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Recently designed a few shirts for fun for the mL design contest. Check ‘em out! :)

Shirt 1 [Left]: “Turn Up the Movement”

This concept was a spin off of Chris Brown’s popular hit, “Turn Up the Music.” The underlying meaning would be to crank up the intensity or frequency of dancing. I took the mL logo and merged it with a visual sound bar that everyone is familiar with when adjusting volume. With a positive message behind it to keep pushing for what you strive for with dance, this t-shirt promotes ambition. :)

Shirt 2 [Right]: “INgrained IN the Movement”

Here I did a little play-on-words; The dictionary definition of ‘ingrained’ is: firmly fix or establish (a habit, belief, or attitude) in a person. To be ingrained in the movement is to be so committed to the act of dancing that nothing can break the connection. I incorporated the familiar mL logo, but with wood grain as the focal pattern. See what I did there? ;)

Since I have to dress in head to toe American Apparel for work, I try and take what I have to wear and mash it up a bit. [Chiffon Tank, Front Button Light Wash Denim Shorts, Sheer Spiral Tights in Lilac, and our Lacey Laces in Summer Peach]

Since I have to dress in head to toe American Apparel for work, I try and take what I have to wear and mash it up a bit.

[Chiffon Tank, Front Button Light Wash Denim Shorts, Sheer Spiral Tights in Lilac, and our Lacey Laces in Summer Peach]

It’s better to be knotty rather than naughty. Shirt & Shoes: All tied up. Straw Porkpie Hat [Urban Outfitters] Polkadot Button Up [Cotton On] High Waisted Black Pant (Rolled Up) [H&M] Halter Bodysuit in Summer Peach [American Apparel] Pink Laces [American Apparel]

It’s better to be knotty rather than naughty. Shirt & Shoes: All tied up.

Straw Porkpie Hat [Urban Outfitters] Polkadot Button Up [Cotton On] High Waisted Black Pant (Rolled Up) [H&M] Halter Bodysuit in Summer Peach [American Apparel] Pink Laces [American Apparel]

Saying that I used to say in high school when I thought my problems were the end all be all. Always stay composed, regardless of what you’re going through. :) Brown Heels [Crossroads Trading Co.] Blue High Waisted Shorts [American Apparel] Chiffon Tank in Lagoon [American Apparel] Made in Adobe Photoshop CS4, Fonts Used: Perpetua Tiling, Sverige Script Demo

Saying that I used to say in high school when I thought my problems were the end all be all. Always stay composed, regardless of what you’re going through. :)

Brown Heels [Crossroads Trading Co.] Blue High Waisted Shorts [American Apparel] Chiffon Tank in Lagoon [American Apparel]

Made in Adobe Photoshop CS4, Fonts Used: Perpetua Tiling, Sverige Script Demo

A little DIY TLC. Before & After pictures of my May Room Redo.

[Added 3 Shower curtains (2 cut in half on each side), Curtain Rod, 2 Shelves, Rolling Garment Rack, Wooden Skirt hangers acting as doodle holders. Everything else, I already had laying around but now put to much more aesthetically pleasing uses. :) ]

Choose Truth Over Fame. I’d rather have and hold something genuine and personal than broadcast a lie for the sake of an image. #truth [Doodle drawn in April 2012. Medium: Mechanical Pencil X Sharpie // On Scrapbook Paper]

Choose Truth Over Fame. I’d rather have and hold something genuine and personal than broadcast a lie for the sake of an image. #truth

[Doodle drawn in April 2012. Medium: Mechanical Pencil X Sharpie // On Scrapbook Paper]

Other than communication, Commitment is the most important factor in a relationship. If either of the two are missing, you’re wasting your time.

[Doodle drawn in March 2012. Medium: Sharpie// On Cardstock]

Light & Lacey; Today I’ll Spare the Racy. Chiffon Button Tank [Forever 21] Chiffon Polka Dot Twist Scarf [American Apparel] Straw Hat, Cream Lace Shorts

Light & Lacey; Today I’ll Spare the Racy.

Chiffon Button Tank [Forever 21] Chiffon Polka Dot Twist Scarf [American Apparel] Straw Hat, Cream Lace Shorts

The sweetest things burn before they shine, even Diamonds start as Coal. Acid Wash Denim Shorts [Forever 21] Brown Stud Over-the-Shoulder Purse [Urban Outfitters] Brown Heel Boots [Melrose Ave.] Cream Oversized Cream Long Sleeve

The sweetest things burn before they shine, even Diamonds start as Coal.

Acid Wash Denim Shorts [Forever 21] Brown Stud Over-the-Shoulder Purse [Urban Outfitters] Brown Heel Boots [Melrose Ave.] Cream Oversized Cream Long Sleeve

Let’s Paint the Town Red. Mullet Dress, Braided Belt, Straw Fedora Hat.

Let’s Paint the Town Red.

Mullet Dress, Braided Belt, Straw Fedora Hat.