tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82743525514615485132024-02-20T20:28:56.353-08:00fashion cityzepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.comBlogger1369125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-87842387597509548982012-01-24T10:01:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:50:36.301-08:001 Year Anniversary of Hot Glue Gun Helpers and We Are Celebrating With a Giveaway!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Xcb3oDX8f1NEewMK1WUSrYrFy6wpa7JSPiDTr-V3vReMzp5yjwBUAlOCCS0kDLa-aTyrDM_PeD9C8XeAXIjbtXgzGAT-fAZyFh4fWZwCl3i5HxxBXgsl3N0sGAzBaBgejIIE5KZMLpo/s1600/Hot+Glue+Gun+Helpers+Set.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Xcb3oDX8f1NEewMK1WUSrYrFy6wpa7JSPiDTr-V3vReMzp5yjwBUAlOCCS0kDLa-aTyrDM_PeD9C8XeAXIjbtXgzGAT-fAZyFh4fWZwCl3i5HxxBXgsl3N0sGAzBaBgejIIE5KZMLpo/s640/Hot+Glue+Gun+Helpers+Set.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFizphglu8mgwUAKlDwUYGbaU4Q2ME3tkLC1kwixhMud_NcKgqXIkj9wK45q89d3MeWeIVTcZchBS1iWXmj2ZYUwPk9yfc0g_IGWOS-DUydPhL8LbNohMIxeIYMH8y9lam_xjWzb8hXKo/s1600/hot+glue+framed+pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b style="color: magenta;">Our Baby Turns 1! </b></span></div><br />We are celebrating the 1 year anniversary of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotgluegunhelpers?ref=si_shop">Hot Glue Gun Helpers</a>. To say thanks for all the support we are giving away 3 sets of tools, 3 pink glue guns from Adtech and 3 finger caps!<br /><br />We feel so blessed by all the support and encouragement from crafters and indie-retailers!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">THANK YOU!!!</span></span></b></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmtJCOJzEKHOuXPm9Sd-VLzcpHsrWqbyik8ywt3jCGY1zaWsMBylaVv7W-SsXPQ8LwBDJNNur9DMBNR92EdgwrxxeJDDWjTJzU_VGbcqjPf5-myUpmDusYoPfgNqDG3K9PkMDmj3ajw5s/s1600/IMG_9213.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmtJCOJzEKHOuXPm9Sd-VLzcpHsrWqbyik8ywt3jCGY1zaWsMBylaVv7W-SsXPQ8LwBDJNNur9DMBNR92EdgwrxxeJDDWjTJzU_VGbcqjPf5-myUpmDusYoPfgNqDG3K9PkMDmj3ajw5s/s640/IMG_9213.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="color: magenta; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">How TO ENTER?</span></b><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cathiefilianstevepiacenza?ref=ts">Join our new facebook page</a></span></b><br /><br /><br /><b>If you are already friend </b>on our new page then leave a comment on this blog post. Tell us a Hot Glue Story or just say hello!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: magenta;">Be sure to leave your contact info so we can contact you!</span></b></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> Have a peek at the journey!</b></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIum3zj-kECUa_QzMHlcekhChQs0jcLN090JNqbG4Zt-tpAHC2wtkZaUnv_SB1xsNN-kKZudXS0W3JY11nlt11yzlmxsy8A4TWLJbdyZZkacmHTPOWR6y0bKlL8ftLs0b2PsHZe_VMKkU/s1600/Caddy+and+pad.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIum3zj-kECUa_QzMHlcekhChQs0jcLN090JNqbG4Zt-tpAHC2wtkZaUnv_SB1xsNN-kKZudXS0W3JY11nlt11yzlmxsy8A4TWLJbdyZZkacmHTPOWR6y0bKlL8ftLs0b2PsHZe_VMKkU/s640/Caddy+and+pad.JPG" width="480" /></a></div> This was stage one of the felt, cardboard and bamboo skewer prototypes. So funny to look back!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8omwYugjvsJ9oce-ET_VMRPak_e_yHELrJohfqsQK4YLdU-OmltEjxbeu7TObCGkVudVEv1F6TX1Wl0f20GXGx6SINDHga8q5WDwsIY67gHWV1yhGyIM8qkCgHbgtG6ZRi_hHnPchens/s1600/hggh+display.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8omwYugjvsJ9oce-ET_VMRPak_e_yHELrJohfqsQK4YLdU-OmltEjxbeu7TObCGkVudVEv1F6TX1Wl0f20GXGx6SINDHga8q5WDwsIY67gHWV1yhGyIM8qkCgHbgtG6ZRi_hHnPchens/s640/hggh+display.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Hot Glue Gun Helpers make their debut at CHA and they were a hit! Crafters were delighted and excited!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6UC0h5QLO_FEgLiBp0B0cPjX3fy4Ob6c41pLeI41b8TjQwhus90rJsHxeO1CvFSXzVI3VLqLO1e8pn2DT5nydpoXvP0js2Z1ZhmNQie1Fh-mGhnLs0YnwUExWI9r4l7q4bcCKXuxzSFA/s1600/IMG_5899.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6UC0h5QLO_FEgLiBp0B0cPjX3fy4Ob6c41pLeI41b8TjQwhus90rJsHxeO1CvFSXzVI3VLqLO1e8pn2DT5nydpoXvP0js2Z1ZhmNQie1Fh-mGhnLs0YnwUExWI9r4l7q4bcCKXuxzSFA/s640/IMG_5899.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Round two of the prototypes! Getting Closer!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CbHG5IjDkRjWU1eVIGjGE-OvFUjIhe3b8AoK4SHh0W4hPj7B0GSnaIMIG1DS_lTw8ZVK-HlPHStLJul3j3fQJiMxBdpK6uyBnaKxVjrnEB4DFqeLOwUZx12lk9lO2xxcqRRUOcpUME0/s1600/hggh_latest+ver.+back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKUbedkKolO2UQuDeVFO3zBIBCsDw7x2xdJRCJ8GPu7P-fOA2ICkkJatxV91CYQ2NAXZYvXI0ETUy8PBFKBKQcZCH8axfMXpdsODbteona8hbaRSCc300qnU6KSoZ7JW8HF_zBrLWyME/s1600/hot+glue+framed+pic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKUbedkKolO2UQuDeVFO3zBIBCsDw7x2xdJRCJ8GPu7P-fOA2ICkkJatxV91CYQ2NAXZYvXI0ETUy8PBFKBKQcZCH8axfMXpdsODbteona8hbaRSCc300qnU6KSoZ7JW8HF_zBrLWyME/s640/hot+glue+framed+pic.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8omwYugjvsJ9oce-ET_VMRPak_e_yHELrJohfqsQK4YLdU-OmltEjxbeu7TObCGkVudVEv1F6TX1Wl0f20GXGx6SINDHga8q5WDwsIY67gHWV1yhGyIM8qkCgHbgtG6ZRi_hHnPchens/s1600/hggh+display.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Our photo shoot for the package!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZiyY-1mGfkYD0mDVQdNSeNy9UzQib7WFQDl7aZ3JBsDrfVbpNcMCUh_OyjCpXa9hoTFc405smphAHDkR_Iv3Nl6EHtd9bfxRYef_OOUBGW7KXMP7TEiAJI7iHicztljJjliCT-KmJQE/s1600/IMG_0308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZiyY-1mGfkYD0mDVQdNSeNy9UzQib7WFQDl7aZ3JBsDrfVbpNcMCUh_OyjCpXa9hoTFc405smphAHDkR_Iv3Nl6EHtd9bfxRYef_OOUBGW7KXMP7TEiAJI7iHicztljJjliCT-KmJQE/s640/IMG_0308.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The first box is opened!! Yea!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you want to snag some now, please visit our <span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotgluegunhelpers"><b><span style="color: cyan;">official shop at etsy</span></b></a>.</span></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>The business stuff....</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">All items are provided by me (Cathie Filian) and are in accordance with the Blogher Rules.</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">To enter: Join our new <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cathiefilianstevepiacenza?ref=ts">facebook page</a> or leave a comment to this post telling us a hot glue story.</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Your comment MUST link to your particular blog or web site or include your e-mail address. Otherwise, I won't be able to get in touch with you if you win! Any entries that do not include some way of getting in touch will be disqualified.</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Deadline: Comments must be received by midnight Jan 30, 2012. Odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received.</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">You must have a mailing address in the United States of America. (sorry international folks!)</span>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-85313130116097958722012-01-24T07:39:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:50:36.367-08:00Weddings : Rustic Bridal Brunch : Wood Burned Chargers and Altered Glass Plates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiONM-VMCnM5f44Ep9xVkyJaFaAI_x72hxBuPsFJSs7yzXRNE_iV1zbKVE7lxCaszrpXJgTKyfo1jvFDCx9tMsM7nwftEjWMG1K6kFYSFdO0axNDDxWEblN_HniQMn-ESM8HNVPJ3oxIFA/s1600/wood+burned+chargers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiONM-VMCnM5f44Ep9xVkyJaFaAI_x72hxBuPsFJSs7yzXRNE_iV1zbKVE7lxCaszrpXJgTKyfo1jvFDCx9tMsM7nwftEjWMG1K6kFYSFdO0axNDDxWEblN_HniQMn-ESM8HNVPJ3oxIFA/s640/wood+burned+chargers.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #45818e;">Rustic Bridal Brunch: Wood Chargers and Leaf Plates</b></span></div><br />Up next in the series of posts about the <a href="http://cathiefilian.blogspot.com/2012/01/weddings-diy-rustic-bridal-brunch-table.html">Rustic Bridal Brunch from Creative Juice</a> is the wood burned charger and altered plate. The chargers really make a statement and they make a wonderful gift for the bride. They are awesome on a Thanksgiving table. The plates have a temporary altered element (skeleton leaves) that can be washed off and the plates. The plates can then be reused for any occasion.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCvK-AoiEXmN2vp5NigcIygKeMN3QJBHfoTjdvW4iDw0wG1NrQUmCLFG4KRvb2Z-DReDrzMtfPiS94Krh_xjbvr3G6_PHZSlfgF8-rF2prgyN8aqoK-QsWD2mUlqt9NUjhFG4_fFCXzLI/s1600/trace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCvK-AoiEXmN2vp5NigcIygKeMN3QJBHfoTjdvW4iDw0wG1NrQUmCLFG4KRvb2Z-DReDrzMtfPiS94Krh_xjbvr3G6_PHZSlfgF8-rF2prgyN8aqoK-QsWD2mUlqt9NUjhFG4_fFCXzLI/s640/trace.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />To get started, Use tracing paper and a printed graphic of the initials you want to place on the charger. This charger was from Walnut Hollow. I just love the rustic bark edge. <a href="http://www.walnuthollow.com/basswoodcountryplankseries.aspx">Visit their page here. </a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQyrBe7wWHDJxH0LQ_1YZR283yUjuU3xffx7v0fIEiUbHWj6DZRLQMAYBzxGxQHcUNZpen_ApECDVPJQGhcKQ2e1y0dd6TsWBERLrJf-TcXGtpVTIo8AH1gFznGDb4rhbDDGK3yvn6rY0/s1600/wood+burning+tool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQyrBe7wWHDJxH0LQ_1YZR283yUjuU3xffx7v0fIEiUbHWj6DZRLQMAYBzxGxQHcUNZpen_ApECDVPJQGhcKQ2e1y0dd6TsWBERLrJf-TcXGtpVTIo8AH1gFznGDb4rhbDDGK3yvn6rY0/s640/wood+burning+tool.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Next, use the wood burning tool and the tip of your choice to burn the letters into the wood charger. You can add additional elements and designs. Make sure you follow the instructions on the tool package. This is not kid friendly...the tip of the tool gets very hot!<br /><br />Next, add a stain or a clear finish to seal the design.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgaKlB2H_ilLcNOceL-BEtXrUBq5aw-offWdm-_GmynetznxKAJDBpCWrZFdwgHDT19A7kYSmSrwMlyoKFIxWFMhazjPAnoYZtiXtqlU29E3HmFJADIOCSPh6j3ARNfDWGCqES_zAGMT8/s1600/mod+podge+skeleton+leaf+glass+plate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgaKlB2H_ilLcNOceL-BEtXrUBq5aw-offWdm-_GmynetznxKAJDBpCWrZFdwgHDT19A7kYSmSrwMlyoKFIxWFMhazjPAnoYZtiXtqlU29E3HmFJADIOCSPh6j3ARNfDWGCqES_zAGMT8/s640/mod+podge+skeleton+leaf+glass+plate.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />To create the skeleton leaf design on the plates we used Mod Podge to glue the leaves to the underside of the plates. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDoNLajgzQJAi2Kqh_kVg9d8rPo7wb2pLDqA3xI3HdYUlQefaXWMGLP2lj-cnBqJgwhCRvB99cW0PphVs80Q5_efAoZKgjm1CTZI4uHIGPngW8raNwqoXoD57h-plet1kHGo_Nt-Gw1k/s1600/dip+the+leaf+into+mod+podge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDoNLajgzQJAi2Kqh_kVg9d8rPo7wb2pLDqA3xI3HdYUlQefaXWMGLP2lj-cnBqJgwhCRvB99cW0PphVs80Q5_efAoZKgjm1CTZI4uHIGPngW8raNwqoXoD57h-plet1kHGo_Nt-Gw1k/s640/dip+the+leaf+into+mod+podge.