Bring life to your tired closet.

On another fashion note, I thought I should mention Wardrobe Remix. A flickr group devoted to showing off your perfect outfit. Great to use for wardrobe inspiration.













No commerical pics allowed, purely everyday people, flaunting everyday (and not so everyday) outfits. With over 8,000 members you're sure to find a photo to bring life to your tired closet.

A month of outfits

I loved this idea. Lucky Magazine has put together a month of outfits (I'm hoping for each issue). If you don't want to purchase the magazine you can view the images here! The entire month is put together in only 20 pieces of clothing. Very chic.

Look flirty while frying fish

Love these totally feminine, totally flirty retro aprons. Who needs to lingerie when you have one of these in your closet, just whip up some dinner. Buy them here at Perdoozy.

Picture this skirt....on me!

I thought these photo skirts were interesting. I haven't ever seen anything like them. Perhaps they are too expensive to manufacture? Their price tag would indicate as much, but pretty none-the-less. It's like desktop wallpaper for your legs.

I don't have a boy but if I did....

Although I don't have a boy I thought these were the cutest casual thing.












But since I have a girl I had to include these adorable aprons as well. All items can be bought here!

If I could wear busted tees, I'd wear these.

If I were a teenager again, I think I'd wear a different busted tee for every day of the week. Since I'm not I can only fantasize and perhaps influence other teens with my 30 years of perspective.
Here are my top 10.

Okay, I wouldn't go for the fellatio reference but OMG this brings back memories- Legend of Zelda, hot summers crammed into my sister's sweaty bedroom huddled over a 13" tv and broken nintendo box. Why did everyone try to blow into the cartridge? It rarely worked.




I would have. I really would have.













This is so Brian and I. Our approach to interacting with children- be as matter-of-fact and literal as you can.










After seeing "Smart People" last night I thought this would be appropriate.











Altering reality engenders hilarity.











I'm seriously considering getting this one for Brian. Partially because he likes baseball partially because he hates wizards.










This made me laugh. I don't think the next generation will have the experience with tetris as we have. There are vivid memories of family vacations with my green lcd-screen gameboy and this game. I wouldn't wear the profanity but this is so my luck.








I know a couple guys who should have this, I bet you do too!












Get it?













Okay, this last one isn't nostalgic or witty but I can't help it. I thought it was hilarious.












Poignant conversation of the day:
Brian: I really like your brown sweater with your brown skirt.
Me: Really. Thank you. Why do you like it?
Brian: I think if I were a girl I would wear it.

Abi Rocks!!!!

I've been so lucky with so many awesome free finds that have fallen in my lap (see previous freecycle post) Another fabulous find- these shoes!! My friend, Abi has been emptying her grandmother's home for its upcoming sale. In the process, I've gotten so many really cool (and some not so cool, i.e. antique tampons) antiques from her grandmother's home. Her latest trip yielded these cool vintage shoes in their original vintage boxes in surprisingly good condition. My feet being two sizes smaller than her's, Abi was not able to reap the benefit of these and gave them to me instead. And I have to say, her grandmother, aside from being a packrat had some good taste.



















Abi & I at a wedding (Not my best pic. A little toothy for my taste.) But Abi looks great as always.

A few products to brighten your weekend.

These are just the cutest vintagey suitcases for kids. Look chic while visiting Grandma. Although you don't need to be a parent to think they're just gorgeous. Better yet, they range from $6 -$10! You can buy them here.







Introducing the Defendius Door Chain. Perhaps by the time you did get to opening the door, those kids trying to sell their fund raising magazines or Sunday missionaries might get impatient and move on. Security indeed! Buy it here. (although I think it's temporarily sold out.)









I thought this simple product was cute. I guess it takes me 15 seconds to cut a banana while this would take me 5. That's 10 seconds saved each day....times 365 days....equals one hour! Assuming of course, I eat bananas everyday (i hate bananas) but I think lily would get a kick out of using it. Would have been useful at Young Chefs. Buy it here.

Now, they look *forward* to drying off!

Lily and her best friend Gracie (picture of the week April 5th) have matching hooded flower towels, store-bought from "The Children's Place". Her mother, my friend Abi, had the foresight to buy two so that neither little girl would want the other's. They were a HIT. Both Lily and Gracie love them. I liked the idea so much that I decided to make some of my own. I started out with lofty goals. I planned to make 6-7 for each girl. Well, that never happened but at least I didn't "throw in the towel" altogether. I did manage to make two a piece- a duck and a bunny (as well as a blue doggie for Gracie's brother). Not too bad. Dressing up never gets boring and better yet, it makes them look forward to drying off:)
(To right) Lily at her weekly swimming lesson, swimming with only ONE back floaty! I'm so proud.

If you want to make your own hooded towel just follow the instructions here. It's VERY simple. If you want to add some animal characteristics I included some inspirations below. The mermaids seem like a great idea although I've yet to attempt it. I hand-stitched most of the features (i.e. the eyes, dog nose and wiskers) with simple embroidery thread. For the duck bill I cut two hand towels in the shape of a bill and sewed them together then turned them inside out and hand-basted it to the hood.

Oilcloth is cool. Who knew?

I've found these great bags made out of ever-kitchy oil cloth. The best part- their price! Cheap, cheap, CHEAP! I'm thinking they'd be good for a trip to the Farmer's Market or the swimming pool or some kind of art show downtown where everyone can envy it.

An excerpt from a conversation that followed 2 minutes after the above paragraph.

Brian: "Can I use the computer to check my fantasy baseball?!"
Me: "Ugh! Hold on. I'm right in the middle of a post!"
Brian: "About what?"
Me: "OILCLOTH BAGS OKAY!"

Where crafty and chic intersect

I was never one of those girls who had a different handbag for every day of the week. I had one handbag and it was my favorite. I used it for everything and then say five months down the road I fell in love with another bag that became my new favorite. But recently, I've started to become a 'collector' not only of bags but shoes. I don't know what's come over me. At any rate, my new must-have bag is this. It's by Sommer Designs and is priced at $75. The fabric is Amy Butler and since I can't afford to spend $75 on a handbag I'm going to attempt to make this. I'll be ordering the fabric tomorrow and whenever I finish I'll post my result. But for those of you who have a little more spare change in their coin purse, you might want to take a look at some of her other designs. It's eye candy for your shoulder (and hips).