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A Style Sketchbook

FashionLifestyle
Aug 20, 201914 Comments

I have been trying to keep up a sketchbook/journaling practice lately. I have been a daily journaler for years now, but since I have been doing so much artwork I wanted to do a more visual diary. I have also been trying to buy less, and spend more time appreciating what I already have. I am not immune to the draw of beautiful new clothes and shoes (as this diary shows!). But I do consider this journal a little thank-you note to all of the clothes I wear on my back (and the shoes my feet) and the ways they serve me in my life. This fashion sketchbook practice was a nice way to slow down and be appreciative of the present, through the good times (going to the museum, eating so much delicious ramen and watching wonderful movies) and bad (passing out on Saturday, sick day Tuesday…damned chronic illnesses). Maybe I should keep this up!

 

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Comments

  1. Emily says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:16 am

    These are so so beautiful and expressive! I love seeing the new directions you’re going.

    Reply
    • seaofshoes says

      August 20, 2019 at 11:48 am

      I appreciate it and look forward to continuing the process. Thank you for reading!! xo

      Reply
      • Resha says

        August 27, 2019 at 12:33 pm

        These designs are so beautiful. I really appreciate your idea and your journal is so inspiring. Loved it.
        Handloom sarees online
        Thanks

        Reply
  2. anne says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:20 am

    this is perfect and inspiring. i hope you continue to share your week with us in this way. i hope you are feeling better soon, i’m sorry you have to deal with the health issues!

    Reply
    • seaofshoes says

      August 20, 2019 at 11:47 am

      Thank you so much! It’s been a true joy combining my posts with the rewarding practice of sketching and keeping a journal.

      Reply
  3. jordan says

    August 20, 2019 at 1:00 pm

    I can easily imagine your journal entries as a hardcover art book. Would be a beautiful read!

    What is the model of the Onitsuka Tiger sneakers?! They look perf!

    Reply
  4. Lucy-Jane says

    August 20, 2019 at 4:00 pm

    This is such a neat idea and so beautifully done. Especially the blue dress. That must have taken ages.

    I especially like the idea as a way to value what you already own. I’ve been trying to buy less and wear my closet more too and it’s been quite rewarding

    Reply
  5. Kailey says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:15 am

    Oh my gosh, I’m so floored by this post! You are so talented and did such a good job illustrating the pieces. I really love the idea of doing more tactile art – and the combo of art, journaling, and collaging you did here is so inspiring <3

    Reply
  6. marie aygat says

    August 22, 2019 at 2:34 am

    so inspiring to do too. I am good I sketching but never though on doing it. I have lots of holidays planned in the next 8 months (Norway, Sweden, France etc) so I might start doing this. Thanks for inspiring me. You are very talented.

    Reply
  7. Amy StarChild says

    August 26, 2019 at 6:26 am

    This is one of my favourite posts ever (and I’ve been following your blog for over a decade). I feel like these sketches & collages allow me to see style through your eyes.
    I’ve tempted to paint a jacket because yours is so gorgeous.

    I hope to see more of your art soon!✨

    Reply
  8. Alexis Lawrence says

    August 29, 2019 at 4:20 am

    I love this! I’m an avid journal keeper too. Such a fun way to change it up.

    LEXI LIKES

    Reply
  9. Darin Marie says

    February 5, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    This is amazing. Love it!

    Reply
  10. Charlene says

    February 11, 2020 at 3:45 am

    This is very inspiring. I’ll think about doing this too, after all 5min drawing every 2 days might be a good thing to get back at drawing :).
    Hope to see more of it !

    Reply
  11. Gerlinde says

    April 17, 2020 at 2:35 am

    this post is truly giving me LIFE during quarantine.

    Reply

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