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Pour a little Mod Podge onto a craft mat. Dip the leaf into the Mod Podge. (Skeleton leaves are available at most craft stores.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLl9KlbheIoBRtX6MGMZdx2Ghq7Ubrc_SKhiNKRptpomhPlow0t0ih-tjVp91yVKf5Bmrn1O0MRjZ-YQHS4ZTVp9unLgL8Wtmu483AModNkUXXAUICzXlpcs-7m46Vs0JGfVe0tTCfpEs/s1600/position+on+the+plate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLl9KlbheIoBRtX6MGMZdx2Ghq7Ubrc_SKhiNKRptpomhPlow0t0ih-tjVp91yVKf5Bmrn1O0MRjZ-YQHS4ZTVp9unLgL8Wtmu483AModNkUXXAUICzXlpcs-7m46Vs0JGfVe0tTCfpEs/s640/position+on+the+plate.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Position onto the backside of a glass plate. Use a damp cotton swab to clean the edges if needed. Allow to dry. This plate is designed to be temporary as this will not withstand washing. You can hand wash the top of the plate. To remove the leaf... soak the plate in soapy water and wash clean. Mod Podge is non-toxic. zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-37970560382172413252012-01-24T06:26:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:43:57.535-08:00Goldsign Jeans Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-siQ92D7gnGU/Tx69y2F9L3I/AAAAAAAACOs/dhoQv531EBk/s1600/goldsignspring2012jeanscollection.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-siQ92D7gnGU/Tx69y2F9L3I/AAAAAAAACOs/dhoQv531EBk/s1600/goldsignspring2012jeanscollection.jpg" /></a></div>Are you keen on making jeans your main style staple but fear you'll quickly run out of interesting outfit ideas? Fear not, denim lover, as the Goldsign Jeans spring 2012 lookbook is filled with exciting style choices to explore during the upcoming months.<br /><br /><br />Nothing says casual more than a cute pair of jeans matched with a simple top and a fabulous pair of shoes. As simple as the formula might seem, finding ways to keep such a seemingly basic look interesting requires a high degree of versatility and creativity. For simple yet alluring style lovers and for those who see denim as a timeless yet always interesting fashion staple, the Goldsign Jeans spring summer 2012 lookbook is sure to prove a much desired inspiration source.<br /><br />Taking quite a few style elements from the '80s, the brand reinvents simplicity and gives plain outfits a spin by bringing a healthy mix of eye-popping hues and more suble, toned down color palettes and creating youthful, fun outfits that can be easily replicated in real life. Dark wash rolled jeans, flared jeans or bright, colorful ones are all excellent alternatives for a chic, fuss free look. Creative combinations and just the right focus on details and accessories, take low maintenance outfits to new style levels.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KQu-xK13vcM/Tx6-Pk48IsI/AAAAAAAACO0/jwsdlO__XfI/s1600/goldsign_2012_12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KQu-xK13vcM/Tx6-Pk48IsI/AAAAAAAACO0/jwsdlO__XfI/s1600/goldsign_2012_12.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bAD-3suoERw/Tx6-Rs_T2OI/AAAAAAAACO8/7DDez21MuZE/s1600/goldsign_2012_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bAD-3suoERw/Tx6-Rs_T2OI/AAAAAAAACO8/7DDez21MuZE/s1600/goldsign_2012_2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hgu3nl7PY_s/Tx6-UZ0qsgI/AAAAAAAACPE/RoTUpFfeiaQ/s1600/goldsign_2012_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hgu3nl7PY_s/Tx6-UZ0qsgI/AAAAAAAACPE/RoTUpFfeiaQ/s1600/goldsign_2012_4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4_TweiySBUA/Tx6-W0wXENI/AAAAAAAACPM/cb9g7cvLLTE/s1600/goldsign_2012_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4_TweiySBUA/Tx6-W0wXENI/AAAAAAAACPM/cb9g7cvLLTE/s1600/goldsign_2012_5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q5cOINzUrtY/Tx6-Yqmg1JI/AAAAAAAACPU/XHbj2GpiSjc/s1600/goldsign_2012_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q5cOINzUrtY/Tx6-Yqmg1JI/AAAAAAAACPU/XHbj2GpiSjc/s1600/goldsign_2012_6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UsMTUxcDpnU/Tx6-aRjplbI/AAAAAAAACPc/4OM08p-HdAw/s1600/goldsign_2012_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UsMTUxcDpnU/Tx6-aRjplbI/AAAAAAAACPc/4OM08p-HdAw/s1600/goldsign_2012_9.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nM1Lgqq4wvs/Tx6-bzz6DWI/AAAAAAAACPk/Btpaj9JNScI/s1600/goldsign_2012_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nM1Lgqq4wvs/Tx6-bzz6DWI/AAAAAAAACPk/Btpaj9JNScI/s1600/goldsign_2012_10.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KF3-dAdpC_g/Tx6-dkNjSCI/AAAAAAAACPs/U6n4IxlidfU/s1600/goldsign_2012_11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KF3-dAdpC_g/Tx6-dkNjSCI/AAAAAAAACPs/U6n4IxlidfU/s1600/goldsign_2012_11.jpg" /></a></div>Simple tank-top/ short sleeve and jeans combos become focal points instantly due to the contrasting tones used as well as to the discreet yet high impact accessories. Simple layered necklaces, suede pumps or coral wedges complete the outfit perfectly without making it too complex. Such discreet yet powerful tonal variations can be used even by those who shy away from bold hues to avoid stepping too far out of their style comfort zone.<br /><br />Looking to experiment with the bold color trend? Try intense purple tones, bright yellow, hot green or coral tones for a chic, classy look. Pair a basic outfit with a matching fuss-free hairstyle and a classy, well defined makeup style and you won't have to worry about any possible faux pas or looking too plain. Stand out this season without overspending by creatively exploring practical mixing and matching alternatives.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kfSYFY-rcDE/Tx6_K0Y0KrI/AAAAAAAACP0/F3paL1Q_HQM/s1600/goldsign_2012_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kfSYFY-rcDE/Tx6_K0Y0KrI/AAAAAAAACP0/F3paL1Q_HQM/s1600/goldsign_2012_8.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rVmJdIYq6SE/Tx6_NMFELZI/AAAAAAAACP8/5IybB5Lu1vg/s1600/goldsign_2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rVmJdIYq6SE/Tx6_NMFELZI/AAAAAAAACP8/5IybB5Lu1vg/s1600/goldsign_2012.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UPEb85TTVO8/Tx6_PK0N6II/AAAAAAAACQE/Z0JnF_tvlAg/s1600/goldsign_2012_3-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UPEb85TTVO8/Tx6_PK0N6II/AAAAAAAACQE/Z0JnF_tvlAg/s1600/goldsign_2012_3-2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sahE38mJaV0/Tx6_RAdMuRI/AAAAAAAACQM/Un702TQOAqg/s1600/goldsign_2012_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sahE38mJaV0/Tx6_RAdMuRI/AAAAAAAACQM/Un702TQOAqg/s1600/goldsign_2012_7.jpg" /></a></div><br />News Source:becomegorgeous.com<br />Photo courtesy of Gold Sign Jeans</div>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-36712277600959277712012-01-24T03:58:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:43:57.599-08:00Nothing wrong with western influence: Sonam Kapoor<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">While the Indian youth faces criticism for aping the west, young actress Sonam Kapoor says she finds nothing wrong with it as good values are "universal". <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uuTA2RKaE5I/Tx6couBFBiI/AAAAAAAACOk/zjA3ko-7HLE/s1600/SonamKapoor_Fashion-trend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uuTA2RKaE5I/Tx6couBFBiI/AAAAAAAACOk/zjA3ko-7HLE/s1600/SonamKapoor_Fashion-trend.jpg" /></a></div><br />"Values are usually universal...good values are universal. The west in not a devil coming to change our minds about certain things. Yes, we have amazing values in India which we should be very proud of. But I think it's fine to get influenced by the world because the world is getting smaller in a lot of ways," the 26-year-old actress said here at a youth fest.<br /><br />Sonam, considered to be a style icon for the youths, feels India has a great future because of the young population in the country.<br /><br />"India is predominantly a youthful nation. When you are younger, you are more idealistic and you want to strive for a better future for ourselves. I think we have an amazing future because we are such a young nation," she said..<br /><br />Sonam's last release was "Players". She is currently working on Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", in which she will be seen with Farhan Akhtar.<br /><br />News Source: http://www.businessofcinema.com</div>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-10503351991452780962012-01-23T17:48:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:50:36.402-08:00DIY: Valentine Candy or Gift Box with Altered Cherubs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf04ttPkpoed2wk7nXu_OWymlaaVrINHiAffaHskZNQqtr0KmCK6igbMzj4zr_0ljyyUo4UfOI-J845n2EWGlDLkRfxA_3w-d774eqAz3Z8BtQRVoE0gvSdJn5WAFr63iaJUOl66Ifs5w/s1600/diy+valentine+craft+candy+gift+box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf04ttPkpoed2wk7nXu_OWymlaaVrINHiAffaHskZNQqtr0KmCK6igbMzj4zr_0ljyyUo4UfOI-J845n2EWGlDLkRfxA_3w-d774eqAz3Z8BtQRVoE0gvSdJn5WAFr63iaJUOl66Ifs5w/s640/diy+valentine+craft+candy+gift+box.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Valentine Gift Box with Altered Cherubs </span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiamAqoY8C34KjtNI6hRg_yqGxWEnC8JRzjfriLLo6ucrPR67NdDLyBtTjVCPSJpyQCqBLQBP92SiQjSUYTJ-C5K4uOu16DM79cfh2hztEP2ASZCNrWkzPTKZlGPYZ0MXESCUKd6gOE8aQ/s1600/cherubs+for+altering.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiamAqoY8C34KjtNI6hRg_yqGxWEnC8JRzjfriLLo6ucrPR67NdDLyBtTjVCPSJpyQCqBLQBP92SiQjSUYTJ-C5K4uOu16DM79cfh2hztEP2ASZCNrWkzPTKZlGPYZ0MXESCUKd6gOE8aQ/s640/cherubs+for+altering.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some new <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89253812/12-cherub-angels-for-altering-cupid">cuties in the shop</a>. They are perfect for altering with paints, inks and glitter. Please visit the materials list at the end of the post for all the items used.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNUEvIeTP2zZGS7CQlMEH9jh4UqccAoWrc3un5p8FLZPsoglAOYm3K0qWbRWkM41NfPUnIzcWwLJADaH1KbxOGATUzO0nrXmNL5HL7wqgTI9uMnmfjntOcz8iI1BMWuRAOfnoRn8wueo/s1600/paint+the+cherubs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNUEvIeTP2zZGS7CQlMEH9jh4UqccAoWrc3un5p8FLZPsoglAOYm3K0qWbRWkM41NfPUnIzcWwLJADaH1KbxOGATUzO0nrXmNL5HL7wqgTI9uMnmfjntOcz8iI1BMWuRAOfnoRn8wueo/s640/paint+the+cherubs.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Begin by painting the cherubs with gold paint. For this design I used 3 coats of FolkArt Gold paint.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3GD0bKl6S2dt34atIi-WQ4rSPvRbskjHYAxNRpF5iQkRk-MvqcU9Tzwygw0Y_vVdejEKrrVmlvIcRYLIIHM_VBxKqk0qOkhXUilvAXIiUQDhBSpLtUbr4IHPlgJ9T3pnHw5jXpykhC80/s1600/add+mod+podge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3GD0bKl6S2dt34atIi-WQ4rSPvRbskjHYAxNRpF5iQkRk-MvqcU9Tzwygw0Y_vVdejEKrrVmlvIcRYLIIHM_VBxKqk0qOkhXUilvAXIiUQDhBSpLtUbr4IHPlgJ9T3pnHw5jXpykhC80/s640/add+mod+podge.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next, I applied Mod Podge with a detail brush to the areas I wanted to glitter.