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Earlier artworks by hand: Flamingos-Pastels & graphite, Big Coat-Charcoal, Fast Test-Markers, Old Man-Marker & colour pencil, Costume sketches-Marker & graphite on Mylar.

The past month or so, during my off days, I have been
sifting through artworks, random sketches, and renderings from the past, grabbing
different pieces of influence for two new projects that I will be working on. There
were many moments that entailed opening stacks of extra large manila envelopes
and re-naming categories with my handy Sharpie than I would care to share. But,
the task is somewhat finally complete.

The initial perusing session was meant to search for a
certain piece that I wanted to mount and frame, however it immediately turned
into an awe-inspiring reminiscing parade of humble beginnings. 

It’s funny to occasionally go back and view things that
you’ve done, and reflect on the progress you have made or even just to
have a laugh (at yourself)! I actually found myself doing both: appreciating
pieces of the past and having small doses of comedy injected as I was trying to
read old artsy Post-It notes that I had written in what now seemed to look like
some sort of cypher.

Horse prints animal prints dresses -Forever 21 Bloggers

This outfit is inspired by those manila envelopes
encompassed by ink drops or aptly, my magic Sharpie that miraculously still
works after many years of using.

When I initially bought this dress I was in love with it and
wanted to wear it all of the time. Now, since it’s technically still winter, layering
this summery dress was an obvious choice. I was also keen to couple the outfit
with boots and lace elements, so it was a naturally comforting pairing all
together. Who knew office supplies could be so inspiring?

How to wear bold prints Forever 21 Fashion Bloggers

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Are you ever inspired by peculiar elements or occurrences from your past?

The goods: Dress-F21, Boots-Love culture, Ruffle necklace-DIY, Skirt-Ladyofashion, Lace tights-Express, Suede and Faux fur Jacket-Thrifted, Tee-H&M, feather/chain bracelets-DIY*This outfit is also linked up to Elena of DCinStyle’s Link-Up Party here!


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  • Veshoevius says:

    I love that dress! It's so cute and I love the way you've toughened it up with the biker boots and lacy tights.  The fur collared coat over it looks wonderful too.

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  • Elena says:

    Another day and another gorgeous look! Thank you so much for being a part of link up party!!!
    http://dcinstyle.com/

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  • LA Lynn's says:

    Just found your blog & I'm glad I did!!!! You have such great style! Can't wait to see more posts! Thanks for sharing!

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  • Margaret Cruzemark says:

    Such an elegant lady, such a great outfit!! I love
    it!!!

    Best Regards
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark

    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     I agree, it absolutely helps tonks  put me in a better mood. Thanks. xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     I agree, it absolutely helps tonks  put me in a better mood. Thanks. xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks so much for the compliment. Yes, I guess I've always just loved mixing patterns together. I'm sure you will find your own way of doing it! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    The coat is a fav oldie piece. Glad that you liked it as well. xo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you dear Sacramento. xx Happy weekend.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     I agree, thanks for your thoughtful comment. /Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Sam! 🙂 

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  • Audrey Allure says:

    I love looking back at old work (you're right, sometimes it is funny & gives us a laugh). For me, it always inspires me to do better and puts me in a creative mood 🙂

    You look great in that dress and love the jacket you paired with it.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks so much for the compliment. Yes, I guess I&#39ve always just loved mixing patterns together. I&#39m sure you will find your own way of doing it! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    The coat is a fav oldie piece. Glad that you liked it as well. xo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you dear Sacramento. xx Happy weekend.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     I agree, thanks for your thoughtful comment. /Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Sam! :) 

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  • Kim A. says:

    Inspiration comes from the most unlikely of places Madison. I've done the same thing. You look very pretty doll!
     http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  • Street Fashion PARIS says:

    Super beautiful!!! looking forward for more!!!

