Thursday, December 27, 2012

Hi Chicago


Hi everyone!
The goals of these outfits was to find ways to wear summer skirts in the winter without a summer look :).  I hope this inspires other people to mix and match their clothes! 

































Monday, December 24, 2012

SAIC

Hey everyone!
Happy Christmas eve!!!! I have spent the last few months taking a fashion design and construction class at SAIC.  I loves the class and hope to take it again.  The first project was a self portrait.  everyone was given a plain white mens t-shirt to reconstruct into something that represents their personality.  The second project was to reconstruct a men's suit into a women's outfit.  The goal was to transform the power of a men's suit into something powerful a women could wear.  My outfit was inspired by buildings in Chicago that represent strength and power.  After each project was complete we had a photo shoot, and on the last day of the class we had a fashion show at the SAIC ballroom!
XOXO Maria Delassandra


Shirt before


Shirt after


Suit after



















Friday, December 7, 2012

Aqua Coffee Filter Dress

Hi everyone,
I recently found out that the Aqua building in downtown chicago is the only skyscraper in Chicago with a women architect.  This inspired me to make a dress based off of it.  I wanted the dress to be made of something other than fabric.  One day I was looking at some coffee filters and it reminded me of the wave like affect the building has.  I then dyed and painted each one, and sewed them together.  I also wanted the dress to be very feminine to represent the women architect.  
XOXO Maria Delassandra






Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Holiday Sweaters

Hey everyone!
So the holidays are right around the corner!  I have been busy decorating and listening to christmas music because I LOVE the holidays.  It is by far may favorite time of the year.  The christmas season is a time of year you can get away with wearing a tacky but fun sweater.  I was shopping online today and I notices many designers are selling christmas sweaters.  They are all very fun and creative.  So here are my 11 favorite holiday sweaters :)
3.1 Phillip Lim

MARC JACOBS

MARY KATRANTZOU

3.1 PHILLIP LIM

LOT78

MEADHAM KIRCHHOFF

STELLA MCCARTNEY

CHINTI AND PARKER

MASON BY MICHELLE MASON

MARKUS LUPFER

MOSCHINO

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Black And White With A Pop of PINK

Hey everyone!
Sorry I have not posted in so long!  I have been very busy with school and many other things.  However, I finally had a photo shoot.  The theme is black and white with a pop of pink!  I hope you all enjoy it.
xoxo Maria Delassandra