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Showing posts with label Gatsby. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gatsby. Show all posts
Thursday, October 11, 2012
New to ConstantlyAlice on Etsy
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Outfit Post - Casual Tuesday
This is the only pair of shorts I own. (Though I do have two "rompers"). I usually wear them to work in the garden, but since today is my last day of work before I head out for my mini vacation, I figured I'd be comfy ;-)
Hugs and Smooches,
D
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
A Few of My Favorite Things - The Roaring 20's Version
I am anxiously anticipating the release of the new Great Gatsby movie this winter (how 'bout you?!) I already have plans to go see it with my best friend as soon as it comes out!
I love F. Scott Fitzgerald, and have a long time fascination for his wife, Zelda, so can't wait to see this interpretation of the book!
Of course, like anything I find myself drawn to, it has suddenly bled over into my preferences for other things..A few of my outfits have taken on a decidedly "20's" feel, I'm making some new cloche hats (I've downloaded some neat knitting/felting patterns on Ravelry), some of the jewelry I've made recently has a flapper quality to it..like this piece:
So, without further ado, here are a few of my favorite "20's" pieces!
How adorable is this temporary tattoo from Flapperdoodle?? She also has some sweet prints and cards!
This pattern from D.L. Designs Hat Patterns is stunning. I may have to try my hand at making this one for the fall..
Fabulous felted hat project idea from Ravelry!
I LOVE a drop waist dress (even though I have to keep the length relatively short because I'm so short myself!) This one from FancyMeetingYouHere is lovely.
There are actually a good number of really cute 1960's drop waist dress patterns that could be made up and styled to look like the 1920's as well. This one from pienzacal is perfect :)
(In fact..I may have to buy it and try it myself ;)
Hugs and Smooches,
D
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I love F. Scott Fitzgerald, and have a long time fascination for his wife, Zelda, so can't wait to see this interpretation of the book!
Of course, like anything I find myself drawn to, it has suddenly bled over into my preferences for other things..A few of my outfits have taken on a decidedly "20's" feel, I'm making some new cloche hats (I've downloaded some neat knitting/felting patterns on Ravelry), some of the jewelry I've made recently has a flapper quality to it..like this piece:
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| 1920's Temporary Tattoo - Flapperdoodle |
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| 1920's Cloche Hat Pattern |
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| It's Hip to be a Square Felted Hat Pattern |
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| Vintage 1920s Sheer Navy Blue Silk Chiffon Dress Jazz Age Elegance Size Medium Large |
I LOVE a drop waist dress (even though I have to keep the length relatively short because I'm so short myself!) This one from FancyMeetingYouHere is lovely.
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| 1967 Low Waist Mini Dress Simplicity Pattern |
(In fact..I may have to buy it and try it myself ;)
Hugs and Smooches,
D
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Outfit Post - Gatsby Girl
This dress is SOOO easy to wear and accessorize. It has two giant pockets and zips right up the front. I can wear it as a jumper over a blouse, or a dress, like I've done here. Add a vintage collar, some pearls and a cute hat and it suddenly has a flapper-like feel to it. The best part...it cost me $2 ;)
If you haven't entered the ConstantlyAlice giveaway, time is running out! Only three days left!
Hugs and Smooches,
D
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Coming Soon to ConstantlyAlice on Etsy
I am suuuuper excited to announce that several new lines of bracelets and necklaces I designed and created will be coming to the ConstantlyAlice shop.
A few weeks ago at a yard sale, I purchased a giant bag of dominos. I had no clue what I was going to do with them, to be honest. I just like the texture and the sound they make when they clack together ;)
Then, a few days later when I was modge-podging some items onto a little suitcase for my daughter, it struck me that they would be perfect for making jewelry featuring a little piece of art. I did some searches through etsy's supplies and discovered that there are lots of beautiful images for use!
I haven't done a whole lot in the past with jewelry making (beyond a brief stint as an apprentice to a silversmith when I was 14). In fact, it's something I just started trying my hand at a few months ago.
It's been a couple of weeks since I was first struck by the idea. I am now in possession of a tiny drill, jewlers hammer and anvil, several different kinds of pliers and wire cutters and millions of beads and images. The more I create, the more I love it. I've even decided to purchase a soldering iron this weekend and start creating and adding some metal elements to the steampunk line I'm designing!