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-IiG4SGM0eoVqFzAVpHPbTTdWB_lgxnn_I0Zc32kJSVBKnpelUrtuUF-2pA9aYiSQO_FGYrlRIbBIdpWyTOq0HLk60HwmiZ7gonjk4SAIlFY8JyRnUXYVPUSZG3DpIZtMqr5Jbx9ueKA/s1600/sprinkle+glitter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-IiG4SGM0eoVqFzAVpHPbTTdWB_lgxnn_I0Zc32kJSVBKnpelUrtuUF-2pA9aYiSQO_FGYrlRIbBIdpWyTOq0HLk60HwmiZ7gonjk4SAIlFY8JyRnUXYVPUSZG3DpIZtMqr5Jbx9ueKA/s640/sprinkle+glitter.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sprinkle with glitter.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3dkZIDkkoHvBPfPNbQcklBZVPlZ6mQYvpHhOBmjxDUK1pzD1XQnF9pCvfbZ4eg4c4lV4J3IKLVeKRJ8aHkLQzoVdjFu5Iat2BkquBf7ShXR4bHnh8kdyra-HEad2o0rWJP8atLVLa2k/s1600/paint+the+box+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3dkZIDkkoHvBPfPNbQcklBZVPlZ6mQYvpHhOBmjxDUK1pzD1XQnF9pCvfbZ4eg4c4lV4J3IKLVeKRJ8aHkLQzoVdjFu5Iat2BkquBf7ShXR4bHnh8kdyra-HEad2o0rWJP8atLVLa2k/s640/paint+the+box+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Paint a paper box with the same gold paint.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRgC_4qv_sHNY6GTjkXfRcMsTNevV4H8U1UmuMheDn6VckNZ7k0ZIGewvfUf8MFzp_Pwa_sM1J0Rot6ZsVvZB2aWr6Qns3pf6bkuyQG-9BIZLLG5Kr8kiFmBUwnxRpp8aHDeuVxGu92fo/s1600/side+view+valentine+box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRgC_4qv_sHNY6GTjkXfRcMsTNevV4H8U1UmuMheDn6VckNZ7k0ZIGewvfUf8MFzp_Pwa_sM1J0Rot6ZsVvZB2aWr6Qns3pf6bkuyQG-9BIZLLG5Kr8kiFmBUwnxRpp8aHDeuVxGu92fo/s640/side+view+valentine+box.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">To finish off the box, I Mod Podged a piece of paper to the top of the box. (BTW - the paper is a sneak peek at our new line of papers - Summer 2012) Next, I hot glued the cherub to the top of the box and I added gems to the top. Lastly, I hot glued a strip of metallic ribbon around the edge of the lid of the box.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #990000; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Materials Used:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89253812/12-cherub-angels-for-altering-cupid">Cherubs for Altering by Cathie Filian Supply</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Paintbrush </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.plaidonline.com/folkart/brand/home.htm">Gold FolkArt Paint</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.plaidonline.com/mod-podge/brand/home.htm">Mod Podge</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cathiefilian?section_id=7242780">Glitter </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Paper Box</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.plaidonline.com/cathie-and-steve/brand/home.htm">Cathie and Steve for Mod Podge Paper (Michaels - Summer/12) </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Scissors </div><div style="text-align: center;">Foam Paintbrush</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hot Glue</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotgluegunhelpers">Hot Glue Gun Helpers</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rhinestones</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73262295/red-metallic-velvet-ribbon-3-yards-ruby">Red Metallic Ribbon by Cathie Filian Supply</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-83863571524745680782012-01-23T08:17:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:50:36.438-08:00Weddings: DIY Rustic Bridal Brunch - The Table and Flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisWKNKmaODylRMq0JaJPY-TCQPBnaZ6E5in4DNbnmRgb14ZKvpdsY5NBjJRSub8KbIkt8Ln277IjreqSMmczhPXvteh6jW8hPSmq4ZeYENgb02bdQbDxTQEyyM6lS4SvG1y4d5Ga_3Cwc/s1600/rustic+bridal+shower+brunch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisWKNKmaODylRMq0JaJPY-TCQPBnaZ6E5in4DNbnmRgb14ZKvpdsY5NBjJRSub8KbIkt8Ln277IjreqSMmczhPXvteh6jW8hPSmq4ZeYENgb02bdQbDxTQEyyM6lS4SvG1y4d5Ga_3Cwc/s640/rustic+bridal+shower+brunch.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: #45818e; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Final Table Setting</b></span></div><br />This wedding shower/brunch idea is from one of my favorite episodes of Creative Juice. We had so much fun making all the bits and baubles that go into a table setting. I'll be posting the recipes and crafts over the next few days.<br /><br /><div style="color: #45818e; text-align: center;"><b>Posts to come:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chocolate Birds and Nests</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wood Burned Chargers</div><div style="text-align: center;">Skeleton Leaf Plates</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bloody Mary Drinks</div><div style="text-align: center;">Eggstarada</div><div style="text-align: center;">Garlic Toasted Bread</div><div style="text-align: center;">Homemade Pesto</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fruit Kobobs</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr81U5ijREfM0fCB8XZfnK0vw-P3FeTOb3U7DIIeQDxXqE5hSekm8COFy1nK9JUjeOGLhf08N5cZWg5yeBsYrky83HCSsnco4Nk9iIDQP6N2vd0mklmYx2dHLQ5ikj6lIpVRzdIVzEueg/s1600/rustic+center+pieces.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr81U5ijREfM0fCB8XZfnK0vw-P3FeTOb3U7DIIeQDxXqE5hSekm8COFy1nK9JUjeOGLhf08N5cZWg5yeBsYrky83HCSsnco4Nk9iIDQP6N2vd0mklmYx2dHLQ5ikj6lIpVRzdIVzEueg/s640/rustic+center+pieces.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">The Centerpieces</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For the centerpieces we wanted something that a garden and rustic feel. The vases were from Mosketels in downtown Los Angeles. I have seen similar styles at floral supply and decorator shops. For the flowers we chose large bloomed flowers (hydrangeas), stalk flowers (delphiniums) and delicate accent flowers (Queen Anne's lace).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://cathiefilian.blogspot.com/2010/08/arrange-this-rustic-floral-centerpiece.html" style="color: #45818e;">To view the complete list of materials used to create the centerpieces....please visit this post.</a></b></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbgJiRNsShoCVev5agJXFev8aD8ZaVhP2TWfg4xE_sUGJIgJfQ1rNl4tm63EFLTJEWW8g6kFO-CgFVll3jAuDeIaeF3AX3cAN39eUcLjDqE3bklNA91jnn85tB74dcbM-jQFPJ04g0DU/s1600/altered+tablecloth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbgJiRNsShoCVev5agJXFev8aD8ZaVhP2TWfg4xE_sUGJIgJfQ1rNl4tm63EFLTJEWW8g6kFO-CgFVll3jAuDeIaeF3AX3cAN39eUcLjDqE3bklNA91jnn85tB74dcbM-jQFPJ04g0DU/s640/altered+tablecloth.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #45818e;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Tablecloth</span></b></div><br />The final touch on the brunch table was the tablecloth itself. We laced ribbon trough a piece of fax suede fabric. Super easy and the results were stunning.<br /><br /><div style="color: #45818e;"><b>How to make the Tablecloth:</b></div><br /><b>Supplies:</b><br />60” wide faux suede, cut 2 times the length of your dining table <br />Iron-on hem tape<br />1” wide blue painters tape<br />Ruler<br />Pen<br />Craft knife<br />Self-healing mat<br />1” wide ribbon, 3 times the length of your dining table<br /><br /><b>Steps:</b><br />1. Hem the edges of the faux suede by folding in each side 1” and ironing on hem tape. <br /><br />2. Place fabric length on your table and apply painters tape down each side length, approximately 6” from the edge of the table. <br /><br />3. Using the ruler and pen, mark 1” increments down the length of each taped line.<br /><br />4. Protecting the table surface with a self-healing mat, slit the tape at each mark with the craft knife. Work down the length of the table on both sides.<br /><br />5. Remove tape. Lace ribbon through the slits. Gather and cinch the cloth where it drapes off the table by pulling on the ribbon and tying in a bow.zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-36482906621413276302012-01-23T07:35:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:43:57.635-08:00Escada Spring Summer 2012 Ad Campaign<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6x_D_GCzQcs/Tx184lERqHI/AAAAAAAACMs/9hhnQ1IautI/s1600/escadaspringsummer2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6x_D_GCzQcs/Tx184lERqHI/AAAAAAAACMs/9hhnQ1IautI/s1600/escadaspringsummer2012.jpg" /></a></div>Take advantage of the amazing power of classy attire options to create a seductive elegant look that will make you become a fashion icon without tons of effort by taking a closer look at the Escada spring/summer 2012 campaign. <br /><br />Structured, perfectly fitting pieces might be the main style highlights of the new season, yet indulging in elegant, loose fitting attire options can be surprisingly refreshing and liberating if done correctly. If elegant classy yet seemingly undemanding fashion alternatives are go to styles for the new season, you'll be head over heels with the new spring 2012 Escada ad campaign which focuses on these exact principles.<br /><br />Classy and sultry are not necessarily two notions that have to be mutually exclusive and the lust-worthy attire options that stand right at the border of refined and classy and casual and seductive are a wonderful illustration of this fashion mantra. Well defined structure with a twist can make even the most conservative attire choices smoking hot and Iselin Steiro sure helps to get this important point across within seconds.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SVU9v0TJ05g/Tx19DLqs09I/AAAAAAAACM0/1lAl13oTUlA/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign12_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SVU9v0TJ05g/Tx19DLqs09I/AAAAAAAACM0/1lAl13oTUlA/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign12_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jJBkUFedF4s/Tx19D3pvlcI/AAAAAAAACM8/Se7EHniuoy4/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign3_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jJBkUFedF4s/Tx19D3pvlcI/AAAAAAAACM8/Se7EHniuoy4/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign3_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2hF143idlnk/Tx19FWp_WUI/AAAAAAAACNE/lvmuBODVyhs/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign5_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2hF143idlnk/Tx19FWp_WUI/AAAAAAAACNE/lvmuBODVyhs/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign5_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O9DJIi3wwXY/Tx19GgUissI/AAAAAAAACNM/WA_Me7aIokA/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign6_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O9DJIi3wwXY/Tx19GgUissI/AAAAAAAACNM/WA_Me7aIokA/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign6_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BzUcq4vbXzY/Tx19Hptu5vI/AAAAAAAACNU/kXVGXsCC-NQ/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign8_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BzUcq4vbXzY/Tx19Hptu5vI/AAAAAAAACNU/kXVGXsCC-NQ/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign8_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tWrnxd-hCMA/Tx19JIXo0mI/AAAAAAAACNc/3GgX654Yol8/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign10_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tWrnxd-hCMA/Tx19JIXo0mI/AAAAAAAACNc/3GgX654Yol8/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign10_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br />Colorful jumpsuits, flowy dresses, body sculpting suits, masculine blouses and a confident attitude are all the ingredients needed for a head turning look this season according to the brand. No need to stress over creating elaborate structures or go overboard by selecting flashy accessories in order to stand out. In fact, choosing adaptable, functional accessories is best if you are keen on keeping things practical and simple.