Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
52 Pick-me-up: Dress Like a Libation
Can you guess mine?
Hint:
photo by Sarah of Call Me Fudge |
This was my drink of choice when I was going out to see LA pop shows in the 90s.
That is, if I bothered to pay for a beverage. Usually I didn't drink anything, so that I could avoid nasty rest rooms.
Here's Call Me Fudge's Tequila Sunrise recipe:
TEQUILA SUNRISE
(makes 1 drink)
2 oz. tequila
4 oz. orange juice
3/4 oz. grenadine
1. Fill a high ball glass with ice. Pour in tequila and orange juice.
2. Slowly pour in grenadine and allow it to separate and settle at the bottom.
3. Stir before sipping!
I found Sarah's site through a Google Image search. What a fun blog!
OK, put down that drink, link, and tell!
Monday, February 24, 2014
SpyGirl Interviews Pinkie Ginger Pie
Did you have a muse (someone that inspired you) for your look? Was there any one particular person or was it a combination of sources or did you dream it all up on your own?
Cyndi Lauper was my inspiration, she always has crazy outfits! Her music videos helped me dream it up. And my Mommy loves the 80’s.
Did you do research? Where?
Yes, I watched all of Cyndi Lauper’s videos. And I have seen every episode of Punky Brewster!
Your rainbow tulle skirt is totally awesome! Did you (or someone, who?) make it?
Yeah, my Mommy made it for an 80’s party that she went to. I asked her if I could wear it.
Your attention to detail was outstanding! Where did you find all that stuff? Rainbow suspenders? Jewelry? Glove!?
The rainbow suspenders and the glove came from Claire’s and the jewelry was Mommy’s that she got from the gift shop that she works at.
The socks! The secret mismatched socks! Where did you get that idea?
That’s how Mommy always wears them, so that’s how I wear them
Got any plans for your Halloween costume?
Not yet, but I am thinking about human Pinkie Pie (from My Little Pony: Equestria Girls) Mommy and I will make the costume together. I love helping Mommy make costumes because I want to be a fashion designer one day! I have A LOT of ideas!
May we check back with you in October/November to see it?
Yes! I would love to share with you :)
Watch out world -- Pinkie Ginger Pie is a force to be reckoned with!
Sunday, February 23, 2014
A Literary Linkup with Ann-Margret and Elvis
Here are their directions: Every third Thursday of the month, create a post where you state what you’re currently reading (novel, non-fiction, short story, magazine, blog, manga, etc.), include a quote and/or a synopsis, and an outfit that you feel corresponds to your chosen quote.
I'm game -- I love to read, and I love a quirky outfit challenge.
My non-fiction autobiographical book:
My Story, by Ann-Margret
My quote:
"I regarded Elvis's presence as an extra bonus. I was pleased to know he was nearby, and I hoped we could connect somehow." p. 255
My look:
Elvis paperweight from the official Graceland souvenir shop, 1995
Elvis jacket is a Lee barn jacket customized with an Elvis tapestry by some genius designer in the 80s, purchased in a cool shop [RIP] in Pasadena on Colorado, east of Lake.
Got the Ann-Margret book from the "freebie" shelf at the Mar Vista branch of LA Public Library.
Linking up with Thoughtful Third Thursday (duh)
and Patti's Visible Monday
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Digital Catwalk: Sue Is In the Pink!
Be sure to click on Sue's link to see all the wonderful details of this amazing paisley jacket that she sewed.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
52 Pick-me-up: Roaring 20s
Once again, I face my closet with a retro quandry. I couldn't even find my sketches of 20's costumes that I did back in college (I'll keep looking for those. Now I have a mission). (Can't even find the post with a picture of one. This is getting ridiculous!)
From the archives is this:
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originally seen here, July 2012 |
In the above-linked post, I'd promised directions on how to make the jacket. I made it from sari fabric, and it was created from two rectangles. I got the pattern from a Laurie Herrick hand woven coat that I saw at the Portland Museum of Contemporary Craft.
originally seen here, June 2011 |
As a final flourish, here's a page from a 1920's Montgomery Ward catalog:
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source: Dover |
But before you go, how are you doing finding some 1920s in your closet? Link and tell!
