Skirt

OKay folks here's the newest blankie that's been taken to church for a needy person =)

That's godiva showing her approval <3

Here is the skirt! now the corset I found at Traders Village and I decided to do a more gypsy themed costume for ren fest (i said gypsy but NOT belly dancer!). I hand stitched the handkerchief skirt and I wanted to show you a rough idea. I'll have my white undergarment like seen in the previous journal post with my pink gown and I'm going to borrow a friend's black skirt to fit underneath the purple one, but here's what I've got so far... What do you think???

This is also a current obsession... I love this show! You wouldn't believe how some resteraunts are run! Thank the good Lord for Ramsey trying to fix them up!














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Funky Birdie

Funky Birdie by Margaret Walker featuring gothic jewelry

I love the owl socks! This is my fun n crazy outfit, full of warm fuzzies. The owl tote i added and it is great for shopping and since it's reusable, you're being eco friendly.

Striped Sweetie

Striped Sweetie by Margaret Walker on Polyvore.com

This is based off artisan Socks striped tights. I love the layered look so I worked with the classy black and white color scheme. The pearl top can also come in grey. I also saw celebs having 2 or more statement rings on at a time hence the owl and bow rings.

Geisha Love

Geisha Love by Margaret Walker featuring gothic jewelry

This is based off Artisan Socks Geisha socks! I was so happy to find matching Geisha Earrings! I wanted everything else to be classy and fashionable but simple so that the socks can make their statement. The dress is a sale item from H & M and costs $12.73 USD.

Neutral Beauty

Neutral Beauty by Margaret Walker on Polyvore.com

This outfit was based off Artisan Socks striped tights. The dress is my favorite item from H & M and it costs $47.80 USD. I love the UrbanOg jacket (so chic and stylish!). I added the owl ring and Charlotte Russe flats and hat for a bit of glam and the owl earrings for a touch of vintage class. This outfit is my favorite!

Speak Now is love

I wanted to do a quick commentary on Taylor Swift's new album. It is by far my favorite. Taylor's growing up and so is her music. She sings moreso as a woman than a teenager. Her newest songs (not on the radio but on the cd) have an indie feel to them and I love the new twist. Yes, she still tells of heartbreak but she also sees that she is becoming more and more an adult and less and less a child. She understands the loss of innocence and childhood. This is a cd that both mothers and daughters can really enjoy, no matter how old/young they are. I'm quite happy to add this to my music collection!






I'm about to start the twist on my scarf project but stay tuned! I'll have it done soon!


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people...

So I was in Hobby Lobby today (picking up the little bit of fabric for the finishing touches on purple corset ren fest outfit), and the two ladies in front of me had a ton of glass bowls that all needed to be wrapped. I set my fabric down and started helping out. They were all shocked, the ladies and the cashier. The girl behind me who only had some maroon ribbons looked at me as if i was a freak of nature. Heaven forbid you help someone out! Isn't that a role we need to do? The ladies didn't ask me for help, I just did it without really having second thoughts. It was a foreign concept to the girl behind me, and the cashier thanked me several times for helping. Why don't people help one another out any more? Is it because we are afraid of legal action or prejudice? What's so bad about it? I just don't understand and it makes me quite sad to think about it. Helping one another isn't a bad thing. who cares if you don't work there, it's okay!

Normally, I'd apologize for ranting, but this rant needs no apology.

I LOVE this show! Wednesday nights at 9pm I'm in front of my tv watching the boys chase after tornadoes. This is my favorite reality show. Plus, they really are trying to get information so they can have more of a warning to get people to safety, especially if a mile wide EF5 is lurking...







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That is the back of my pink Celtic gown I made. The whole thing is handsewn (took me forever!) in a pink and yellow plaid fabric. I was so proud of this thing too. I thought i'd put this up to hold you over while i'm working on the purple outfit =)

amazing installation artist

check out this artist!  in the link i'm giving, you'll read about an instillation piece that is just amazing. the artist is going state to state making dresses representing each one. They are amazingly well done and well photographed and i'm excited to watch her as she adds more! http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/beauty/artist-creates-themed-dress-sculptures-in-all-50-states-2400848/#photoViewer=8 let me know what you think!

Orientation went well, but I won't be able to sub til mid November *sigh*. I just want to be back in the classroom.

I'm working on a scarf that is different than any I've designed before, but i'm barely even a third of the way there. I did finish another blanket for needy people so i'm excited about that. I'm in a hurry to make another one and its at least a third of the way done too. The holiday season is the hardest for people and I'm doing my best to help! If you want to help please let me know! I'm all for giving crocheting lessons and if you have yarn you want me to make into blankets or caps I'd be glad to! =)

I'm so excited for ren fest! It's that time of year! I'm not wearing the gown I labored so hard over unless it gets colder. Right now it's in the 90's and my Celtic plaid gown is just waaaaaay too hot! I have skirts and a purple corset i'm going to wear this year and I will post pics when I get to go. =) That pic above is the infamous pink plaid gown! I did not use a machine that sucker was all by hand! There are tons of people that gave me props at ren fest last year and the year before when i wore it since it was pink. lol one lady even told me if i bought any of her jewelry she'd give me a discount because of it!