<br /><br />Adding a mysterious allure to your look couldn't be simpler with the help of the season's most representative accessory, sunglasses, which paired with a purposely messy vibe given by a fabulous hairstyle will automatically ensure the 'wow' factor. With accessories like flat sandals, thin belts and simple long necklaces, the irresistible touch is intensely magnified. Create your best looks with simple style rules by taking inspiration from the alluring outfits displayed.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R68GIgZnbxw/Tx19tUmAvPI/AAAAAAAACNk/nI7E3cnlB2A/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R68GIgZnbxw/Tx19tUmAvPI/AAAAAAAACNk/nI7E3cnlB2A/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign13.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ki3c871rOfg/Tx19vjKQFJI/AAAAAAAACNs/qUuLAN5kNt8/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ki3c871rOfg/Tx19vjKQFJI/AAAAAAAACNs/qUuLAN5kNt8/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign14.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J8j8BC1Sj3E/Tx191DMJ69I/AAAAAAAACOE/J5d7VwKe8zI/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign4-2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xFLo_ESuiW8/Tx193On3UBI/AAAAAAAACOM/rBlseBxbZlk/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xFLo_ESuiW8/Tx193On3UBI/AAAAAAAACOM/rBlseBxbZlk/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign7.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9UH340eFHeI/Tx194xFm4iI/AAAAAAAACOU/TPw77NV8YW0/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9UH340eFHeI/Tx194xFm4iI/AAAAAAAACOU/TPw77NV8YW0/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign9.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yvJFfPUS0dM/Tx196dojQmI/AAAAAAAACOc/mndg-Q3dYYI/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yvJFfPUS0dM/Tx196dojQmI/AAAAAAAACOc/mndg-Q3dYYI/s1600/iselsteiroescasprgsummer2012campaign11.jpg" /></a></div><br />News Source: becomegorgeous.com<br />Photo courtesy of Escada </div>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-31971483257765760112012-01-23T05:22:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:43:57.662-08:00Sonam Kapoor gets a Personal invite from Jean Paul Gaultier<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PpQLoEC6DeU/Tx1eXLpStOI/AAAAAAAACLo/RueVZxUXtTI/s1600/sonam-kapoor-new1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PpQLoEC6DeU/Tx1eXLpStOI/AAAAAAAACLo/RueVZxUXtTI/s1600/sonam-kapoor-new1.jpg" /></a></div>Sonam Kapoor has just scored another fashion triumph - a personal invite has landed for her from top-notch French designer Jean Paul Gaultier - for his show on January 25.<br /><br />Sonam made her impressive style debut at the Cannes International Film Festival last year in a Gaultier gown.<br /><br />More recently Sonam was seen in a drop-shoulder corset gown by Gaultier at the Dubai premiere of her action flick Players.<br /><br />The actress tweeted in the morning: "Packing for Paris."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OYvb4PLy9WY/Tx1edsH8B_I/AAAAAAAACLw/dm31sKn25tU/s1600/sonam_kapoors_fashion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OYvb4PLy9WY/Tx1edsH8B_I/AAAAAAAACLw/dm31sKn25tU/s1600/sonam_kapoors_fashion.jpg" /></a></div><br />According to reports, she has also been invited for an exclusive dinner with Lebanese designer Elie Saab and for his show.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4jDI3Hq9cm4/Tx1ekM7Vp7I/AAAAAAAACL4/RXSh0j9iFjk/s1600/sonam-kapoor-fashion-style.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4jDI3Hq9cm4/Tx1ekM7Vp7I/AAAAAAAACL4/RXSh0j9iFjk/s200/sonam-kapoor-fashion-style.jpg" width="166" /></a></div><br />Sonam is being dubbed as a fashion icon for the youth but the Players actress feels the tag comes with a lot of responsibilities.<br /><br />"It's only been four years since I have been in the industry, and if in such a short time someone calls you iconic, it is scary and overwhelming," the 26-year-old actress said.<br /><br />Sonam is currently busy shooting for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Rajkumar Santoshi's untitled film.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--7tT9GWBDww/Tx1etFG5tiI/AAAAAAAACMA/BHfeVJJbwbY/s1600/sonam-kapoor-fashion-trend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--7tT9GWBDww/Tx1etFG5tiI/AAAAAAAACMA/BHfeVJJbwbY/s1600/sonam-kapoor-fashion-trend.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Read more at: http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20120192957&keyword=bollywood&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&nid=169661&cp</div>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-54003991440795446932012-01-23T05:13:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:43:57.694-08:00Prachi Badve A Twelve-year-old has designs on Kareena<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xUzqmXBLGR4/Tx1co3jpcVI/AAAAAAAACLY/nyKX0BE6MOA/s1600/Prachi_Badve_kidsfashion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xUzqmXBLGR4/Tx1co3jpcVI/AAAAAAAACLY/nyKX0BE6MOA/s1600/Prachi_Badve_kidsfashion.jpg" /></a></div>If four-year-olds can turn catwalk queens, then who says a pre-teen can’t design an entire clothing line? Twelve-year-old Prachi Badve, who first raised eyebrows by participating at the Pune Fashion Week at the age of nine, made her Mumbai debut at the recently-concluded India Kids Fashion Week.<br /><br />“Teachers would complain that her grades were dropping because her notebooks were filled with sketches of dresses,” mom Pooja recalls.<br /><br />The family finances Prachi’s collections, shelling out huge participation fees for the various fashion weeks. “We were worried about spending that kind of money on such a young child, but I reasoned that if she wanted to be a doctor, we would have invested about Rs 50 lakh in her education anyway,” says Pooja.<br /><br />And if you thought that she was all talent, no technique, Prachi has already completed a diploma course in fashion designing at the Vidyanchal Institute in her native Pune. “After my first fashion week, there were lots of offers to study at various institutes. The schedule here matched my school timings, so I chose this,” she explains.<br /><br />But the pre-teen, who wants to be the “most established designer in the world and dress Kareena Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan one day”, snaps at any question of her parents’ involvement. “I don’t know why people keep asking whether my parents are forcing me to do this, or if my mother designs the clothes and I take credit. No one in my family is involved in fashion,” she protests.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gGckIAMZDZg/Tx1cvvAs6CI/AAAAAAAACLg/z41sFBU7Hdw/s1600/kareena-kapoor-big.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gGckIAMZDZg/Tx1cvvAs6CI/AAAAAAAACLg/z41sFBU7Hdw/s1600/kareena-kapoor-big.jpg" /></a></div><br />Her mother adds, “All 65 garments that she’s designed so far are lying in my house. I don’t want people to think I’m using my daughter to set up a business. I’m just helping build her brand. Once she’s old enough, she can turn professional.”<br /><br />newa source: .hindustantimes.com </div>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-81926912529567322432012-01-22T23:41:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:43:57.722-08:00Coco Rocha for Longchamp Spring 2012 Campaign<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0XigHiLhZdY/Tx0OFJjClZI/AAAAAAAACKI/Oi1r1OCe_ug/s1600/cocorochalongchampcampaign_fashiontrend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0XigHiLhZdY/Tx0OFJjClZI/AAAAAAAACKI/Oi1r1OCe_ug/s1600/cocorochalongchampcampaign_fashiontrend.jpg" /></a></div>Coco Rocha stars in the new Longchamp spring 2012 campaign alongside model Liisa Winkler and professional dancer Alexia Level. Fresh, funny and dynamic, the French house's campaign is the perfect expression of the Longchamp spirit. <br /><br />The latest Longchamp spring 2012 campaign, starring Canadian models Coco Rocha and Liisa Winkler, is energetic, fun and fresh. "We really wanted to show this woman very active in the city, very dynamic," said Sophie Delafontaine, the house's creative director. Captured by Dane Shitagi in Manhattan and Dumbo, the campaign follows the girls while running and dancing in the streets. Both models have dance backgrounds and are joined in the Longchamp campaign by professional dancer Alexia Level. The choreography was made by Blanca Li who said that they tried to make a fresh and original movie.<br />Coco Rocha wrote on her blog that, "I had so much fun with this dog, and yes, he was literally pulling me in every direction – that’s not acting!"<br /><br />Indeed, the new Longchamp campaign is extremely refreshing and cheerful. The Longchamp woman becomes playful and is not afraid to take chances chasing after dogs and hopping over police barricades. "The Longchamp woman is free, independent and plays with fashion. An active woman, full of energy, contemporary. Cosmopolitan, she looks for enjoyment while remaining chic, elegant and fashionable," Sophie Delafontaine said.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ex994Vp0kfo/Tx0OWOXGobI/AAAAAAAACKQ/Cm-QmSRVHzU/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ex994Vp0kfo/Tx0OWOXGobI/AAAAAAAACKQ/Cm-QmSRVHzU/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tUFQ_WUawEY/Tx0OXF2JgJI/AAAAAAAACKY/KDZDA_x_eIA/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign1_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tUFQ_WUawEY/Tx0OXF2JgJI/AAAAAAAACKY/KDZDA_x_eIA/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign1_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Sl4gBHlH4Ns/Tx0OX5WqCTI/AAAAAAAACKc/WfnKOjDEwqM/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign2-2_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Sl4gBHlH4Ns/Tx0OX5WqCTI/AAAAAAAACKc/WfnKOjDEwqM/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign2-2_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8HRm6R9w6YE/Tx0OY3Dnb0I/AAAAAAAACKk/VyEAbjbXvVk/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign3_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8HRm6R9w6YE/Tx0OY3Dnb0I/AAAAAAAACKk/VyEAbjbXvVk/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign3_thumb.jpg" /></a></div>The brand's spring 2012 handbag collection features numerous designs from casual and functional to a timeless, glamorous and elegant style. Longchamp brings lots of stylish goodies such as a new interpretation of a modern Amazon, a contemporary embodiment of the legendary warriors, in an exquisite line of saddlery-inspired bull-calf leather accessories, but also the famous Légende bags inspired by former doctor’s bags with their structured form, which is the collection’s signature. The brand also adopts an exotic theme with a discreet graphic design for an incredibly on-trend result.