Lovely in Leopard: Emily and Abigail of Wanderlust

I had the pleasure of interviewing the Wanderlust girls, Emily and Abigail, three months ago for the newspaper I write for, Town & Village. And it was obvious based on our conversation then that these recent college grads really know their stuff when it comes to fashion writing and styling. So much so that as of last May, they began working on their fashion blog full-time. In February, Emily, Abigail and their photographer Scott offered some great coverage of New York Fashion Week, and on most days you can find photos of their jaunts around Manhattan, usually with the girls wearing something sexy and rock and roll inspired and always with sky high heels or wedges. There are also plenty of behind the scenes party snaps with designers and other glamorous types on Wanderlust, but my favorite posts are the more kooky ones. In one, the girls rode around in a cart in their building’s laundry room and in another taken this winter after a blizzard, they posed outdoors and built a stylish snow-woman they named “Anna Winter.”
The illustration here was inspired by a post where Emily and Abigail were wearing lots of leopard (a jacket, a scarf and even makeup though you can’t really see that here unfortunately!)–and mind you, this is what they wore to the gym. Kinda makes me feel guilty for never stepping into one at all. Anyway if you haven’t seen Wanderlust yet, you can check out the blog here.

Update: For this post I participated in the Sunday Sketches group organized by Blue Chair Diary.

26 Comments

  2. My Style Canvas
    My Style Canvas on May 1, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    My bad–you are naturally gorgeous then!

  3. Jacqueline
    Jacqueline on May 1, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    I actually wasn't wearing any makeup except mascara! Usually I wear lipstick and sometimes powder so my face isn't shiny, but I got sick of doing that so that is probably the difference you see. I wish I could draw like you! xoxo

  4. vintage process
    vintage process on May 1, 2011 at 11:10 am

    Really nice blog!!

  5. Sarah Whitney
    Sarah Whitney on April 27, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Oh I love this one! I hope you sent it to them, I'm sure they'd love to see! 🙂

  6. Laetitia
    Laetitia on April 27, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    Lovely illustration!

    xoxoxox

  8. Dear Girl Wallflower
    Dear Girl Wallflower on April 26, 2011 at 3:09 am

    ohmmy…this illustration is so classy and portrays a strong image that best suits the word Wonderlust"….imagining Manhattan- even I have'nt been there, it seemed like i have walked around fr the books!

  9. Melisa
    Melisa on April 25, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Excellent sketch! I can't imagine dressing like this for the gym, but then I am definitely not a fashionista.

  10. Heather
    Heather on April 25, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    ooh, I love this sketch! and I LOVE leopard. I must check out wanderlust…nice to meet you through Sunday Sketches

  11. Vanilla
    Vanilla on April 25, 2011 at 10:48 am

    Wow such a great sketch! Your art is always a pleasure to see!

  12. Niki B.
    Niki B. on April 25, 2011 at 4:19 am

    thanks for visiting my blog! so glad i found yours now, your sketches are incredible!

    xoxo
    Niki from A Haute Mess

  13. Shayla
    Shayla on April 25, 2011 at 4:41 am

    WOW! I haven't visited in awhile due to SLOW INTERNET. (I can make posts on my own blog but it is tough loading other blogs to comment etc.) You seriously have your own style in your artwork and it really attracts me to it. I just can't stress enough how much I love your work. KEEP IT UP!!!

  14. Kristin Dudish
    Kristin Dudish on April 25, 2011 at 2:58 am

    You really captured their expressions well and the leopard is lots of fun!

  15. JohnBernal
    JohnBernal on April 25, 2011 at 2:57 am

    Did you use charcoal? Looks good!

  16. Christine
    Christine on April 24, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    very nice job!

  17. Sinderella Studio Designs
    Sinderella Studio Designs on April 24, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    crazy – great sketch! my mother still wears leopard (just turned 78) and it looks great on her!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    cheers, dana

  19. Pop Art Minis
    Pop Art Minis on April 24, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    Awesome sketch…love the detail and shading! Great blog too! 🙂

  20. Sophia
    Sophia on April 24, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    Very nice drawing. You're good! 🙂 Happy Easter and welcome to Sunday Sketches!!

  21. Missy
    Missy on April 24, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    Wonderful drawing!

  22. Tammie
    Tammie on April 24, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    a wonderful piece!

  23. Diamond Cat
    Diamond Cat on April 24, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    Lovely!
    Happy Easter! ~ xoxo

  24. A Heel in Mint
    A Heel in Mint on April 24, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    Beautiful..love the leopard print details!! You have an amazing artist!

    xx
    Heel in Mint

  25. SABINNA and DAVID
    SABINNA and DAVID on April 24, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    wow, definitely your best one so far!!! love it!

    xx, Sabinna and David

    broken-cookies.blogspot.com

  26. Couture Carrie
    Couture Carrie on April 24, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    So gorgeous!
    Beautifully rendered!

    xoxox,
    CC