Outfit: Walk in the Woods

Yesterday was one of those memorable, golden days of early fall - when the season is so young that it seems only a promise of the autumn to come.

The perfect day for a photo shoot featuring my newest design - the Walk in the Woods skirt.

My fabulous photographer sister are I had far too much fun with one.  I wore my 'photo shoot only' scalloped leather heels - the ones that are so adorable that I can't bear not to wear them, yet so uncomfortable that they are really only good for posing.  And I did indeed go for a walk in the woods while wearing them, looking for the perfect locations to set off this super fun ensemble.

I was first inspired by the beautiful potting shed skirt that Casey created, which is based off of a mid 40s Hollywood pattern for an a-line, gored skirt. Going on her pictures, I drafted my version.  The sculpted waistband was really fun, and I love the finished look the contrasting top stitching gives this piece!
The book-sized pockets are truly icing on the cake, adding both practicability and a really unique design detail.  Plus, it's so fun to walk along with your hands cozily ensconced in their roomy depths!

This skirt is a truly delightful wardrobe staple.  It's unique, eye-catching, versatile,  and has a lovely vintage feel.

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Outfit:
plaid flannel camp shirt - fred meyer
green tee - thrifted
denim skirt - original design, available on Etsy
leather heels - gifted
locket - 13th birthday
headband - gifted
pussy willows - gathered and dried in the spring
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While on our woodland ramble, I spotted a wonderful, enormous, moss-covered stone ledge.  It was designed for my photo shoot, and I decided to pose some sleeping beauty inspired shots - Ellen looked at me as if to say "you wouldn't dare!"  Little spiders, thick moss, myriads of little lichen were strewn over the surface, but my lot was cast.  Down I went, right down to letting my hair swirl over the needles and tiny natural objects.  It was an unpleasant sensation, but I think it was worth it... ;D

Just keeping it real here -

"Ellen, I feel so ridiculous!  Hurry up and get me out of here!"  I may look as if I were in the throes of death, but if so, I apologize for the misrepresentation.  In truth, I am laughing so hard that it's a wonder I kept breathing...

But like so many things, it's the memories you carry with you, rather than the feeling of the moment - that is what makes life beautiful.