Friday, June 27, 2008

SpinLash



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I'm pretty gadget averse, so SpinLash is about as tech as I go (the two-part Revolving Mascara took me a good 5 minutes to figure-out...is it just me or were the instructions confusing?!) Anyway, the mechanism, once I figured it out, is super-easy -- just pop the SpinLash mascara onto the stick, hold-down a button, and the mascara brush will begin rotating slowly to apply mascara (black or brown), as it combs through your lashes. It took me a few times to figure out how to properly use it, because while it rotates slowly, it's very efficient -- it worked way faster than I thought so the first time I tried it I had tons of big clumps in my lashes! That said, it really only takes practice and after 2 or 3 times you get the hang of it, and I have to say that for $14.95, I found the quality of the brush to be above-average and the mascara was long-lasting. Besides leaving your lashes mostly clump-free, SpinLash's greatest asset is that it does a great job at separating and elongating...gotta love long, dark lashes!

However, a major drawback for me is that the SpinLash is both longer and wider than your average mascara, so there's no fitting it in a clutch when I go out. Also the packaging-- bronzed plastic -- is just crying for a makeover! Buy SpinLash here!

Laura Love Rose Jewelry



Laura Love Rose is emerging as a world class jewelry designer whose collections exhibit a sophistication and a worldliness seldom seen in new designers. Her jewelry is reminiscent of the classic elegant pieces created by renowned international houses. I'm a nature-lover from way back, and I've really been enjoying the current trend of nature-inspired jewelry.



jewelry techniques

Sycamore Leaf Pendant

From the exclusive American Leaves Collection, a beautifully crafted 18k gold Sycamore Leaf, distinguished by both its detail and delicacy. Approximately 1.5 inches in length.

$575



These designs not only perfectly-shaped leaves, but the seed pods and twigs from the trees, as well. I found very little information about this jewelry designer, and you know how well I like to provide a little history about the artist and the jewelry. So I guess I'll have to let her jewelry speak for her.



designer jewelry

Beech Leaf Pendant

A beautifully crafted 18k gold Beech Leaf, distinguished by both its detail and delicacy. Approximately 1.5 inches in length.

$565



jewelry trends 2008

Silver American Leaves Bracelet with Six Charms

This lovely sterling silver Charm Bracelet designed by Laura Love Rose creates a flash of sound and light at the wrist. The 7 1/2" sterling link bracelet holds six 1.5 inch charms representing six different leaves of North American trees and their seeds.

$850



spring 2008 jewelry

Sterling Silver Cupid's Arrow Necklace

As seen in the New Yorker. Cupid's Arrow symbolically pierces the heart and creates a secure and unique clasp. To remove the necklace pass the arrow back through the oval. Polished and textured surface make this beautiful necklace a perfect gift. Available in Sterling or 18k gold with matching 18 inch chain. A perfect gift for someone you love.

$325

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Freya Daisy



It's getting awfully hot here at Intimate Guide headquarters. It may not officially be summer, but with temperatures in the 90's, it sure does feel like it. That's why we've decided to go with something “summery” for this week's Frilly Friday selection.


Now when you think of summer, you probably think of sun showers, flowers, frozen drinks, swimming pools and melons...the kind you eat...at the table.


Errr, and that's what the colorful Freya Daisy collection makes us think of - watermelons. The green (officially lime) and fuscia color palette of the daisy collection is quite “summery” indeed. The Freya Daisy Plunge Bra is an unlined, seamed underwire bra. It is primarily composed of ultra sheer mesh decorated with fun polka dots. A satin ribbon with a rosebud applique decorates the non-stretch center gore. The thong is also primarily ultra sheer mesh with a satin bow and rosebud applique with a keyhole in the back. Floral embroidery decorates the front near the waist.


While the Freya Daisy collection looks nothing like a daisy, we'll forgive the lingerie namers. After all, daisies are a summer thing and so is this collection. The great news is that even if your breasts are the size of water melons, Freya has got a Daisy bra for you. Happy Friday!



mad hattress



Interior decorating, vintage enthusiast style.
I'm trying to find a way to display my vintage hats, purses, shoe buckles etc without creating clutter in a very small apartment, or frightening away male visitors (albeit the majority of them are gay men who are more likely to borrow the accessories for a night out).
When my [straight] uncle stopped by the apartment for the first time, he stood speechless in the main room, staring around in thinly disguised horror at the pink, silk, chandelieriness of it all, finally uttering: "holy chick house". At the time, I took it as a compliment, but now I'm working on creating some contrast - Demeulemeester biker boots balancing out 1940s floral headpiece, urban graffiti interspersed with Millais's Pre-Raphaelites, pink curtains making way for Indian fabrics and so on. Off to IKEA for storage ideas this weekend. I'll post photos if my mission is successful.

P.S. Chanced upon this stellar feather hat worn in a magazine last fall (there is a shop in Toronto that lends out vintage pieces to movies and magazine shoots). I dream of finding that beautiful Galliano suit Ana is wearing next...


Thursday, June 26, 2008

Dandelion Vintage Sale!!!!




25% off of all stock!!!
www.dandelionvintage.com

From now until next Satuuday night - 5/24.
Discount will be subtracted in the shopping cart.
Regular shipping charges apply.
Discount does not apply to items already on hold.
Discount cannot be combined with any other offer.




Also, Boris is doing much better. We still don't know what was wrong with him. The vet wants to wait another week to take x-rays. It was most likely a touch of pneumonia from aspirating on something, probably food because he inhales it without chewing. He has been very active lately, must be the steroids. He's perfectly back to normal with no signs of breathing trouble.

Sustainable packaging



I could use some help with this. Pia writes among other things (snipped):



This is Pia the woman you sent the book to in Norway. What I am most interested in is in the contamination that the packaging and distribution of goods involve. All of us deliver the clothes in plastics, some even with plastic hangers! and as soon as the garments come into the shops, the shop managers rip off the plastic and throw away the hangers because they probably have their own. What happens with all that plastic???

I have been researching on the use of either oxo-biodegradable plastics or bio plastics (from corn starch) for packaging my goods. I have read about both and there are advantages and disadvantages on both. I'm am more in favour of using the biodegradable plastic but I'm a bit insecure. Some of the information i have collected state that the additive they use to make the plastic easier to degrade is very contaminating, but some other reports completely deny this information.


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