Song Dani and Rebecca Minkoff

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It's Song Dani in her awesome wool/leather mix jacket by Rebecca Minkoff!

This was a while ago during the NY Fashion Week spring show, but I still love this coat and the mix of wool and leather with added touches of a bright yellow.  It's different, but at the same time pretty wearable. To add a little urban to the look, Dani pairs it with a long beanie and of course, bringing a bit of L.A. to New York,  she opted for her signature shorts, even in the cold weather! Now that's dedication to fashion.

Speaking of weather, it was just a little over 50 degrees yesterday and pretty sunny here in Michigan, which was great!  But today, I guess Ms. Michigan got mad and decides to dump a couple of inches of snow as revenge...

I'm wishing and hoping spring will come and stay soon.  I'm tired of this cold...

Hope you're feeling a little warmer where you are!

X

Dee

Me in Dior Haute Couture

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Dior Haute Couture 2014

This is quite a collection of fun silhouettes in a mostly black and white color scheme.

And not to mention the shoes that compliment the dresses!

It was hard to pick which outfits to draw, but I decided on one black and one white and see how I would look in Haute Dior.

What do you think?  Which one is your favorite?  

Until next time!

X

Dee

Beanies!

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Beanies and more beanies!

So, I've been thinking of buying a new beanie, but can't decide on which one and  on which brand.

So far I have narrowed it down to the 4 above.  

1. Diamond - I like the red and white color scheme, but it looks like a winter beanie, so wearing it in the spring or fall might not be as versatile.

2. Homies - cool simple black and white beanie.  Could be paired with most things, and it's not as "loud" since it's just black.

3. Neff - super cute light turquoise color makes it a bit more feminine, and could be worn during the warmer months because of the color.

4. Supreme - I liked this one because it's also black and white, but the stripes make it fun.  Also the red on the logo compliments the black and white pretty well I think.  Although, I have a big head, so I'm afraid it might highlight how big it is....

Which one would you choose?  Or would you not choose any of them?

Let me know in the comments!!

X

Dee

you and your pet portraits!

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You and your pet portraits are here on my etsy page!

etsy.com/shop/bumbleanddee

Get a cute custom drawing of you and your pet that will last forever!

Or at least...as much as you print it :).

X

Dee

T-shirt Concepts?

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So today I was thinking about t-shirts designs, and wanted to see what my drawings would look like on them. This is just for fun though, I wouldn't really put them on tshirts, unless I did something more to them. Maybe I could add some phrases or something that would bring it more alive?  What do you think?

How can I make these more "t-shirt wearable" graphics?

I guess it's back to the drawing board I go!

X 

Dee

Blush for Neonblush

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Jenny Ong of Neon Blush is one of my favorite bloggers.  I love her style because it's something that I would definitely wear - feminine with a slight edge, she can pull off many looks!

Which is why I couldn't help but draw her, especially with the fluffy white beanie!  Makes me want to get one too.  

One another note:  Yesterday was the SUPERBOWL, but the game was TERRIBLE!

Were the Broncos even playing??  I couldn't even watch...sad, sad game.  So this is where Manning is going to leave off...

Did you watch the superbowl?

Who did you root for?  What did you think of the game?!

Love to hear in the comments :)

X

Dee

Rest in Peace Grandma

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This morning I heard news that my grandma passed away.  It felt sudden, but at the same time we all knew that this day would eventually come.  Just knowing that she is no longer suffering and in a better place is a blessing.

She left us at the age of 88.  

I didn't know my grandmother as well as I should, being that we were so far apart (She living in Texas and I living in Michigan), but the memories that I do remember - I will always have. 

“Life is short, live it. Love is rare, grab it. Anger is bad, dump it. Fear is awful, face it. Memories are sweet, cherish it.” – Unknown

Rest in peace grandma.

X

Dee

A Sweet Gift For Your Boo

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Valentine's day is around the corner!  That means you have less than 3 weeks to order your custom portrait digital prints!  Start early!

Shop:   https://www.etsy.com/shop/BumbleAndDee

Waiting to add a little love and happiness for you and your significant other!

Use them on cards, frame it or write a sweet letter that your better half will remember forever.

X

Dee

I Love My Dog

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I love my dog, don't you?

And who wouldn't want a cute whimsical drawing of their pet?

My Etsy shop is now open, and I just put up a listing for "custom pet portraits" like the samples above.

Go to:  etsy.com/shop/bumbleanddee

For custom drawings of your pet and more!

