Warm Autumn

Hat - Oasap // Playsuit - All Saints // Cropped Biker Jacket - All Saints // Clutch Bag - c/o My A La Mode // The Claw Necklace - c/o Aloha Helsinki // Jeffrey Campbell Boots - Office // Gold Rings - Romwe // Jade Ring - Vintage // Midi Rings - Aliexpress

It has to be said; before i say anything about my outfit, we have to talk about my envelope clutch. As you all know i am a bit of a DIY obsessor. I love making and customising my clothes & accessories but most of all i love finding new and exciting, quirky pieces to style in my looks. Being creative is important; whether it's styling clothes or making something, but most of all being unique. Being a fellow painter it's say to say i died a little inside when i seen these clutches on Etsy. Being a 'all things hippy' lover, i was drawn to the tie dye effect, that Alison paints by hand onto sheets of canvas. Every item is hand painted by herself and is truly a work of art. For me this envelope clutch is perfect for the autumn months and the warm colours i'd be styling it up with in my future outfits. It's a great design to clash patterns with. I've styled it with my silk printed All Saints jumpsuit, gold jewellery and Jeffrey Campbell Litas; which compliments the colour in the heel perfectly. Is it wrong to be in love with your own outfit ? ha.

About My A La Mode

How My A La Mode got started?

I have always had a passion for unique one of a kind items that truly represent the person wearing them. I am a firm believer in being true to yourself and not conforming to the norm. I went to school for fashion design and after graduating I worked for a custom clothing company selling men and women's suits. I learned a lot about sales and it really challenged me daily. At the end of the day- a free spirited, lover of travel/bohemian wasn't meant to sell suits. So I took the leap of faith to pursue my own business and voile My A La Mode was born!

When did you launch the company?

I officially launched in february 2013, but really wasn't able to contribute and make it successful until I quit my other job, which I did July of 2013.

What is the biggest inspiration for your products?

I am constantly inspired!! I'll have dreams of new designs and immediately wake up to start the design process. I take a lot of inspiration from travel. Traveling and meeting new people from all walks of life is by far my number one passion. I rarely focus on current trends or am inspired by them, but sometimes I will see something "trendy" and it will inspire me to create something that ultimately looks completely different. I love using bright and vibrant colors!! I hand paint all of my items because I love to create my own patterns and i'm not limited to any one design.

Anything else you want people to know?

I have huge plans for My A La Mode and I’m really passionate about making the world a better place. I’ve been very lucky to have traveled a lot and have done mission trips to some countries that really need help. My goal is to utilize My A La Mode to make life better for those that are less fortunate. As we grow I will expand production and hire artisans from countries with struggling economies. I will of course pay them for their work but additionally I want to give a portion of my proceeds back to the families of the people who support me there. This is something I’m really excited to do! Of course I want my business to be successful but if I can do that while also improving the life a person, a family or (hopefully) an entire community, it would complete my mission in business and life!