NYE

How amazing is this outfit?! I love the combination of romantic dress

and "badass" boots.

I wish you all a fashionable NY eve. :)

May the 2011 bring you all the best!! You know how they say - new
year, new start! :)

Love, Ana

2011 - Last Minute Free Printables For Calendars, Party Favor Stickers & More

Hop on over to TIDY MOM to find printable freebies like champagne bottle stickers......... ........and party favor stickers and lables: Then, SKIP TO MY LOU offers some great free printables such as these calendars:
If you know of a great 2011 freebie PLEASE let me know!!

You all have a wonderful start into the New Year!

EOS Dollyeye Violet

Hello gals ♥

Bom, como prometido, aqui está a review da minha lente Dollyeye Violet, me desculpem pela demora, o vídeo é bem rápido, tem menos de 2 minutos e explica as informações mais importantes sobre ela, espero que gostem =]



Desculpem também pelas legendas em inglês, mas é parte do nosso acordo de parceria com a loja Kiwiberry! Mas acho que todas vocês conseguem entender (apesar dos erros hehehe)

Review - Kit de pincéis Lilyth

Hello Gals,

Fim de ano chegando mas ainda deu tempo de fazer mais uma review pra vocês, YAY!
Eu recebi esse kit tem um bom tempo mas nunca conseguia tempo pra fazer o vídeo com calma e sem barulho..isso é impossível gente, sempre tem barulho, haha!

Pois bem, aqui está a review do Kit fofo de pincéis travel size da Lilyth Acessories que a Cosme-de.com mandou pra gente:



Ainda bem que eu não falei o preço no vídeo pq eu realmente ia falar besteira, haha...
O Kit esta na promoção de 31 dólares por 15 e você pode comprar clicando AQUI...

Eu adorei os pincéis, são úteis e fáceis de carregar em viagens ou na necessaire, são pincéis básicos pra quem está começando no mundo damaquiagem e não quer falir comprando pincéis super caros.

Por mais que eles sejam pequenininhos eu francamente não acho que isso interfira no resultado final da maquiagem, o acabamento fica perfeito, então não pensem que pincéis travel size são um investimento ruim, ok? ;D

E pra quem ainda quer fazer a festa no fim de ano a Cosme preparou um super desconto de 15% em toda a loja até o dia 03/01/2011 (segunda)



É só montar o seu carrinho de compras e digitar o código XMASTONEWYR na caixa de mensagens, durante o checkout...tá esperando o que pra aproveitar esse super desconto??

Ainda tem post antes de 2011 chegar, então fiquem por aqui, tá? ;D

XoXo ♥

Pattern Testers Needed For Hooded Scarf-ALL SET WITH TESTERS!

ALL SET WITH TESTERS!!
It's cold outside and this hooded scarf is just what will keep you warm!
It has two sides and is reversible!

This tutorial shows you how to sew in elastic to make the top part of the hood fitted to prevent wind from coming in. Perfect for little ones!

Choose the hood to be round or pointy!

Material that can be used are: fleece/fleece, fleece/cotton, sweatshirt material/cotton etc.

If you like to test this pattern for me please contact me through the message box on the bottom of this blog!

I am asking for a $7.00 cover charge and once I receive your results within one week I will refund it.

The 3 sizes I need tested would be:

• up to 12m
• toddlers (2t, 3t, 4t, 5t)
  
• older kids & adults (size 6 through adults)
  

Since this pattern comes with options, I would choose which style I need from the individual tester.

Here at the requirements for the testing:

• agrees to pay a cover fee of $7.00
  
• must be an advanced sewist
• results turned in within one week
• good visible picture of finished hooded scarf
  
• "catch" any misspellings or suggest rewording
• please no pattern designer! :)
  

If all requirements are met I will refund the $7.00. For all interested sewists I would send a paypal invoice to the email you will send me. Once paid I'll email the pattern.

First come, first serve.

ALL SET WITH TESTERS!!

Shiya Zhao para Flare Magazine

Diferentemente do editorial do post anterior esse inspira desejo né??
Achei a Shiya Zhao linda nesses looks de festa que podem servir de inspiração, em tempo, pras festinhas remanescentes de fim de ano!

Lembrando que o sapato da última foto foi o tal eleito mais sexy do ano...no pé dela até parece merecer o título né? haha

Shiya Zhao é rostinho novo por aqui e a Flare é Canadense, serão apostas pra 2011? Veremos...

Menina que horror!!

Olha..eu não queria postar mas a Luciana viu e se assustou também, a verdade é que boa parte dos editoriais que sairam agora no fim do ano estão lamentáveis como esse da Vogue Espanha com a nossa querida Liu Wen.

Não me venha com mimimi de editorial poético ou artistico ou over..o editorial está feio, carregado e poluído. Editoriais são feitos para seduzir e vender com doses artísticas permitidas, sim, mas nunca extrapoladas.

Me diz se você tem o mínimo de vontade de comprar uma dessas peças, usar algum ítem da maquiagem...não né, você nem consegue vê-los, na verdade! Por isso a crítica, por isso o horror, está feio e eu não gostei, tá? Beijos u_u

WORDS...

"Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery - celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: “It’s not where you take things from - it’s where you take them to."



— Jim Jarmusch


I love this quote, I remember saving it from someones blog i saw it on, so if it was your blog leave me a comment and i will credit you.  New resolution for the new year- Write things down more!

