Thursday Trends

Today's spotlight is on one of the many trends for Fall 2011.
Throughout the years the cyclical trends of fashion make for interesting clothing choices... if not surely a good laugh when reminiscing over past photos. 
We will be seeing a flair for the 70's influencing the fashion savvy.
Here are a few pieces I found highlighting this theme.

Christian Dior Fall 2011

Alexis Mabille Fall 2011

Balmain

Stella McCartney

Anna Sui Fall 2011 RTW

Marc By Marc Jacobs Fall 2011 RTW

Alberta Ferretti Fall 2011 RTW

Alice Ritter Fall 2011 RTW

Join me next week for more Fall 2011 Trends!

SHOP OF THE WEEK: Jaybird Designs

SOTW – Jaybird Designs

If you crochet, you are going to love this week’s Shop of the Week. Jennifer J. Cirka from Jaybird Designs, is a professional crochet designer who has been recognized in every major national and international crochet magazine, including Interweave Crochet, Crochet!, and Inside Crochet. She has had her Tulip Baby Set on the cover of the April 2010 edition of Crochet World Magazine and she also won the Flamie Award for the Best Children’s Design with this design! And if that doesn’t fix your craving for great crochet features, she also has a book published with Leisure Arts called “Top-sy Turvy”
She offers custom crochet items and unique and original crochet patterns for the DIYer in you.
Things you may not know about Jennifer: She trains Gracie Barra Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing. The most influential person in her craft is her grandmother. She learned the basics of crochet from her grandmother, Martha Hardway who was also an avid seamstress and quilter. She also believes she gets her creativity from her grandmother.
Jennifer loves the colors in Western Colorado and the Rocky Mountains and with the ski trends and winter sports community, she is inspired and gets a jump start on her hat creations.
If she could choose to live anywhere in the world besides where she currently lives, she would choose a place that had consistent 65-75 degree weather so she could always wear jeans, boots and sweaters. If she was stuck on a desert island, she would need her crochet hooks, yarn and her family.
When we asked her if she had a million dollars to give away, what would she do with it? She said, “That's a hard question! I'd break it up and send to The American Cancer Society in memory of my maternal Grandmother who taught me to crochet. I'd send some to The American Heart Association in memory of my father. And the Muscular Dystrophy Association because my husband has Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease and we'd love to find a cure! But there are so many other worthy causes I'd love to help too.”
Finally, her advice to Twitter users is to tweet often, but don’t get too personal.

She also ships internationally and best of all, she is having a special for the EtsyTwitter readers!

20% OFF purchases until September 11, 2011.

Just use discount code EtsyTitterSOTW.

Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/JaybirdDesigns
Twitter: twitter.com/#!/jaybirddesigns
Blog: jaybirddesigns.blogspot.com/

Pumpkins...& Cinderella Treasury

Another fabulous Treasury featuring my Petite Tangerine Petals hair flower. (Lower bottom left corner)

Pumpkins...& Cinderella

"SPICE is NICE" With the Etsy Twitter Team.

With the beginning of September I'm finally feeling a touch of Fall.  Well, the weather still feels like Summer but I am absolutely loving the colors I am seeing being introduced into the mix.
This weeks theme revolves around warm earthy spicy tones.
"SPICE is NICE"
Red One of a Kind Fused Glass Heart Pendant, Slide Jewelry 
- My Darling
By mysassyglass

Fall and Autumn Mini Paper Set
By scrapwithstyle

Thick And Thirsty - Potholders/Washcloths/Dishcloths 
-In CARAMEL And CHOCOLATE
By yarncoture

Textured coilded copper basket wired beaded edge rustic
By SewDanish

Copper Memories Bracelet
By KelliCraftStudio

Shiny Little Leaf
By FromNancysHeart

Tibetan Dreams Necklace
By MommaGoddess

Crocheted Lace Cowl Collar Cape with Flower Brooch
By knittingguru

Pearl Ring Gold Cream Puff
By prettycheap

Hand Knit Ruffles Scarf in Brown, Rust and Beige
By FoxyGknits

 

Brown Jasper and Carnelian Gemstone Bracelet

By lndab142

Birdy in the Wood Original Collage Magnet
By misseskwittys

 

Pleated Wristlet Raw Silk Purse with Flower brooch

By LMcreation

I hope these made you as eager as I am to welcoming the new season!
I just love the cooler weather, warm sweaters and snugly scarves!!!
Can't wait!

Tangerine and Teal Treasury!

Look at this gorgeous treasury Tangerine and Teal I found?!
Bottom right corner is my new Petite Tangerine Petals Flower!

Admiring Texture With The Etsy Twitter Team

This weeks post is all about TEXTURE!
Imagine what these might feel like. No matter if it's fuzzy, smooth, fluffy or squishy there's a lot of fun going on here!

