Grishley’s Year in Review

One amazing year! On to the next one!

This year was absolutely incredible! I turned 20! Went to my first tradeshow in Las Vegas, and won my first design competition! I traveled around the world for fashion week in Hong Kong, and I completed my first internship with Wisner Creative and Palmer/Pletsch. I graduated from the Portland Sewing School by the graces of Pati Palmer and Marta Alto, and I was backstage for all of Portland Fashion Week! I designed for, modeled in and coordinated a benefit show for AIDS awareness, and started the collection of my dreams

I am so excited for what is to come in the next year! I will be turning 21, showing my first collections at Junk 2 Fashion Funk, Mom’s Weekend, and the Spring Collection, and I’ll hopefully be tackling a phenomenal internship! I absolutely cannot wait!

Happy New Year!

xoxo-Grishley

9 Musts Under $9.99: Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters for Everyone!

Urban Outfitters is known for their ultra chic downtown style. Here are just a few of their super cool pieces for under $10! 

1. The Little Black Book of Style by Nina Garcia ($7.99)
2. Lucca Couture Safari Romper ($9.99)
3. Sparkle and Fade Dip Dye U Back-Tee ($9.99)
4. Pins and Needles Embellished Sleeve Tee ($9.99)
5. Silence & Noise Striped Dolman Top ($9.99)
6. Truly Madly Deeply Animal Skull Cross Drapey Tee ($4.99)
7. Truly Madly Deeply Bonjour Dip Dye Dolman Tee ($9.99)
8. Pins and Needles Fishtail Ruffle Front Tee ($9.99)
9. Truly Madly Deeply Lake Stripes Crop Tee ($7.99)

xoxo-Grishley

McCall’s patterns to fall in love with!

A few McCall’s patterns Grishley is craving!

I haven’t bought any patterns for what seems like forever now, since taking a design class this summer, as well as taking pattern drafting this fall. But while filming a “How to Sew Jeans” DVD with Mama Pati (Palmer) and Mama Marta (Alto) I was given the privilege of looking through the brand new McCall’s pattern book! Here are a few of the current patterns that I am in love with, and soon I will have to post some of the new ones that I got to preview as soon as they come out!

M6028-I have been thinking about buying this pattern for quite some time now, I know it would be easy to fit, and alter, but somehow I have always talked myself into something a bit more flowy and frilly. However with the cold weather months rolling in, perhaps this dress will be great under a nice trench coat with boots and tights! 

M6241- We all know how much Grishley loves something a bits slouchy, and quick to sew, and I am falling in love with this little tunic top. Perhaps changing up sleeve lengths will be great to play with!

M6242

xoxo-Grishley

10 Musts Under 10 Bucks: Modcloth

Ten Modcloth Accessories Under Ten Bucks!

After breaking the bank on the holidays, and leaving little time or money to shop for all those birthdays coming up in January, you know you’re in that boat! Here are some handpicked goodies for you from some amazing deals happening on Modcloth! ten little lovelies that aim to be great statement making pieces for non-wallet-emptying prices!

1. Ring of Desire ($9.99)
2. City of Angels Ring (8.99)
3. Rose Around the Ring ($8.99)
4. Take Wing Ring ($9.99)
5. Sew Cute Earrings ($9.99)
6. My Pet Octopus Ring ($7.99)
7. The Necklace Aquatic ($9.99)
8. Trending Topic Earrings ($6.99)
9. Edie Earrings in Muse ($8.99)
10. Rue Montagne de la Cour Earrings ($9.99)

xoxox-Grishley

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Hallelu-Ya!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

I’ll keep it short and sweet today so you can get back to yummy munchies with family and friends! I would like to introduce you to Hallelu! A fanciful little online shop with everything a girlie girl needs! I’ll show you my favorites as long as you promise to check out a few of yours. I’ll be sporting their badge from now on, and perhaps there is a giveaway on the horizon!

Here are Grishley’s Favorites!

Jewel #36 $36.

Panel Beater Skirt $81.

MaryLynn Dress $55.

Dragon’s Rule Dress $36.

Happy Holidays! xoxo-Grishley

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Christmas Eve Cookies!

When it came to making holiday cookies, I whipped out this yummy batch  of Russian Tea Cakes…

I used almonds instead of pecans, and swopped in whole wheat flower instead of all purpose which added an extra element of nuttyness. Yum!!! I remember making these little lovelies as a kid, and remembering how much they reminded me of snowballs! They look ultra cute cuddled up next to some gingerbread men in a holiday cookie tin, but I am going to try them soon with white flower and lemon extract and crasins! I feel like they would be a nice addition to a summertime tea scape! We’ll have to thank my roommate for being such an excellent hand model for these cookie shots. He helped gobble them up!

xoxo-Grishley

Weardrobe Harvest!

It has been awhile since I have done one of these lovely Weardrobe Harvests! My favorite online style site rich with lovely little bloggers eager to share their style with the rest of the world!

These lovely little looks have so many yummy cold weather layers they are soon to influence my outfit choices once I get back to my big closet at home!

eatsleepwear.wordpress.comabuffalostance.blogspot.comtandsdaybook.blogspot.com

www.sidewalkready.com

www.bjonesstyle.wordpress.com

xoxox- Grishley

 

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Lost & Found 2011

10 things to Gain and Lose in the Coming Year…

10 Things to Lose…

• 1. All of the Clutter under my bed.
• 2. My love of trashy TV.
• 3. My addiction to Kettle Chips
• 4. My habit of never dating my class notes.
• 5. My tendency to over-cheese italian food
• 6. My hatred of sewing with knit fabrics
• 7. Blank pages of my sketchbook
• 8. My inability to get up before 6am.
• 9. My willingness to buy enormous burritos and consume them in one fail swoop!
• 10. The stains on the floor mats of my Jetta.

10 Things to Find…

• 1. An incredible PAID internship in New York City
• 2. Scholarships to pay for Fall term in London
• 3. Time to go running
• 4. Time to relax
• 5. A new hair style
• 6. A gorgeous right hand ring
• 7. A 4.0 on my transcript!
• 8. More ADVENTURE!
• 9. The last three Harry Potter Books I didn’t read…
• 10. More time to take boxing lessons.

Ringing in the New Year Early!

xoxox-Grishley

Dinner for one?

Finals week ended and before I knew it all of my usual dinner guests had gone back home for their mothers to cook for them I suppose… But here in ol’ Corvallis I was still knee deep in an unfinished collection, and in a much needed attempt at saving money for Christmas presents, I decided to see what I had left in my cupboard and went to town. 

I set my sights on homemade pizza, and made the most simple whole wheat crust ever. I used one packet of yeast and expanded it with some warm water then added two cups of whole wheat flower and mixed in olive oil and water until I got the right consistency. I let the dough rise for about 10 minutes then started with the toppings.

I sliced up some salami, and tossed on some artichoke hearts and feta cheese, to make sure everyone stayed in place I used a bit of parm. and mozerella to tie the whole pie together. The secret ingredient for this pie however was a whole sliced pear, which added just enough sweetness to this savory bite! 

On the side of my yummy pizza I boiled up some asparagus, and tossed it with herbs, olive oil and parm! Yummy!xoxox-Grishley

Sketch Session!

The Junk 2 Fashion Funk show is coming up (on my 21st birthday!) and here is just a little sketchy sneak peak of my three look collection! Minus all of the amazing accessories of course!

xoxox-Grishley