Sunday, February 28, 2010

My Latest Experiment: Wire Rings



I was experimenting with making wire-wrapped rings today, and I must say I'm quite pleased with the results. Before I can start listing some on Etsy, however, I need to get a ring sizer. At the moment I'm just using a tube of chap stick, which happenes to be the same size as my ring finger. So it works for me, but if I am going to sell any I need a sizer. :)

So here they are! All for me... all for me!




This one turned out smaller than the rest for some reason. I have no clue how it happened... I'll probably try and give it to my best friend Janell, because it's a similar color to some earrings I made for her recently and she has smaller fingers than I do.










The cool thing about this one is I used a mood bead. So technically it's a mood ring.


HELL to the NO!!!

A mother of one of my sister/cousin's friends thought it would be a BRIGHT IDEA to tell my 13 year old sister/cousin that prior to her wedding, in order to lose weight and fit into her dress, she went on a diet.

Her Diet consisted of Tic-Tacs and Tea.



(angry rant, with curse words will follow below... sorry in advance)




My first thoughts after hearing this were:




EXCUSE me BITCH! Who the HELL are you!? What the HELL are you SMOKING?!
Are you a complete FUCKING MORON?!
What on earth makes you think that telling 13 year old girls about your "successful" diet of Tic-Tacs and Tea is OKAY!?
Are you on CRACK!?

First of all you don't tell little girls that.
Second of all you don't tell MY sister/cousin that, especially when she is NOT of average weight.

Good lord you must be STUPID!

There is NOTHING nutritional about that "diet". Starving yourself is NOT HEALTHY!

If my sister/cousin were my child and some woman, one of my child's friends mother, said that to my kid that woman would get a piece of my mind!

That is BY FAR the WORST thing I have ever heard a MOTHER, let alone a WOMAN, say to teenage girls!



I know that my sister/cousin is smarter than that. I know that what this woman said will not be taken seriously, that she will not try this one day, BUT there are young girls out there who DO THIS! They STARVE themselves to fit into the image of perfection that society craves; the one that society expects of women.

It is truly sad to me, and royally pisses me off, that a woman would say this in the presence of young girls.

How ABSOLUTELY FUCKING DUMB!


Easy Sunday

Helga Sermat, Art.com

J2FTPRU2M524

Saturday, February 27, 2010

VESTIDO LONGO IMPORTADO










Aqui no cabide não valoriza o detalhe que esse vestido tem no ombro.


No corpo ele é bem mais valorizado !





MARCA: A.B.S.


TAMANHO: P / M


PREÇO: 90,00 + frete


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I can't live without...

I love my Scor-it scoring tool. It works really well. I have had it for many years and it was well worth the money.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Starting work on the Project...

Well, I'm starting to gather up all of my Etsy info and put it together for the final write-up of my senior project. I have to write an essay about it and then create a powerpoint presentation to show what I did.

"What does this have to do with me? And why are you posting such a boring thing on your totally not boring blog?" you might ask. To answer your question (the first one anyways), I'm actually asking you guys for some help. For my powerpoint, I'd love to have some quotes from other people, both customers and fellow sellers, to layer over my pictures.

I've started a list and have already collected many quotes from people, but if you'd like to share as well, please feel free to send me an email (violetreaction@live.com), leave a comment on this post, or convo me on Etsy.

It doesn't have to be anything fancy. Something simple like, "I like VioletReaction because..." or, "VioletReaction rocks!" would be totally fine with me. Anything will help!

So if you have something to say, just pass it along! I'd really appreciate it. :)

-Leanna

Marketing to Children

This is an interesting documentary. Take a look...
Consuming Kids. Click on Play under "View a Full Length Preview" to watch the documentary.

TERNO SOBRANO










 Terninho Acetinado.


Nunca foi USADO. Está com etiqueta!





MARCA: Sobrano


TAMANHO: M


PREÇO: 140,00 + frete


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SAPATO AREZZO










MARCA: Arezzo


TAMANHO: 39


PREÇO: 50,00 + frete


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BACK IN THE GAME...

