Friday, April 30, 2010

Embellished Sneak Preview & Giveaway Winner

I have been buzzing with creativity in my workroom and am excited to give you all a little preview of great things to come. There will be a slew of new headbands coming your way and in addition to that Embellished will be reorganizing and that will allow for some exciting things as well!



More on that later, for now I'll also announce your giveaway winner! I want to first thank you all so much for your support with Embellished. It was such an honor to be featured on Etsy Voter that I wanted to act fast with a giveaway to help amp up the voting numbers!

Congratulations...

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Christina of Down & Out Chic!

Christina writes one of my favorite blogs full of inspiration and great design, and I am so pleased to send her one of my pieces! Be sure to check out her blog, you won't be disappointed!

So what do you think of the new pieces mes cheries?

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Classic Gent

There is nothing more sexy to me than a man in suspenders, or maybe a vested suit. The classic tailoring and detail of menswear is enticing and there is no woman I know of that can say no to a man dressed for the executive's office.


Maybe the draw of suspenders is that they're more unique in this day and age, such a throwback to a time when men were gentlemen and women were ladies, where men swept women off their feet and danced with them into the sunset of the silver screen.

But I must say, I do think women carry a special liking for suspenders because its something nice to hold on to, like a tie, to pull in for the perfect kiss!




*thanks tumblr and weheartit for the photos*

So whether you are sporting plaids or pinstripe guys, top it off with a pair of suspenders or make your look a complete three piece suit and take note of how many heads you can turn over happy hour!

Here's to the gentlemen!
Ladies what do you think?

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Atmospheric Potential

Who ever said the sky was limit?
Personally, I want to go past the ozone layer.
~Jessica Kelly

*merci Fenanda Prestes Photography*

Ambition is always something that came natural to me, and I'd like to think its contagious, so please catch my disease. Think of your "life plan" now think of your "wildest dreams" how big is the gap? How about bridging that just a bit? You can only accomplish what you allow yourself to believe you can accomplish. Far too often we fall victim to our own crime of limiting ourselves, and I think that is the worst thing to be held prisoner to. Do you realize you have the capacity to make all your wildest dreams come true? No, I am not talking about Jiminey Cricket, I am talking about you. What do you really, deep in your gut, want out of life? Well, then make it happen. Grab life by the horns and lead it away into the wilderness. One of my favorite quotes directs to aim for the moon, the absolute highest goal you can imagine for yourself, because then even if you don't get all the way, you still arrive among the stars. That is unintentionally how I have always lived my life: if I say I'm going to do something, I mean it, and I do it. I don't allow myself to settle for mediocre when I know fabulous is just a good umph away.


So please, the next time you try to limit yourself to what people tell you, you can't do, or even worse what you think is impossible for you, ask yourself one very important question: What do I really want more than anything? Shoot high and go for the goal, as you focus on the little steps along the way, you'll look up and one day realize the huge leaps and bounds you have made in getting there.

*thanks weheartit for the photos*

See you in space!

Don't forget today is your last day to VOTE on Etsy for the Embellished Necktie and grab yourself a chance at a fabulous French photo HERE!

Started with black and white then went to colour in overlay layer.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Fashionspiration: Shopping in the West Village

Come my darlings and take a journey down the ever changing streets in New York City. Venture through the Subway and exit into a world that has managed to blend the best of it all: The West Village. Spunky and edgy like Brooklyn, but chic and designer conscious like the Upper East Side whether you're in Chelsea, the Meat Packing District, or the West Village you will be sure to capture excitement. So stay chic in with elegant touches of designer trinkets that are hidden behind your military studded persona! Strap on your gladiators and face The City for a day of exploring and shopping to only come back with an armful of goodies!

And Don't forget the Voter Giveaway is ending soon, so stop in HERE to get your shot!

Fixing Baseball

Baseball season is underway, and already we have seen great moments, great games, great tributes, and great plays. Despite what anyone says, baseball is the best sport out there, and Major League Baseball is the best professional league in the States. While the NBA is becoming more and more a pussified sport, while the NFL has been slowly sucking all the fun out of theirs, there is always major league baseball to depend on for the spring and the summer. But, like all the pro sports, it definitely isn’t perfect. There can be a few changes to enhance what greatness is already there. I have assembled a variety of ideas (this is all free folks) that will be sure to make the game quicker, make the game more effective, and fix all the tiny little bugs MLB has experienced over the years.