<br /><br />The legendary house branched out from its handbag mainstays and ventured into ready-to-wear, footwear and other accessories. "The Longchamp brand is expanding on an international scale, needing to cope with this continuous movement as it always did with its collections, collaborations and more recently with its ready-to-wear line. The choice of the 'creative movement' concept perfectly answers to Longchamp's identity," said Marie-Sabine Leclercq, head of global communications at Longchamp.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IQSXaPmEFFw/Tx0O6iZFbZI/AAAAAAAACKw/TO_Pdea_Rwo/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign8_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IQSXaPmEFFw/Tx0O6iZFbZI/AAAAAAAACKw/TO_Pdea_Rwo/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign8_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8_GuBupSiw0/Tx0O74grXeI/AAAAAAAACK4/g81ZHNLKkz8/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign4_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8_GuBupSiw0/Tx0O74grXeI/AAAAAAAACK4/g81ZHNLKkz8/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign4_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-suT-vT0j7w0/Tx0O8nWSeCI/AAAAAAAACLA/7tZOrUZ5Jz0/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign5_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-suT-vT0j7w0/Tx0O8nWSeCI/AAAAAAAACLA/7tZOrUZ5Jz0/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign5_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N1xtkkXe72Y/Tx0O-AOxOLI/AAAAAAAACLI/QR5-YT8yICI/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign6_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N1xtkkXe72Y/Tx0O-AOxOLI/AAAAAAAACLI/QR5-YT8yICI/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign6_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4DoQmwkBeBg/Tx0O_v6IWJI/AAAAAAAACLQ/dBCd96edaWE/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign7_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4DoQmwkBeBg/Tx0O_v6IWJI/AAAAAAAACLQ/dBCd96edaWE/s1600/longchampspring2012campaign7_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />News Source: becomegorgeous.com<br /> Photos courtesy of Longchamp</div>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-77276531467663098782012-01-22T10:00:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:50:36.469-08:00Football Party Today.....Go Niners!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09QVu7NpmWenV_d0QqJKEedOiMG2XnbR9za0EnRywvoqGmTLI4RhPuBhxupOTSlNoasEdpRzBXyhK-djxMIluo03QrflonZlU0b82EwT3LCqGdN_jskl1GYMZ9o4WkXFCknKMUJvu3l8/s1600/49er+thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09QVu7NpmWenV_d0QqJKEedOiMG2XnbR9za0EnRywvoqGmTLI4RhPuBhxupOTSlNoasEdpRzBXyhK-djxMIluo03QrflonZlU0b82EwT3LCqGdN_jskl1GYMZ9o4WkXFCknKMUJvu3l8/s400/49er+thumb.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Yep - it is true.....some crafty girls like sports (especially playoffs)! Today we are having a small viewing party for the big 49er game. Hubby is from San Fransisco and he is a diehard fan so today is going to be nutz! He has stuck with the team through thick and thin. Hubby even played football in Kezar Stadium...the photographic proof hangs on a wall in our house.<br /><br />I gotta get my red and gold on and get the chili served up.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #990000; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is the Menu:</span></b></div><div style="color: #990000; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR7uHgeimCSZZe8CxuvX84UYDMatQGOTEzuEDgJzOlEo8mP-rA2tM6JqpevKQ4d42_MXiTuXOM00gIcLz7B1RrTwLE_PYi1y4H4HJrjqCe6nCygt_w2qhnXMyRPweXNIf_o3kpWhs7OXI/s1600/southwest+chicken+chili.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR7uHgeimCSZZe8CxuvX84UYDMatQGOTEzuEDgJzOlEo8mP-rA2tM6JqpevKQ4d42_MXiTuXOM00gIcLz7B1RrTwLE_PYi1y4H4HJrjqCe6nCygt_w2qhnXMyRPweXNIf_o3kpWhs7OXI/s640/southwest+chicken+chili.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cathiefilian.blogspot.com/2011/07/southwest-rotisserie-chicken-chili-two.html">Southwest Chicken Chili</a> and Cornbread</div><div style="text-align: center;">(with toppings: chopped onion, shredded cheese, lime, sour cream and Frito chips) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cathiefilian.blogspot.com/2008/04/salmon-salad.html">Salmon Pasta Salad </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Skewers<br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cathiefilian.blogspot.com/2010/05/tasty-tuesday-easy-raosted-garlic.html">Roasted Garlic</a> and Crackers</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cathiefilian.blogspot.com/2011/12/appetizer-bacon-wrapped-chestnuts.html">Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cathiefilian.blogspot.com/2011/12/classic-snack-chex-party-mix.html">Chex Mix</a></div><br /><div style="color: #990000;">Have a wonderful Sunday and GO NINERS!</div><span style="color: #990000;">xo cathie</span>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-54242865875900150532012-01-21T00:55:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:43:57.755-08:00Deepika Padukone Fashions at the Colors Screen Awards 2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b>Deepika Padukone was the show stealer at this year's Colors Screen Awards. </b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1K0LDntvhQ0/Txp80IXCJEI/AAAAAAAACJ4/nmB9KQRUZto/s1600/Deepika-Padukone-at-Colors-Screen-Awards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1K0LDntvhQ0/Txp80IXCJEI/AAAAAAAACJ4/nmB9KQRUZto/s1600/Deepika-Padukone-at-Colors-Screen-Awards.jpg" /></a></div><br />The actress turned heads in a backless turquoise green gown that perfectly complemented her figure and accentuated her well-toned back. She accessorised the Gauri-Nainika outfit with emerald danglers. The swept-back hairstyle added to the look.<br /><br />Rekha dazzled in a heavily brocaded saree.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MCXo7G-PnxM/Txp9J4obyPI/AAAAAAAACKA/wVh3rdTKSMM/s1600/Rekha-Deepika-Padukone-at-Colors-Screen-Awards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MCXo7G-PnxM/Txp9J4obyPI/AAAAAAAACKA/wVh3rdTKSMM/s1600/Rekha-Deepika-Padukone-at-Colors-Screen-Awards.jpg" /></a></div><br />News and Images Source: in.msn.com<br /></div>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-91024837201319796282012-01-20T21:14:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:43:57.784-08:00Hong Kong fashion week 2012 models on ramp<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hong Kong Fashion Week 2012 Fall/Winter has shifted its focus to design from the earlier emphasis on quality manufacturing. This is in tune with the Hong Kong government’s policy to promote “creative industries.”<br /><br />Around 1,900 exhibitors from 25 countries and regions are displaying the latest fashion in apparels and accessories at this year’s Fashion Week, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).<br /><br />“World Boutique” remains the key design-focused event at the 10th edition of the Hong Kong Fashion Week, which concludes on January 19, 2012.<br /><br />During the week, latest collections of four globally renowned fashion designers – Shanghai’s Qi Gang, London’s Craig Lawrence, Hong Kong’s Hidy Ng and Paris’s Risto Bimbiloski – were launched.<br /><br />The fashion event introduced few upcoming designers from Hong Kong to international buyers, including Bendy Woo, Hin Lee and Cecilia Yau.<br /><br /><div style="color: red; text-align: center;"><b>View Hong Kong Fashion Week Pictures</b></div><div style="color: red; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Mod Starburst Mirror<br />from Creative Juice - Star Bright Episode</div><br />Tools and Materials:<br />(1) 3/16" metal rod (36" long)<br />(2) 1/8" metal rods (36" long)<br />Yardstick<br />Permanent marker<br />Bolt cutters<br />Wax metallic finishes<br />Small circular mirrors: 1/2", 3/4" and 1" diameter<br />6" round mirror<br />E-6000 glue<br />Scrap felt or fabric<br />5" wooden disc<br />Paint brush<br />FolkArt black craft paint<br />Sawtooth picture hanger<br />Hammer<br /><br />1. Use bolt cutters to cut the 3/16-inch rod into four pieces, each 9 inches long. Cut one of the 1/8-inch rods into seven 5-inch pieces, and the other into four 7-inch pieces. Apply a wax metallic finish to each of the cut rods; it may be necessary to apply two coats for a smooth finish. We used bronze for the large rods, gold for the medium rods and silver on the smallest rods.<br /><br />2. Once the metallic finish is dry, glue a small, circular mirror at the end of each rod with E6000 glue. Match the size of the mirrors to the size of rods (largest with largest, for example). Let the glue dry for at least three hours.<br /><br />3. While the glue dries, paint the 5-inch wooden disc black. Let the paint dry and attach a sawtooth picture hanger to one side of the disk.<br /><br />4. Place the 6-inch mirror face down on a piece of felt or scrap fabric to prevent scratches. Cutout a circle of paper that is slightly smaller than your wood disk. Draw 16 even pie shapes. Center the paper circle on the mirror. Make a mark at the end of each line on the template; these are the guides for gluing the rods to the back of the mirror.<br /><br />5. Once the glue is dry, make a mark on the back of each rod, 3/4 inch from the end opposite the mirror. Apply globs of glue over each of the marks on the back of the 6-inch mirror and glue the rods in place with the mirrors facing down. Each rod should be glued on a mark on the back of the mirror, with the marks on the rod at the edge of the mirror. Alternate rods around the mirror: If the mirror were a clock, we placed the longest rods at 12:00, 3:00, 6:00 and 9:00. The medium-size rods were centered between the large ones, and the smallest rods filled in the gaps.<br /><br />6. Squeeze out more glue liberally over the center of all the rods. Place the wooden disc on top, centering it on the mirror and lining up the picture hanger with one of the large rods.<br /><br />7. Let the glue dry for 24 hours or more. Don't move the mirror until the glue has dried completely.zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-67662313211516521222012-01-20T09:00:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:50:36.549-08:00DIY: Desktop Candy Jar for The Manly Man (valentine craft)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOmsxaAkJIgveYIkSICCsa2CIsD6nj1npx4Aud30ktNU4qZuBYC5T27X6hxt2GgnuTymXDS2U6fpRLrDZo2qztN7DQDEpo1rSPbeRTsoBmg-aYGGk0lVb3_bP7Pftc6WPNQcRJo9Kj5s/s1600/candy+jar+fpor+guys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOmsxaAkJIgveYIkSICCsa2CIsD6nj1npx4Aud30ktNU4qZuBYC5T27X6hxt2GgnuTymXDS2U6fpRLrDZo2qztN7DQDEpo1rSPbeRTsoBmg-aYGGk0lVb3_bP7Pftc6WPNQcRJo9Kj5s/s640/candy+jar+fpor+guys.jpg" width="488" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Desktop Candy Jar for the Manly Man</span></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I giggled so hard when I saw this mustache themed scrapbook paper at Michaels. I really love "the rich uncle" design. We designed this quick and easy craft for Plaid as a part of our Valentine's Gifts for Him series. You can see all the designs <a href="http://www.plaidonline.com/craft-search-results.aspx?q=cathiestevehandsomevday&cx=017776415324590033678:re0boc18hke&cof=FORID:11&ti=2">here</a>. I know my dad would love this! He always has a "stash" of Jelly Belly candy on his desk.