Cause nothin' ever doesn't change but nothin' changes much...

- thrifted silk blouse
- Fletcher for Lyell denim shorts
- Swedish Hasbeen clogs
- vintage Coach purse
- listening to: OK GO - Of the Blue Colour Of the Sky "White Knuckles" (seriously the cutest video EVER)



The weather is playing a little summer trick on us today with temperatures reaching the 90s for the first time in weeks. I'm taking it all in stride and trying to enjoy the last bits of heat before fall inevitably turns to winter. I'm quite sure I won't be wearing this hat all day!

I've bought a few pieces from the Fletcher for Lyell line at UO, but these shorts take the cake. I've pretty much worn them every day since I got them. Some of the pieces from the line have been sub-par (zippers broken after only a couple of wears, super clingy fabric) but these shorts are all I hoped they be.

The Death of Lewis Peska - Inspiration Friday on Tuesday

Hey Friends i back!
Sorry for the delay!
This last weekends, Friend-cation (that is friend vacation haha) was so good and so needed.
I will fill you in on it in the next few days :)
But Now this week is going to be one crazy one!
Trying to get organized before my brother and i leave for NYFW.
i had prepared this Inspiration friday for you but didn't have time to post it,
so here it is! :)
I wrote a little bit in the images titles, so the pictures kinda tell a story.
i hope you like it!
As I got so much to tell you!
Just need to get some work done today and then i should have some really fun News for yea!
Hope yawl are having a wonderful day!
- D


P.S. Images are by Brassai, Lina scheynius, John Loengard. The Last Picture and the kissing picture not sure who took thoses pictures?

Ginger M. Toast Miester - Study Sketch

Hey Friends...
So my good Swedish friend from BlogLovin Mattias came down to stay with us this weekend.
Mattias is a big fan of Surfing,
So we hung out at the beach all weekend,
Needless to say, i'm painfully sunburnt!
My stomach is bright red right now... hahaha

The Painting today is a Study Sketch of Ginger Marmalade Toast Miester.
If you don't know, Ginger Marmalade Toast Miester is a kid's story written by Sophie Ward that i am doing the artwork for.
This was a Early character Development sketch i did for it.
We ended up going in a different direction with it,
but i really like his glasses and his suit...
He's like the 007 cat! haha
Well anyways, i hope you like it. :)

The Profile of Miss Johannesson

Hello, Hello, my friends!
How are you?
Well, today has been a long, but good day;
been drawing and painting all day.
Did this painting of one of my favorite models Mona Johannesson.
I've been eyeing this picture of her for a while now.
I love this photo shoot, it's wonderful,
so i ended up painting it today.
Kinda reminds me of Audrey Hepburn a little.
Well, i hope you like it! :)

Edit: Also if you look to the Left on the side bar i added "Sign up for Email Alerts" so that i can let you know right way about any new releases. Also, I think I'm going to do a monthly newsletter to keep you all up on everything. so just fill the form out if you want to receive them. :)

Oh, also, thank you so much to Katrina-Kasey Wheeler and the Examiner.com for the article and interview! if you want to read it click here

Lotta from Stockholm

At first glance, you might think these are Swedish Hasbeens. You'd be wrong! They fooled me too. They are still Swedish clogs, but are offered from Lotta from Stockholm. I can never seem to find the open toed sandals in my size from Swedish Hasbeens but Lotta seems to have all sizes in stock. Plus, the price is quite a bit friendlier. I'm putting these on my summer wish list.

Frida Gustavsson - Vogue Germany

Hey friends!
How are you doing?
Your weekend going well?
Mine has been wonderful!
I got to see my friend Sarah Jaffe perform last night.
And oh my, oh my! She is amazing, it was such a Brilliant Concert!
Then today, i've just have been hanging out with my brother and my friend Sean.
We went to a vintage book store and i got some books,
then I sat and played piano for the first time in a while this afternoon...
Ah yes, so relaxing.

Well, the painting today is of the Lovely Swedish Model
Frida Gustavsson on the cover of Vogue Germany.
I saw this cover for the first time about a month ago,
and i was blown away!
The picture is so bright and electric,
and Frida is so captivating on the cover.
So, of course, i've been dying to paint it,
and finally got around to painting it.
I really hope you like it :)

Kdikio Vintage Giveaway

photos by Tom b.

- UO floral chiffon dress
- thrifted little boy's Brooks Brothers blazer
- Swedish Hasbeen clogs
- vintage Bond Street bag
- Kdikio Vintage brooch



This afternoon Tom and I headed out for a little walk around our neighborhood. Even though we've lived here for nearly a year, there are still out of the way places we're still discovering. A friend told us about a hand made furniture warehouse just a couple of block from us that we'd never heard of before and we wanted to check it out. It turned out to be really great! It was an old tobacco warehouse that had been converted into a business with living space up above. I love those kinds of spaces where the light pours in through big warehouse windows!



Today was also the first day I've ventured out of the house in my new Swedish Hasbeens. Even though I've seen them on other gals on street style sites and always love the way they look, I wasn't convinced I'd like them on me. I still think I'll like them better in the fall with tights.

And I've saved the best part for last! Kristen from Kdikio Vintage was sweet enough to send this beautiful vintage rose cameo brooch to me for a giveaway! It's a really lovely piece and perfect for wearing on a blazer or jacket to class up any outfit. Even better, it has a little loop on the back so you can string it onto a chain and wear it as a necklace as well.

If you'd like a chance to call it your own, just click over the Kdikio Vintage and have a look around. Then leave a comment on my blog letting Kristen know what you see in her shop that catches your eye. I'll pick the lucky winner in a week!