To start things off, the playoff format is perfect, just saying. The Wild Card inclusion makes for some great and heavily competitive baseball, right up to the end. However, the season containing 162 games is perhaps a bit much, especially with society having more and more trouble following anything past five seconds. Somewhere between 135-142 games would be more effective. While that is still many more games than the average sport, baseball is the one sport in which anybody can beat anybody on any given day, it’s just that unpredictable. While I have yet to consider 162 games as overkill, minimizing the amount of games would add a bit more weight to every matchup. Another little suggestion, we should have more interleague games, and should have a tiny raffle before every season to randomly place one AL team to take on an NL team. This way, lower-market teams like the Reds and Nationals still have a chance to take on the Yankees and Red Sox.

Now these upcoming changes are to speed up the individual games themselves---just a little. For starters, after seven foul balls, it should equal a strike. I don’t see this rule ever being enforced, but it would definitely destroy those eternal fouling battles we get from time to time. Now, every quarter of play (three innings), only three timeouts on the mound are allowed. If they were to call another timeout when they don’t have any more, it’s automatically a strike. Another thing that should be limited is pitching changes. Personally, I think that only two pitching changes are allowed per team, per inning, no more. The only exception is if the pitcher gets injured. That idea won’t get off the ground either.

Instant replay, I am not a fan of, especially because of the fear that they will use it towards every play out there loosely questionable. Instead, MLB should follow what the NFL does: the challenge flag. Both teams should be allowed three challenges per game. If the call is overturned, they whether reset the play or change the call. Otherwise, if the ruling stands, then the next batter starts off with a strike automatically. The only time the umpires challenge a play without a flag being tossed is on the very last inning. This system isn’t perfect, but it will prevent from an overload of instant replays. After all, with baseball being the slowest sport this side of golf, it doesn’t help the pacing with 5 minutes of replaying a previous moment.

The biggest change is steroids: if you are caught, you are automatically banned. With that being said, to limit and destroy any clouds of questioning, all the names from that damn report should be released. Finally, please, just unveil all the names, just not the major ones. This way, we can see the innocent as well as the guilty. This one is simple; drugs like steroids are cheating and should be banned. Not to mention, they are not healthy at all.

Honestly, that’s about it. Can’t think about much more changing that baseball needs. There is always the salary cap, but I can’t even consider a solution to that one—that one will require true, incredible thinking. If I have a solution, I’ll let you know. In the meantime, if you have other ideas to change the ways of baseball, feel free to present them.

Go Rays!!

Salomé - Rue Tiquetonne - Paris

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"I am a Student in Philosophy and photographer
Today, I have a figure-hugging classy look. I like to change every day ...
If I had € 1 000 I would buy CHANEL Shoes and a CHLOE Bag.
I love Books. I hate Hipocrisy".
My message to the world: "Stand back with retrospection"
I wear a camisole by H&M
Short by ZARA
T-Shirt by COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS
Shoes by R. GLERGERIE
Bag by PRADA
Perfume: "Dior J'adore" by DIOR

Monday, April 26, 2010

Karen - Rue Tiquetonne - Paris

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I am a Stylist in men accessories
"I compare Fashion with Art. It's the same freedom"
My look is very casual
If I had € 1 000, I would buy new glasses
I love the process of creation and its secrets
I hate dishonest people"
My message to the world: "Don't forget to be generous ..."
I wear a sweater jacket by YVES SAINT—LAURENT
Vintage Silk Under-Jacket
Vintage shirt
Shoes from China
Clutch bag unknown
Gloves made by me in collaboration with FABRE
Vintage Glasses
Perfume: "I did'nt found yet. Always testing ..."