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">For the candy/peanut jar we first painted the jar with Folkart Enamles Glass paint and then we Mod Podged the paper to the outside of the jar. To make the tattered painted edge we used painters tape torn in half.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><b>Materials:</b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Rubbing alcohol<br />Glass canister<br />Painter's tape</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Spouncer paintbrush</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b>FolkArt ® Enamels™ - Berry Wine, 2 oz.</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Moustache themed scrapbook paper</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Scissors </div></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz.</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Foam paintbrush</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><b>Instructions</b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">1. Wipe the canister with rubbing alcohol to clean it. Peel a strip of blue painters tape. Tear the tape in half lengthwise. Tape off the top layer of the canister with the torn edge facing down. This will create a tattered edge.</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">2. Dip the spouncer brush into the berry wine paint, tap off the excess and tap all over the canister. Allow to dry. Follow the instructions on the bottle for setting the paint.</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">3. Trim the paper to fit the top of the canister and around the canister. Coat the back of the papers with Mod Podge, position onto the canister, smooth any air bubbles with your finger, wait 15 minutes and top coat with a layer of Mod Podge. Allow to Dry.</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><b>Thanks for stopping by! </b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/cathiefilianstevepiacenza?ref=ts">Join us at our new facebook page!</a></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">XO Cathie</div>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-89918235147534253052012-01-20T06:13:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:50:36.663-08:00DIY: Fashion Collage with Mod Podge<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuAuWwtG6z_mMGQvOFgGtOlVdYp1T2osXNCsG_f_KlCW3LC-RAaoXDQhhXuR78VOzZe8O5FjoeAHhVi0pb4Kb_SQPeyYhN8rgLpm937yxr6xKCGaUApvfhyphenhyphen8jV8N-owKRodhWlUcQQ-4/s1600/fashion+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuAuWwtG6z_mMGQvOFgGtOlVdYp1T2osXNCsG_f_KlCW3LC-RAaoXDQhhXuR78VOzZe8O5FjoeAHhVi0pb4Kb_SQPeyYhN8rgLpm937yxr6xKCGaUApvfhyphenhyphen8jV8N-owKRodhWlUcQQ-4/s640/fashion+collage.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Stretched canvas is perfect for collage!</div><br /><br /><br />Gather This:<br />8x10 canvas<br />FolkArt ® Metallics - Rose, 2 oz.<br />Wood Plaque<br />FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Peach Fuzz, 2 oz.<br />FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Belle Blush, 2 oz.<br />Scrapbook papers<br />Paper trims and quotes<br />Foam paintbrush<br />Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz. <br />Hot glue<br />Plaid ® Hot Glue Gun Helpers <br />Ribbon for around canvas<br />Silk flowers and pearls<br /><br />How To Make It:<br /><br />1. Begin by painting the canvas with one coat of Metallic Rose paint. Allow to dry. Paint the plaque with a combination of Belle Blush and Peach Fuzz. Allow to dry.<br /><br />2. Trim the scrapbook papers to fit the top of the plaque and the canvas. Coat the back and front of the papers with Mod Podge, position on the canvas and plaque, smooth any air bubbles with your fingers. Using the paintbrush, smooth your brush strokes. Repeat for Allow to dry. Continue adding paper trims and quotes using Mod Podge.<br /><br />3. Hot glue the plaque to the canvas, add flowers and pearls near the plaque. Hot glue ribbon around the outer edge of the canvas.<br />zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-49618498358774884042012-01-20T01:26:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:43:57.817-08:00Target Spring 2012 Fashion Collection<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pMKUqYrWbRU/TxkxyPm6U9I/AAAAAAAACGo/X1iYafQkEl8/s1600/tsrgetspring20120fashioncollectio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pMKUqYrWbRU/TxkxyPm6U9I/AAAAAAAACGo/X1iYafQkEl8/s200/tsrgetspring20120fashioncollectio.jpg" width="149" /></a></div>Transform yourself into an impressive style presence by nailing down some outfits from the dazzling Target spring 2012 fashion collection. <br /><br />The collaboration with Jason Wu was not the only thing which placed Target into the limelight. The latest Target spring 2012 fashion collection is just as glamorous and provides us with a selection of extremely wearable breezy outfits. Explore the pocket-friendly line of this popular company to update your wardrobe with a few must have style pieces.<br /><br />Cropped skinny jeans along with sexy short shorts and lovely dresses should make up the core of your spring season closet. Add a shot of femininity to your look by teaming up the loveliest tank tops with your chic denim shorts and skinnies. Feel free to copycat some of these fashion-forward apparel ideas.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ryc6eYCTow4/Txkx8jeTx1I/AAAAAAAACGw/HvQSUKsAcro/s1600/targetspring12collection_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ryc6eYCTow4/Txkx8jeTx1I/AAAAAAAACGw/HvQSUKsAcro/s1600/targetspring12collection_9.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JPV9-mLrazQ/Txkx9T5DmDI/AAAAAAAACG0/2Ok7G4euCG8/s1600/target_spring_21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JPV9-mLrazQ/Txkx9T5DmDI/AAAAAAAACG0/2Ok7G4euCG8/s1600/target_spring_21.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--IHSbznQJWA/Txkx987XqnI/AAAAAAAACG8/WXMN3qP0GYE/s1600/targetspring12collection.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--IHSbznQJWA/Txkx987XqnI/AAAAAAAACG8/WXMN3qP0GYE/s1600/targetspring12collection.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XTXX8Gn1Rsk/Txkx-5FY3kI/AAAAAAAACHE/PHbNZAOCP9U/s1600/targetspring12collection_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XTXX8Gn1Rsk/Txkx-5FY3kI/AAAAAAAACHE/PHbNZAOCP9U/s1600/targetspring12collection_2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LCt7zORsWug/Txkx_WwnkJI/AAAAAAAACHM/6kmk00bf7Tw/s1600/targetspring12collection_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LCt7zORsWug/Txkx_WwnkJI/AAAAAAAACHM/6kmk00bf7Tw/s1600/targetspring12collection_4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Oh7cJ0R_wNM/TxkyACLpr5I/AAAAAAAACHU/m1_X5dUjR4Y/s1600/targetspring12collection_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Oh7cJ0R_wNM/TxkyACLpr5I/AAAAAAAACHU/m1_X5dUjR4Y/s1600/targetspring12collection_5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCUPXP7Hhx0/TxkyA2oI3cI/AAAAAAAACHc/4s_odHhqoNM/s1600/targetspring12collection_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCUPXP7Hhx0/TxkyA2oI3cI/AAAAAAAACHc/4s_odHhqoNM/s1600/targetspring12collection_7.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jokd4Epmbb0/TxkyBh6U-GI/AAAAAAAACHk/0O4nVGlrcwU/s1600/targetspring12collection_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jokd4Epmbb0/TxkyBh6U-GI/AAAAAAAACHk/0O4nVGlrcwU/s1600/targetspring12collection_8.jpg" /></a></div>Target was officially crowned as one of the companies which succeeded in furnishing all age groups with versatile and head-turning apparel ideas. Irrespective of your silhouette, you'll be able to build up a fabulous casual chic or urban sportswear ensemble. Look for the hottest coverups for the warm season like leather jackets and cardigans. Ultra-flirty monochromatic or floral printed dresses are here to help you flaunt your ultra-femme fashion allure. The color palette is also suitable for everyone. From bright blue and light yellow to the oh-so-popular coral shades, Target has everything we need to liven up our signature clothing style.<br /><br />Unless you're a fan of extravagant and edgy chic looks, make sure to visit online stores and purchase all your favorite outfit elements. Other brands like Xhilaration, Converse One Star and Mossimo are also included in this chic lookbook. Don't forget about the accessory repertoire which furnishes you with chic wedges and handbags to top your A-list apparels.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yz-ZXzjXTMk/TxkyxRFUfXI/AAAAAAAACHw/iAvjeN4cZZE/s1600/targetspring12collection_20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yz-ZXzjXTMk/TxkyxRFUfXI/AAAAAAAACHw/iAvjeN4cZZE/s1600/targetspring12collection_20.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vtnbpNI5104/TxkyyPt2wrI/AAAAAAAACH4/CyoMoyYAF84/s1600/targetspring12collection_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vtnbpNI5104/TxkyyPt2wrI/AAAAAAAACH4/CyoMoyYAF84/s1600/targetspring12collection_10.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QHum-gvfhZI/TxkyzKuJMRI/AAAAAAAACH8/vLVWf1K-x0M/s1600/targetspring12collection_11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QHum-gvfhZI/TxkyzKuJMRI/AAAAAAAACH8/vLVWf1K-x0M/s1600/targetspring12collection_11.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bQH50fUZx0Q/TxkyzpAwzGI/AAAAAAAACII/_RFMMx8uQBI/s1600/targetspring12collection_14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bQH50fUZx0Q/TxkyzpAwzGI/AAAAAAAACII/_RFMMx8uQBI/s1600/targetspring12collection_14.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zwiooZvhaig/Txky05ZFUcI/AAAAAAAACIM/YKLfD1II-lU/s1600/targetspring12collection_15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zwiooZvhaig/Txky05ZFUcI/AAAAAAAACIM/YKLfD1II-lU/s1600/targetspring12collection_15.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TXPUHuY0LTY/Txky1gITN1I/AAAAAAAACIY/Up1_Bes5P_8/s1600/targetspring12collection_16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TXPUHuY0LTY/Txky1gITN1I/AAAAAAAACIY/Up1_Bes5P_8/s1600/targetspring12collection_16.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uiwt_LWUgdw/Txky212TzFI/AAAAAAAACIg/SjmURDydJuc/s1600/targetspring12collection_17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uiwt_LWUgdw/Txky212TzFI/AAAAAAAACIg/SjmURDydJuc/s1600/targetspring12collection_17.