Monthly Archives: September 2008
Etsy Couture
Etsy Couture The thing I love about etsy is that any guy or girl can have a chance at entrepreneurism. You can go from knitting dog collars in the back bedroom to opening your very own boutique in a matter … Continue reading
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Live Like the Von Furstenbergs
One of my favorite looks from the DVF Fall 08 line is this fantastic monochrome cabernet number. I can just picture myself sitting in this living room eating chocolates and sipping a mocha…
Over the Weekend
When you think of the finest in the art of upcycling, beginning today you’ll think Erin Thompson of Dinner Time Chimes. With her love for the outdoors (you’ll LOVE her photos) and a smattering of smart-girl ingenuity, she has … Continue reading
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Plaid Hatter
My fingers are just about numb from all the creating going on in my race to the Girlie Show. This week, the task has been to design and create pillbox hats. The goal was 10 and I’m well on my … Continue reading
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Whatsy?? It’s Etsy!
So about a thousand times a week I have people ask me what I do. Generally, the conversation goes something like: Inquisitive person: Now what do you do again? Me: I sell vintage clothes and handmade jewelry and hats online. … Continue reading
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I heart the 80′s
I have to admit I’ve got more than a little crush on the 80’s. I was pretty much too young to remember everything on the first go ‘round so this is all very exciting for me. Now, I’m not planning … Continue reading
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Over the Weekend
Whimsy is the word when it comes to the beautiful etsy shop, Designs by Vanessa. I came upon her by chance and am so pleased for you to get to know her and her delightful wares. Enjoy! Q: Describe … Continue reading
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Off the Runway
So I saw this look from Dolce & Gabana and thought, “hey, I bet I could get that outfit without spending $2,000 for a t-shirt”. And so here it is, I place before you my first re-creation of a runway … Continue reading
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Crafty Biz.
Announcing: My First Art Show. Okay. Today I have some fairly exciting news. I have officially been accepted as an artist in an amaazziinngg local indie show. Debuting in 2004, The Girlie Show, as it’s called is now considered the … Continue reading
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Model Home – Miss-oh-knee!
I’ve always been a believer that inspiration can come anytime, anywhere. It seems only natural then that the runway should influence our lives in more ways than just what’s in our wardrobe. What about the wardrobe itself? The challenge today … Continue reading
