Simple Yet Complicated

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❖ ALTEWAISAOME FALL 2014 ❖

...INSANE bibs & AMAZING embellishments...
...BOSS of color-blocking & IRRESISTIBLE layers...

I flipped when I saw these bibs and beaded embellishments.
Then I fell in love with the surprising layers. 
Love the little turtle neck (mom would call that a dickey)
with the deep plunging necklines. I'm CRAZY over this color palate too!
Such smart, beautiful styling.

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Work VS Play . . .

Sometimes, my work just feels like I'm playing.

Needles Vs Nieman Marcus ?

HEY Y'ALL!

It's been awhile since I've posted.

Crush Cul de Sac is about all I can handle at the end 

of my busy days lately, but it's getting chilly around here

and I just had to show you this YUMMY Vince Cardigan

that is going to get knocked off on my needles ASAP!

I would normally say it was because it was so expensive, but not this time. It's only $345. I know, that's kind of expensive, but not bad for Nieman Marcup! If you divide it by how many times you'll wear it, well darlin' it's free! I need to rummage through the yarn closet and see what I have enough of to make this, but I might also need to detour to Nieman Marcus this week on the way to one of my many accumulated jobs #GoingInSoManyDirections!

No Words . . .

❖ Alabama Chanin ❖
Check out Natalie Chanin on Creativebug

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kiss!hug!stitch!
sorry, i'm clearly obsessed!

Cover Girl !

{Just saw this on Melanie Falick Books!}

I've gushed before about my love for Natalie Chanin

and all things Alabama Chanin, so you know my dream girl.

You may have heard me whining on Instagram (@alabamachanin) 

about not participating in her workshops at The Penland School of Crafts.

Her talent sends me to the moon and I've always

said that I want to be her in my next life!

Don't miss this issue of American Craft Magazine!

Off to purchase my copy, cut out the article

and pin it up around me everywhere.

Inspiration at it's BEST!

In The Bag @ Rooney Robison !

Stuffed Animals by Natasha Fadeeva, Paper Birkins

We've reordered our beaded handbags and clutches
@ Rooney Robison Antiques
I could not resist re-posting the collages.
Sorry if you follow me on both places!
I'm so tempted to make myself one of the Paper Birkins!
So funny!!!!

Istanbul Tiles, Oyster Bucket, American White Pelican

 ❖ Turquoise Beaded Silk Handbag: $90 ❖
...pictured above...

Color Pencil Shavings, Model: Siri Tollerod

A PERFECT SUMMER PARTY BAG!
But hurry, this one's on Rooney's wish list!
❖ BEADS and SEQUINS BRACELET EVENING BAG: $325 ❖
...pictured above and below...

Rug, Dolce&GabbanaS/S2012 , AtlanticPacific, Atlantic-Pacific

Roof Tiles, OHOY Wallpaper, Valentino Fall 2012

I adore this little box! It's my all-time favorite!
Of course it is...GREYYYY!
❖ Tiny Beaded "Box" with Beaded Shoulder Strap: $90 ❖
...pictured above and below...

Artwork: Daniel Egneus, Zhanna T(Photographer: Pelle Crepin for Fashion Gone Rogue)

Pearl Dress: Champagne Maker, Great Tie Guy: Hercules Magazine/Photographer Doug Inglish, 
Gold Dress: Marios Schwab Fall2011

And this one might is the shop's new favorite!
❖ Beaded Gold Handbag with Chain Handle: $160 ❖
...pictured above and below...

Watercolor: Clare Caulfield, Model

Kirsten Dunst by David Armstrong for A Magazine S/S2012, Hunt Scene: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Hunting


❖ Beaded Bracelet Handbag: $275 ❖
...pictured above and below...

Palate: Flickr-Phoebe Doan  Hallway Photo: Sarah Hogan

Crab, Model: Abbey Lee Kershaw, Boat: Paige Baird on Flickr


❖ Beaded Embroidered Clutch: $130 ❖
...pictured above and below...

Models: USVogue by David Sims, Cable Car Image: Lisbon, Portugal, 
Globe: Nicholas Stevenson, Model: Anthropologie

Model: Skye Stracke by Kayt Jones for Elle Russia, Pacific Sea-Maid

This one's perfect for your favorite Mermaid!
❖ Beads and Shells ❖ A Perfect Summer Clutch: $290 ❖
...pictured above and below...

WindChime, Grasshopper: Maria Sibylla Merian, Pearl Image: LongForgotten/ETSY, 
Model: VOGUE - Alexander McQueen S/S2010

Beading: CWonder on Pinterest, Degas: by Marjoriesalu/Flickr


(Hurry, I've got eye on this one! I think PrettyStuff and I could share!)
❖ Beads & Sequins ❖ Handbag with Beaded Shoulder Strap: $145 ❖
...pictured above and below...

