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Thursday, November 8, 2018

Happy Fall! It's been a while...

Hey Friends, Happy Fall!

I hope this finds you all well. Summer seems to have flown by in the best way; a little travel, a lot of amazing outdoor music, beautiful park days, some amateur gardening success, and quite a bit of freelance work.

ErinElsie accessories have been selling, so I'm busy trying to restock my online shop in time for this holiday season. Please keep small businesses in mind when doing your holiday shopping. Gifts should be special! I have been collecting some beautiful fabrics from near and far and they are now being recycled into one of a kind earrings, scrunchies, and some lux winter hats. Follow along for all the new items and updates ahead!

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A few new items below - click on the image to shop or for more info!

Some beautiful fabrics salvaged from some vintage garments!

Pretty gold dangles, for all my hometown LSU and Saints fans!

Handmade from bold recycled sweater fabrics :)

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One of a kind items, one of a kind packages. Love my customers!

Fall Feels in my neighborhood!

Thanks for stopping by. Hoping you all have a lovely weekend! Live in Color 🤗!

xo,

Erin

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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Clothes with Stories, Sewing with Soul

Greetings! I'm getting a little sentimental today...

On my last trip home, I started to help my mom organize this hug box of old family photos. There's a something nice and nostalgic about a time when we actually did have to print out our photos and I miss that! I want to try and preserve as many of those as I can and this was step one.

Spending time with so many old family photos, and being home in general, makes me miss my grandmother. If you're a new reader on my blog, her name was Elsie and I feel lucky to have been able to spend time with her while growing up. I love the below photo I found of her with my grandfather, A.J. I never got to know him, but loved hearing about him from my mom and maw-maw. I love that this photo is on their old property in Thibodaux, LA and has Bayou Lafourche peeking in the background.

Elsie inspired my clothing label, and what it represents. The idea of new things, created and inspired by older things - clothes with stories and sentiment. In the world today where we are bombarded by so many chain stores and endless options for your clothing needs, I long to keep my wardrobe special and to create items that my customers will hold special. Some may say, "It's just clothes," but to me it is so much more than that!

When I returned from my trip home to Louisiana, I was unpacking and trying to organize my tiny closet. If you don't live here in NYC and think you have a tiny closet - I bet mine could make you feel so much better about yours - it's seriously tiny! This old dress I made years ago fell out from the back; it made me so happy to rediscover it, especially since Elsie has been on my mind. The more I got into sewing growing up, the more she would give me a few pieces of fabric at a time from here closet full of vintage fabric. It was special to me that I knew she had this closet full of fabric and she would choose certain pieces to give me at a time. The green details on this particular dress were one of those pieces. The other more neutral fabric was from an old skirt in disrepair, passed on to me by a friend who thought I would love the fabric.

It is now a dress with a story, and a sentimental one at that. A unique piece with my grandmother close to my heart.

I also feel like I've been gravitating to green lately - perhaps inspired by the lush spans of green all over my hometown and also in my Brooklyn neighborhood!

Current project - more green :)

Okay, back to work for me! Thanks for reading and enjoy the rest of your week friends!
xo,

Erin

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Monday, April 27, 2015

Mother's Day Giveaway! Win a this super fun Reversible Beach Sack!

Happy Monday Folks! It's Giveaway time!

I truly admire my mom, and in honor of her and all Mothers out there, I've decided to a fun Mother's Day giveaway. There's no purchase necessary and several easy ways in which you can enter! (only 1 is necessary)

1. Start Following me on Twitter @ErinElsie_Blank
2. Like the ErinElsie FaceBook Page.
or
3. Simply share something you admire about your mother or your most motherly figure on the comment section at the bottom of this blog post!

And for the prizes? I'm giving away 2 of these super fun reversible, and adjustable beach sacks, made by me! One side neutral, one side with a super bright print. It's made of vintage fabric and some upcycled denim is used on one side of the straps.

Have a great Monday (and week) everyone!

Cheers,

- Erin

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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Classic...check! Chic...check! Timeless...Check!

Classic and cozy, chic plaid scarves have stood the test of time and remain style staples. When I found some vintage Pendleton skirts, with torn seams and missing zippers, scarves seem like the perfect way to give the fabric a new life in a versatile and timeless piece. Pendleton wool is and has remained a high quality fabric, made in America. Although the vintage pieces I found were in rough shape, the fabric was still going strong.

Here are the first couple of scarves, and I'm trying to get more done in time for the Holiday gifting! I'm a true believer in buying quality over quantity; beautiful pieces that quickly become your favorite go to items. I think investing in great, classic scarf definitely fits that bill.

Cobalt Plaid Scarf

This plaid was such a great find. The brilliant and bold colors make it a standout piece, while the plaid pattern keep it classic and timeless.

Classic Red Plaid Scarf

It doesn't get much better than this one- you can't go wrong with a classic red plaid.

Violet and Black Plaid Super Scarf

I love that you can easily dress this one up or down. It's extra long, giving it such a lux feel and versatile styling options. A perfect item to throw on a chic and comfy traveling outfit. Here in New York, I feel that way about outfits almost everyday!

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Have a great week everyone!

Cheers,

-Erin

http://www.erinelsie.com

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Thursday, December 4, 2014

'Tis the Season! It's Cold Out! (and Getting Cozy in the Workshop)

It's Holiday time in NYC, and even though it's getting very cold out- the lights and decorations around the city can be truly infectious. The busy Holiday season inspired me to create some cozy gift-ables that you can truly feel good about- winter accessories made entirely with repurposed materials. In the workshop right now; I'm making some beanies from reclaimd wool, cotton, and cashmere sweaters, along with some lux plaid scarves with classic and gorgeous vintage Pendleton fabrics.

coral-cashmere-slouchy-beanie

Also, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! I'm leaving you with a few pictures from ours in Rhode Island. We spent the weekend at a beach house with family and friends that feel like family. The lovely views didn't hurt either!