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  • Martha Dominguez says:

    The dress is super fun…has almost a whimsical retro feel to it. You did a good job incorporating into your winter fashion 😉
    As for the past…I love finding writings or drawings I did in the past…often times I feel that I was more free back then.
    Perhaps as you get older you lose that free-spirit a bit.
    But we gain a bit more control in our talents….so it's a ying-yang kind of effect.
    XOXO

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  • tia_cherie says:

    Love the dress and the coat with the amazing fur collar.

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  • SACRAMENTO Amate says:

    You always layer so beautifully, my dear Madison.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  • Kim A. says:

    Inspiration comes from the most unlikely of places Madison. I&#39ve done the same thing. You look very pretty doll!
     http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  • tia_cherie says:

    Love the dress and the coat with the amazing fur collar.

    tia-cherie.blogspot.com

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  • Ulla-Marie says:

    Beautiful look!

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  • Mosamuse says:

    cute dress!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    http://www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thank you Ofelia. Such a sweet compliment. 🙂

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  • Megan Zietz says:

    that dress is it! Xo Megan, www.TfDiaries.com

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    LOL, I know exactly the feeling. Hope you're doing well Glee. 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     🙂 Thanks so much. Happy that you could to view them. xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Sometimes inspiration comes in the oddest of forms … love that though! Thanks for commenting.  x

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thanks Laura, I'm always a bit hesitant to show my art, but in small doses may be more in the future. Have a great day! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks! And, great, glad you got it! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Yes, it's all so very exciting. I'm sure you understand. Good luck on the next big move! 🙂 xo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Yi-chia! 🙂

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  • Ofelia says:

    You are incredible creatives and as many creative people you express yourself in many forms!
    Love this outfit is a bit of Marni mix with some Betsy Johnson.

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  • Emmy MW says:

    Oh my gosh! You are so talented! And I love how you find inspiration in the random things around you:) Love love love that dress.

    Emmy
    http://scarberianfashionlover.blogspot.com

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thank you Ofelia. Such a sweet compliment. 🙂

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  • Adeola Naomi Aderemi says:

    The past is always a good source of inspiration and jokes as you said.
    Wearing my High School uniform now as a trend says much I guess.
    Love the dress and how you have layered it.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    LOL, I know exactly the feeling. Hope you&#39re doing well Glee. 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     :-) Thanks so much. Happy that you could to view them. xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Sometimes inspiration comes in the oddest of forms … love that though! Thanks for commenting.  x

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thanks Laura, I&#39m always a bit hesitant to show my art, but in small doses may be more in the future. Have a great day! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks! And, great, glad you got it! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Yes, it&#39s all so very exciting. I&#39m sure you understand. Good luck on the next big move! 🙂 xo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Yi-chia! 🙂

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  • hannah @ The Braided Bandit says:

    Love the pretty printed dress! I also love your approach for going through old art/ handwriting/ notes etc – sometimes you have to appreciate, and sometimes you have to laugh! Hope you're having a great day!
    xo Hannah

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  • Ofelia says:

    You are incredible creatives and as many creative people you express yourself in many forms!
    Love this outfit is a bit of Marni mix with some Betsy Johnson.

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  • laura says:

    madison, you are super talented! I love the flamingo one a lot! And that dress is so darling. the print is so cute!

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  • Always Maylee says:

    You look amazing, I love this dress on you. And I love the inspiration behind this outfit, so creative!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  • francesca romana capizzi says:

    That dress is supercoo and I love the coat!

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  • Emmy MW says:

    Oh my gosh! You are so talented! And I love how you find inspiration in the random things around you:) Love love love that dress.

    Emmy
    http://scarberianfashionlover.blogspot.com

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  • The clothes paper says:

    Lovely dress!

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  • Oh to Be a Muse says:

    It is very interesting that this dress is inspired by office supplies. By the way, your artwork is great and I love your coat. Oh, and I received my giveaway win in the mail the other day!

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  • AlmostStylish says:

    Love your dress and coat!

