This doesn't mean I'm ready . . .

Let me just give my disclaimer upfront here. By posting this it does not mean I am ready to get married, nor does it mean that I have changed my mind and want a big wedding. I am still all for eloping. I will always preach how I think a wedding should be about you and the person you love, not about the guests you have to invite, the six tier cake, or the fancy place you hold the reception. Don't get me wrong, I think weddings I've gone to have been beautiful, they just aren't for me.

Now with that said, if I do ever wear a wedding dress, which I still kind of want to because I do want to feel beautiful on my wedding day, this dress is exactly what I would want. I love everything about it.

I found it on Etsy (I bet you can't believe it's handmade either!): http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25568389

Plaid Dresses

When I first saw an Abercrombie employee at their flagship store in New York wearing a dress that looked like a plaid shirt, I have to admit I was a little horrified. I was desperately hoping the trend did not catch on. Much to my dismay in the next few months it seems to be catching on indeed. Well I have to be honest, now it's grown on me. A lot actually.

Here are a few of my favorites right now.

The Gracie Plaid Dress in yellow from Delia's

The Plaid Party Dress from Alloy

The Roxy Good Times Plaid Dress (available at Nordstrom)

It seems like the trend is here to stay for at least a season or two! Resisting seems to be impossible!

New Music

Recently I made another purchase from Red Velvet Art (shockingly :)) and decided to get two more CDs from artists I'd never heard of before.
They're both available at the Red Velvet Art website. They also both have MySpace pages where you can listen to some of their music.

The first is Vanessa Rose, The Places EP. Her music almost sounds a little like pop music to me, although I guess until it's more mainstream it can't really be called pop. I like her music a lot though!

The second one is Annie Williams. Her sound almost reminds me of Ingrid Michaelson or Regina Spektor. It's very relaxing. I like this one a lot too!

Handmade card for Karim

I made this card for Karim and mailed it to him today. I personally think it's hilarious :) The underwear design is by Elsie Flannigan of Red Velvet Art.

It's A Vegan Dog's Life

The blog It's A Vegan Dog's Life is having another giveaway! Here is the link http://vegandogslife.blogspot.com/2009/08/dog-bandanas-giveaway.html

The giveaway is for two dog bandanas by Earth Groovz.

Also check out the other blog entries for lots of vegan dog treat recipes!

TARINA TARANTINO

Tarina Tarantino is my favorite jewelry designer of all time. Hands down, without a question favorite. This is her newest book called "My Pretty." It is the story of The Wizard of Oz as interpreted by Tarina. If you want to get an introduction to her designs, I recommend buying this book from her website!

Her jewelry is so amazing. It is always unique and beautiful. Her designs continue to amaze and inspire me.

Celebrities that have been seen wearing her jewelry include Cameron Diaz, Paris Hilton, Pink, Kelly Osbourne, Heidi Klum, Katy Perry, Taylor Momsen, and Margaret Cho (just to name a few)!

All of her jewelry is created using the finest materials like Lucite and Swarovski crystals. And even better - it's all made in the US. According to Tarina, it's made in LA at "The Sparkle Factory."

Here are some of my favorites from my personal collection:

Barbie Cameo Charm Bracelet -

Small Crystal Barbie Medallion -

Carved Lucite Electro Cameo Mod Ring -

Large Carved Rose Bracelet (as worn by Cameron Diaz) -

Lucite Heart Toggle Necklace (I got this one at her store in Soho!)
Crystal Flower Earrings (I bought these to wear when I was June Carter Cash for Halloween!) -

Her website is www.tarinatarantino.com. She also has stores in New York, Los Angeles, and Milan, Italy.

Perler Bead Panda!

I made this panda bear out of perler beads to give to Muz (best grandmom ever!). She loved it and now she wants beads so she can make it into a necklace. I know I got most of my crafty ways from her :)

Here she is a few months ago holding Lily. She is so great :)