And a quick congratulations to Eliza from Mess Your Hair Up for winning the Yellow Birdd Giveaway!

Hide N Seek

When was the last time you all played Hide & Seek?
This image reminds me of playing that game.
How was your day?
Mine was great, drawing grid suit Croquis (Fashion sketchs) all day.
Got like 25-30 drawn now.
i decided to quit for the night when my eyes started to hurt and get all hazy... haha

The picture today is from Volume 2 of my Character Sketchbook.
The original picture is of Swedish model Mona Johannesson.
I love the picture, i feel like the image captures Intimacy & Love perfectly.
At least, whenever i think about love, that image pops into my head, not sure why.
It's just so playful.
I'm not sure if my picture has that same feeling, but i sure tried... haha.
Well, i hope you all are doing wonderful, and hope you like the drawing :)

My Line with Forever21 is out Today! :)

(Images Via Forever 21 & The Skinny)

Hey Friends, how are you doing today?
How was your weekend?
And for you who live in the U.S. how was your extended weekend?
Haha mine was pretty long...
But I am really happy to say my Collaboration Line with Forever 21 is in stores today.
I still haven't seen them in real life, but I can't wait to!
It's funny how life kinda comes back around on you, huh?
I mean when I was 13 I started a little tee shirt company,
and I sold them to my friends and kids at school.
I never really thought I would kind of be doing that again.
But now sitting here and looking at all the shirts & tanks together,
I'm fully having flashbacks! haah :)

As for the art work, 5 of the shirts are from my Blogger Portrait Series,
which I started almost 2 years ago...(wow can't believe it was that long ago.. hah)
It's been fun to share the opportunity with my friends,
Carolina Engman (FashionSquad), Geri Hirsch (Because I'm Addicted), Agathe Molvik (Style Bytes), Alice (AlicePoint), and Louise Ebel (Miss Pandora).
I think one of the most amazing things about the internet is that
people from all over the world can collaborate, and inspire each other daily... so amazing!
Well, I really hope you like the Collection!
You can Check it out Here at Forerver21 :)

P.S. On a side note I know back when I posted my portrait of Agathe she was finished with blogging,
and I couldn't get a hold of her. Since then i have talked with her and she is doing great. She is an amazing person ;)

P.S.S. Thank you so much WWD for the Article :)

A Sneak Peek of what's coming....

Hey Friends!
Well, I have some fun things for you today!
This is only half of my Shirt Collection for Forever21 ...
To my surprise Teen Vogue & Refinery29 Posted a few images of the Tee's
so i thought i would post them for you too. ;)
I'm so excited for you to see all the shirts,
and excited for them to be in the stores.
But you know what is by far my favorite thing about this collaboration?
I get to share it with my friends!
Looking at the shirts on Teen Vogue today it hit me,
I was like "oh my gosh that's Geri Hirsch, Louise Ebel, & Carolina Engman all on Forever21 shirts!"
Haha its so awesome!
I think the friendships i've made blogging are the best rewards ever!
Oh, and there are a few more friends on the other shirts...
So excited for you to see! ;)
Hope you like them.

P.S thanks Teen Vogue and Refinery 29 your amazing, i love you both! :)

FashionSquad by Carolina Engman

Hello Friends, happy mid-week!
Well, the Blogger Portrait for today is of my swedish friend Miss Carolina Engman.
She has moved location to

www.aperfectguide.se/fashionsquad


Carolina has a great blog and is a wonderful person.
Please check it out.
Hope you all like it! :)

Frida Gustavsson Makes Flights More Enjoyable

Well Hello Friends!
I'm back from my 18 hours in NY!
Prom was amazing!
Thank you Sophie for going with me,
and thank you Claudine for having me come out to it!
It was a blast! :)
I posted a couple pictures of it on my image diary

Well, on the flight i drew for the first time a model that my friend Alice showed me.
Her name is Frida Gustavsson!
I have to say, she is currently my Biggest Model infatuation right now!
I love Drawing her, she is amazing.
So elegant & sweet.
I ended drawing like 6 or 7 pictures of her on the flight. This is one of pictures i did.
i was on a roll. hahaha
Well, i hope you're all doing amazing. :)


P.S. I posted this video of this 6th grade kid covering Lady Gaga Song on "Inside my Brain".
Check it out. It's mind blowing! haha It is!

I want to wear this...

...to the farmer's market to buy fresh flowers & vegetables. (Monki top, Topshop skirt, Libris Lunaris tote, sandals)


...on a Sunday stroll around my neighborhood. (Rachel Comey dress, See by Chloe purse, Topshop hat & oxfords)


...to eat crepes at brunch with my girlfriends. (Topshop skirt & sunglasses, Secret Squirrel top, Madewell sandals)


...to walk on the boardwalk in a seaside town. (Secret Squirrel skirt, Topshop blouse, Swedish Hasbeens clogs, Topshop tote)


...exploring a new part of the city. (Modcloth dress, Topshop loafers, Steven Alan hat, vintage backpack)

Floating Back In Time - Inspiration Friday

A Midsummer Nights Dream, Lina Scheynius, Barbara Cole


Morning my Friends!
Happy Inspiration Friday!! :)
Wow i've had way too many late nights this week!
But it's been good learning so much.
I'm so excited for you to see what i've been working on! :)
Most of the images in the Inspiration Friday set are from one of my favorite movies, A Midsummer Nights Dream (1935).
The movie is magical so i thought i would throw a set together based on it.
I hope you're having a very inspirational day!

P.S. What are your top 5 collections of this season?