Julia Nobis by Luke Irons for Harper's Bazaar Australia May 2012, Cotton Candy Date, Gemma Ward

Actress Morena Baccarin, Chanel Resort 2011, Neon

❖ A Classic Beaded Silver Clutch: $95 ❖
...pictured above...


And is that the cutest lip dress you've ever seen?
Note to self: MAKE THIS ASAP

Also, PrettyStuff just messaged me that Claire Danes 
is shopping in Southend RIGHT NOW!
Hope she comes by the shop with Morena Baccarin!! :D

Boat: Nova Scotia - Alison Brown, Gingham: Atlanta-Pacific

❖ Turquoise Beaded Silk Clutch: $100 ❖
...pictured above and below...

Background: VIGILISM / Urban Growth Strategy ETSY, Model: Madewell, Vintage Anchor

Brand new beaded bag? Don't leave home without it!
We hope you're having a wonder summer.
It's HOT, but our AC is all tuned up!
Please stop in for a visit or send us a message 
if you need us to hold, ship or hide one of these bags for you. 
We can't help book your summer vacation, but we can help you pack!


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...Ok, back to work...

Under the Spell !

There is something about Summer that brings out the Hippie Girl in me!

So every year on the 20th or the 21st of June, 

(PrettyStuff and I just learned that the day switches!)

I drag out my long flowy linen skirt, my favorite ragged jeans,

my favorite giant linen overalls and lots of old jewelry.

This year, 

I'm a wee bit smitten with 

SPELL & THE GYPSY COLLECTIVE!

If it would not cost me $40 bucks in shipping

to get these leggings in my mailbox, 

they would be 

MINE!

...MINE...

...MINE...

...MINE...

!I tell ya!

My mom just sent me an adorable bohemianish dress 

and I think these need to be under it!

Should I do it?

(or stay married - handyhusband would freak over the shipping!)

I'll let you know if I cave!

In the meantime, I hope this first day of Summer

finds you under a wonderful spell as well.

And if you spy any amazing leggings 

that won't cost me my legs to get them here,

please comment with a link, please!

It's a NEED and a WANT!

All of these images are from SPELL & THE GYPSY COLLECTIVE.

You can also find them on 

FACEBOOK, TWITTER, TUMBLR, INSTAGRAM, and PINTEREST!

Follow them 

In any way that suits you, 

but expect it to bring out your flower child.

...PEACE ☮ Y'ALL...

Sure Hope It's Made Well . . .

...cuz you know I'm gonna want that sheep sweater!

I already had one on my list of things to knit!

so...I'll probably create my own version of the sheep sweater, 

but these two... sooo cute.

...NEED vs WANT...

always an issue, right?

❖ Madewell ❖ Fall 2012 images via ❖ HonestlyWTF ❖

New Playground . . .

Ok, I resisted long enough.

I popped over and had a little play-date @ {Polyvore}

It was fun, but I can't figure out how to use the little clip tool.

It won't work for me...which means I'll probably lose interest pretty soon.

And just so ya know, I doubt I'd wear that heart T, but it was cute in my collage ツ

OK, back to work!

Alive After 5 . . .

A link to these adorable dresses

showed up in my inbox today.

❖ Donna Morgan ❖

They look like great Friday dresses when you 

need to cross the week's finish line and go straight

to meet your friends to start the weekend.

They are made of Polyester and Spandex.

Normally, that would worry me a little,

but the prints are so sassy, I think they are worth a look!

And chances are, they're going to look the same at 8pm as they

did at 8am when you put it on.

Click the pic to buy the dress!

Poetic Color . . .

...CRAZY for the COLOR...

...CRAZY for the SHAPE...

...CRAZY for the STYLE...

...CRAZY for the DRAPE...

...CRAZY for the COLORS I SEE...

...CRAZY for ITALY...

❖ Stella Jean ❖

Italy

Click the collage to see a larger image.

Seriously, these pieces are insanely beautiful!

I'm no poet, but Stella Jean sure is!

Gucci Crush . . .

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I don't think I can play the word GUCCI in Words w/ Friends,

but I can play this video all day long. 


Charlotte Casiraghi for GUCCI - Forever Now Collection
with fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh

   

{more GUCCI ad campaigns here}


I think I need to borrow my Daddy's horses next time
I have to take pics for Stitch Poet.


ha, and probably Peter and Charlotte too!
Not sure how PrettyStuff would feel about this idea.

Turn Right On Everlane !

Who doesn't love a great T-Shirt?

Who doesn't love a great deal?

Everlane is giving you both!

Now that's what I'm talkin' about!!!

I buy about 5 new white T's every summer.

Let's face it, I can't afford more than one of the "J.P's" that I love.

So, I'm hoping Everlane can clean their clock at the register!

I don't mind sharing this little buzz,

because if you click my LINK and join, I'll build rewards for free stuff!

Then, here's the good news, you get your own link and you

can start building your own rewards, so give me a CLICK and get started!

Everlane is just getting started so let's jump on board now

and not miss a single bargain that they create for us!

And my Tumblr buddies, they TUMBL! Follow them!