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In this Photoshop tutorial I’ll show you how to add a comic book effect to an ordinary photo using a few layers, the Cutout and Poster Edges filters and a few different layer blend modes. This is a little technique I picked up at Photoshop World and have tweaked to my own preferences. Because each photo is different you’ll want to experiment a little with the settings to get your best result. I’ve found that although this technique can be used for most photos, there are certain ones that have a much more pleasing final result.

Step 1 Point Break movie

Although this effect can be applied to any image with decent results, I recommend starting with a fairly large photo (mine is 2160×1440px). We’ll be using the Color halftone filter later in the lesson which has a 4 pixel minimum diameter and if your starting image is too small you’ll end up with more of a polka dot effect than anything resembling a comic book effect. Obviously I’ll have to resize my large image for each step in the tutorial and I’ve reiszed the .PSD download at the end of the lesson after applying the effects at the large scale. All that being said, lets jump right in and build some setup layers. My photo is of my six year old nephew who was obviously getting a little too comfortable on uncle HERO’s Harley.

Step 2 The Animatrix move

The first order of business will be to duplicate the original photo layer by pressing Command-J (PC: Ctrl-J). We will be duplicating the layer a few times, so memorize the keyboard shortcut now. Name this new layer Soften .

Step 3

Bella As it’s name implies, we will now soften this layer using a blur filter. Normally I prefer the Gaussian blur but for this tutorial we need the edges of our subject to stay crisp so we’ll be using the Surface blur filter. Click Filter>Blur>Surface Blur from the main menu to bring up the Surface Blur dialog box. For this particular image size I’ve found that a Radius of 5 and a Threshold of 15 works nicely. Click OK when you’re done.

Step 4

For the moment we’re done with the Soften layer but we need the effect to also be visible on our next layer so lets duplicate the layer (I said we’d be doing it… do you remember the keyboard shortcut?). Call this new layer Desaturated and like it’s name implies we’ll be desaturating it. Choose Image>Adjustments>Desaturate to strip the color from the layer or simply use the keyboard shortcut Command-Shift-U (PC: Ctrl-Shift-U).

Step 5 The Long Hot Summer full movie

Create a new layer by clicking the Create New layer icon at the bottom of the layers palette. Name this layer halftone . Now we need to load the luminosity of our image as a selection and the easiest way to do this is to switch over to the Channels tab in the Layers palette and holding down the Command (PC: Ctrl) key while clicking on the RGB Channel’s layer icon. Amazing Grace psp

Step 6

With the luminosity loaded as a selection, click back over to the Layers tab in the Layers palette and make sure that the new halftone layer is selected. The Luminosity of the image is most simply described as the lightness of the image. What we actually want to do however is select the exact opposite (the darkness of the image), so lets invert the selection by choosing Select>Inverse from the main menu or by pressing the keyboard shortcut Command-Shift-I (PC: Ctrl-Shift-I). Radio Flyer move Penny Dreadful move Press the D key to set your foreground color to black and then fill the selection by pressing Option-Delete (PC: Alt-Backspace). Now we can release the selection (ie. deselect) by pressing Command-D (PC: Ctrl-D).

Step 7

Our setup is now complete and we can get to work on creating the effect. For the moment lets turn off the top two layers by clicking the little eye icon next to each in the layers palette and lets click on the Soften layer to select it as the layer we’ll be working on first.

Step 8 Miss Potter dvd

The Soften layer will be acting as the color layer for the comic book effect, but at the moment it contains far too much detail so lets use one of Photoshop’s Artistic filters to consolidate the color a little. From the main menu choose Filter>Artistic>Cutout. The Filter window will appear with the Cutout settings visible. Set the Number of Levels to 8, the Edge Simplicity to 0 and the Edge Fidelity to 3. Click OK when you’re done.

Step 9

Since the Cutout filter has dulled our color and typically comic book colors are quite vivid, lets press Command-J (PC: Ctrl-J) to duplicate the layer and then switch the new layer’s blend mode to Soft Light, effectively giving our colors more vibrance.

