Obsessed with this modern cat eye look I saw in Harpers Bazaar.

i WILL be trying this (and will report back).

hb, edward bess, ysl liner

 I'll admit, I didn't know very much about Red Valentino until this am. But I just love the playful cocktail dresses. Here is just about everything you need to know:

Red Valentino embellished tulle dress, cream sequin embellished dress,  gold sequin dress.

Love when someone looks like they just-woke-up-that-way. Spotted this photo on pinterest.

Get the look: laura mercier, rosebud salve, paul mitchell

playing dress up

Speaking of lbd's do you have a favorite? I love this one (Red Valentino) because it's playful with a simple silhouette (plus who doesn't love a swiss dot, right?). 

If you have a favorite black cocktail dress please share the link below- I am searching for the perfect one for a new drawing. I'll tweet any others I find today if any make the cut ;)
dress, bag, shoes

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a little announcement...

You can now follow via facebook.

As if the blog, pinterest, and twitter aren't enough.

Please "like" and share with any stylish friends you know!

Giveaway- from Shabby Apple and Dallas Shaw

A black dress. A Staple in every wardrobe.

I have countless in my closet, and I tend to buy more casual materials b/c you can dress 

them upand down and wear them during all seasons. 

The one above right is by Old Navy and is only $20 (you're welcome), and the one below is free.

This week I have teamed up with Shabby Apple to give you my favorite black women's dress 

on the website.

To enter, you must "like" shabby apple on Facebook, and then leave a comment below letting us know you did so. If you like anything else there, use the code dillydallas10off to receive a discount.

Contest ends next week. Good luck!

Jane By Design

Recently, the ABC Family team invited me to be a part of the Jane By Design Style challenge, to celebrate their new show which aired last night. Just after I was invited to participate, I went to Florida for some time. So, here are the rest of the challenges! Hope you enjoy them. (If you do, please let abc family know via twitter #jbdstylechallenge.

 In round 4, I was given a holiday sweater and asked to make it into something a bit more pleasing to the eye. I decided to cozy everything in my house.

In Round 5, I was asked to take a white button down from work to play. I chose to layer it for work and let it stand out during a night out (very chic). I love a white button down as a layering essential.

In round 6 , I chose to show off some some simple home-styling ideas. I was instructed to get inspired by a bag of pretzels. (I know right?) But, I immediately I thought of a set of vintage cake trays I have that seem as if they are lined in pretzel shapes. Thought it would be nice to how you have to grab some around the house items for a simple kitchen display.

 Round 7: a moodboard inspired by Jane herself. Enjoy! 

(abc family will be featuring one reader of the winning blog on their website, 

so if you enjoy my entries please tweet them #jbdstylechallenge!!)

Stay tuned- giveaway later today!!!

Walt Disney World

Happy New Year! I been in Walt Disney World since Christmas and just returned home last night.

I spend alot of time there as some of you know, but what many of you don't know is that the reason I am so attached to the place is because I grew up there.

When I was young I wrote a letter to the head animator and asked for a job. To make a long story short, after visiting yearly as a child, I worked there in college and lived there for years. I worked in the animation building just before beginning my business in art/fashion. Many clients tell me my fashion illustrations have a sort of whimsy to them- I credit this to what I learned from Disney.

castle photo taken on my iphone last week, quote and artwork via pinterest.