Here are a few items from the first line - "Sirene" - inspired by my love of the sea.
These items (and a few others in this series) will be listed for sale this weekend, buuuuttt, I will also be running a giveaway on my facebook page once I reach 400 followers with one of the pieces from the line! (Only 13 more followers to go, so share with your friends!)
Some of the other lines that are in the design stage:
Hugs and Smooches,
D
A few weeks ago at a yard sale, I purchased a giant bag of dominos. I had no clue what I was going to do with them, to be honest. I just like the texture and the sound they make when they clack together ;)
Then, a few days later when I was modge-podging some items onto a little suitcase for my daughter, it struck me that they would be perfect for making jewelry featuring a little piece of art. I did some searches through etsy's supplies and discovered that there are lots of beautiful images for use!
I haven't done a whole lot in the past with jewelry making (beyond a brief stint as an apprentice to a silversmith when I was 14). In fact, it's something I just started trying my hand at a few months ago.
It's been a couple of weeks since I was first struck by the idea. I am now in possession of a tiny drill, jewlers hammer and anvil, several different kinds of pliers and wire cutters and millions of beads and images. The more I create, the more I love it. I've even decided to purchase a soldering iron this weekend and start creating and adding some metal elements to the steampunk line I'm designing!
Here are a few items from the first line - "Sirene" - inspired by my love of the sea.
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These items (and a few others in this series) will be listed for sale this weekend, buuuuttt, I will also be running a giveaway on my facebook page once I reach 400 followers with one of the pieces from the line! (Only 13 more followers to go, so share with your friends!)
Some of the other lines that are in the design stage:
- Snow White - This line will feature vintage Snow White images with red accent beads (I found some that remind me of shiny little apples :)
- Steam Punk - Octopus, Victorian images, Clock faces, Gears and I will be trying a little metal work with this line..
- "Zelda" - This line will feature black and white pictures of film actresses from the 1920's and I purchased vintage black wooden dominos to feature them on.
- Pin up - Gil Elvgren Pin ups made into playful brooches and bracelets
- Secret Garden - This line features gorgeous watercolor-style prints of different flora with delicate matching crystal beads and little drop beads shaped like tiny flowers.
Hugs and Smooches,
D
Monday, June 25, 2012
First Love
I'm passionate about vintage. I love the stories behind the garments. I love that it's unique. I love that it allows me to dress each day to suit my mood. However, it is not my first love..
My first love has always been creating. It doesn't matter if it's sewing a new dress, painting, knitting, or writing. So long as it goes directly from my imagination and comes straight to life in my hands.
For a long time, while my children were young, I considered it an indulgence. I forgot how happy it made me just to putter around with a paint brush in my hand, or to be able to whip up a new top when I got tired of my old ones.
Recently, I've had the pleasure of being able to rediscover that happiness, and to share it with my girls. I've started making things using my old skills, sewing dresses or sketching, and I've begun learning new skills, like creating jewelry out of mixed media.
And I am oh so happy. When I'm making something, I sometimes catch myself humming a cheerful tune under my breath, or smiling to myself. I can't wait to share some of my new items with you all in my shop. I hope they make you smile too :)
Hugs and Smooches,
D
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| The Gatsby Necklace |
My first love has always been creating. It doesn't matter if it's sewing a new dress, painting, knitting, or writing. So long as it goes directly from my imagination and comes straight to life in my hands.
For a long time, while my children were young, I considered it an indulgence. I forgot how happy it made me just to putter around with a paint brush in my hand, or to be able to whip up a new top when I got tired of my old ones.
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| The Moulin Rouge Necklace |
Recently, I've had the pleasure of being able to rediscover that happiness, and to share it with my girls. I've started making things using my old skills, sewing dresses or sketching, and I've begun learning new skills, like creating jewelry out of mixed media.
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| The Birds of a Feather Necklace |
And I am oh so happy. When I'm making something, I sometimes catch myself humming a cheerful tune under my breath, or smiling to myself. I can't wait to share some of my new items with you all in my shop. I hope they make you smile too :)
Hugs and Smooches,
D
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