Step 10

We’re now done with the Soften Messenger of Death video layers so click the Desaturate layer to select it and then make it visible again by clicking the empty box next to the layer icon where we clicked the eye icon in Step 7.

Step 11

The Desaturate layer will now become the black outlines for our comic book effect. We will be using another of the Artistic filters called Poster Edges. From the main menu choose Filter>Artistic>Poster Edges to bring the Artistic filter window back up with the Poster Edges options visible. Set all 3 options to 1 and click OK.

Step 12

Lets now change the layer’s blend mode to Pin Light so we can get the color to show through from the layers behind while keeping the edge outlines we just created.

Step 13

We’re now done with the Desaturate layer, so lets click up to the Halftone World’s Greatest Dad dvdrip layer and make it visible by clicking in the empty box to the left of the layer thumbnail just like we did with the Desaturate layer in Step 10. This effect has a few steps so follow along closely. First lets load the layer as a selection by holding down the Command (PC: Ctrl) key and clicking on the layer thumbnail in the Layers palette.

Step 14

With the layer loaded as a selection click the Create layer mask icon at the bottom of the Layers palette to convert the selection to a layer mask.

Step 15

The layer mask on the Halftone The Interpreter movie layer should now be selected, you can tell because it will have small black brackets around it indicating that it is the selected working area of the layer. Now it’s time to create the halftone dot pattern that will complete the comic book look for our photo. From the main menu choose Filter>Pixelate>Color Halftone. For the size of my image I’m going to use a setting of 8 Pixels for the Maximum Radius setting, depending on the size of your photo you may have to play with this value to get a result that looks right. The minimum pixel value for the Maximum Radius setting is 4 pixels which is why it is important to start with a large image to begin with, otherwise you’ll end up with something that looks like polka dots threw up all over it.

Step 16 download Police Academy 3: Back in Training movie Pretty Woman movie

Because we’re working on a layer mask and not directly on the layer this effect will look much better if we invert the layer mask. Do this now by simply pressing Command-I (PC: Ctrl-I). We’re now done working with the layer mask, so lets click on the layer’s actual thumbnail to switch our working area back to the actual layer. You’ll notice that the brackets that were around the layer mask thumbnail before are now around the layer thumbnail now. Lets also change the way this layer interacts with the layers below by changing the layers blend mode to Soft Light allowing more of the color to come through while nicely retaining the halftone effect.

Step 17

This overall effect sometimes ends up producing an image that’s a little darker than I prefer, so to remedy this I’m going to add a Curves Adjustment layer by clicking on the Create New Fill or Adjustment Layer icon at the bottom of the layers palette (it’s the one that looks like a circle that’s split into two halves) and by choosing Curves from the menu. This will open up the Curves dialog box where I’ll grab the center point of the line and drag it up and to the left just a little to lighten the mid tones of the image while leaving the black and white points where they are.

Step 18

So my layers palette and image now look like this.

Step 19

Lets create a nice black outline around our photo. Create a new layer called Outline , fill the layer with the foreground color by pressing Option-Delete (PC: Atl-Backspace), don’t worry about the color because next we’ll lower it’s Fill opacity to 0% and add the following Stroke layer style to create the outline.

Step 20

Swingers dvdrip Here’s my image with the Stroke applied.

Step 21

For my final image I added a few captions using a nice comic book font called Digital strip which I’ve included in the tutorial download , or you can choose from a nice variety of other comic book fonts at DaFont.com .

Source: Comic Book Photo Effect

[Also known as, the return.]

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Merry Christmas! I write this post on the Eve, though. Oh wait, it is just as of now midnight. ANYWAY, not the point. So I’m really very sad that I have not had anything to post for more than a month now! Pathetic. There have been outfits, but I have not had the time because I’ve been so busy doing christmas shopping and the like, as well as finishing up the semester and finals in general. AWFUL. But now I have a month to redo the few outfits I skipped over and post new ones! Sweeeeeeeet.