It's a snow day, I feel particularly ill to my stomach, I was going to tan and work out, but that plan went out the window with my stomach ache... and online shopping, well dreaming about shopping and spending money, is the only thing that is making me happy :)

(I lie there... someone else is making me exceptionally happy, but that is a WHOLE other story that I'm not ready to put out in blog land yet.)


Here are the results of my online day dreaming at Anthropologie:

(in their SALE dress section of course)


On-the-Fold Dress
($99.95 on SALE from $188.00)


On-the-Fold Dress
(Back Detail)


Akebia Dress
($79.95 on SALE from $168.00)


Akebia Dress
(Print Detail)


Vie En Rose Dress
($79.95 on SALE from $158.00)


Vie En Rose Dress
(Back View)


Vie En Rose Dress
(Front Detail)


Nicola Dress
($69.95 on SALE from $158.00)


Nicola Dress
(Back View)



Again, I'm pretty sure I have a problem... shopping, well thinking about shopping, that is.
Me and my Uh-Uh... we've got issues LOL!


And once again, sorry for the absence. I've been occupied lately with work, job hunting, being a bum, and with a new friend.
These past few weeks have been pretty Awesome.
If only my job hunt was a little more positive I would say that life is pretty Amazing right now. BUT I'm just going to stick with Awesome since I'm real job jobless.


:)



If I get lazy again with the updates on here YELL AT ME on my Twitter (link is on the side bar ---->) I'm always near my phone and updating on Twitter is a little easier at times than getting to my computer.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

SAIA WALTER RODRIGUES










LINDA!





MARCA: Walter Rodrigues


TAMANHO: P / M


PREÇO: 60,00 + frete


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Ebelskivers, yum!

I went to my friend Brian's today and he made Ebelskivers! These are puffy Danish pancakes, you can fill them with all kinds of delicious ingredients, chocolate, fruit, cream, cheese, etc.
Today he made apple filling (see cover of cookbook above), then he went through his refrigerator and started pulling out ingredients, basil, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella, sun dried tomato paste. They were all really good! You can find these pans at William Sonoma.

CALÇA DE COURO


A Europa e os Estados Unidos estão sinalizando com muita força a volta do couro. Bluemarine, Chloe, Givenchy, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Proenza Schouler, Aminaka Wilmont, são algumas das marcas e criativos que desfilaram para o verão de 2010 e utilizaram looks com couro.













As celebridades já aderiram a volta do couro!
















Calça de couro.





MARCA: Luiza Prado


TAMANHO: P / 36


PREÇO: 90,00 + frete


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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

John Singer Sargent

                                John Singer Sargent, Carnation Lily Lily Rose
Today I flipped over my Met Museum calendar (Which I look forward to each day!) and it was Madame X by American artist John Singer Sargent. 
I first became a J. Singer Sargent fan when I saw the painting Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose in the museum. I love the image of the girls lighting the garden lanterns.

Ralph Lauren - Colección Moda para Mujer Primavera Verano 2010 y Otoño Invierno 2010/2011



Ralph Lauren Spring Summer 2010 Full Show Part 1




Ralph Lauren Spring Summer 2010 Full Show Part 2




Ralph Lauren - Fall Winter 2010/2011 Full Fashion Show Part 1




Ralph Lauren - Fall Winter 2010/2011 Full Fashion Show Part 2


Day two: How to build up your feet for heels

Taking on board the observations I had made about how to start a work out for your feet on my first day, I went for a well used three inch gray pair of Calvin Klein light gray suede ankle boots.

Again, however, I've made more mistakes than sensibly imaginable considering I had thought it through.

