Fabulous Green Haired Lady Making Spectacles

this post is lovingly dedicated to my fabulous nieces, maggie and abbey...

today the stress was inordinate.  honestly, i'm worn out from the struggle.  i decided to unplug, and walk.  i prayed, remembering to breathe.  hugged trees and remembered that i am god's conduit.  my goal in life is to love unconditionally, without judgment.  you know, dear readers, approaching the brink and having nothing can actually be a gift.  there is nothing that can be taken from me.  i am no longer afraid, indeed can no longer afford the luxury of silent complacency.  and if i can save even one person from the stinging indignity that i have suffered, i can rest easy.  feel free to send prayer requests.  if you are: an abused woman; being crushed by the weight of sallie mae or social security; or any other social injustice feel free to contact me.  my inbox is filling up quickly these days - and i am grateful for that.  it may take me some time to get back to you, but i will do my best.

okay, now to hell with all the pithy whining and moaning.  let's have some fun.  that's right, i want to change the world, but i want to do it with grace, beauty, humor and kindness.  i'd like to introduce a fabulous woman i recently discovered on one of my favorite blogs, doe deere blogazine.  doe's blog is addicting and  empowering.  my favorite:  feminine with an edge. and unapologetically so.  it's all i can do not to post every picture, i can't get enough.  doe is too too fab. if you are down, feeling misunderstood, excluded or geeky, remember at all times that you are fabulous, and check out doe's blog.  doe reminds us to honor our eccentricity at all times.  her blog is like therapy and tons of guilt-free fun!

meet the lovely, fabulous and multi-talented model, natasha lillipore.  as you can see the girl rocks green hair!

she's so fabulous, i had trouble selecting only a couple images.  not only is she gorgeous, but she's a talented business woman. she is the owner/artisan of the shop her tiny teeth.  natasha sells one-of-a-kind spectacles that she has lovingly made by hand. i need several pairs!  i'm going to contact her to see if i can get frames without lenses, so i can put prescription lenses in them. oh gosh, not sure how i would choose which ones!  i may need several.  if you like what you see, you better contact her soon, i have a feeling she's going to get so busy she's going to need to hire an assistant (if she already hasn't).  natasha, you go girl!  thanks for being an inspiration.

and dear readers remember, i am fabulous and so are you!  xo

Friday Fashion Fun, part deux

Today is all about fashion.  It's Friday!  What's more fun than starting your weekend looking fabulous?

I adore femininity with an edge.  These pearls look great with this leather jacket.  Would be a perfect look for Rihanna.  Chanel via Silk & Lace & Wool.

And speaking of edgy femininity, my all time favorite look is comfy jeans dressed up with a lady like shoe or jacket.  Image via Park & Cube.

Fab photo of Mila Kunis.  Love the hair and makeup.  That sculptural collar is dreamy.   From the cover of the LA Times via Lasio Studios.

Perfect pink tulip dress via Honor.

Perfect pink lipstick.  Via makeupbee.  Hope you have a great weekend, dear readers and that you look fabulous while doing it!  xo

Friday Fashion Fun

I love white hair.  I need some white mascara.

Love this flirty look!

Above three stunning images via Ben Trovato.  Warning this site is absolutely addicting...

Drawing similarities among disparate objects...it's just how my mind works.  Creativity influences creativity. I'd love to make a necklace with these fab origami boxes.  I'd wear a sweatshirt dress, white hair and white mascara with the necklace for a fun look!  Image via Weekday Carnival.

Friday Fun, Part II

Dear readers, I discovered the most fab blog and shop and I must share!  It is written by Doe Deere, who lives life as art, or as she puts it - she "narrates her own fairy tale."  This girl has got it goin' on.  Not only is she an artist, but she's an entrepreneur as well.  She's a totally fab makeup artist and has an online shop.   Here are a few of her lipstick colors that I'm not sure I can live without:

There are so many cute pictures on her blogazine that I had trouble only using a few.  I particularly love this one, I'd like to have a poster of it.

Like I said Doe is a rad makeup artist.  She does celebrity-look makeovers.  This gorgeous creature is made up to look like Twiggy.

Talk about an It Girl.  And she gives tutorials on celebrity makeup!

Here's Doe in one of her unique lipstick creations.  She's absolutely charming and adorable.   Her blog is a pure, unadulterated celebration of girly fun and very inspirational to boot.  It always picks me up, puts a smile on my face and makes me happy to be a girl.  You simply must check it out.  Her blog is here.  Her shop is here.  I will be adding her blog to my link list.  Doe, thanks for being an inspiration.  You go girl!

Girl Crush

Katy Perry

Love, love, love the blue hair!

and because I can't stop making things...

Dear readers, I really want a new lamp. Something feminine and funky, preferably glass. I'd love to have this lamp. Since any lamp I like costs about a zillion dollars, it's not to be until I win the lottery. I was looking at pantyhose at Target today. I have a lamp in my closet with a paper shade. Hmm, maybe I could cover the shade with black hose for a romantic look.

I bought a pair for $1.99, cut them up and draped them on the lamp to see how they'd look.


I like it. Even just casually draped like this, it's kinda cute. Like shabby chic meets glam.

I decided to make it a little more tailored and sewed the pieces to the shade. Now what to close the two pieces? Buttons? Fabric flowers I had in my stash? I like the look of the three flowers, but decided to keep it more simple.

Bam! As you know I'm not very good at DIY projects. I'm more of an idea person. Execution is a problem for me, because I'm a perfectionist. I accepted the fact that the project wouldn't be perfect and just went with it. I like it!

I had some nylon left over. And because I can't stop making things, I made this sweet little bracelet. For $1.99 I have a new lamp and bracelet. Bam! Total glam! xxoo

Bam, Bam ... Total Glam!

Is there anyone on Planet Earth more glamorous than Gwen Stefani? I don't think so. So my look - inside and outside - this Spring is devoted to Gwen's incredible style. Bam!

And what's more glamorous inside than black and turquoise? Well, maybe a chandelier in the bedroom. Can't you see Gwen lounging in this room with a cup of exotic tea? Bam!

And since I can't afford a real chandelier, I picked up this wall decal at Target. Total Glam!


Bedroom image via House of Turquoise.