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This particular outfit was for my Christmas Eve dinner with my family. The title is sarcastic; it’s really not festive at all. But it is fancy and fun and RODARTE? I mean not real Rodarte but a girl can dream.

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- black tulle dress [rodarte4target]

- black dot thigh highs [parents]

- black ankle strap heels [bcbg]

- black militaryesque jacket [a|x]

- black headband [old navy]

- black tulle bow earrings [me~]

- makeup: silver eyeshadows, fluildline gel liner in blacktrack, zoom fast black lash mascara [sephora, MAC]

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SO this dress is from the recent Rodarte for Target line. Andddd I love it. We just got hit with about two feet of snow at home, and so I wasn’t able to go to Target with my mom the day the line was first available because we were stuck in our house. UGH, however, my parents went out the next two days and brought me back three dresses and two shirts. Such the best. This dress is pretty great. Adorable, good for warmer weather too. However, it is ridiculously staticky in the winter because of all the dryness and tulle. But still totally worth wearing. I liked matching it with these stockings because I’ve had them for a while now, and I feel like all of a sudden this kind of dot is very vogue, very in, very fashion layout. And I like it! I also just think they’re sexy as well, la la la. I liked putting the headband with this because it added more black up top, but just a bit, and added yet another bow. [I don't think it's super obvious here but the shoulders on the dress are huge flattened satin bows = awesome] I’ve also been fluffing my hair all day so it actually has some personality and is kinda cute. However, as much as I like all that I’ve just described, my favorite parts are the earrings and the makeup. I made the earrings to go with the outfit because I didn’t have any others that really did it for me. They’re simple –  I just tied black tulle in bows and put them in with tiny black studs through the fabric – but I think it’s effective in a subtle way. I’m going to keep them the way they are because I like them so much. The makeup is also just fun and I like it. The shadows mixed really well today, I thought, and I personally like catseye eyeliner and they actually matched each other and were cute. I just liked it. It made me feel dark and dramatic without being too too much. I originally put on my dubonnet lipstick but I think it just made it feel too too dark and I felt weird so I just put on plain lip balm for smoothness.

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I’m glad to be back, however, I’m obviously still trying to figure out the best place to take my pictures, which affects how they turn out and how I can edit them and whatnot, so I’m sorry that these in particular are pretty bad quality, but one day I may be able to update it with better pictures of the dress. Hopefully.

Here we have 2 different versions of the polka dot dress. One corset style and one in a simple dress form, take your pick to show those curves!

Choice 1: The Polka Dot Dress
Materials: Stretchable Satin.
Color: Black, Black/White Dots and Violet
Length: 32.50″ from armpits to hem.

Black

Black/White

Violet

Choice 2: The Polka Dot Corset Dress
Stretchable Satin.
Color: Black, White/Black, Red/White
Length: 41″ from shoulder to hem.

Black

Black/ White

Red

Right now, I’m having a mayjah polka dot moment.  I stress “moment” because I’m sure it will pass in due time.  But as of now, I can’t get enough.

Lately, I’ve mainly been incorporating polka dots into my accessories – i.e. tights and headbands – because I just don’t have the hutzpah to pull off a head-to-toe ensemble of dots.  But while I was in New York, I bought this polka dot dress at the Topshop store.  Hopefully I’ll wake up one morning and have the guts to wear it because it’s just so darn adorable.

A few days ago, I was all about the masculine look with oxfords.  Today, I’m really feeling girly and what’s more girly than a dress speckled with polka dots??  But at the same time, wouldn’t a pair of oxfords work perfectly with this dress??

What a fantastic kit! You get a whopping 8 yards of ribbon of varying textures! Click here or on the image above of the ribbon kit to be directed to the SNS store to buy.

I crocheted this amigurumi styled snowman ornament and trimmed it with the pom pom ribbon.  I think the pom pom ribbon adds to the playfulness of this little guy.

Supplies: free pattern from RoxyCraft, Lion Brand yarn, Misc. eyes, & of course the SNS December Mistletoe and Berries ribbon kit.

Here’s a paper origami Hello Kitty ornament I created.  This took way longer than I expected, but it was fun to dress her up!

