Outspoken and Overdressed: Halloween at Disneyland

I paid a visit to one of my favorite Blog Buddies :

                           THE FASHION FAIRY 

Outspoken and Overdressed: Halloween at Disneyland: Top: Banana Republic, Jacket: Topshop, Pants: BDG, Boots: Stuart Weitzman, Bag: Forever21, Rings: David Yurman, BP, Ariell...

 I don't think I ever looked this stylish while visiting Mickey! Looks amazing! 

Creating a Mobile Office

Finding it harder and harder to stay disciplined in a home office environment -I have moved in at the local library. Well not in a squatter sort of way-more of a utilizing the facilities sort of way. 

Everything,minus the lap top- was purchased @ local yard sales. 
                              ALL FOR UNDER $5.00!!!

              

   From left to right, a small sewing box for the button rings I am currently making. The middle tote acts as a purse/office supply storage & the avocado green vintage bag holds my lap top. 

                                               

I use a shawl to cover the contents of my purse (to hide how messy things can get)-I think I am a closet/purse pack rat. The first step is admitting it, right? 
Do you see the little "people" on my bag. It's actually a hair clip -thought it would bring a little character to the bag. 
There you have it, a mobile office for those days you need to get away from the home office. 

Achievable Fashion

Most people channel surf. I happen to blog surf. This is how I happened upon Achievable Fashion. First off ,I love the mascot girl .She is just too cute! How many of us can say we have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear?Sounds so familiar. It's similar to when one of the kids opens the fridge and yells" Mom,there's nothing to eat!"Am I right? -Well Achievable Fashion caught my eye and interest.

Karyn,the owner of Achievable Fashion confesses she is not a fashionista. Secondly, confesses she is not a writer. She's was just too busy of a mom who got sick of having  a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear. Her fashion journey began when she set out to rid herself of that dreadful closet full of clothes and nothing to wear – well then out came Achievable Fashion  book.

Which is great for us !

   If you  (click here) - check out a sample of the book. I love when authors give a sneak peak of their work.To me, that tells you it has to be good! There's  so many great ideas! I am sure we all need to "vamp" our wardrobes. Let me know what you think of the site!

How to Make a Button Ring

Have you heard of a Button Ring ?

                                                           

At a recent visit to Rancho San Diego's Farmer's Market I met Angie of Treasures in Bloom.

I went searching for a hands on video -found one!

Fashion Fairy: Bubblegum Alley

Any idea what this is?

While visiting The Fashion Fairy  blog, this picture caught my eye. Then I realized it was a wall of bubble gum!

Fashion Fairy: Bubblegum Alley: Top: American Apparel, Pants: H&M, Sandals: Merona, Target, and Necklace: Brass Plum, Nordstrom.





Meet Erin Edwards - Fashion Fairy Blog Fashionista



Cute Idea for Storing Earrings

Isn't this a cute idea? Now why didn't think of that!

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Source: thelook.today.msnbc.msn.com via Kitsy on Pinterest

Julia Doodling

I feel ashamed to admit, I never really knew my Julia (13) could draw. Is that horrible? I found her drawing on a little note card.Which she was actually going to throw away!

She explained she was only doodling?
I told her  per Wikipedia :

Doodle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DoodleShare

A doodle is an unfocused drawing made while a person's attention is otherwise occupied. Doodles are simple drawings that can have concrete representational meaning or may just be abstract shapes.

She just rolled her eyes and said Oh Momma!

Immediately I went into Momma Mode & showed 

her what I could do over at Be Funky

                          Her reaction: Oh Cool!

                         Yeah I am cool again! Yeah Me!

Mannequin Mania

I have this fondness for Mannequins.

 I love being able to dress them up. 

                                                                                 

          From Megan with just the right hat .....

                                                                             
           To The Mod Podge Mannequin Mandy Project

Before 

After 

From "I'll have what she is wearing "

Madame Gres

This number was purchased @ a yard sale for 50 cents 

                                                            

2013 Hillsdale Middle School -Boston,New York &Washington,D.C. Trip

Meet Julia Rose Gonzalez (13)  of Hillsdale Middle School -El Cajon,CA who created Julia G Designs (she made her own logo above).

As her Mother, I am so proud of her! She's amazing, not only smart,loving,giving and creative-she has a good heart.

 For a fundraiser - Julia is planning on making 1,000 Friendship  Bracelets in the next coming months to raise money for her "8th Grade Boston,New York & Washington, D.C.Trip".

The trip is slated for March 23- 30,2013 and being offered by Apple Tours   

The amount to attend the trip is more than 2 months wages for her  unemployed single parent Mother.

The material was purchased at local San Diego yard sales and will be made with love.This venture will be a great business lesson for Julia  giving  her the responsibility of  being an entrepreneurial in todays market.  

A $2.00 donation would be wonderful.

Here is a sneak peak : 

Note: There will be various colors & styles 

Here is the donation button.
We thank you for your support!

$2.00 Donation  = A Friendship Bracelet
Over $5.00 Donation = A Friendship Bracelet & Personalized  Postcard from her trip.
Over $20.00 Donation = Julia & I will have a family meeting-we didn't think that far out! hee hee!
Thank you!Thank you!

 

Choker Necklace on Lamp Shade

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Saving 4 Six 

                                                                             

To My Think Tank Thursday Friends   & Saving 4 Six Friends  

I was so excited to find a choker necklace at a yard sale for 25 cents. I never tried it on -well it didn't fit.It felt as if the necklace was "choking"me. Go figure. Julia (13) didn't  like it so I decided to decorate my lampshade. It looks really cute! 

Here's the tight little 25 cents choker. I decided not to model the necklace in fear of losing some readers with my bad hair day.and the all natural look was really not working for me today. 

Pretty right? Excuse the mood lighting. It was a late night picture. 

My new Choker Lamp 

Tutu's for Baby's & Adult

I love Elaine @  Elaine's Sunny Simple Life . Her casual and fun linky parties  are amazing!. You can meet and see other bloggers from all over.  Click here  (linky party) it's a great way to spend part of your Sunday checking out links. 

I also love anything with tulle. 

This ghost is tullllle cute......hee hee! 

At 5 minutes for Mom Blog  you can see such cute little ones rocking cute tutu's. 

It's really rare to find someone selling tulle at yard sales. I was able to purchase a small roll for $1.00 yet not enough to make this little number.....

via Lori Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via Lori on Pinterest

Martha Stewart & Target -Fall Vibe

                              I just received the October issue of :
                                  (Which after reading will donate to the public library) 

Martha Stewart Living Magazine 

The flavors of fall 

Hearty Meals 

Halloween Playbook 

& 

Jeans for (almost) any occasion

Of course ,as soon as I turn the first page of the magazine.....I see my favorite 

TARGET 

Falling for colorful ceramics 

clever cookware 

crafty cutlery 

Target's Fall Decor

I'm actually starting to feel the 'Fall" vibe. More so when the A.C. is on- here in Sunny San Diego. 

Have you felt the Fall vibe?