Tag Archives: Mom

Scottish Rites

In celebration of recent events, my nuclear family is jetting to Scotland for the next week (and London for a few days). It wouldn’t surprise you to learn that before almost every trip, I draw out a packing list that looks something like this. Doing so helps me focus my vacation vision, which inevitably has turned into an homage to my ultimate semi-sportif hip-hop lady-playa who digs the rolling hills – a flat brim hat, some Adidas spandex, an incognito trench, etc.

I’ll be carrying on my dad’s old backpack, a Lands End Canvas fisherman sweater, the St. James tee, some American Apparel and J.Crew tees, my London Fog trench, my Urban Outfitters jean jacket, Cheap Monday and Zara jeans, Adidas running spandex, a Gap henley, a Lands End Canvas polka-dot button up “borrowed” from mom, my men’s department J.Crew shirt, new Converse All Stars, Bass boots, Target socks, the Avs, the Cat Eyes, and SEE glasses, a DC baseball cap from Jonas’s baseball team, mom’s scarves, books, books, books, (screw e-readers), Moleskines.

Year Two

This blogiversary is an amazing way to track my drawing progress

Whether you viewed  those when I first published them or you are new to the site, I want to reiterate a) how grateful I am for your visit, b) isn’t it crazy how much you can improve at something if you put your mind to it? and c) this website gave me the gift of purpose, and without that I can’t imagine what my life would be today. I’m thankful that I can share something so meaningful to me with you.

PS: I missed my official blogiversary (April 28th) because I was busy yelling the loudest at my brother’s graduation… But better late than never, right?

Second Run: An American In Paris

I’m home for my bro’s graduation from college this weekend…

I go majorly chill when I’m in The Mitten, so I’m referring to this sketch from last year for some sartorial tips. You know, things with a loose crotch, shoes that you don’t have to tie, etc.

Jillian’s Outfit in Sketches

This sketch was a long time coming – I met Jillian at this photoshoot for the Lucky Style Collective in Lucky Mag, and I knew the moment she introduced herself that I was a fan.

Check out her website, Nova Style - the girl has impeccable taste.

She is also living proof that New York isn’t such a big city after all because we once ran into each other in the same car on the #6 train headed to Brooklyn! I love when shit like that happens.

The Media Blitz Continues

When it rains it pours, I guess? In addition to a pretty amazing Refinery 29 feature, the great folks over at Ready Set DC thought I’d make a willing and eager subject – they were right – for an interview, a photoshoot, AND a video.

Thanks to the amazing folks (and new friends) who photographed, videoed, and wrote both pieces – you made me look good, and for that I am eternally grateful.