Random thoughts from a Crafty Girl.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

My Two New Friends



The pretty dolly on the left is Sadie. She's is the first doll I've ever sewn. Isnt she sweet?
The funny lil buck-toothed guy on the right is Snookums. I started a Monsters! swap over at swap-bot and he was my practice guy. He has no legs but I love em just the same.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Runway Report




Harper's Bazaar is launching a new mag next week.
Runway Report
"The book features 220 pages total, including 81 pages of advertising. Newsstand copies will retail for $6.95."

I honestly can't wait to see it.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Must Buy ASAP

So the other night as insomnia took hold of me yet again, I was browsing Zappos for a pair of Back to School sneaks. Well I found muy muy choices but there were two that I must have no wait what.

First pair:

Converse All Star Chuck Taylor Hard Rock Glitter Reapeat Ox

"Crowns, roses and unicorns-OH MY! With the Chuck Taylor® All Star® Hard Rock Glitter shoes you'll rock these everyday.

Canvas upper in glitter design print"

They also come in white but me and white sneaks dont mix.

Second Pair:


Vans Classic Slip-ons ((Checkerboard Rose)Black/Flame/Snorkal Blue)

Yeah OK anyone who knows me knows that I pledged never to buy a pair of checkered Vans because everyone and their Momma(literally) has a pair(or more) of these iconic footwear. But come on how many people would wear two different colored shoes at the same time? I've done it before, with some old school Reeboks and with some super cute Plaid kitten heels.

Anyway back to searching for more cute stuff to update my wardrobe.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

It's Almost Autumn!!

As my favorite fashion season slowly approaches, I realize that I need a wardrobe makeover. I really need to get rid of all the too small t-shirts and ill-fitting jeans that are clogging up my dresser drawers.

So over the next few weeks as September and loverly "Back-to-School" sales come creeping in to focus I will be scouring magazines and websites trying to find the least annoying "IT" item for Fall.

I'm not really one for following Trends. But you just have to pick the right item. I always remember something Carolina Herrera said, you're not supposed to dress head to toe in Trends. You are supposed to pick one "Hot" item (an accessory, a color, print,cut...whatever) and pair it with Classic pieces from your everyday wardrobe. If most of your wardrobe is filled with Classics you can never be out of style. And you wont feel you wasted your money on Trends that only last one season. I mean come on it took like 20 years for High-waisted pants to come back(though I really wish they didn't).

Oh I'm kinda in huge like with Original Penguin, their clothes are so cute.

Oh boy I cant wait until its cool enough for cardigans and my super sweet striped Ben Sherman
blazer.

Speaking of whats hot for Fall. I just read that Takeshi Kaneshiro will be become the first Asian model for Emporio Armani Underwear! He is H-O-T...hot! Oh man I thought Giorgio outdid himself when he approved those life-sized ads of David Beckham in his skivvies. But now Takeshi will be up there too. I don't know if I'll be able to stand it!

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Summertime (Back in the swing of things)

Its been quite awhile since I wrote anything here. But I've keeping busy or at least trying to. Thanks to Swap-bot I have lots of little projects to keep me from getting too bored. Since I only work on the weekends I have four days of free time to work on craft projects.
I have mix Cd's and a mixed tape to make
I'm going to make a first attempt at Amigurumi
Handmade bookmarks
Postcards made from cardboard boxes

That's just a few of the things I'm working on. I'm also making a purse with matching wallet. Finishing a dress, starting a scarf and trying to read a few books.

Plus I'm volunteering at the Celebrate Brooklyn festival.

These things should keep me busy until school starts again....I hope.