I had an amazing Christmas and have gotten so many lovely things that have inspired me and given me food for thought.  Books, films, everything and anything.  I love when you get filled with new ideas for the new year.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to some NYE celebrations.

Thank you for all your lovely comments on the post below and the new followers that have appeared over the holiday season too.
Hello....
Anyway i want to say a belated Merry Christmas aaaand an early Happy New Year.


What inspired you most this Christmas?

Sew Daily - A Website Packed With Sewing Patterns & More PLUS Our Weekly Let's Sew Linky

If you like to browse articles and ideas about sewing, crafting etc. then you'll love SEW DAILY!

A website to subscribe to to get daily inspiration.

Happy Wednesday, everyone! A new Let's Sew linky for you to show off anything you made! No matter if it's sewn, crocheted, knitted, painted, remodeled, cooked, baked:).........you can link it up here!

Spread the word and please put this button onto your blog!

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Here's how it works:

• follow my blog (via google direct or email subscription)
• family friendly crafts only!
• please put my Let's Sew button onto your blog
• list ANY crafts you made, no matter what and no matter how many!
• enjoy by browsing all the links that you like!

Have fun!:)

Cabelo de gyaru - Tranças

Hello gals ♥

Uma das tendências capilares que eu vim acompanhando da metade de 2010 (e que ainda vai continuar em alta em 2011) são as tranças! Ultimamente todas as revistas gyaru estão recheadas com tutoriais de tranças e fotos lindas pra nos inspirarmos!





Separei aqui alguns tutoriais que acho super úteis na hora de usar uma trança para compôr um visual gyaru!

Rabo de peixe



Headband com trança



Trança embutida



Trança embutida com coque



Trança holandesa



Tranças torcidas



Quem mais aqui ficou louca pra tentar fazer? *___*

What Sewing Machine Model To Buy And A Confession

Have you wondered what sewing machine is the best one to buy? Which one will last the longest and will do the best job?

To be honest I don't believe in bigger is better when it comes to sewing machines.........the most expensive one won't hold up the longest if it's a bad model or the higher priced one will do the better job!

My sewing machine is a "cheap" Brother! Under $200 and I love it! I have sewn with others before but my current one is my favorite one! And if it's not going to be discontinued, it will stay my favorite one!

Forever!

If you need assurance and read reviews go to Amazon.com and type in the specific model you are wanting to get. You can make yourself a good picture of what other people think.

Here is the trick with what sewing machine to buy: imagine you have the big bucks one and rely on it for your sewing business, then it happens, your machine breaks. Oh well, you think ,you'll just go to a local place that repairs sewing machines and then you'll get hit! Before $100-$200 they won't even look at it! Then, if they do, they might need to order special parts for let's say another $100 and then there is labor of $100-$150. All of a sudden your total might be several hundred dollars. Then the turnaround time.....not under 2 weeks! So you're out for two weeks! That means, if you have a sewing business you'll be dry for that long. Better hope you have a cheap one tucked away in case you need to continue sewing, like I do!

Wait, I only have cheap machines! You know why? Because I don't mess with repair services that might rip you off! I don't want to wait a long time to get my "baby" back, no! I want to sew and I want to do it NOW! Yes, that's right!

I have 2 cheap machines in my house! The same model, too! 'cause I love it so much, I bought two of the same ones! If one breaks, well it's out the door and my other "baby" will get brought out! Then, I am ordering the same one again right away!

You might wonder what brand serger I have??...............

NOW CLOSED!!! Welcome Back With A Fantastic Giveaway From Palm Tree Princess!

Welcome back after the Christmas break! Hope you all had a wonderful time!

To start the new week with a fantastic deal and chance to win I am presenting PALM TREE PRINCESS!

A fanciful boutique based in Hawaii that offers vibrant designs for girls such as this owl print knot dress...........

.......or this whimsical Matroyshka peasant dress!

This knot dress is one of my favorite designs from Desiree.

Or look at this precious baby girl wearing a shirred bubble romper (Whimsy Couture's sewing pattern).

You see, there is a lot to ooh and aah about and you'll find some awesome ready to ship clothing at great prices, so hurry to check out
PALM TREE PRINCESS!

Now to the giveaway........Desiree has generously offered one gift certificate of $25.00 to use towards a purchase from her shop.

She ships worldwide and shipping is extra. Open until Jan.2nd. NOW CLOSED!!!

Here's how you can enter:

mandatory entries:

• visit PALM TREE PRINCESS on etsy and name your favorite design!
• follow PALM TREE PRINCESS on facebook

additional entries:

• heart PALM TREE PRINCESS on etsy
• blog about this giveaway (comment w/link back to your blog)
• post this giveaway on your facebook and/or invite your facebook friends to follow PALM TREE PRINCESS

That's 5 chances to enter to win that gift certificate!NOW CLOSED!!!

Francesca Dani lança linha de acessórios

A cosplayer e modelo italiana Francesca Dani lançou agora em dezembro a sua própria coleção de acessórios. A moça que já é conhecida mundialmente pelos seus extensos trabalhos como modelo, que incluem campanhas para a marca japonesa "Cure", propagandas de lentes de contato e modelo de fotografia, quis aumentar o seu portifólio.
A coleção se chama "my bones" é é inspirada no mito do submundo e na vida após a morte, todas as peças são feitas à mão por Francesca na Itália e todas têm cristais Swarovsky originais!












As peças custam entre 31 e 124 reais e estão à venda no site FrancescaDaniStore que entrega para todo o mundo!