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Adrien - Rue Tiquetonne - Paris

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I am a Dancer
"Fashion is to express yourself
"My look is a transition between 80's & 90's"
"If I had € 1 000, I would buy an item of LACROIX or MC QUEEN
"I love Art, I hate discrimination"
My message:"Art and creation make your life better ..."
I wear a vintage jacket from my mother and father (unisex)
T-shirt "Fly Baby Fly" by H&M
Shoes vintage
Slim jeans by H&M
Watch by CASIO
Pefume "Farenheit" by Dior
and NARCISSO RODRIGUEZ

Feature on Etsy Voter & GIVEAWAY

I had the supreme delight, after a not-so-great weekend, to learn Monday afternoon that one of my Embellished Neckties has been chosen to be featured on Etsy VOTER! I was so excited to finally get some bigger publicity on Etsy that I actually jumped up and down...you know, like a 5 year old girl getting the Barbie she hoped for..yeah. Nonetheless, I am sending out the all-call for everyone to sign on to their Etsy accounts and help me VOTE VOTE VOTE!! This is such a fantastic opportunity for Embellished and I would appreciate every bit of help I can get!

*thanks weheartit for the photo*

Please go HERE and check out the Etsy Voter, the silver striped necktie (and the only menswear item listed) is from Embellished. Please cast your vote and spread the love!

*photo property of Embellished please do not copy*

In honor of this very special feature, I am offering a SPECIAL GIVEAWAY for your help with Etsy VOTER. One lucky Embellisher will win their own 5x7 copy of the "I Dreamed a Dream in Time Gone By" portrait. Now PAY ATTENTION because the entries for this contest are a little different...

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1. Go to ETSY VOTER and vote for the Embellished Silver Necktie
comment below with your vote number
2. Tweet this giveaway
comment below with your tweet URL
3. Facebook this giveaway
copy your status update in a comment below
4. BLOG related subject (ex: prom) and include the necktie with a link to VOTER.
comment below with the blog url

Contest and Voting closes Midnight April 29th
GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY VOTING!!

MERCI BEACOUP FOR YOUR SUPPORT MES CHERIES!

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Huge Helping of Humbleness

Well I have just come out of a the worst weekend for 2010 so far, and am at one of those crossroads where I just want to give up and cry but know that I won't, and will only push through with the little bit of strength that I can muster. Humbleness is an interesting thing, its a good quality, yet I think it it easily the hardest one. Lets face it, no one likes someone shoving in their face everything they are not good at...well, I have had a weekend of that.

*thanks weheartit for the pic*

My time here in France has not been easy in any sense of the word. Being millions of miles away from my family, my friends, and any normal life as I have come to define it, is hard enough, but add in some other extenuating circumstances and things get magnified. Well I've been so focused on my problems lately that I really, really let down my friend who has been my rock through this entire transition. I was so blind sided by it, and then saw everything clearly and felt so terrible. Its of course in those moments that there is no wording in the world that can you pull you out of the hole you've dug. Of course there are a million excuses for acting like a fool, and usually they are pretty valid, but at the end of the day, you screwed up and that's the bottom line. Of course luckily you have been blessed with people in your life that realize no one is perfect and we all make mistakes and you can both pick up the pieces and move on. My friends are so important to me and I would never ever want to hurt them in any way, so this is one of the biggest faux pas's for me, and for that I am truly sorry.

I can't really divulge on too many of the details involving the other situation, but know this darlings, I have reached this point where I feel like France is turning me into this person that I don't like. Someone whom I have never been. I think all I can do is suck it up and make the best of it. Do things I don't like or agree with and just try to appreciate all that I have right now rather than dwell on all that is bothering me. Besides, everyone has to pay their dues right, well maybe this is just a part of mine, but where's the line, how am I supposed to know? I hate feeling out of control and I hate conflict so when both of those are combined I'm really in an uncomfortable situation.

So there it is mes cheries, and here's what I'd like from you: advice and support. What do you do when life hasn't just got you down, but has literally put stopped you in your tracks and made you question everything you felt was true about life and about yourself?


Knitted Sleeves

FASHION - I saw the knitted sleeves below on a website and my immediate response was I WANT THEM!

I don't care if they make it look like I have Popeye arms. I also don't even know what they're called. I just know I must have them!


Saturday, April 24, 2010

Sunday and a Giveaway Winner

I hope all you lovelies are having a relaxing Sunday. This weekend has been wonderful, isn't it great when the warm weather finally starts coming around. Its funny how dependent I am on sunshine and blue skies for total happiness, its so fleeting in the winter and with the freezing weather on top of that, its just too much for me to handle. This whole week I've been taking advantage of wearing my dresses and sunglasses with all my new gladiator sandals, its been a much needed change.

