Part of the fun of making costumes, whether for cosplay or Halloween, is that I like to try new things to make them more authentic. In making the Connor costume for the Boy, there are LOTS of new things to try. It is pretty involved. This post is about the Native American arm beading on […]
I recently found a jewelry website that has statement necklaces, earrings, etc. They like to layer their necklaces, which I just LOVE. I go there and try not to buy the entire store, since there are so many pieces that I just need. So far…I have kept myself in check. That is pretty tough, though. […]
In CAbi’s new fall line they had gauchos. Really? Aren’t gauchos about 10 years ago? They aren’t coming back are they? I feel almost the same way about these capris. Not sure if they are still “in” anymore. Being that I am not in a fashion mecca, I seem to be out of the know […]
I have tried just about every type of crafting/creative endeavor. I love art and creating things. What I didn’t get a chance to do in school art classes, I have tried in my adult life. One of those was making jewelry with gemstones and beads. I’d love to learn how to make jewelry with metals and soldering tools. […]
I love maxi skirts, but I always make sure I have some sort of fitted top when I wear them. Otherwise they just seem “too much”. Here are two of them that I made in the last few weeks… I decided to make a skirt to match a pink top I had made (before trying […]
These light colors are perfect for a Friday in the summertime. Light and airy. I just wish I didn’t look so “fluffy” in this outfit. Note to self: Don’t wear clothes that accentuate your lack of waistline. It doesn’t look good. I have gained a few pounds in the last month or so. When we got […]
We went to the mall as a family to go buy the hubby a trousseau for our travels to Vegas. He doesn’t buy new clothes very often (generally every few years), so the little urchins needed some patience while we shopped. We bribed them with DQ if they were good. Ice cream always works so […]
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