Supplies: free pattern from CubeeCraft, Bazzill Swiss Dot CS, Love Elsie PP, Basic Grey pearls, Ranger Glossy Accents, Fiskars border edge punch, and the SNS December Mistletoe and Berries ribbon kit.

A cute little journaling title card.

Supplies: American Crafts CS, Bazzill CS, Love Elsie PP, CTMH ink, Fiskars border edge punch, Jenni Bowlin alpha stickers, American Crafts Thickers, Pebbles Inc. candy dot, Prima Sprites Antique Aqua flower, Misc pop dots, & SNS December Mistletoe and Berries ribbon kit.

A birthday card for my Grandma-In-Law.

Supplies: Prism CS, Basic Grey PP, Bazzill CS, Fiskars border edge punch, Fiskars circle punch, CTMH ink, Heidi Swapp stamp, WeRMemoryKeepers eyelets, Prima flower, Pink Paislee alpha stickers, Misc pop dots, & SNS December Mistletoe and Berries ribbon kit.

Another journaling title card.

Supplies: Prism CS, Unknown PP, Art Warehouse stamps, CTMH stamps, BlossomStamps stamp, Autumn Leaves stamp, Studio G stamp, CTMH ink, Maya Road Chipboard, Red Stickles, Copper Stickles, Misc. pop dots, Starbucks coffee sleeve cardboard, and SNS December Mistletoe and Berries ribbon kit.

And finally, a woodsy Christmas card to send out this holiday.

Supplies: Prism CS, American Crafts CS, Bazzill CS, Cosmo Cricket PP, Pebbles Inc. PP, Red Stickles, Basic Grey alpha stickers, Fiskars circle punch, Ranger Glossy Accents, Pink Paislee stamp, Staz On ink, CTMH ink, ZVA pearl, Misc. pop dots, Studio G stamp, and SNS December Mistletoe and Berries ribbon kit.

Well I knew it was just a matter of time. And it’s now that time. Stampin’ Up! Is saying goodbye to Some stamp sets and Branch Out is one of the stamp sets retiring. If you don’t own it already . . Below is a super quick card I made using the Branch Out stamp set as well as the dormant Stampin’ Up! stamp set list. Look the list over to see if there is a stamp set you’ve been wanting because January 4, 2010 they will be gone for good.

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As I said. This card was super easy and quick.  I used the  stamp-a-ma-jig . Which makes image placement a breeze.

This is the perfect tool to keep you from ever ruining a whole project with one crooked image! The stamp positioner gives you the ability to place an image exactly where you want it, every time. Allows for fast and precise stamp placement.                                                                                                              

■ Perfect for word and letter stamps
■ Sturdy plastic construction
■ Includes washable plastic sheet
■ Black color exclusive to Stampin’ Up!
■ Nonskid base
■ Includes instructions

Dormant Stamp Sets to be Discontinued on January 4, 2010

Thanks for looking!!

Lisa

What do you wear with your perfect party shoes? Well how about visiting Miss Selfridge to take a look at their dresses fit for a princess during the festive season.

Whilst looking through the masses of treats online we found this adorable polka dot prom dress, the perfect pairing for your Irregular Choice shoes at only £45!!!

Malak El Ezzawy, one of our favorite local evening wear designers, tributes the “Little Black Dress” this fall with her limited edition collection.  What I love, is that it is a perfect addition to my LBD post (posted a couple of weeks ealier, click here).  As mentioned before, the LBD transcends time and trends and is the perfect “throw it on and still look chic” dress.  A staple in every woman’s wardrobe, just like a man’s white chemise.  Below is a sample preview of her limited edition collection, more on this Facebook link, and in store at the Melodies Atelier at 24 Tharwa St., Mohandeseen, ground floor.

Malak’s LBD collection is full of lace, as we call it in Egypt, dentelle.  The dress below worn by Menna Shalaby is a dentelle top with a chiffon and tulle skirt and a sexy low back.