SIZE OF SHOES
When searching for gorgeous shoes it sometimes happens that the size of heels are slightly too big or slightly too small. Many good shoe lines run either big or small, and most of us have slightly different size of feet. For heels, always choose the smaller size. It might pinch in some points, but you will still be able to walk and these point eventually succumb to the shape of your feet. Choosing a slightly bigger one is a mistake I have made years ago and is simply not worth it. Not only making you look like a clown, they mean you can't possibly walk in them nicely as your feet automatically grip, which grips your thighs, which automatically means you walk in a funny, tense way.

The shoes I chose today were slightly small when I first got them and are now nicely worn in.

SHOE MATERIAL TO CORRESPOND TO WEATHER
I know this seems to be an unbelievably obvious point, but it is not really. When it's raining, stay away from thin soles which you often get in vintage shoes, and sensitive leather such as suede, and light colors. Patent leather gets on with rain very well. You will notice that many good shoes have incorporated a patent leather tip into the style of the shoes, very useful in environments such as London. It is, in fact, mainly the tip of the shoe and the tip of the heel that gets wet, the rest of the shoe surface often stays admirably dry.

I had to actually use my umbrella this time around, which is why I was very glad to have chosen a pair as outlined above.

All in all I'd give myself a 6 out of 10 as I managed to walk well and nicely despite the weather, but reduced due to neglecting the conservation of the shoes by choosing the wrong type for the weather, resulting in the shoe looking like a rabbit nose by the time I reached the office:

STRETCH LEGS AFTER WORK OUT
I could tell the work out had "worked out" (sorry about the pun, here) as by the time I was able to fall into bed I had sore muscles in my outer upper thighs and a tendency to to keep my feet slightly tipped as if they were still in heels. That's a very good sign that the entire leg and bodily position is adjusting to accepting this as the normal stance once more. However, make sure to do your stretching. Sit up straight with the legs straight in front of you parallel to your body. tip and flatten your feet 15-20 times, you will feel the upper muscles relaxing. Then stand up straight and bring one of your legs forward, making sure to keep both feet flat on the ground. Put your hands on the front knees, keeping your back straight, count to 10. This should stretch the hind leg. Switch legs and do the same. Do this 5 times per leg.

Now you (and I) are one day closer to walking in strappy 4 inches like as if bare feet!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Just say no

Say NO to fur!

Happy birthday Pop!

 
                                             Dad -  Jr. high school
Happy birthday to my Dad!

High Heels suitable Map

There should be a map of London and other big cities which outlines the best streets for walking in high heels.

This should include pitfalls such as "tree roots in the middle of the walk", "roadworks", "cattlegrids", "uneven stone surface", and "muddy passages".

The useful positive landmarks should be "Taxi stands", "Bench", "Bus stand", "Cafe and restaurants with big seating areas" and of course "Good shoe shops" and "Shoe repair".

SANDÁLIA DASLÚ










MARCA: Daslú


TAMANHO: 39


PREÇO: 50,00 + frete


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Day one: How to build up your feet for heels

Spring, a time for re-doings and re-workings. From the spring clean to the after Easter diet, bringing out the summer clothes and shoes. Just before fashion week in late winter, there's another important work out to be done: that of getting your feet used to heels again.

I set out this morning with the greatest intentions. However, instead of being able to "share my wisdom", I am now in the position to share my misgivings so "thou can be spared them."

CHOSING THE TIME:
Choose a day in late winter that is mild and when nothing is planned. No shopping, no lunchings or meetings. Just going to work, preferably an office, and back home.

CHOOSING THE PLACE:
Plan your route in advance. Figure out the most heel friendly one. Maybe there'll be a google map dedicated to good heel walks one day. Walk only the good bits. Starting with the work out where you have to walk down a hill with a sidewallk broken up by roots makes you insecure and walk like a crone. It's what happened to me. The sidewalk from the bus to the office was a lot nicer. So I have decided to walk in flats to the bus and put on heels on the bus until further notice. Don't do it at work, that defies the purpose if a work out.