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iyAIfWIZTzo/Txky4GiD2QI/AAAAAAAACIo/uPMZ3hygMck/s1600/targetspring12collection_19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iyAIfWIZTzo/Txky4GiD2QI/AAAAAAAACIo/uPMZ3hygMck/s1600/targetspring12collection_19.jpg" /></a></div><br />News Source:becomegorgeous.com<br />Image courtesy of Target</div>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-12591963944733074802012-01-20T00:11:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:43:57.925-08:00Ladies of the 2012 Detroit Auto Show<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Showcasing the models at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show.<br /><br /><br />A model stands near the Audi display on the first press preview day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z9-JkAVGmCA/Txkfg65B8MI/AAAAAAAACEQ/or2AR7RhCcg/s1600/Ladies--2012-Detroit-Auto-show.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z9-JkAVGmCA/Txkfg65B8MI/AAAAAAAACEQ/or2AR7RhCcg/s1600/Ladies--2012-Detroit-Auto-show.jpg" /></a></div><br />Model Alison Fiori poses next to a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited on the final press preview day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CL8JPqd0iD8/TxkgG6pzaqI/AAAAAAAACEY/FfSXbxppNkI/s1600/Ladies--2012-Detroit-Auto-Show-2001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CL8JPqd0iD8/TxkgG6pzaqI/AAAAAAAACEY/FfSXbxppNkI/s1600/Ladies--2012-Detroit-Auto-Show-2001.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>More Images OFAuto Show in Detroit </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VzRFxVFv91I/Txkg90cG5cI/AAAAAAAACGU/FOMklUSRbq4/s1600/Ladies--2012-Detroit-Auto-Show-200112--15_040609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VzRFxVFv91I/Txkg90cG5cI/AAAAAAAACGU/FOMklUSRbq4/s1600/Ladies--2012-Detroit-Auto-Show-200112--15_040609.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L4QP1h2EcgU/Txkg-qTkbHI/AAAAAAAACGc/a_bGraxBe9k/s1600/Ladies--2012-Detroit-Auto-Show-200112--16_040618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L4QP1h2EcgU/Txkg-qTkbHI/AAAAAAAACGc/a_bGraxBe9k/s1600/Ladies--2012-Detroit-Auto-Show-200112--16_040618.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />News Source: Yahoo.com</div>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-30813512177199255172012-01-19T15:00:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:50:36.689-08:00DIY: Mod Podge Cufflinks ((Perfect for Valentine's Day))<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZUpsfrB3PeOixi27_EMaiOtoHFh0yhMiV_RV5v7uTm5YcnI9MZy6TVBR8YroJwBXIHsfeqAG3DZFW6U29W1B5iIN7ik8r43X_TT_jZvDr6HakugpwRK6pP7JDYceWmuIczbXtz2UEe4U/s1600/mod+podge+cuff+links.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZUpsfrB3PeOixi27_EMaiOtoHFh0yhMiV_RV5v7uTm5YcnI9MZy6TVBR8YroJwBXIHsfeqAG3DZFW6U29W1B5iIN7ik8r43X_TT_jZvDr6HakugpwRK6pP7JDYceWmuIczbXtz2UEe4U/s640/mod+podge+cuff+links.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">DIY: Mod Podge Cufflinks </span></span></b></div><br />Someone once told me that men did not like handmade gifts......I called BS on them. Boys, Guys and Men all love handmade gifts.<br /><br />Here is a quick craft idea that can be whipped up in under 1-hour. Look for cufflink blanks at bead shops, Michaels and Jo-Anns.<br /><br />Follow this link for the project instructions>>> <b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.plaidonline.com/gifts-for-guys-cuff-links/4334/project.htm" style="color: #741b47;">Cuff Links</a></span></b><br /><br /><br />zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-87304932422252530782012-01-19T08:13:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:43:58.036-08:00Rihanna for Armani Jeans & Underwear Campaign<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8yjQ3r7DcLQ/TxhAdw80svI/AAAAAAAACDo/u5L-hoLUJRc/s1600/rihannaarmaniunderwearjeanscampaign_fashion_photo_shoot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8yjQ3r7DcLQ/TxhAdw80svI/AAAAAAAACDo/u5L-hoLUJRc/s1600/rihannaarmaniunderwearjeanscampaign_fashion_photo_shoot.jpg" /></a></div>Get a sneak peak of the latest Armani Jeans and Underwear campaign where the hottest star of the moment, 23-year-old star Rihanna, delights us with a series of alluring photos of the more innocent side of her in a classy yet intriguing photoshoot<br /><br />Just a few months back, the first Armani Jeans and Underwear campaign featuring Rihanna has taken us by surprise with the racy yet ultra classy and artistic photos that have managed to stand out in the myriad of similar ad campaigns for the season. Now the brand is adopting a similar strategy releasing a new set of equally mesmerizing photos meant to keep our interest alive.<br /><br />If the first photos released by the brand showed a bold, confident and fierce Rihanna who appeared well aware of her sexuality, this time the poses show an equally seductive yet more innocent side of her. The blonde short crop was replaced by a luscious mid length hairstyle and face-framing bangs that remind us of her early debut style choices. The concept of black and white photos aimed to give a sexy yet sophisticated vibe to the campaign proved to be an amazing success and is still used as a distinctive element for the brand.<br /><br />By tackling both sides of femininity, the confident, go-getter one and the more romantic, innocent, even somewhat shy side , the high end label is successfully sending the message that every woman can be beautifully represented by the designs included in the Armani Jeans and Underwear line. With the Sexiest Woman Alive as a spokesperson, getting the message across is definitely not difficult. The simple yet seductive ensembles prove that sometimes attitude, more than complex style rules, is the deciding factor for looking spectacular.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WTnFG0onL9A/TxhAlv3D7LI/AAAAAAAACDw/cOOhSn6Yw-U/s1600/rihanna_ads.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WTnFG0onL9A/TxhAlv3D7LI/AAAAAAAACDw/cOOhSn6Yw-U/s1600/rihanna_ads.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KmFYSEqnPfI/TxhAmulxlBI/AAAAAAAACD4/PqVyQ7HfDh8/s1600/rihanna_armani.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KmFYSEqnPfI/TxhAmulxlBI/AAAAAAAACD4/PqVyQ7HfDh8/s1600/rihanna_armani.jpg" /></a></div><br />With the undeniable appeal of the first photoshoots, we sure hope that the Armani and Rihanna fruitful and undeniably profitable collaboration will go on for a long time. Meanwhile, we can only hope that we'll get to see more stunningly creative ad campaigns that will offer us a lot of interesting style insights. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K-RGNfC6tNo/TxhA11eHYRI/AAAAAAAACEA/s8EY52yNHNE/s1600/rihanna_armani_fashio_style.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K-RGNfC6tNo/TxhA11eHYRI/AAAAAAAACEA/s8EY52yNHNE/s1600/rihanna_armani_fashio_style.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DCJdmHGMrg8/TxhA8r0XPnI/AAAAAAAACEI/pRShBbHE--g/s1600/rihanna_ads4_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DCJdmHGMrg8/TxhA8r0XPnI/AAAAAAAACEI/pRShBbHE--g/s1600/rihanna_ads4_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><br />News & Images Source: </div>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-61036034200034674502012-01-19T08:01:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:43:58.141-08:00Supermodel next generation: Crawford daughter fronts Young Versace<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eJ2A3AEU94o/Txg-KacywII/AAAAAAAACDg/HwlmUgd_wzA/s1600/latest_fashion_trend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eJ2A3AEU94o/Txg-KacywII/AAAAAAAACDg/HwlmUgd_wzA/s1600/latest_fashion_trend.jpg" /></a></div>Following on from the launch of Young Versace's first store in Milan last month, the brand has unveiled its new advertising campaign with supermodel Cindy Crawford's 10-year-old daughter Kaia Gerber as the face.<br /><br />Modeling designs adorned with the label's iconic Greek key motif, Gerber was shot by acclaimed fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, who have previously worked on campaigns for the likes of Gucci and Givenchy.<br /><br />According to the fashion house's creative director Donatella Versace, Gerber proved she has inherited her famous mother's talent when modeling the collection, which is aimed at youngsters aged 0-12.<br /><br />"Like her mother, Kaia has a very special gift," she explained in a release. "The camera really, really loves her.<br /><br />"Having Cindy on-set for the shoot took me back to all the amazing Avedon shoots we worked on together. It was such a special treat watching Kaia walk in her mother's footsteps!"<br /><br />Gerber, who is Crawford's daughter with former model Rande Gerber, is the latest in a recent spate of youngsters emerging as fashion's next generation.<br /><br />Earlier this month designer Meg Matthews tweeted a photograph of her and British rocker Noel Gallagher's 11-year-old daughter Anais captured by Mario Testino. London-based Anais is signed with Select Model Management, and has already modeled for Paul Smith Junior. See her in the label's Autumn/Winter 2010 campaign here.<br /><br />Other emerging faces for the future include Kate Moss's half-sister Lottie, who caught the world's attention as one of the bridesmaids at the supermodel's wedding back in July. The 13-year-old has already posed for her family's vintage clothing shop and has been captured by fashion photographer Andrea Carter-Bowman.</div>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-69563377075194331182012-01-19T03:16:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:43:58.265-08:00Fashion alert: Royal Ascot requires hats for women<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Fashion warning for anyone planning an appearance at Royal Ascot's Royal Enclosure this summer in Britain: New rules require women to wear hats, not fascinators.<br /><br />Fascinators, for the fashion-challenged, are a cross between a hair accessory and mini-hat, and can tend toward the outrageous.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-biONaq4-Bpw/Txf68iyIe6I/AAAAAAAACDQ/DsWs9OVd7K4/s1600/Ascotx-wide-community.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-biONaq4-Bpw/Txf68iyIe6I/AAAAAAAACDQ/DsWs9OVd7K4/s1600/Ascotx-wide-community.jpg" /></a></div><br />Strapless or spaghetti-strap tops and dresses are also banned this year and men must wear a suit and tie, the BBC reports.<br /><br />And no, repeat no, short dresses.<br /><br />The week-long, super-elite horse racing event was made famous to American moviegoers in My Fair Lady when a very proper, elegantly dressed Eliza Doolittle/Audrey Hepburn reverted to her lower-class demeanor as the horse crossed the finish line.<br /><br />The race, which draws some 300,00 visitors every June, is a highlight of the British social calendar and organizers have been fighting to control the proliferation of provocative dresses, outrageous accessories and revealing tops, the Associated Press reports.<br /><br />The Royal Enclosure is the inner-circle of the inner-circle and offers the best views in the grandstand.<br /><br />Organizers posted the revised dress code for 2012 today in a move to restore formality, the BBC says.