And.......I'm back

Here is a little preview of my upcoming show at Secret Studios here in San Francisco on October 9th.  I've been working on new headdresses, harness necklaces and accessories and couldn't be more excited to share them with the world.  This show is a long time coming after having decided over a year ago to start selling my designs to the world and finally doing so this summer.  The response I've had has been overwhelming and I am finally conquering my perfectionist fears and doing it.   Many thanks to Stella and Marina of Secret Studios for giving me the push I needed to get back in gear.  Hope to see you there!  

Summer in the city

Sunday in golden gate park, dancing to some Dj's (tastysf) and having fun with friends.  Delia and I love to have our photos taken, can you tell, we're so silly together!  I made a wildflower head wreath which everyone seemed to enjoy as much I as did making it. 

Wearing

Tee shirt-random brand 

Flared lace Pants-Betsy Johnson  

Fringed utility belt-Self made (pretty pirate designs)

Thrifted and vintage jewelry except handmade afgani earrings

Crystal Power

And another one, this time silver! 

Headdy

I made another new headdress today! I am going to attempt to get back to blogging here.  After all, I started this blog a while ago, it would be silly to give it up!  I wonder if I still have any readers, after majorly slacking for a while there!  XO

Craft day

I created a couple new headdresses today, the flowered one for easter and the feathered one being for fun/burning man! 

New dress!

This dress is so amazing, I found it here in SF at a vintage store in the mission.  It reminds me so much of my mothers wedding dress which is long lost.  Not only is it a great replacement for that but it fits me perfectly and I'm almost certain it's handmade!  

dress-clothes contact

infinity scarf-handmade gift from friend

necklace with tassle-F21

arrowhead necklace-five and diamond

bracelets-thrifted randomly

glasses-arkay workshop

Bicycle Bicycle

Life is good here!  I've been having way to much fun to keep up with blogging.  For one I got this great vintage french bicycle that I have been spending lots of time with.  She is so much fun!  The weather in the city has been amazing so riding my bike has been happening lots.   I convinced another one of my friends to get a bicycle so I am awaiting her bike to arrive so we can adventure all together.  

Me, having big ideas to conquer the world. Thanks to my friend Eliza for taking my art direction for this photo, it turned out perfectly.

Tank top, skirt-HnM
Leggings-Hue

Last but not least, I made a new harness/necklace. 

New Headdress

Here is a new headdress I made for a party this weekend.  It's gonna be a fun one, it's a sacred dance party with a white theme!  I am mostly blogging on TUMBLR now so check it out!  

Happy New Year

I have good feelings about this year!  It was a great new years eve and day!  Lots of dancing and great energy in SF.  Today I am 33, which is crazy.  I can't believe how fast time if flying, but I am enjoying the ride!

Champagne tower

Me with a red balloon 

Emily, Nichole and I

Emily and I at the headdress party!  

Pink dress with feathered bottom-F21 via crossroads

Vintage Cashmere cardigan-thrifted

Vintage fur cape-thrifted

Beaded broach (in my hair)-A friend in Seattle made it (I added the hair pin)

Some recents

I'm posting much more on my Frump Chic Tumblr account now, but here are a few recent outfits.  

I've been a little obsessed with these boots lately, I've had them for years and I love them.  I have a white pair too!

Whirlwind adventures

Life had been crazy with my multiple out of town house guests.  This all in addition to the giants winning the world series and halloween/day of the dead.  This city had been so fun and energetic.  It's now time to relax for a while before the holidays start up. 

I am mostly posting to my new blog now so update your readers if you are so inclined to Frump Chic on Tumblr.  

This is the headdress I made for the day of the dead celebration in the Mission, it was amazing as usual.  I also wore a huge white hoop skirt as well as a beautiful, cream colored rhinestone and pearl, lace shirt.  I looked like a dead bride, it was great!  This was a photo before makeup and the outfit. 

This is a photo my best friend shot of me on our way to the burning man decompression party a few weeks ago.  I didn't know it existed until a few minutes ago when I was tagged on FB, the comments are already funny.  Yes they are real! :)

Necklace made by me, Vintage hand dyed (by me) corset, vintage belt. 

Frump Chic Tumblr

http://frumpchic.tumblr.com/  New BLOG can be found here.  I am wanting to do something fresh!

Indian Summer

Oh how I love the late summers we have here in SF.  I was so lucky to have my best friend from grade 8 come visit me for the burning man decompression party.  The day was beautiful in every way, the weather was perfect, the love was in the air and we managed to have more fun than I thought possible.

Here I am with Jenny, she's wearing the headdress I made for last years Halloween costume, it looks so much better on her since she has the "native" look.   I am wearing the necklace I made. 

