Etsy Shop of the Month: LirikaMatoshi

Lemon Blossom Fishnet Tights

If the first thing you think of when you hear the word 'fishnets' is an unfortunate Halloween costume, then you haven't yet had the pleasure of seeing LirikaMatoshi's etsy shop. Colorful tights, socks, gloves and necklaces come to life through the painstakingly applied addition of flowers, embroidery and gems. Every shade you can imagine is ripe for the picking in her beautiful wares, which are almost more pieces of art than clothing.

These accessories are the kind of fun, whimsical types you'd expect to find in an editorial photoshoot, yet could still be styled for your average special event or even regular wear. I particularly love her eye for detail placement, as some of these tights give the illusion that perfectly blooming florals just so happen to be sprawling down your legs. Every detail is perfection!

I can't imagine how much time these pieces take to create - most feature quite a few beads, big and small, and attaching them to fishnets must be no easy feat. The results are gorgeous, and honestly probably too perfect to wear, but I can't help dreaming that they were in my closet anyway!

Here are some of my favorite picks from LirikaMatoshi:

Floral Embroidery Gloves

Emerald Embroidered Fishnet Socks • Field Flowers Tulle Socks
Wooly Embroidered Socks

Roses Fishnet Tights • Fruity Fishnet Tights

Spring Handmade Tights

Mint Flowery Fishnet Tights • Dotted Crystal Fishnet Tights

Ripped Floral Fishnet Tights

Pastel Flowery Fishnets • Daisy on Black Fishnets

Sunset Fishnet Tights

Have you ever seen these tights before? Can you believe the details? 
How would you style them?

STYLE: OOTD

I've had the good fortune to be able to wear tights and skirts with minimal chill factor all winter - it was literally sunny and 45 degrees F this weekend! Maybe you're one of those lucky types who thinks that temperature sounds scary, foreign and chilling but for February in New England 45 degrees in basically a tropical paradise. I am taking FULL advantage of the relative warmth and rocking skirts and dresses with abandon!

Shirt: Target

Vest: Marshall's

Skirt: Target

Tights: Target

Knee Socks: Marshall's

Moccasins: Target

Earrings: DIY by me

Secret details - this vest has a lacy back! 

I love layering knee socks over tights!

These are SO comfy!

I made these red feather earrings by hand and they were really simple to do. 

I might do a tutorial on them if anyone wants to see one. Let me know!

I'm used to sweaters/layers/long sleeves being my go-to winter pieces but I'm getting a chance to incorporate all kinds of year round items this season - what are your go-to winter pieces? Are you having a warmer (or colder) winter than usual? It's almost spring!

xoxo,
Michelle

ROUNDUP: Valentine's Day Edition

Here's what I'm rounding up this week - Valentine's Day edition!
Breaking Bad Valentines

Show your lover that they're more addictive than blue meth with these hand drawn Breaking Bad valentines.

Custom Couple Portrait Stamp

These amazingly accurate portrait stamps are perfect for wedding invites or just for fun.

Candy Heart Nails

Try a festive nail look for V-Day with this cute design.

Heart Print Tights

Heart print tights so good you'll wear them any time of year.

Dark Chocolate Caramel with Sea Salt

Switch up the classic chocolate gift with handmade delights like these from Etsy.

xoxo,
Michelle

STYLE: OOTD

Since I finally got around to washing this vintage dress I got from Savers a couple of months ago, I was able to wear it out last night for a movie date. It's got that great permanent pressed accordion texture on top and bottom and a keyhole style neckline that I added (it was originally sewn all the way up which was wayyy too stuffy). It was really swingy and paired perfectly with a simple cat eye and bright red lip.

Dress: Vintage

Cardigan: Kohl's (also worn here)

Tank Top: Dots

Tights: Target

Belt: Dots

Shoes: Personal Identity

Ring: Dots

xoxo,

Michelle

STYLE: Fall Wardrobe Wish List