BE PREPARED:
Take a pair of flats, always! Especially in London you'll never know the weather. Go for one that actually makes sense with your outfit so you don't kill yourself in heels (which looks horrible) in order to look what you think is passable. I walked home in khaki moc croc leather flats. Made me lose points, but that's ok. It's only the first day.

Take a long, big umbrella and hope it will not rain. Use it as a decoy walking stick, you might need it to keep you from falling from grace. It's saved me several times today.

And last but not least, CHOOSING THE SHOES:
Choose your most comfortable heels and find an outfit that goes with it, not the other way around. I didn't do that. Bad idea. I went for an outfit I wanted to wear and some barely worn khaki gladiator 4.5 inch heels. Yes, I used to walk in them as if barefeet last summer, but that's why this is a work out, not a marathon. Winter and its flat boots, brogues and wellies makes the muscles and leg position and strength change. Therefore I suggest you learn from my mistake and start with a medium heel, no matter how comfortable you remember beeing in ultra high heels.

Go for a pair of boots, ankle boots, lace ups or some other form of heels which fully grasps your feet. It reduces the work that needs to be done by your feet and allows for the work out to focus on your legs position first!

PROPER POSITION
Here's a good video that helped me years ago. It says it all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usrs6cm2vQg&feature=player_embedded#!

Requesting Unique Word for Upper Foot

Yes, it's the sole of our feet that touch the ground, that carry us, that takes the impact of each step we take (physically, not metaphorically).

However, surely there should be an appreciacion for each part of of our feet? In English the upper part of our feet are not given the importance of being honoured with their own word. Even the medical term, "Dorsum" or "Dorsal Surface" actually just generally refers to the "upper, outer surface of an organ" (answers.com) which can mean an upper side of an animal, also known as their back, a part if the body that has been given it's own name.

This must change, I say. What should we call the other side of our sole?

Monday, February 22, 2010

O BRECHÓ NANÁ SAIU NOVAMENTE NO "GARIMPO DEMOCRÁTICO" !



top off white de paetê e top colorido bordado à mão


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BLUSA EXPRESS










Blusa off white em tricot com stretch.





MARCA: Express Americana


TAMANHO: M


PREÇO: 50,00 + frete



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3 Blogs to visit

In this blog, Sophie Blackall illustrates stories from the personal/want ad section of a NYC newspaper. I love her illustration style and interpretation of the personal ads.


In this blog people send in photos of their parents, before they were parents. I need to add my parents photos.


People mail their secrets anonymously on a homemade postcard to Post Secret creator Frank Warren. Select secrets are then posted on the PostSecret website, or used for PostSecret's books or museum exhibits.
These can be crude and depressing, but also entertaining.

Lanvin: Colección Vestidos para Mujer Moda Primavera Verano 2010



Lanvin - Spring Summer 2010 Full Fashion Show Part 1





Lanvin - Spring Summer 2010 Full Fashion Show Part 2



TOP TQC DASLÚ










Top estampado tomara que caia com elastano na parte do busto para firmar mais e zíper atrás.





MARCA: Daslú


TAMANHO: 38


PREÇO: 55,00 + frete


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O RETORNO DA SAIA JEANS


A editora da revista Vogue francesa, Carine Roitfeld vem já há algumas temporadas usando sua saia jeans, seja em desfiles de moda em Paris ou em programinhas mais descontraídos. Uma saia jeans é de desgastado, délavé bem, e reta na altura do joelho. E para combinar peças com outras, é tão versátil quanto uma calça jeans, mas mais feminino.


















No desfile para o verão 2010 da estilista Stella McCartney, estava lá também uma saia jeans tal, só que abotoada na frente.















 


Caso não se adapte à essa moda, se você preferir pode cortar o tamanho que quiser essa saia.





MARCA: Le Lis Blanc


TAMANHO: 38


PREÇO:  50,00 + frete


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Sunday, February 21, 2010

Project Runway

Last week on Project Runway the challenge was mother-daughter outfits.
The fabric technique on this one reminded me of Season 5's winner, Leanne Marshall, which I loved! See below...