Menna Shalaby wearing Malak's LBD

This LBD is the perfectly structured tube dress, which I believe, will be flattering to many.  The dress is very futuristic (which I don’t usually like, but this is cool).  I also love how the designer utilized both polka dot and stripped prints on one canvas.

Polka Dot & Stripped Structured LBD

This matte paillette, aka sequined, one shoulder LBD is IT! The fall season is all about embellishment & sequins, in addition to asymmetric dresses.  I guess this LBD is an ALL-IN-ONE must have!

Matte Paillette One Shoulder LBD

I decided to end this post on the perfectly simple, yet sexy, LBD.  The uniqueness of this dress comes not only from its simplicity but its texture.  Velvet is a material that faded away for a while, but is back it style and feels very rich.

Perfect Velvet LBD

Last week I blogged about the Christmas Lights turn on as an event. I did give the impression I would be watching this event.

 Sadly, I have let down go outdoors followers by not going to watch the lights with half of the city, but instead opting to go to the cinema. This was on account of the rain, which whilst not as treacherous as the fall seen down south, was a bit rubbish. Sadly, my choice to go to the flicks meant that opposed to being stuck in the rain, I was instead stuck  in a sweaty auditorium with the other half of the city’s occupants who had the same idea as myself and the mister. (And who munch food. Very loudly. Ergh.)

It did give me a good idea for a relevant blog however, involving how to look good in the rain- If you absolutely have to head out, and don’t have a car, a friendly boy to take you to the cinema, or a bag full of excuses for not doing things…

Granted, if you live in Britain, you may well have spent your life adapting to a life of carrying around spare brushes and bobbles for hair freakouts courtesy of Mother Nature, but here are some ideas for looking good, without the look of a mountaineer, so whether it’s a cute winter walk, an autumnal date, or just Christmas drinks, be prepared.

(Don’t be the girl with her hair under the hand dryers in the ladies loo. Not cute.)

1.Already said it – carry a brush or a comb. Just for the ladies, this one, a man with a comb in his pocket strikes me as, politely, a fool. I’d rather see a syringe poking out of a pair of skinny jeans than a shiny silver comb I’m afraid.

2. Hair bands. Perfect for slicking back drowned rat hair, a hair band can keep the drips out of your eyes, hide the bulk of the dampness, and if you scrunch the main ‘body’ of hair at the back, you get a nice ‘I meant to look like this’ effect. We have just got in a huge batch of (cheap) and pretty awesome Buffs, which come in every style imaginable. (If you have a tasteful imagination mind- the range comprises heaps of colours and designs, skulls, roses, polka dots, flames, mountains… You name it.) These also dry off really quickly, so if you, like me, raced into the cinema with a drenched head, you can whip it off and it will be dry and snug by the time the end credits roll.

3.Gloves. Nothing is less attractive than bright red hands. It gives the look of lobster, and makes your manicure look, claw like. I should know- with a hefty dose of poor blood circulation from my gene pool, I need a glove to keep in some of my skin’s yellowness.

BUT you don’t want to offset your tulip skirt and cute military chic look with hoiking great padded gloves. Look at Thinsulate gloves, which shield you from the weather, without padding you out. Super soft and quick drying, these are perfect for inviting a spot of hand holding. PG fun all round.

4. A cute waterproof jacket is the perfect cover up. Team it with some jeans, go for classic cuts and tones and you have a winner that will last season after season. Sure, flouncy funnel necked styles made from 100% cotton may look cute on the hanger in the shop, but team the wrong coat with rain and you get the scent of wet dog, bobbling and a heaviness to rival Hulk Hogan.

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again, The Marmot Furlong is uber cute, and it comes with fake fur detailing. It comes in a gilet too, if you plan on making snow angels. And who isn’t?! We also have some new Nike jackets in, which look quite nice and urban. (My body is the first picture in that link, in the little fuschia number. The buyers will see it again. Soon. Ish. )

To avoid chav connotations of the Nike brand, my advice is to wear it, because they look good, and fit the weather (win) but simply avoid styling it up with trainers and a baseball cap. Oh, and stay out of underpasses. And don’t kick pigeons. Or old people.