    -Kati
    http://almoststylish.blogspot.de

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  • kim bim says:

    simple and stylish no stress, you look stunning girl. i want that dress.
    kisses.
    http://rock4less.blogspot.co.uk/

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  • Adeola Naomi Aderemi says:

    The past is always a good source of inspiration and jokes as you said.
    Wearing my High School uniform now as a trend says much I guess.
    Love the dress and how you have layered it.

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  • Lady à la Mode says:

    love your dress and your unique styling! fun tights and booties and that coat is just so amazing! 

    xxxLady à la Mode

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  • hannah @ The Braided Bandit says:

    Love the pretty printed dress! I also love your approach for going through old art/ handwriting/ notes etc – sometimes you have to appreciate, and sometimes you have to laugh! Hope you&#39re having a great day!
    xo Hannah

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  • Amyjotatum says:

    So chic!
    Beautiful!oxoxoxox from San franciscoAmyhttp://bridechic.blogspot.com

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  • laura says:

    madison, you are super talented! I love the flamingo one a lot! And that dress is so darling. the print is so cute!

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  • Alexis Grace says:

    As I've spent the past few months at my parents' home (as we prepare for the next big move!) I have had many opportunities to sift through my personal history.  It is so interesting to see where I have grown from, what has impacted who I am today and to wonder where I will be next….

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  • Always Maylee says:

    You look amazing, I love this dress on you. And I love the inspiration behind this outfit, so creative!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  • francesca romana capizzi says:

    That dress is supercoo and I love the coat!

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  • Shybiker says:

    Whoa!  Amazing outfit.  The colors suit you so well.  And the bold designs mixed together?!  I don't have the balls to do that. 🙂  They look great on you.  Kudos.

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  • The clothes paper says:

    Lovely dress!

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  • Cafe Fashionista says:

    I love, love, love the print on your dress. And that coat. And those tights. This is such an incredibly playful {yet oh-so glamorous} look. Stunning Madison!  🙂

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  • Oh to Be a Muse says:

    It is very interesting that this dress is inspired by office supplies. By the way, your artwork is great and I love your coat. Oh, and I received my giveaway win in the mail the other day!

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  • Glee says:

    Haha, it happens to me quite a lot actually, the reminiscence of the past, and  then my husband would just wonder why I suddenly laugh out of nothing. I love the print of your dress, can´t wait for summer.

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  • Sam @ Frills & Thrills says:

    I love how much thought was put into this and how you've been inspired, it proves that fashion has so much creativity to it. Love the dress, you looks stunning.

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  • Lady à la Mode says:

    love your dress and your unique styling! fun tights and booties and that coat is just so amazing! 

    xxxLady à la Mode

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  • Carrie Critton says:

    Amazing work, darling ~ you are so talented!
    And I love that dress!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  • Daniella says:

    I am always intrigued by how your unexpected and creative combinations always look so good, I find it so inspiring. I love how You've combined print with texture, I especially love your coat and how it completes the look so perfectly 🙂

    Take care,
    Daniella xox

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  • Amyjotatum says:

    So chic!
    Beautiful!oxoxoxox from San franciscoAmyhttp://bridechic.blogspot.com

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  • Annie says:

    That coat is SO fun, and I love your dress! The drawing looks great too 🙂

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  • Luna Tiger says:

    Wow ! You make beautiful drawings ! And I love this outfit with  this marvelous coat !

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  • Lilli C. says:

    Yep I am, many times!:) You look very classy Madison, great dress and coat!:) Kisses!! xo
     http://lilliness.blogspot.it/

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  • Maddie says:

    Such a great and interesting outfit!

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  • Rosalind Jana says:

    Isn't it wonderful how inspiration strikes from all directions – I love the idea of ink-embossed manila envelopes providing your outfit theme here.
    Lovely artworks too, especially the flamingos.

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  • Dainty Doll says:

    Love that whole outfit, it is marvellous!! And the colours and tones are perfect!! It's fun to go back and see things you did and see how it compares with now and how far you've come. It helps in gaining perspective and what you may still need to do and accomplish now!! I hope you have a super day doll xox

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