*merci WeHeartIt*

But today I am here to bring some sunshine to one lucky Embellisher all the way from Israel! I hope you all enjoyed learning about Orly and her Shop, and were super excited about this giveaway like I was! So I won't hold you in suspense any longer

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Congratulations... Amber of Travelling Amber!!!

*thanks Orly for the pic*

I hope this brightens your day, and for the rest of you lovelies, don't worry you will of course get your shot in a giveaway coming up very soon!

Albane - Rue Tiquetonne - Paris

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Albane:
"I work to pay my Fashion School next year..."
"For me Fashion is an expression of your identity.
My look is rock. If I had € 1000, I would buy
a Vivienne Westwood Bag"
"I love creation. I hate hostile value judgement"
My message:" Don't worry about people staring at you".
I wear a tuxedo jacket.
Skirt vintage from my mum
Belt vintage from my Grand-Ma
Balck top-shirt and scarf casual
Shoes by DOC MARTEN'S
Chinese casual bag
Wayfarers like
Perfume "Amor Amor" by CACHAREL

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Friday, April 23, 2010

Oceans: 10/10



The masterpiece mini-series Planet Earth ushered a new era of technology and technique of filmmaking in the world of animal and life-based documentaries. After years of effort and a much heavier budget than your average documentary, Planet Earth set the benchmark for cinematographers and any programming about animals for years to come. Disney enters the mix by attempting to revive the Real-Life Adventure series that delivered Walt Disney multiple Academy Awards and also put the company on the map on yet another type of entertainment. Earth was Disney’s first new-generation foray into family-appealing documentaries. Well, this Earth Day we receive what just might become the greatest work of documentary since Planet Earth years upon years ago. Four years in the making, Oceans contains some of the best footage ever displayed on the big screen. While it doesn’t educate much in the sense of Planet Earth, the dazzling footage more than makes up for the lack of facts.

In Oceans, we follow the five different oceans of the world and the animals that inhabit it and maneuver around them. Narrated by Pierce Brosnan, the film flows from one creature to another with a backdrop of soothing European instrumental music supporting the images. You’ll see the usual lovely whales, dolphins, seals, walruses, but then see creatures rarely before (sometimes never before) seen on film: including blue whales, sheep fish, and much more. Over 50 different locations were used in the filming of this documentary, with some locations obviously requiring weeks to months of patience to deliver the right footage.

Money Shot is a slang term in film which describes a difficult-to-create sequence that tries to sell the film. Let’s just say that Oceans has at least a dozen of those. Some things displayed on screen are no magnificent, so beautiful, so mesmerizing, you almost question the authenticity of it all. The cynic in me finds it sometimes hard to believe that the French filmmakers and cinematographers were able to capture footage of whales, sharks, dolphins, and birds all feeding on the same schools of fish at the same time; or come up with footage of dozens of dolphins leaping out of the water and flipping multiple times before landing again. Or even thousands of crabs fighting against each other in the bottom of the ocean. These are just small examples of the incredible moments of nature that you get to see throughout the too-short 85 minutes. There are other examples but I refuse to reveal for the sake of not spoiling; let’s just
say there’s a sequence involving a deadly storm and its capabilities.

In order to fully appreciate and receive the full entertainment value of this beautiful display of nature, you must see it on the big screen. Unlike the previous Disneymentary Earth, Oceans slows very well, is edited much tighter, and doesn’t jump all over the place. Then there’s the superior soundtrack, superior narration, and superior amount of footage. They range from fearsome, to beautiful; to sometimes even sentimental (the scene with the walrus will water your eyes). Walt Disney would be absolutely proud of this work, even if technically Disney wasn’t responsible for the actual film. The overseas team headed by Jacques Perrin (responsible for Winged Migration) deserves all the credit for the effort given and the result.

Bottom Line: Oceans may be a movie merely displaying the beauty of the oceans and what lies underneath, but this film is far too gorgeous for you to avoid. If you have any affection towards nature and the millions of stories carried underneath it, you must see this movie while it has its short run in movie theaters nationwide. The footage is amazing, the images are spectacular, and the overall production is nearly flawless. It is a beautiful documentary for the ages, and hopefully will pave the way for more films with as much effort as this one. With four years to craft the quintessential film about animals, this all paid off magnificently. If you love animals, watching this is a major requirement, not even a recommendation.

