Day 7 & 8

Back from my first Makeshift trip out of the city, I now immediately have to go to my studio to finish my other pair of shoes. As you can see, rain, walking on a rocky beach and general island wear and tear has taken its toll on my only pair of shoes.

I think I can make it there in my (now) slippers as long as the sun keeps shining.

Day 6

The uniform saves me again, today with a wool t-shirt underneath for extra warmth for my boat trip. I've just finished water-proof spraying my leather (only) pair of shoes also in preparation for my over night trip to Gambier Island. I'll be off the grid so see you in a couple of days.

Day 5

The look that I am apparently achieving today is cavewoman meets housewife, or 'cavewife', as it were. The apron is made from wool felted onto cotton gauze with copper denim straps and snap closures at the back. Combined with a very simple and comfortable black cotton dress, it makes the perfect outfit for doing domestic chores on a chilly day.

Day 4

This crazy Vancouver weather is really throwing me off - hot then cold then hot then cold. As always in this fair city, layering is key.

Based on some recent conversations and ponderings I would like to add a few more rules.

First of all, I would like to clarify that I don't feel the need to make 'tools' or things that I carry around such as my ipod, phone, swiss army knife etc. Though conceivably some might consider these things to be 'worn' because they are in my purse, I think of them more as being 'brought along' for the ride called My Life.

Having said that, though, I will only wear purses that I have made myself. This was determined through a discussion the other night when luggage came up. I was questioning whether or not I needed to make my own suitcase to go to Toronto at the end of the month. We concluded that a suitcase is not worn but a purse is. OK. I may end up trying to craft something though, just for fun. I'll see how it goes.

Also, with regards to make-up, hair products etc. I have decided that I don't have to make things that are applied to my skin or hair. Back at the round table, the jury was in favour of actually trying to make the stuff! As much as I think this is a great idea, I don't think I'm ready for that yet. Sorry!

Day 3

I made this jumpsuit in anticipation of the project. The idea of having a couple of 'uniforms' around relieved some of my anxiety about having to come up with something new to wear everyday.

I have always been interested in how uniforms have the ability to affect the psyche. Just by putting this jumpsuit on, for instance, I am suddenly ready to get to work in my studio. I also feel a (possibly false) sense of protection - from the elements, from dirt and grime, even from social conventions to a certain degree, almost like the uniform itself is my excuse for the very fact that I'm wearing it. It's like a disguise but it's actually the opposite.

*Special Note*

I have to apologize for my blogging ineptness. I'm learning this as I go so please bear with me as I fumble through the blog fog! I've been getting a lot of comments and am only just getting to some of them now. Sorry!

Day 2

Day 1

Ok, here I go.


















(so you can have confidence in my intentions)