Halloween Pocahontas Costume

For Halloween this year, my younger sister Ersa asked me to created a Pocahontas costume for her. I was so thrilled to do it, regardless of my busy schedule. I know how much she resembles the Indian princess, that all of her friends call her Ersahontas.

Pocahontas is also one of my favorite Disney characters, next to Princess Jasmine. For those of you who don't know Pocahontas (ahem, there shouldn't really be anyone, right?)... a little bit of history for ya...

Pocahontas was a Native American Princess in the 1600s- the daughter of Chief Powhatan, the leader of tributary tribal nations in Virginia. She saved the life of Indian captive John Smith, even falling in love with him. Pocahontas also stopped an armed conflict between her people and the British settlers. Pocahontas is adventurous, free-spirited and highly-spiritual. She is kind, generous, and fights for what she believes in.

Ersa gave me an old beige t-shirt, and after receiving it, thought "Wow." It was barely enough for the bodice. I had to be very creative in putting the costume together, since I was limited to my supplies. I barged in my closet, turned it upside down, inside out and found and old sweater, a little darker beige than the t-shirt and used it for the fringes. For accesories, I found an old necklace I bought from a kiosk in Vegas, with a pendant shaped like the one Pocahontas is wearing. I then used turquoise tissue paper, crumpled and twisted to use as the chain for the pendant. I used a wooden bracelet to depict her arm tattoo.

The end result ladies and gents.....

Ersa loved it!!! I thought it turned out pretty cute considering it took me about an hour or so to do it. (So original, these Indian Princess costumes are out for sale for $40 or more.)

Happy Halloween Everyone!

-LoveHoney

Amo l'italia

Oh Italy.

Amo l'italia

From breathtaking art, delicious food, stunning countryside, the tale of Romeo and Juliet, to high-end fashion... Italy has it all!

Fashion With A Mission's first set of handmade earrings, and headbands made a special trip to the beautiful country of Italy, all thanks to my darling best friend Kelsie Pascual who is enjoying a fabulous two-week tour throughout the cities of Rome, Naples, Assisi, Venice, Verona, Florence, and the island of Capri.

Some of the accessories that were made especially for Kelsie:



Pretty, aren't they? In addition to these earrings, there were also bow headbands and bow clips.

Miss Kelsie made a generous donation of $20.00 to add on to our FWM Funds.

Grazie mille!!!



<3
Honey

supermodel, superwoman

everyday is a fashion show,
& the world
is your runway...................

walk to fight, to conquer, to rise, to fly.....

you are your own superhero.

go and save the world.

(don't forget your stilettos)

lovely thoughts....

“Respect is love in plain clothes.”
Frankie Byrne

“While clothes may not make the woman, they certainly have a strong effect on her self-confidence — which, I believe, does make the woman."
Mary Kay Ashe

“Fashion fades. Style is eternal.”
Yves Saint Laurent

“We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.”
Johann Wolfgang

“Happiness is the secret to all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without happiness.”
Christian Dior

“Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.”
Marilyn Monroe

Girl's Chocolate Tulle Tutu

Our spring fashion show gave me an inspiration to create this beautiful tutu for Fashion with a Mission.

We had a ballerina inspired theme for our youngest models....


This pretty tutu can be ordered online at Etsy.com for $10.00

Pretty Bow Earring... SOLD!

Fashion with a Mission sold its first set of handmade ribbon earrings online, at Etsy.com

I sent a personal thank you to the buyer, Jasely from California, letting her know that her purchase is going towards a very good cause.

The profit of your purchase will go towards the Japan Relief Funds of Fashion With a Mission, my non-profit organization focusing on making a difference in the world through fashion. The earthquake and tsunami devastation in Japan truly broke my heart, and every dollar I profit on my creations will be added towards this Relief Fund.

The earrings were sold for $2.00

Jasely responded,

"I can't wait to receive my earrings and I'm glad I'm helping Japan. You are doing a great job!! "

This is such a great feeling.

<3
honey