Bill the Short Sighted Hedgehog with glasses
By Fibrous

Annie Crystal in Bronze & Topaz
By MommaGoddess

Wire Beaded Kippah Copper Wire with Black Hematite Beads

By lindab142

Flower Bouquet Flowers fun themed Stamp
By scrapwithstyle

Raw Organic Cocoa Butter 4 oz
By AquarianBath

Hand Knit Nougat Self-Fringing Sassy Wrap Scarf
By FoxyGknits

Candy Floss Peach Pink Mohair Cowl Snood Scarf

By RhodesAnnalsDesigns

Fancy Schmancy Crochet Potholder in Soft Yellow and Orange
By misseskwittys

Gummy Bears candy
By prettywhimsical

Wool fabric craft 4x4 recycled felt squares
By SewDanish

eBook Pattern.... Tic-Tac-Toe on the Go
By AbbyChaseDesigns

Crocheted Flower Pin
By MoonlightDreams

Lilacs and Lace T Shirt Yarn Necklace
By threepeats

Lampwork Glass Bead Set, Purple Swirls
By LAJewelryDesigns

Women's Slippers Mary Jane in Burgundy Wine
By kimwhitecreations

The Luxe Loop Scarf - IN PEACOCK
By yarncoture

Surf's Up ShapeShifter--Convertible Necklace/Bracelet
By smutopia

Seaweed Crocheted Cotton Scarf
By knittingguru

Hope you enjoyed todays selections!

Wedding Wednesday

Welcome to Wedding Wednesday's where I find fun and interesting things to share involving weddings or the wedding experience.
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Prior to being a designer I spent 15+ years as a professional makeup artist. Throughout that time I worked with many celebrities... To be honest, I wasn't really ever a big deal to me. However, I kinda got a little reminiscent when I saw wedding photos of Kate Moss. I never worked with her but it takes me back to the days of the "Super Model" and I just love the pomp and circumstance of that fashion era.  Grant you, I always wanted to give her a sandwich but I was thankful for her helping to make the public admire beauty in different sizes.  Well, at least recognize that you didn't have to be Amazon tall!!! ...now if the rest of the world could change their minds about scary thin being in... I digress...
LOL!
While over at  OK, now what? BRIDE I found this ethereal image and wanted to share.

I have ALWAYS been a HUGE fan of John Galliano (I think he's BRILLIANT) and she's wearing one of his designs!

Photo: Fashionista.com

Multimedia Monday with Kathryn Divine

I just LOVE this piece! Absolutely fabulous with such wonderful texture and striking rich color against the subtle hues of the background tones. I knew I just HAD to share this with all of you! 

Pretty Branches 18x18 canvas

Here's a little quote from the listing info:

"Pretty Branches" is a 3D painting - hot glue, 3D flowers and BLING make this painting special and unique. It would look great and stand out in any room in your home. The green and red colors make it especially perfect for Christmas time.
This is an original artwork painted and signed by me.
Size: 18x18 gallery stretched canvas 3/4" heavy duty solid pine frame 100% natural cotton
Medium: acrylic paint, scrapbook paper, hot glue, 3d flowers


I am sure that I will feel compelled to share more of her work at a later date!
lol
There are just too many really interesting and cute items.
Check out her shop KathrynDivine 

SHOP OF THE WEEK: Kelli Craft Studio

I am pleased to present this week’s shop of the week:KelliCraftStudio which is owned and operated by Kellisa Watkins.
Kelli creates handcrafted jewelry, accessories, and stationary. The items created at Kelli Craft Studio are for the busy Every-woman from 16 to 99+ who wants to adorn herself with one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry and want to send their personal correspondence in a more intimate way.
While some jewelry artist design big statement jewelry or more modest yet expensive jewelry, Kelli Craft Studio provides classic, dainty jewelry styles at a reasonable cost. During this time of an unstable economy, it is nice to be able to look expensive without making the expense. Also, the lovingly handcrafted greeting cards are not only made on quality card stock, but the precision and attention to detail is used to create miniature art pieces a recipient would keep for years to come.
You may be surprised to know that she started her first creative business when she was in junior high school. It was called Kelly's Korner. She sold crochet clothes, dolls, and gift baskets.
When asked who the most influential person in teaching her craft she answered, “I have had classes and knowledgeable instructors who have given me the proverbial keys to my creative “car”, but experience and a drive to improve my skills have kept me going. My family and friends have influenced me to feed the flame of my creative spirit and for that I am grateful.”
Her favorite artist is Salvador Dali. “His surrealistic work is strange with a hint of understated beauty. If you look at one of his paintings, your eyes can go past the initial image to beyond. I love imagery.”
We also asked Kelli if she had a million dollars and she HAD to give every penny of it away, who would she give it to and why? She said, “I would give away every penny to my children and my family. My family has provided me with a beautiful future and I want to give back. My children are the future and I want to pay it forward.”
Finally, since this is the EtsyTwitter Team, we have to ask something about Twitter… We asked if she had any advice to give to a new Twitter user and she said, “Don't feel compelled to follow everyone who follows you. Pretend like Twitter is a dinner party where you invite the people you don't mind conversing with. In turn, you need to also be that interesting dinner guest to your followers and share yourself.”

She is having a special 20% OFF this week. Just use discount code SOTW20.

Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KelliCraftStudio3
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KelliCraftStudi
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KelliCraftStudio

Article written by Abby Chase of AbbyChaseDesigns

Ohhhh my Yellow... jealous.... Treasury

What a GORGEOUS  "Ohhh my Yellow.. jealous..." Treasury my Buttery Yellow Petals are in!
(Top second to the right)