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Fashion Around the World - Paris Street Style!
Tonight, I'm a bit tired. It was a pretty long day at work updating and correcting all my students papers (yep, I work at a tutoring center *giggles*) and it was awfully busy because it's the end of the school year and all. So, I'm just relaxing che...
I am now part of Independent Fashion Bloggers!!! - and some more babbles
One of the most exciting things that can happen to a fashion blog is being accepted in Independent Fashion Bloggers community! And, Diary of a Young Designer is officially a member! Independent Fashion Bloggers is a great site (you're fashion blog mu...
Fashion Around the World - Sweden in the Eyes of Linnéa Bovik
My love for style and fashion makes me curious about fashion perspectives of people around the globe. I want to learn how others that share my same passion view the style/fashion world and how fashion feels in a remote (to me) place. So, one of our s...
History of the Mini Skirt/Dress - Summer 2009's hottest trend
The mini skirt and mini dress made their first appearances around the mid 1960's as a street fashion. They became popular around young women, and soon after great designers were starting to make it part of their haute collections and wedding designs!...
Lollipops, Cotton Candy, The Circus and some Tulle (and some extra babbling)
It's around 9:06 pm right now, and I've been working on the blog for a while. As you can see, I added a few new things to the left column. There are some cute new links to my shop and to my myspace and facebook pages, there's a cool list of blogs I s...
Shoes I Would NEVER be able to wear!!
Browsing around reading of beautiful new shoe trends for this summer, I came across an old blog post with some of the most extra-ordinary shoes I have ever seen. Ok, I to be honest am not a high heels kind of girl. I tried - I really did - to learn ...
My New Vintage Boots and Magazines and some more babbles!
It's 6:38 pm right now and I'm sitting in my comfy bean bag staring at my new Vintage Boots that came in the mail today. They came so cutely packed that I didn't even want to open them! But my bf took charge of that for me, lol. So now all that is le...
Sweet Inspirations on an Enchanted Evening...
Today, I felt a bit dreamy. I wanted to revive my love for bows and frills, for pink and purple. I was seeking inspiration, I grabbed our Lula magazine that we got a few days ago at Borders and sat down to admire all the beautiful colors and textures...
Fringe Boots - What's gonna be new in my closet! - Vintage Clothes!
Ok, I know Fringe Boots were the biggest thing in WINTER! But how I could I say no to a pair of adorable Vintage fringe boots that were yelling "take me home with you!" No, I'm not a compulsive buyer or anything, I'm just in love with Vintage and wel...
If I lived in the 50's, this is what I'd be wearing!
During the past few months my sister and I have been falling in love with everything Vintage. We discovered the only thrift store in our area( The Salvation Army's) and we've been going crazy with new ideas for accessories for our shop. We've been s...
Animal Cruelty in the Fashion Industry
As a designer, I love to be able to create with different things, share beauty and see beautiful smiles on people's faces when something I have created with my mere hands brings them a little sunshine. Now, as a human being I know that I should share...
Gossip Girl Headbands Galore!!
Sorry for not posting for a while, I've been really busy creating lovely headbands and jewelry for FunnyPeopleCo (a.k.a our shop). And so you all have an idea, this season we have been really inspired by Gossip Girl and Blair's lovely girly girl head...
Obama Crazy Fashion
Guillermo Mariotto, a fashion designer for the Gattinoni house in Italy has designed a kaftan with President Obama's face printed on it and another gown was dedicated to First Lady Michelle.Yep, just as you can see here, our President has even inspir...
Spring Fashions 2009 - The 70's and 80's are back!
Spring is just a few months ahead, so we must start thinking about leaving those heavy coats and snow boots in the closet and bringing out some lighter attire.This Spring and Summer seasons will be a blast from the past as jumpsuits, polka dots, bows...
Organic Fabrics
Lots of us are now being more concerned with the food we eat and the water we drink. Veggies and fruits are grown with pesticides and chemicals that are harmful for our bodies, meats aren't processed adequately and are fed hormones and proteins that ...
What's the designer up to??
Hi, everyone!Lately I haven't told you what's up! It's been a while since we've had a nice chat. So this is what I've been doing and the thoughts that are going around in my head.Ok, I've been ultra busy with my Etsy shop lately. After my day job at ...
Fashion Photoblog!! Great Fashion Designers and other Random Fashions
This is a fashion blog right? Well, I've never shown you guys the fashion I'm into! I love clothes that are Retro style. My fave eras are from the 40's to the 80's and Victorian styles. I love soft, baggy clothes that are colorful, plaid and black. I...
Fashion Tips - How to Dress for all Seasons with only one Wardrobe!
Sorry for being gone so a while, I've been really busy with work and my Etsy shop. But I'm back with some new tips to save our fashion sense and our pockets! ^-^This is something I've been developing for a while now. How to dress without having to sh...
Fashion 101 - Vintage Style!
You hear that celebs are now wearing Vintage fashions and how Vintage is so in and popular. However, I wonder, do they know what Vintage really is?Haven't you ever heard: This celeb is wearing this Vintage dress... Well, let me fill you in on a few d...
How to Dress Fashionable - Shopping from the Clearance Section
You just saw that beautiful blouse, stare at it mesmerized. You are shopping on a sad $40.00 budget, and guess what? That's the exact price for that gorgeous blouse!! You get depressed, in fact; you cry and repeat to yourself: why am I poor? why can'...
Finding your Perfect Little Black Dress
Finding that perfect little black dress is possible! Yes, media shows you that you must be tall, long legged and incredibly thin to wow with one - but that is a lie! You just have to find the perfect one for your body type. Now this can be a little t...
Dress Fashionable with a Really Tight Budget
Ok, so times are tough. Very tough, indeed. Probably you are struggling to get by; pay utilities, rent or mortgage, insurance bills and after all that you barely have some cash left for food! I know how it feels and have been going through it myself ...
Fashion Around the World (Street Fashion)
The reason I'm obsessed with Street Fashion is simple. I care more about what normal everyday people like, think and live than what big designer houses have to offer. Yes, people in designer houses are incredibly talented and have worked hard to beco...
Fashion Around the World (Japan!)
Yesterday I came up with the cool idea (at least I think it's cool) to include at least once a week, info about fashion styles in other countries! And well if my sis and I get inspired enough we might add something to celebrate the style to out etsy ...
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Wow a week has passed, and soo fast! Last Saturday, my sister Louie and me went supply shopping like I told you. We got lots of ribbon (lots!!), hair clips, headbands, fabric and more fabric! Most of all the ribbon is now living happily in the new he...
Supplies Shopping!
Up at 7:00 am I'm getting ready to shop for materials for my store. I'm planning on adding 3 new bag designs, decor pillow covers and head wear to my store for this winter season. As I write (haven't had breakfast yet hehe) I'm calculating in my min...