5. Which leads me on to – hats. If you aren’t a headband girl, go for a super cute beanie hat. Dare 2B have gorgeous named hats like the Liplock, which I would buy for the name alone. Tassles, toggles, pom poms and cute colours, perfect for a cute cover up that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Wear with sleek jeans (That don’t reach the floor- no-one likes to see mud wedged into denim) your classic waterproof jacket, slim gloves and you have a gorgeous, cute, weatherproofed look. And if you refer back to number 1, when you whip off your headband or hat, you can whizz through your mane with a quick brush and you’re good to go.

A perfect, 5 step solution to keeping your cool in the rain. I love it when a plan comes together.

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Enjoy.

Elaine x

Polka dots are a fun theme to add to any wedding.  While some think a polka dot theme must be vibrant its not so!  You can add them subtly to your decor and other embellishments to keep your wedding classy…yet fun!  Here are some ideas:

www.projectwedding.com

 

www.projectwedding.com

While Palin and porn were the “hot topics” on The View today, the ladies were a colorful bunch sitting around their famous coffee table. Elisabeth Hasselbeck donned the gorgeous Selma Brooch Cuff from Stella & Dot today, along with a statement-making, long pearl necklace (see, who says you can’t wear two statement pieces at once??). The enamel cuff is hand painted with 14kt gold vermeil details. Matching post earrings, hoop earrings and statement necklace are also available.

*Joy Behar Wears Stella & Dot Necklace on The View
*Tory Johnson from “Women For Hire” Talks About Making Money with Stella & Dot on The View
* Barbara Walters Wears Stella & Dot Necklace on The View
*Sherri Shepherd Wears Stella & Dot Cuff on The View

Jolly Holiday Christmas Mug has a classic yet modern design perfect for scrapbook lovers.

Jolly Holiday Red Polka Dot Tree Christmas Mug by mariannegilliand
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the whole twilight mania really annoys me.
the movie isn’t that good, and I don’t understand the obsession over Rob whatever his name is. He’s not cute.

Any ways 
Bought these this weekend;

 … and now I’m broke until next payday. Real smaaaaart

Listening to: Manchester Orchestra- Now that you’re home

Exams are finished and the holidays are here! Things where quite sedentary here I know but,  now there is ample time to take hundreds of photos, so be sure to get back here for some cool photos of shoots I’m busy organising.

Some excellent news!! I just opened up the Weg (a Afrikaans travel/outdoor magazine) after eliska told me to have a look on page. 65, and saw something I am very excited about!  They used a photo of mine I took just after I got my camera about a year ago. This one of the 10 first photos I ever took. It’s of a ladybug trapped amid moss like layer formed on the surface of a pool in the Stellenbosch botanical gardens. You can also see bubbles trapped under the moss which gives the photo another interesting angle.

Thanks for having a look at my blog! And good luck to those still busy with exams.

Went to meet my friends from college up for dinner since one of our friends was in town. So many Texans in LA now! We need to hang out more often. As you get older, it gets harder — but I need to get on it.

Used all of this:

to get this look

shirt: uniqlo, shorts: harajuku, tights: kohls, booties: seoul, cardigan: h&m

Gene, Viet, Clarice, Stephanie, & me – all of us live in LA now except for Stephanie who was visiting from NYC

Silly fun w/ a Peavey Predator and a slide.

The Peavey is my first ever guitar, but I modded her quite a bit. Beyond the obvious – the polka dots I added – there are also three new Seymour Duncan pickups, including a hot rails in the bridge.

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Combining my favourite polka dot in bright blue and a floral print, here is a pretty dress for a cute 4 yearl old.

I wish I were more fashionable. I wish I were better at putting outfits together and knowing what matched and what didn’t. I don’t blame my lack of fashion on anyone but myself. I’ve never really been good at matching things, and I’ve never really known if I look OK. It’s been better this year, because my sister, the author of shoe-a-day, is really helpful and honest. I can send her a picture, or put something together on polyvore and if she thinks it’s ugly, or doesn’t match, she lets me know.

