I just ran into this crafty eco-friendly, DIY blog today: {{ Adventures in Dressmaking }}. This blogess makes her own clothing from old/cheap/thrifty clothes. She knows her way around a sewing machine, and she can copy patterns from popular brands like J. Crew and Anthropologie (LOVE anthropologie <3). She also does home decor projects using recycled items and whatnot. This lady crafts creatively on a budget to get what she wants.
I’ve also come across this blog: {{ Anthroholic }}. This blogess loves to shop at Anthropologie, and posts photos of herself trying on Anthro outfits in fittin rooms. She also posts images of items she likes from Anthropologie.com, and posts photos of her “Daily Outfits.” This lady loves to shop and and accessorize.
These two blogesses are interesting foils to each other, because they show two sides of materialism: the recycling, eco-friendly penny-pinching Martha Stewart, and the coveting, trendy consumer who aids the economy. The first lady would replicate a cool ruffled tee for under $10, and the second lady would probably buy the cool ruffled tee in every color.
I will admit that I am jealous of both: the first in her craftiness and thriftiness (I’d love to figure out all of the projects she does and have the time to do them!), and the second for her stylish eye and ability to apparently shop at Anthroplogie comfortably (She has such cute outfits!). I don’t think either of these women are in the wrong — they are interesting examples of the extremes we women go to, to get the clothing and accessories that we want.
Edit: This post doesn’t sound angry…I’m losing my edge!
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