Hip Hero's

 Hubbie and I were "Cool"...at least in my mind we were.

That was until we had kids reminding us everyday we seemed to lack in the "Hip" department 

(my word not theirs). 

I think theirs might be "Rad" or "Phatt". 

Since I am at an age where weight and awareness go hand in hand,

being called "Phatt" is not my idea of "Cool".

Officially this week, I believe I am an "empty nester". 

Not too sure since I still can not see the floor in her room. 

 So with an empty house, we now can get back to the foundation of who we really are. 

It seemed appropriate to recreate our true identities....

We decided to paint life size figures first.

As our "Phattness" might get in the way of our "Hipness" inside spandex, at this time.

Artists: Segal and Vanderwal

A pictures worth a thousand words or is it a thousand words like, sweater, leggings, belt, bracelet, shawl, necklace, shorts, pants, blouse, coat, hat, etc...... make a picture?

Look at this photography by Mark Segal and

I am in love with the styling by David Vanderwal.

Notes on Peru:

Flickr photo by: Hugo!

The colors and textures of the Peruvian culture were wonderful. While there, we were able to see the Danza de las tijeras also known as the scissor dance. I couldn't help but think how it looked like the forerunner to "krumping".

Flickr photo by: Hugo!
The dance is done with elaborate costumes and Keds tennis shoes!
The dancers do elaborate steps in unison, as well as facing off with extreme freestyle dancing showcaseing impressive moves all the while cutting the air with scissor in both hands.

Photo from: Cellar.org

Puts a whole new spin on Running with Scissors.

I am grateful for finding these great photos. The dance is so fast mine were just a blur.

Tutu's in Texas

It was a Tutu week in Texas!

Flew into San Antonio, Texas and met up with a good friend,

the Queen of Tartz.

Met a like minded soul, Ruth.

This is her sewing room.

Began and completed sewing drapes, table coverings, runners, Euro shams and couch pillows and that was just the first day!

Day two began with too many tutu's!

They arrived in three pieces and incomplete.

All of them had to be altered to fit like a glove, then stitched altogether.

Many long hours and three days later.

Finished.

Just in time for my very first pedicure.

And the first time I've ever had red toes tu!

My super hero daughter refers to them as,

"Sexy mama puma toes"!

Paper Gowns, artist Lisa Griffith

This paper couture is by Lisa Griffith.

The dresses are fashioned out of regular tabloid paper with color xerox prints that Lisa created.

I just about fell out of my chair when I found these. The workmanship is outstanding, the photography superb and it is just brilliant creativity at its finest.
Each gown is titled and the copy paper images are thematic.

You can read more about this project at Papier Couture.

Freedom

Abundance


Mystery



Peace

Passion



Creativity

Illumination
I first found these images at Red Hot Brides.com which is a great site for some delectable evening wear.

Madame de Pompadour

This is a painting.

This is NOT.

A custom sewn garment by Minnie and some amazing photography!

She is a costume design student from New Zealand who has just graduated. It's really too bad she's not more talented.

Le Petite Manchette at Burda Style by Minnietheminks.

Fancy Nancy

What do you get when you when you mix brightly colored fabrics, a boa, ruffles, beads and a tierra with a papillon?

(That's a fancy french word for butterfly)

" Fancy Nancy "

of course!

I made this costume for my cute little friend, Anika.

Her mother is Nicole "scissorhands" my hairdresser!

Steampunk

This guy literally fell out of the sky in front of me about a month ago.
I loved his steampunk look, so I'm including it into my personal makeover file.

If "he" were "me" or "I" were "him", what would I wear?
I'd begin with this great jacket and bloomers from Lovechild Boudoir

I'd never be scene without a pair of co ordinating goggles by Neverwas


I'd top off my outfit with a hat by porkshanks

And I'll finish with these spats from Maides Treasuries.

I realized after finishing this wardrobe collection it all would have fit into the scenes from a

Wild Wild West

and I can remember the first one with Robert Conrad and Ross Martin.
That was way before Kevin Klein and Will Smith hit the big screen.

Topsy Turvy Design

I don't know what I love the most about Kim Brown-Dye's designs.

Her millinery work, her costumes and styling or her photos.

Are these all to die for?

She sells her work at Topsy Turvy Design on etsy.