Enjoy the movie. Save the oceans.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Pourin Your Heart Out

I've had this look on my face far too many times, whether sitting at a piano, or on a bed with my guitar. There is something about music that allows whatever emotion you are feeling to be poured out onto the empty piece of paper in front of you; to fill the silence of your heartbreak, or uplift your sheer bliss. Music takes over when their are no words, and lyrics provide poetry to even the most indescribable feelings.

*merci weheartit.com*

All my life music has been my constant companion, I have a love for it that was born in me and is unending. A great love of mine is finding new artists, especially when they carry some unique sound, it is so interesting to see how many forms music can be carried through!

What is music to you mes cheries?

The DIAC Summer Movie Preview feat. 10 Movies You Must Watch




Welcome to the unofficial official movie summer guide for watching movies. In this guide, I will provide a list of the 10 movies that you absolutely, positively must see in order to enjoy your summer travels to the movies. Judging by the trailers, who is behind the camera, the concept, originality, and coolness factor, I have assembled an essential viewing guide that I hope will suit everybody. If it doesn’t, you are wrong and there honestly isn’t much you can do about it. Eh, enough introduction, it’s not like any of you read this anyway, here are the ten movies you absolutely must watch.

But before we do that, I must hand you the list of movies that I predict will ultimately disappoint:

1) Twilight: Eclipse: Looks like crap from a distance. Plus, I am on Team Jacob allllll the way--and we all know he is going to lose

2) Shrek Forever After: Shrek stopped being funny years ago....glad this is supposedly the last installment

3) Killers: Katherine Heigl....please stop.

4) Despicable Me: Eh...meh....eh...

5) Get Him to the Greek: Watch the trailer...looks like a movie trying way too hard for raunchy humor...


Now, on to the top 10!


#10: Salt
Star: Angelina Jolie
This movie is about an employee in the CIA that apparently is going to kill the president because secretly she is a spy. One tiny catch though, she has absolutely no idea she is going to perform such a feat and has no idea she even has the ability to become a spy. It looks like a nice hybrid of action and suspense and mystery all blended in with a nice---rather original concept. Comes out July 23rd



#9: The Last Airbender
Star: None
While M. Night may be the laughing stock of the movie industry (See: The Happening), he does have a chance to redeem himself (again) with a screenplay that does not totally belong to him. Based off the cult hit Nickelodeon show that was cast under the shadow of Spongebob (forever and always), The Last Airbender looks like a live-action look into the first couple of seasons. As long as they can capture the magic and majesty of the show, there’s no reason why this film could fail. But..it is M. Night……Releases July 2nd




#8: Sex and the City 2
Star: Sarah Jessica Parker
Yes, this is on the list. The original television show was incredible writing mixed with great acting. The movie, while morally bankrupt, was still a fun movie to watch. In the sequel, we yet again get to see the lives of the four women with a lot of money and fashion sense, while never really showing what it is they do exactly. This time, they pick a totally obscure location, find some long-lost friends, and a long-lost love is thrown in the mix. If its anything like the original, it will be the premiere chick flick to watch in the summer. Releases early June.




#7: The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Star: Jake Gynlehallwhatchamacallit
While video game movies have failed miserably quality-wise on the most part (With nothing acting as an exception), Disney is going to give it another go with the biggest-budgeted gaming movie since Tomb Raider years ago. This time, we have a great director, great acting cast, and a grand producer behind the wheel. If its containing any of the magic of the original Pirates of the Caribbean (mix of action, humor, and adventure), then we have our potentially first grand gaming movie. And yes, I am including the overrated Resident Evil franchise in the list of misery. Releases May 28th





#6: The Other Guys
Star: Will Ferrell
While Will has many hit-and-miss moments, his work with director Adam McKay has been definitely on the successful end. This director was responsible for three of Ferrell’s best movies (Anchorman, Talladega Nights, Step Brothers). Whatever the reason, when these two team up, comedic sparks fly. Now, add Mark Wahlberg, the Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Mendez, Steve Coogan, and Will in a sudden action flick, and we have the potential for sheer epicness. The trailer for the movie featured your usual Will humor, but this time gunfights and chases following behind. This just might be the surprise-surprise hit of the summer season. Releases August 16th