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Fashion Week!

Oh my goodness, last night was crazy! They put all of hair makeup and the designers in a tiny little tent. We had no personal space at all. LoL It reminded me of being on the band bus in school. It was great getting my hair and makeup done too. It's so nice to let someone else deal with my mountain of curls and frizz.

Hrm... i was trying to add some pictures but blogger is being difficult! Boo! I put the whole album on facebook so you can check it out!

*UPDATE* Jones magazine featured Dawning Soul!!!! We were chosen as one of their top designers and the dress that I cut and crocheted the shoulder strap is one of the features!!!!  http://jonesmag.com/fashion/ready-to-runway-houston%E2%80%99s-fashion-week-debuts-in-the-park/

http://www.target.com/Xhilaration-Kameel-Suede-Ruffle-Boots/dp/B003FQXU6W/ref=sr_1_52?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&searchSize=90&keywords=ruffle&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=1038576|1287991011&sr=1-52&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=target104545&frombrowse=0&qid=1287263963
those boots from target are my current do want!







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What fashion item are you wanting after right now?

updates!

First let me say that I'm so excited for the new season of Storm Chasers! <3 It's on Discovery, each Wednesday at 9 p.m.


Secondly, I was reading that one of the Victoria's Secret models jumps rope for 10 minutes each day and that it burns the same calories as 45 minutes of running. I was thinking hey I could do that... but after 3 minutes my lungs were screaming SLOW DOWN! Guess I'll have to work up to it... I'm so disappointed in myself that I'm that much out of shape and at the same time wondering how in the world I jump roped as long as I did when I was a kid. Will I make it to the 10 minutes? I'll keep you updated!

thirdly, I'm still working on the baby yarn needy person blankie, but I'm also designing a ruffly lavender scarf. I love ruffles and I'm determined to make this work! I've seen some great scarves out there that I just want, but figure that it'd be more satisfying to make it myself. So far, nothing too exciting, I'm just working on the foundation of the scarf, but I will post pictures once I'm done!

Fourthly, I'm freaking out about being a part of Houston's First Fashion Week. I'm helping a designer, and we've added my crocheting to some of her clothes and accessories, turning them into fresh, classy, subtly sexy goodies. I'm so nervous to see models going down the catwalk wearing the things I've made. It's intense! The show is Friday night, and I'll be sure to post about it!

I'm still heartbroken that there is no H&M clothing store here. Texas doesn't have any; it's just not fair... Forever XXI is opening in England though, I'm quite curios to see how that will come about.

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I give a Hoot!

First off, for those that know me, i LOVE owls! My best friend took me to see the Legend of the Guardians the Owls of Ga'Hoole in 3D and it was just simply amazing. The animation was incredibly well done. There is a scene where one of the owls is flying in a rain storm and they slow it to slow motion and you see each spiraling rain drop swirling around him and bouncing off his feathers. I say it's a must see for those who love owls and computer animated films. The movie is based off the books by Kathryn Lasky.








I love trying out new marinades. Lea and Perrins White Wine and Herb Chicken Marinade was quite good! I let the chicken soak in it for about 7 hours, then cooked it for 45 minutes on 350 degrees F. It went rather well over a bed of rice too! If you're already a fan, i say go for it! Let me know what you think!









Don't let the amazon price fool you! Go to Walmart and pick up a tube of this goodie! I'm not gonna lie, i have pretty thick eyebrows that like to twist and bend out of shape. A quick swipe of this over each brow and it keeps those stubborn lil hairs at bay all day! It's only $5, so give it a try! Clear mascara is also known by hair and makeup artists for taming frizzies too; just swipe it along your part but just use a little bit and only go down about an inch or so. 








This is another miracle worker! It's hard to have curly hair but to have dandruffy curly hair? AUNGH! I've been using this for about 2 weeks now and the flakes are gone, there is no itching and my hair feels much smoother. This is definitely a good buy! At stores it's between $3-$5 a bottle.










I also am smart enough to know that my hair will adjust itself to a shampoo after awhile and it won't work as well any more. I rotate this amazing shampoo with the Garnier dry scalp and my hair is so much healthier and softer. After the first wash, i could already feel a difference in my hair. My doctors have always said that Dove and Neutrogena are the two best out there and I believe it! This bottle was only $3 at Walmart.









*whew* That was a good update! I'm working on Houston's first ever fashion week! I'm freaking out a little bit! I'm helping a friend of mine who will be one of the 20 designers showcased over 2 nights. The catwalk is 200 feet long! For anyone fashion savvy you know how unusually long that is! I am helping create and make the designs right now, and then during the night of the show I will be backstage dressing the models. How amazing is that? Tickets are $45, it's October 14 and 15th, Tranquility Park, 6:30pm! 

www.houstonfig.com/hfigroup/

 

My newest creation of the moment? Those are my cousin's horse's baby teeth. The story is that her vet told her since she was artistic she could make something out of them. She's more of a 3D kinda girl, whereas I am heavily into the crafting and landscape painting. She brought them to me and I made them into earrings for her vet. LoL I can't wait to see what the vet has to say! I'm sorry the picture is so blurry, that's with the macro setting and no flash.

God bless!