Erin Fetherston Short Movies

As much as I adore Erin Fetherston's fashion, I must admit sometimes I don't quite understand the short movies that accompany it. They do a great job of showcasing the beautiful clothes through a type of dark fairytale. The one I found most "interesting" was the Dollhouse video from 2007 that was created to launch Fetherston's Target collection. It is of course fairytale-like with a dash of creepy sadness...

Beautiful Clothing from Erin Fetherston

I first heard of Erin Fetherston when I was reading Lula Magazine. I absolutelty adore Erin Fetherston's label of feminine attire, including dreamy skirts and dresses with bow & ruffle accents. So many of her designs look like they come from a modern day fairytale. I have inserted some of my favorite looks from her collections below.

Spring 2010

No. 2 - Plunging Halter Dress in Khaki Twill
(This definitely has a resort look to it.)

Spring 2009

No. 32 - Sunset Ombre Cloud Mini-Dress

(I like how the fluffy bottom balances out the straight torso. The bow-cap sleeve is a great accent as well.)

Spring 2009
No. 29 - Gathered Lilac Organza Cloud Hem Dress

(I LOVE the arched pouffy hem! Gourgeous!)

Holiday 2008 - 2009
No. 4 - Black Double Face Satin Bow Jacket with Black Double Face Satin Bow Skirt
(I'm a sucker for cute, fitting jackets with volumious skirts.)

all photos from www.erinfetherston.com

While I've Been Away- Paint Project #1

I truly didn't mean to be away from the blog for as long as I have! Happy New Year everyone! :o)

At least I haven't been a total slacker! Here is a project I finished early December. I wanted to paint this little table I bought from HomeGoods in November a shade of blue-green.

I already had some paint around the house that I could use that was a lighter shade of blue-green. This is the table after the first coat.

Second coat! Nice but a little too light for me... I had to try again.

So I tried a deeper and brighter color! I wanted something with more ummph! :o)

I only needed a sample of paint from Home Depot! Isn't that amazing! :o)

Tada! Mr. Table is all done! Looking snazzy in his corner... :o)

Dressing Room Dreams

Lately I've been pretty interested in dressing rooms. I want one. :o) For now I will settle on remodeling my closet but - I will have one some day! Check out some of the dressing rooms I found while daydreaming.

My favorite feature in this dressing room is the accent color inside the shoe area. It really makes the room feminine and special!

Image from Peacock Feathers

I love chandeliers, mirrored furniture and chaises! So, needless to say these two are winners in my book!

Images from Miss Gracious Living

I like the clean and glamorous look from this room. It reminds me of a small boutique.

Image from Exotic Interiors

Meet Snowy Peacock

Meet the newest addition to the family! Snowy Peacock. :o)

I have found a place for Mr. Peacock on the coffee table. I think he looks nice there. :o)

He is made from pine cones and feathers!

I picked him up from The Floral Studio! I recently had my first visit there and Debbie was very helpful and friendly. Not only does the Floral Studio have beautiful flowers but lots of nice gifts and accessories for the home. If you are ever in the Baltimore area, definitely stop by and check them out!

My 5K Race Experience

I have to say I had a great time with the 5k! I met some great people and beat my goal! If you would have asked me last year this team if I could see myself running in a race, I would have said absolutely not! But I did it and plan on doing it again. Here are a few photos from race day!

The start of the marathon

Me before the race (with my sister making a crazy face in the background)

My friend Jesse and I

My cousins and I

Me and my cheering section back at the light rail

New MHB Branding

I want to share a couple of images with you from the new identity package for Must-Have Boutique! Early this summer, before I made the decision to close my online store, I had been working with designer Alexa Roy to develop a new look for the shop. I wanted something fun, feminine and colorful and she gave me just that!

I love the branding and Alexa really translated what I wanted into these beautiful images! Now that my shop is closing at the end of the month, I will be using these illustrations for the blog! Check out Alexa's Etsy Shop WhatHeLoves!

My New Favorite Jeans

Yes, a post about jeans. Not just any jeans. My favorite ones. :o) I bought my second pair of Gap Always Skinny jeans over the weekend. This pair is destructed denim. I am happy to find nice pairs of jeans that fit me (and there is nothing wrong with a little vanity sizing either). LOL In J. Crew and Gap I am a size 4... I think there is something to this vanity sizing thing that makes a woman want to purchase. ;o)

Preparing for a 5k

Yes, you read that correctly. While away from the blog for awhile, I have been preparing for a 5k. For those that do not know, a 5k (five kilometers) is equivalent to 3.10685596 miles.

I am slowly working my way up.

I am pretty proud of myself because I never really considered myself to be a runner. I have a lot of friends that run all-of-the-time. I am getting better but I am not quite there yet.

One thing I have been working on is building up my thigh muscles. It seems like those muscles get tired before any other part of me does!

Even if I end up walking some of the run I am just excited to be out there! This is definitely something I never expected to see myself doing!

It brings to mind Philippians 3:12-14:

"Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

Feel free to shoot me an encouraging message as I push myself to keep running/walking to get ready for the race! kara [at] musthaveboutique [dot] com

Shoe Obsessed... Lately

So, lately I've been into shoes more than usual. Okay, when I say lately I mean a few months! :o)

Here are my latest finds, that have not been purchased... as of yet. As you have probably already noticed, I like to shop. Perhaps blogging will help me to shop less by sharing more... who knows. ;o)

But as a great woman once said:

"I like my money right where I can see it... hanging in my closet."

-Carrie, from Sex and the City

I recently came across this line called Butter. Butter is a fairly new (2007) New York based company that carries adorable shoes. As you can see, I am going through a bows and ruffles phase. :o)

What do you think? Aren't these pretty? :o) They can all be found on Endless.com.