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
SpyGirl Style: The Palm Springs Fine Art Fair
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Here I am with my BFF (and hostess) Leslie A Brown Photo by Cynthia Alexander |
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Leslie of course finds the skull suit guy in Lisa Sette's booth with the bronze bat by Jessica Joslin |
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An original Rudi Gernreich pant suit |
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Lovely ladies |
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Selfie! |
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Serious art patrons with the dealer from Habatat Galleries |
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The VIP reception was held on 2/13, so this piece was very timely (and funny) |
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Meet Satan of 92262 |
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Young fan of Steve Maloney's Ride-em-Copter |
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Todd McMahon and his wife examine the Ride-em-Copter |
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Greetings from Palm Springs
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
52 Pick-me-up: In the Pink? Or is Valentine's Making You Blue?
Hence the blueness.
Not really, I found so many things that coordinated with these new chenille socks that I bought at the 98¢ and Up Depot for $1.98. I opted for more blues than pinks.
Despite my dislike of Valentine's, I'll do my best to be a good girlfriend.
I'll be in Palm Springs on 2/14 but I have a GREAT card all set to give to Severo:
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alternatehistories on Etsy |
I love his work, he's got a great sense of twisted humor.
And now some Tom:
Blue or pink? How is your Valentine's shaping up?
Don't get all maudlin, link instead!
Every Wednesday morning the 52 Pick-me-up Closet Remix prompt will be posted.
Linky is live until the following Wednesday, 5:30am, Pacific time.
You are welcome to link any post that goes with the theme -- old posts included!
Almost any image with a URL may be added: Facebook (set it on Public),
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Sunday, February 9, 2014
Diane von Furstenberg at LACMA West
After going down a pink hallway, full of poster-sized enlargements of early ads and celebrities in The Wrap, you enter a cavernous mirrored room full of many iterations of the concept.
Ambient disco plays pleasantly in the background and you are allowed to take as many photos as you wish.
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This design is part of a 2014 limited edition collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation |
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Triple pattern mix and unusual triangular style lines |
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Sporty trims |
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"Oh. Hello!" |
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I was delighted to find the free photo booth, sponsored by Hive Social Lab. You just had to add #journeyofadress to your photo in Instagram. Then this lovely gal set up the printing. Et voila! |
With free admission, the show is up until 4/1/14.
More info on DVF's site here.
Linking up with Patti's Visible Monday
and
Seeker's Tres Chic Style Bits.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
52 Pick-me-up: Go Dotty
PURCHASED/ GIFTED/ LINKS/
Dots are this week's theme.
If you are regular, you are well aware of the many dotted socks that I own.
You've also seen this skirt a lot.
Glamor shot, so that I can join Style Crone's Hat Attack:
I'm still swamped with work, so I'll keep this short. Got dots?
Post anything with dots, all month.
You are welcome to link any post that goes with the theme -- old posts included!
Almost any image with a URL may be added: Instagram,
Facebook (set it on Public), Flickr, etc. Even web pages!
Please be polite, add a link back to this post if at all possible. If IG, tag it #spygirldotparty
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Sunday, February 2, 2014
Short Over Long, Long Story Short
This combination includes the top that I tried to wear on Tuesday [Wednesday's post]. I gave it another go on Wednesday.
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It got no further than this photo. |
Here's what I actually wore to work:
I match the neighbor's tangerine tree!
Poor thing, it needs water. It has the tiniest tangerines -- they're about 3/4" in diameter.
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seedy and sour! |
Got something short over long?
Every Wednesday morning the 52 Pick-me-up Closet Remix prompt will be posted.
Linky is live until the following Wednesday, 5:30am, Pacific time.
You are welcome to link any post that goes with the theme -- old posts included!
Almost any image with a URL may be added: Facebook (set it on Public),
Instagram (use Webstagram.com -- IG won't work), Flickr, etc.
Please be polite, add a link back to this post.
Join in, it's easy! Click on the blue bar below to get started:
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