#5: Knight and Day
Star: Cameron Diaz, Tom Cruise
This movie has all the potential in the world, especially with the whimsical comedic timing of Tom Cruise (who can be funny when he needs to be) and Cameron Diaz (immortalized in There’s Something About Mary). Add a fun concept (that mixes mayhem with romance), good-looking action sequences, great director (James Mangold), and just a fresh action flick in a sequel-filled summer season. Basically it’s about a woman who meets a mysterious man that seems to be a fugitive of the law. Releases June 25th




#4: Inception
Star: Leonardo DiCaprio
We have no idea what the plot is yet. What we do know is that it looks like a heist film—but stealing ideas of the mind. Crazy concept? I know. But, the trailer looked amazing, Christopher Nolan is an established star in the directing/writing world, and it will most certainly be the most unique movie of the entire year. Let’s not also forget the excellent-sounding score of Hans Zimmer. Releases July 16th





#3: Toy Story 3
Star: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen
Pixar has literally had a perfect record, with A Bug’s Life and Cars being their weakest movie but still managed to deliver the entertainment and heart necessary to be worthy of the movie theater prices. And now we have the final installment to one of the greatest cinematic 1-2 punches in history: Toy Story 1 and 2. While the trailers aren’t as good as the first two, there are still major hopes that this will tug at the heartstrings and deliver just as many laughs as Toy Story 2 did back in 1999. With almost the entire cast returning and many new characters joining in, how can this movie possibly fail? But, the question is, just how good will it is when compared to the first two…Releases June 18th



#2: Iron Man 2
Star: Robert Downey Jr.
This movie will whether suffer the Spider-Man 3 effect (too much, not enough time), or deliver the X-Men 2 effect (effective use of massive cast). Iron Man 2 looks like it will have all the humor, fun, and action of the first installment, which was a surprise smash in 2008. And with glimpses of War Machine, Whiplash, Nick Fury, and Natasha Romanoff, there is no reason why comic book fans should skip out on this opening weekend. Please don’t let it suffer from Spider-Man 3 syndrome…please…Releases May 7th








#1: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Star: Michael Cera
Now, not everyone loves fanboyism movies, but I personally do. Fanboy movies are some of the best you’ll ever see, with Zombieland, Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead, Kick-Ass, Shoot Em Up being great examples of great filmmaking that screws over the rating system by delivering crazy action and content that can usually find only in the comic books and underground cartoons. And now we have this epic-looking movie with an epic-looking trailer and an epic-looking concept. Scott must fight several ex-boyfriends in gaming-related contests to win the heart of a beautiful woman. Then, we have Edgar Wright, whom was responsible for the nearly-flawless Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, behind the director’s chair. How can you possibly go wrong with a mesh of the deadpan humor of Cera with the directing details of Wright? Of all the good-looking summer movies coming out, this one looks the most fun by far. Releases in August.

Men Love Long Hairstyles


A popular beauty magazine once interviewed 100 men and asked them what hairstyle they liked the best on women. Per usual, the long hairstyle was a favorite pick by the majority of men. While many long hairstyle can be hard to maintain, there are many options today that will make having a long hairstyle much easier.

One of these options is layering. Adding layers throughout a long hairstyle will make it much easier to style and keep looking good. The layers help to take the bulk out of the hair and help it to lay just right.

Another great option is to add hair bangs. There are many different types of bangs - long, side swept, fringe, short, choppy, layered and the full bang. Also, if you don't feel quite adventurous to get bangs cut, try out some clip in hair bangs for an instant new look. Check out some of the latest layering of long hairstyles

Gloria - Rue Tiquetonne - Paris

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I am a Student in Fashion Design
I wear a vintage Jacket
Top shirt by H&M
Vintage Short
Tights by H&M
Shoes by ANDRE
Favorite Perfume: "Chloe" by CHLOE
"If I had 1 000€, I would buy ALEXANDER WANG High-Heeled Shoes
people could see from 10 miles !
Fashion is a part of me ..."
"I love girls. I hate Homophobia".