I am obsessed with the vest that Jenny is wearing, it's her aunts which the younger girls have taken over with much opposition.   Jenny has some Cherokee in her and it's from another tribe but either way it's gorgeous. 

We met some more natives, our new friend Wiley! 

Sing to me in my dreams

Life has been busy here.  I've been working a lot and having fun when I can.  Here are a couple photos I snapped with my new Iphone 4, I'm obsessed with it, it's so amazing.  I used the PS app to edit these pics.

Glasses-Grandmas old with my prescription

Necklace-DIY (pretty pirate designs)

Tank-HnM

Vest-Vintage Pakistani

Bracelets-Random thrifted, vintage

Necklace-Vintage

I met a new friend who is super talented, I am in love with his music.  He also makes all his own videos and all the music himself, a one man band of sorts.  You can download some of his older music for free, check out the website.  www.weplanonsleeping.com  Not only is he a talented man and a very sweet soul but he is pretty easy on the eyes too.  :)  Download his music here, the first 17 songs are brand new, just added.

Salon Yuni, My New Family

I 've been the worst blogger lately; I promise I haven't abondoned my blog, things have just been really busy.  I'm working 45 hour weeks now, this from working about 25.  Life is diffrent in every way and I am very happy about it.  All the transitions in life have led me to a much clearer mental space and I'm very grateful. The salon is a happy family of fantastic people who support each other and love each other, it feels amazing.  Please stop by and say hi sometime if you are in Pacific Heights.

Salon Yuni

2434 California Street

San Francisco, CA

(415) 346-9864

quick one!

It's not even summer here, it's freezing.  We are having the coldest summer in 60 years.  It's really just like SF winter.  This is what I wore to work today.  Even though I don't have to wear black/white/grey anymore, my clothes are all those colors now.  I am excited about buying some more colorful clothes.

Shirt- Ross

Skirt-vintage/thrifted

Belt-Vintage/etsy

Tights-AA

Boots-blowfish

Le Fashion

The first fashion show I have done in 3 years was last night, it was a interesting experience.  I made all the clothes, jewelry, and headdresses except for the gorgeous mohawk hat by Janell Francois.   I also did all the hair for the show, which I kept pretty simple since I had so many head pieces.  Jessica Brown was the makeup artist and she was amazing, we didn't have time to get to all of us but you can definitely tell which ones are pro.

The next time I would like to have more time to get ready, start at the designated time so my announcer is there and have a much larger crowd.  But it was good to get in the flow again and feel inspired.

My guest designer Janell in the amazing hat she made, with her sister.  

My first fashion show in 3 years

I am doing a fashion show this weekend at a awesome event sponsored by WAM.   The show will feature my designs and accessories as well as some designs by guest designer , Janell Francois.

EVENT DETAILS

I Heart SF 

Saturday 7/31

 7pm-12am (fashion show at 11pm)

Please email me for the address, it's a underground space!  Jocehairart@gmail.com

A preview of some of my designs

A friend of mine had a fancy birthday party at Harry Denton's starlight room.  Everyone was looking dapper.  I decided to go with a 40's look inspired by the notebook.  I love that movie, it's so romantic. I cry every time.  I must have been looking good because every gross guy in the place was groping me on the dance floor, why do guys think that is o.k?  It was a fun night, groping aside!  How about that guy behind me, he is serious!

I am wearing

Dress-Stop Staring

Necklace/earrings/bracelet-Vintage from Josephine's estate

Shoes-BCBG (thrifted, new)

Purse-Vintage (thrifted)

Rings-DIY (Pretty Pirate Designs)

Salon YUNI!

I am so excited to say that the brand new salon I am going to be working for passed the final inspection today.  That means we will be opening in a few days and I couldn't be more excited.  All the stress of waiting and having no income is about to come to a close.  The salon is beautiful, modern, colorful and in a amazing location.  I am already in love with my coworkers too, which is so pleasant. 

This is a outfit I wore a class at the salon yesterday.  I was really digging this outfit.  This might be one that I repeat again maybe with different accessories.  I tend to never wear the same thing twice but this dress and shirt are a great combo, if I do say so myself. 

Outfit Details-

Dress-Vintage (shortened and cut off sleeves)

Shirt-Old Navy (couple years ago)

Necklace- Pendant was a gift from a friend (it's actually a Xmas ornament) I made into a necklace

Belt-Thrifted

MotoBoots-I got at a mall store many years ago and still adore them, they are my most worn in shoes that I bought brand new. 

Bracelets-All thrfited randomly

Earrings-Mulri Culti on Valencia in SF

Rings-Random