She’s trying to get me to mix patterns and to wear t-shirts in more stylish ways, mostly because I own so many t-shirts. I basically lived in t-shirts, jeans and sneakers during high school and college. I have so many concert t-shirts and vintage t-shirts, they rival my husband’s collection.

Well, this weekend I needed to run errands, so I decided to try to make my t-shirt look less like I was wearing PJs, and more like I was wearing a really cool outfit. This is what I wore:

Anyway, I also looked up the Pantone colors for the season:

While doing that, I was also still in search of a polka dot shirt that tied at the neck. I’d watched the episode of The Rachel Zoe Project (or whatever it’s called) when she has the Marie Claire photo shoot, and this picture from Kate Spade:

(c) sparklygrey polka dot blazer + layered skirt f/w09-10

office life is as much about typing and staring into computer screen, as it is about dancing on the table with the boss after work and pouring baileys into your coffe from coffee machine

for such lovely office nights, with stay in the hearts forever and foster both teambuilding and corporate spirit, (c) sparklygrey

NAOS aka not another office suit

top: a purple “colour of the season” polka dot blazer with round shapes and defined waist, double collar and hem, semi-circular pockets, shiny blue trims and round “very candy” buttons. fabric: yummy satin

bottom: multi-layered pencil mini skirt with circle-cut edges.

wear with: serious and very professional bling in the ears, bright retro casio watch, pink’n'purle hill-hole wedges and a hello kitty folder.

or with some very simple blacks – because it is also a versatile outfit. after the office party can easily be worn to the opera.

I have decided to give glossy cardstock a go just to see what all the fuss is about…A lot of techniques I read about use the glossy card so in the spirit of trying something new here goes…

I stamped the flower image onto the glossy card using stazon and then coloured with my aquapainter.  I really liked the watercoloured effect I ended up with.  I’ll be back tomorrow to show you a card using the same technique only darker colouring of the flowers.

I still have a few different techniques to try and once I have I’ll be sure to share them with you.

‘Till Next Time,

Happy Stamping

Bron

different colours this time, a simple  autumn dress.. for a 4-5 year old

Today is super nice! For October. Sometimes there is a light breeze that can become a wind so it’s not too warm, but there’s plenty of sunshine. So I went with a light dress and covered legs, so I can add a jacket for needed warmth or take it off to enjoy the day.

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- polka dot dress [minnie wilde]

>- black boots [nine west; worn with black tights]

- purple hoops

- makeup: paintpot in bare study, sephora girls iridescent eyeshadow, pink powder, kohl power eye penicl in feline, zoom fast black lash mascara [sephora and MAC]

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I like days like today where I wear a pretty dress with everything else being relatively simple, and then wear layered makeup. I don’t get much opportunity to wear pinks or purples, so today was fun. I’m wearing a lot of makeup, but I feel like it doesn’t -look- like I’m wearing a lot, so it’s okay? I don’t mind looking like I’m wearing a lot of makeup because sometimes I like it to be evident, but I also enjoy what I feel are slightly more subtle looks, like this one. I used the bare study as a base up to my eyebrows, then the iridescent purple eyeshadow on and a little bit above my eyelid, and then a thin line of pink instead of eyerliner on the top. The pretty dress is unique! Literally. It was hand-made in San Francisco by the people who produce Minnie Wilde. It’s also a really pretty color that changes a lot depending on the light. Inside, it looks like a light dusty grey purple, but outside it looks much more like a slightly purple silver. There are also colorful but sparse polka dots on it that might not be very evident in the pictures, but they’re there. I also really like the ruffled collar detail, it’s just really cute. I wish I had more opportunities to wear this dress that were actually appropriate, but I do no. Also these boots are just fantastic. They’re comfortable and sexy and go with just about everything. I hate feeling like I’ve given in to a trend [this one being the "over the knee/thigh high boot" trend], but. I really really really like these.

Fender Buddy guy w/ Gold Lace Sensors… Dr Z Mini Z amp… A bad straw hat, just because… hot damn