Angelique - Etienne Marcel - Paris

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I am Student in last year of High School
I wear a long Jacket by ZARA
Dress by AMERICAN VINTAGE
Shoes by DOC MARTEN'S
Beret by KILIWATCH Shop
Ring vintage
Favorite perfume: "Alien" by T. MUGLER
"Eau des Merveilles" by HERMES
"Fashion is a way to express and to make people stare at you ..."
"My look is à l'arrache ..."
"I f I had 1 000€, I would buy a dress by ALEXANDER WANG !"
I love painting. I hate hypocrisy"
My message to the world: "Stay cool !"

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Spread a Little Love

Happy Earth Day everyone!! I hope that, if not everyday, today you take a second to take a 360 degree turn and look at how pretty the planet is on which we live. As a traveler one of my favorite things is experience the amazing diversity of beauty our planet offers, from grand canyons to soaring mountains, rolling hills to unending seas of sand, our home is breathtaking!

*merci weheartit*

Remember that if you see litter on the ground from some inconsiderate person and help it find a trash can. If you're asked to spend a Saturday morning planting some flowers in your neighborhood, maybe consider the benefits before immediately saying, no. We do not have to be Tree Huggers to appreciate and upkeep the place we all call home.

Happy Earth Day, I hope its green and breezy!

Also, don't forget to enter the latest giveaway!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Love Birds from Israel Giveaway

If you have read this blog for any amount of time, it is not hard to tell that I have a passion for art and anything unique. I love that something can be translated from a mere idea sparked by a feeling that is then brought into fruition through multiple media venues. In college one of the many art classes I took was in ceramics, and it was one of my favorite classes. Today I want to introduce you to Orly Design from Israel. Orly is a wonderful ceramic artist on Etsy whom I know you will instantly fall in love with, just like I did! Enjoy, and maybe they'll be a giveaway coming your way...just saying.

*thanks Orly for all the pics*

1. What got you started in ceramics?
My name is Orly, I’m married and a mother of 3 beautiful children. In the past 7 years we live in a moshav (village) in Israel. Since I remember myself, even as a child in my parent’s house, creation was always there. My parents had a factory for knitwear, which sold all over Israel. I understand today that my attraction to the handmade creation field started back then.

Over the years I have tried working with different materials and techniques, but once I tried ceramic – I fell in love! It’s a wonderful feeling to take a lump of clay with no shape or color and turn it into a personal, lively and unique creation. This kind of creation offers me endless possibilities. I enjoy creating sculptures, jewelry, functional and decorative items. I like to combine in my ceramic work other materials from the nature, such as rocks, wood, glass and more. During the day I spend most of my time in my studio, where I create and teach art and ceramics for kids and adults.



2. What made you decide to turn your hobby into a business?
In the past I sold my work to friends, but due to increasing demand and friends recommendations I decided to open my Etsy shop, and I got hooked! I love the exposure, support and the wonderful atmosphere in this new world.

3. What inspires you, what is your creative process?
As I mentioned, we live in a village I love the atmosphere here and I love living here. I think this is what inspires me during my days: nature, singing birds… One of the things I stared creating lately (and I just love it!), are items for weddings. I’m so excited when someone chooses one of my creations for their big day!


4. If you could have a super power what would it be?
I would love a super power that will allow me to choose how many hours will be in a single day. There are days (many of them) that 24 hours is not enough at all ... On the other hand there are days that I would be glad to finish and start a new day…


Orly has teamed up with Embellished to offer you Embellishers a wonderful opportunity to have your very own piece of Israel! These lovely Initial Love Birds pictured above are scheduled to possibly fly your way in a few...here's what you gotta do:

1. Visit Orly Design and comment below on your favorite piece

For extra entries

2. Tweet or Facebook this Giveaway and comment the URL below
3. Be a follower of The Embellished Life and comment that you are
4. Fan Embellished on Facebook and comment below that you've joined the group

So if you take advantage of all your opportunities you will have 4 comments total to give you extra chances to win these lovely love birds! This 4 day giveaway will go on until Saturday, April 24th Midnight NYC time so hurry and get in your entry!

Bonne Chance Mes Cheries!

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