<br /><br />"It is probably fair to say the dress code hasn't necessarily been enforced quite as rigorously as we might have liked," says Ascot spokesman Nick Smith, the BBC reports. "There is no doubt our customers would like to get back to a situation where it is universally acknowledged this is a formal occasion and not an occasion where you might dress as you would at a nightclub."<br /><br />Here's an excerpt from the new dress code, in the original English:<br /><br />Ladies are kindly reminded that formal day wear is a requirement in the Royal Enclosure, defined as follows:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SmOTvwFW8Gs/Txf7KmBZXmI/AAAAAAAACDY/tl_Bt6Cv-r0/s1600/Royalx-wide-community.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SmOTvwFW8Gs/Txf7KmBZXmI/AAAAAAAACDY/tl_Bt6Cv-r0/s1600/Royalx-wide-community.jpg" /></a></div><br />* Dresses and skirts should be of modest length defined as falling just above the knee or longer;<br />* Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or greater;<br />* Jackets and pashminas may be worn but dresses and tops underneath should still comply with the Royal Enclosure dress code;<br />* Trouser suits are welcome. They should be of full length and of matching material and colour;<br />* Hats should be worn; a headpiece which has a base of 4 inches (10cm) or more in diameter is acceptable as an alternative to a hat.<br />* Ladies are kindly asked to note the following:<br />* Strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck, spaghetti straps and dresses with a strap of less than one inch (2.5cm) are not permitted;<br />* Midriffs must be covered;<br />* Fascinators are no longer permitted in the Royal Enclosure; neither are headpieces which do not have a base covering a sufficient area of the head (4 inches / 10cm).<br /><br />Gentlemen are kindly reminded that it is a requirement to wear either black or gray morning dress which must include:<br /><br />* A waistcoat and tie (no cravats); and<br />* A black or grey top hat; and<br />* Black shoes.<br />* A gentleman may remove his top hat within a restaurant, a private box, a private club or that facility's terrace, balcony or garden. Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external seating area within the Royal Enclosure Garden.<br />* The customisation of top hats (with, for example, coloured ribbons or bands) is not permitted in the Royal Enclosure.</div>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-8729539144695250892012-01-19T03:10:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:43:58.380-08:00Tradition is out of fashion, says Shobana<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NL2LxgJrA-c/Txf6CDLLZxI/AAAAAAAACDI/4ugkG8vTJRE/s1600/SHOBANA-CUTOUT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NL2LxgJrA-c/Txf6CDLLZxI/AAAAAAAACDI/4ugkG8vTJRE/s1600/SHOBANA-CUTOUT.jpg" /></a></div>“When did I say I will not act in Malayalam?” asks Shobana, days before she is to perform her two-and-a-half hour performance on Krishna at JTPac in Kochi.<br /><br />That must be music to the ears of filmmakers as well as film lovers in Kerala who have been missing her since the early 90s when she started concentrating on dance, accepting only one film per year or none at all.<br /><br />“But the TV channels have been playing my films all the time,” she says, with a laugh.<br /><br />Her favourites? “Yathra, Thenmavin Kombathu and that Jayaram film…” Is I>Manichithrathazhu, in which she played a schizophrenic caught between the past and present and won the national award, not in the list?<br /><br />“Unlike dance, films are a collaborative effort. I was young while Pachikka (director Fazil) and others perhaps knew they were making a classic. Mohan Lal and Suresh Gopi supported me well.” <br />The actress, who has her roots in Thiruvananthapuram dispels the impression that she is in some kind of a self-imposed exile in Chennai.<br /><br />“You make it sound as though I am living in America. I come to Kerala four times a year for my performances. My relatives keep visiting me and I visit them too. I have Malayalis among the staff here (in her dance school) and I remain a Malayali in mind and spirit.”<br /><br />She recently completed her work in a Tamil film Poda Podi where she plays, what else, a dancer.<br /><br />She is excited as she talks about the forthcoming show in Kochi.<br /><br />“Bharatanatyam is always about God but being a performer, it is story telling that is more important than the religious aspect. Krishna is an international icon. I took him because there were a lot of questions about him in my mind. These questions formed over the years while listening to the bhajans, Geetha Govindam or kathaprasangams. There is the butter and clothes stealing Krishna and then there is the sensual aspect. So, this performance is the product of my attempt to write a story with different aspects in mind.”<br /><br />One of the aspects she tries to throw light on is that of Krishna as a negotiator. “Most people comment on how beautiful it is and how colourful the costumes are. But I don’t know how far people understand the nuances.<br /><br />For instance, I have touched upon how Krishna is a lover of peace throughout Mahabharata. When he comes to negotiate with the Kauravas, people expect him to come with his entire army and other regalia. But he arrives without any of that, accompanied only by Garuda.<br /><br />” The sound design of the show is by Resul Pookutty while the voice overs for the characters are by Surya, Shabana Azmi, Prabhu, Radhika, Konkona Sen and Nandita Das. Is her style puritan or experimental? “Innovation is tomorrow’s tradition.<br /><br />It is no longer in fashion to be traditional. Tradition is what your teachers taught you. If you ask about this particular performance, it is not a classical dance but can be called a classic,” she signs off. </div>zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-43322895041637139692012-01-18T16:21:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:50:36.732-08:00Altered Valentine Candy Box with Mod Podge and Chipboard Letters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY21lr5Edjs8wtw_n1A2Xhng9VOgg2siWzusBbbuqK0oxD59dM12Lm8396_90k6uz5SYGkWSnWN8Id91zA3gEa29HTnQDjb2O-8JviBuzHVSKVimVP4kXZjYEbN4VJattVHTzEsey7Zq4/s1600/IMG_8700.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY21lr5Edjs8wtw_n1A2Xhng9VOgg2siWzusBbbuqK0oxD59dM12Lm8396_90k6uz5SYGkWSnWN8Id91zA3gEa29HTnQDjb2O-8JviBuzHVSKVimVP4kXZjYEbN4VJattVHTzEsey7Zq4/s640/IMG_8700.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Someone named Eddie is in for a sweet treat this Valentine's day... :) He is a total chocoholic.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK-0Ygy7l4zesW69VOGmNSBO2ELEw1KN14J9IYGRTOp6ZOgyL38cf7H0MlhOQSI0edlXZJhyphenhyphenhtCbRdIKDitTJGxCgURJPK0DCUW-LfoiQ5TtLtnZjfySqEdRKbesOPhmxo2f4YzpC18Eo/s1600/IMG_8690.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK-0Ygy7l4zesW69VOGmNSBO2ELEw1KN14J9IYGRTOp6ZOgyL38cf7H0MlhOQSI0edlXZJhyphenhyphenhtCbRdIKDitTJGxCgURJPK0DCUW-LfoiQ5TtLtnZjfySqEdRKbesOPhmxo2f4YzpC18Eo/s640/IMG_8690.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The candy box started as a child's design. First I traced around the lid of the box onto some cute Valentine paper. This paper was in the dollar spot at Target.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfuDD5Pa3ozP7-ZZjntYnbFRu5c1wqqtdBBnDCFcWOjKCWD_pYJkF-rO5PxiEC5Vgx10od1rxGXX60lqwJr6CP-pkUHKC3vdvlTQUoSv5zj7FB45ZkLjFrab9bge8WHpH4NbSrHen2XTQ/s1600/IMG_8691.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfuDD5Pa3ozP7-ZZjntYnbFRu5c1wqqtdBBnDCFcWOjKCWD_pYJkF-rO5PxiEC5Vgx10od1rxGXX60lqwJr6CP-pkUHKC3vdvlTQUoSv5zj7FB45ZkLjFrab9bge8WHpH4NbSrHen2XTQ/s640/IMG_8691.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next, I coated the box with a layer of Mod Podge.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOA619zDQMWRlZApv0iuLyLYF9qLq9KEhK2rDvf3QJoLlsFIMNsBxe2plhf6xlHMiqELQ9rYy7OYPudBWg88WGTqae52Et3ongQuO5YuVSTQs3BuBwtpcUsMy1hg3UspWDsO6-tzp37Ok/s1600/IMG_8693.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOA619zDQMWRlZApv0iuLyLYF9qLq9KEhK2rDvf3QJoLlsFIMNsBxe2plhf6xlHMiqELQ9rYy7OYPudBWg88WGTqae52Et3ongQuO5YuVSTQs3BuBwtpcUsMy1hg3UspWDsO6-tzp37Ok/s640/IMG_8693.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Next, I positioned the paper onto the box. Smoothed the paper with my fingers to remove any air bubbles. Waited 15 min. Top-coated with a layer of Mod Podge. Smoothed my brushstrokes. Waited for it to dry.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP9qxNjgP-aOwvJO-jHgaYkEcW-KPGJ21FSa41hwx3y-_HPiXT5jfA7Bd1fKoTPRxaUFeukRrgUhQPPf094gU17OfyuslcxfZC5pq1kyER3Ks1azfqvj0M0snK0eS5r3gmxOy_TxTz0-A/s1600/IMG_8699.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP9qxNjgP-aOwvJO-jHgaYkEcW-KPGJ21FSa41hwx3y-_HPiXT5jfA7Bd1fKoTPRxaUFeukRrgUhQPPf094gU17OfyuslcxfZC5pq1kyER3Ks1azfqvj0M0snK0eS5r3gmxOy_TxTz0-A/s640/IMG_8699.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I hot glued "EDDIE" across the center.</div><br /><br />zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274352551461548513.post-73140030920668613632012-01-18T12:00:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:50:36.840-08:00Make This: Bottle Cap Pendants<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMD-WSpSfMaLz72ubLANDtQ5ZDMD-JrtO55fh5iDHzhNXpi2sZiJVY8Exlbge-42LqQo9C6F6wRe5gtto8v_gu8OM-77eWITUx6_FToBPsTphP0e5bwE_3sgsJAVf3spN44y6CZA6Tbk/s1600/Bottle+cap+necklaces.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMD-WSpSfMaLz72ubLANDtQ5ZDMD-JrtO55fh5iDHzhNXpi2sZiJVY8Exlbge-42LqQo9C6F6wRe5gtto8v_gu8OM-77eWITUx6_FToBPsTphP0e5bwE_3sgsJAVf3spN44y6CZA6Tbk/s640/Bottle+cap+necklaces.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;"><b style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Altered Bottle Caps </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is an oldie but goodie! </div><div style="text-align: center;">This is from season 1 of Creative Juice!</div><br /><b>Bottle Cap Charm Instructions:</b><br />bottle caps<br />small images<br />1" circle punch<br />Mod Podge<br />Dimensional Magic<br />sewing pin<br />small nail<br />hammer<br />wooden board<br /><br /><b>Steps:</b><br />1. If you want to use a jump ring: punch one hole through the rim of each bottle cap with a hammer and nail. Use an old wood board as a work surface. If you want to glue the charm: you will not need to punch a hole.<br /><br />2. Use the 1" circle punch to cut the image into a circle. Glue the image to the to the inside of the bottle cap and allow to dry. If you punched a hole: Make sure the image is facing up, toward the punched hole. Glue into the cap with a drop of Mod Podge.<br /><br />3. Seal the image with a thick coating of Dimensional Magic and allow it to dry following the manufacturer's instructions. If you get an air bubble, poke the bubble with a sewing pin. Allow to dry unmoved for at least 24 hours.<br /><br />4. To make a single pendant, use jewelry pliers to attach a jump ring through the punched hole and slide onto a necklace.<br /><br />5. You can also glue them to findings, frames, magnets, etc using a strong glue like E6000.zepparkourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797465524061729160noreply@blogger.com0