Necklace- Francesca's

So my absolute favorite song right now is Katy Perry's new song "Roar". I had it on repeat while I was driving today. It's my personal anthem at the moment. The lyrics really get me.

Tiny Dancer

People don't believe me when I say that fashion was actually not my first career choice.  It wasn't even my second choice. My mom taught me how to sew when I was a kid and I used to make my doll clothes. And then when I got a little older I started sewing my own clothes and I loved looking at pictures in magazines. It's always been a part of my life and something that I've always enjoyed but I never thought I would end up becoming a fashion designer or working in the field period.  No, I wanted to be a dancer. I used to do ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop and ethnic dance. I studied for a long time, belonged to a dance company and I was actually very good.  You wouldn't think so because I'm the biggest klutz in day to day life but when I danced, I was very graceful and controlled. Then I got injured. I was preparing for the biggest audition of my life, a part in A Chorus Line. I randomly ran into a psychic on the street and she told me I was going to get my big break very soon. The very next day I completely tore my achilles tendon in my dance class. I got my big break, literally. I was devastated because the doctor said I would never be able to dance professionally again.  I really do miss dancing and I wonder from time to time what life would have been like if I got to pursue that path. I think it's those feelings of nostalgia that inspired my outfit today. hahaha. But I'm very happy how things worked out and grateful for the things and people in my life. So maybe it was a blessing in disguise.

When fate steps in, don't question it, you never know where it will lead you.

xoxo,
Munkeh

Prima Ballerina
Skirt- my own design (buy here)
Sweater- Joie
Shoes- Vince Camuto
Necklace- Francesca's

I want these Chloe shoes!
available at Saks Fifth Ave

Me playing dress up at work....

Look how cute and how perfect those shoes are with my outfit today!

The Myth About Ostriches

Did you know that ostriches don't actually bury their heads in the sand? I just learned this fact and found it quite interesting. It only looks like they bury their heads in the sand because when they are not able to run from danger (they are very fast by the way), they flop to the ground and lay still. The color of their head blends in with the sand. I also learned that ostriches are farmed for their feathers and the feathers are collected during the molting season only and then the birds are released unharmed. That makes me feel better. You all know how much I love wearing feathers!

People have teased me about how I should have been a chicken because I love feathers so much,  but Brad Pitt said it best...Sticking feathers up your butt does not make you a chicken. hahaha

xoxo,
Munkeh

T shirt- Marni
Ostrich Feather Skirt- Robert Rodriguez
Faux Leather Jacket- Primark
Shoes- Vince Camuto
Necklace- Forever 21

Camo and Lace

I love the contrast of masculine and feminine and that's why I decided to pair my camo jacquard pants with an eyelet ruffle tube top.  My friend told me that I am the girliest girl she knows and that only I could make camo look frilly.

You know what they say...pretty in pink....dangerous in camo.

xoxo,
Munkeh

Pants- Zara
Tube Top- by me
Blazer- Tobi
Shoes- Vince Camuto
Necklace- Forever 21