It took me a while to put this up since there's just so much I needed to get done so that I have more content to post.  My body aches and I'm mentally exhausted...but if you want to succeed you have to keep on going!

Like a little fish said, "Just keep swimmimg...just keep swimming.."

I can't swim, but I'll keep on running!

What's your motivation?

X

Dee

Power Couple in Black - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie!

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Celebrity Wednesday!

Last years duo all in black!  

Valentine's is coming up and love is in the air.  

Brad is always dapper in a clean black suit, while Angelina plays it classy in a velvet draped gown.

Even though this was last years outfits, it still looks relevant today.  

I love classic clean looks, don't you?

X

Dee

Cozy cabin sweater

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Today I found a cute sweater on the Urban Outfitter's instagram page. It has a unique, kitschy graphic which I like, and reminds me of my favorite holiday!  Christmas. There are so many good memories related to this holiday that just looking at this sweater makes me feel happy.

Do you ever get a happy feeling when a clothing item reminds you of a good memory?
If so, let me know in the comments!

X
Dee

Let It Go! Sisters of Frozen

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This is going to be a quick post!

A couple weeks ago I watched Disney's "Frozen", and was inspired to do a sketch of the 2 sisters in the movie.  Hope you enjoy!

X

Dee

The Blonde Salad

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Here's a quick sketch of the blonde salad - Chiara!

Cool, comfortable and cute outfit! :)

X

Dee

Topshop Jacket = Chinese Merchant

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Topshop is one of my favorite places to shop after Zara.  It' s a bit on the pricey side, but if you go to their sale section you could probably score a cool item or two.  Today I picked out this unusual silhouette wool jacket, which runs about $170.  What actually caught my eye, was the color.  I love the color chartreuse! However, after sketching the coat and drawing the hair in that style, the what was suppose to be a "chic" look, became a chinese merchant look.... sigh.  

Oh well!  Even though it didn't really turn out the way I wanted...I put it up anyways.  

What would you wear with this jacket? Let me know!

X

Dee 

Flower Power Plaid Mix

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What a simple flower graphic, yet it makes a statement.  I won't particularly wear this t-shirt, but I thought it was fun to draw and see how it looked.  The plaid definitely adds a little bit of prep.  If you paired it with a leather align skirt, it would be a totally different look.

What would you wear with this flower print?

Let me know!

X

Dee

Ooh La La Shorts Suit!

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Helloooo!

Tonight, I am wearing Forever 21 again, but how could I not?   I'm always a sucker for blazers paired with shorts, but not just any type of shorts, they have a little "flare"!

Hope you all had a great week!  Mine has been very productive as you can see.  The blog is almost there, just a little bit of tweaking and it should be complete soon...hopefully.

How's your week going?  Tomorrow's Friday and then it's the weekend!  What will you be doing?!

As always...

X

Dee

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What Did the Fox Say?!

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Hello!

Today my outfit is also from Forever 21!  It's a cute fox sweater paired with a red and black plaid skirt.

It's still simple and comfortable to wear, but still looks like you put some effort into it.  you might not think that a fox print and plaid would be a usual combination, but it works because of the color tones.  Any neutral (black, tan, grey, white)  can be mixed with any pattern or color and still look like it goes together!  As for the shoes, I opted for a brown and black knee high Hunter boot for more warmth!

So what did the fox say?  Is this a yay or nay?

Let me know below!

X

Dee

White shiftdress pairings- coming soon!

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Hello Hello!

Working on a pairing for you all!

Find out next week what jackets or other clothing items I can do with a simple white shift dress!

Can't wait!  It'll be fun!

Thanks for your support!!

Also, if there are any suggestions on how to improve the blog or if anyone knows a little html that could help!

Thanks again!

X

Dee

Playing with Watercolor!

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Hello All!

I did another watercolor test, not very please with the results though *cries*...

It'll get better I promise!! Practice makes perfect right? 

The Full color drawing is on my instagram: Bumbleanddee

Check it out if you want!

Laters!

X

Dee

Plaids love maxis!

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Hello!

Today I decided to try out a little watercolor painting for fun.  I was looking for inspiration and went onto the Forever21 site and found this outfit on their lookbook.  I love plaid and mixing it with a black maxi seems like a no brainer!

Anyways, hope you all enjoy the drawing!  I'm still working on my watercolor technique so it'll look a lot better once I get the hang of it!  Hopefully this blog will help motivate me to draw a lot more everyday.

It's a much needed creative outlet for me, especially when you're stuck at home due to a SNOW STORM! 

wahh...-.-

X

Dee