Oct 29 2009

Links à la Mode: IFB Weekly Roundup

Category: Media — Eyeliah

Hey, Retro Chick’s interview with me is in there this week! :-)

Links à la Mode : October 29th

  • Clutch 22 -A Blogger’s Fairytale – The Making of Seattle Indie Designer Jesica Milton’s “Jordie” Dress
  • cmykaboom -Halloween Hauteness: Top Ten Halloween Costume Ideas
  • Dramatis Personae – The Dry Shampoo Trials (Part 1)
  • DenimDebutante – The Zipholder
  • Fashion Pulse Daily -Favorite New Eco-Find: the Cool Indie Designer Eco Duds at Green is Black
  • ferOHHHsh – To Ugg or not to Ugg?
  • girl friday -A Guide to Styling & Buying Scarves.
  • Idiosyncratic Style – Stylish Last Minute Halloween Ideas
  • Independent Fashion Bloggers – Good Cop/Bad Cop: Participating in Links a la Mode
  • Le Petite Cecile – To Bleach or not to Bleach, That’s the Question.
  • Lillys Garden – Dirndlpunk ROCKS
  • Mama Fashionista — So What if I’m a (Perfume) Slut?
  • Prom Mafia -Warning:This Image has been Photoshopped: Should a Disclaimer be Used on Photoshopped Models?
  • Oranges & Apples -Flats or High Heels? Investigating Shoes that are Both Comfortable and Stylish
  • Queen Gilda: Thesis Collection: Sketching, Fabric Choices, and Final Edits
  • Retro Chick -Style Snapshot – 10 Questions with Eyeliah of Style Symmetry
  • The COVETED -Learning More About Vintage from The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping
  • The Demoiselles – Pay Homage to the Classic Graphic T-Shirt
  • Think Thru Fashion – Behind the Scenes at a MAC Halloween Photo Shoot
  • Vue Society – RTW + Alterations vs. Custom Made
  • Workchic – Shoe Smitten Shows Workchic Readers the Best Tall Boots for Those with Hard to Fit Calves

Oct 28 2009

The Sounds Setlist Commodore Ballroom

Category: My Outfits,Set Lists — Eyeliah

First let me tell you the embarrassing part, do you ever get tickets from Ticketmaster?  Well they print your receipt on a third ticket so you have to look close and make sure to bring the right ones.  I did no such thing for The Sounds concert.  We had to go all the way home to get my stupid ticket and we missed the opening band.  I have never done this before as I always double and triple check as I am a bit paranoid.  Of course this time I knew better (no I didn’t) lol.

Anyways, I have been a fan of The Sounds for more than 4 years so to get to finally see them has had me so excited.  The crowd was young, I’d say 19-23 on average, lots of crowd surfing too.  The band had major energy, by the encore even I was exhausted.  I think there goal was to out-party us.  They were drinking and smoking on stage, Maja lost her voice from screaming so much and then crowd surfed herself!!  She kept calling us expletive pet names which was fun, and apparently we really know how to party – damn straight!

Set List
Crossing the Rubicon
Queen Of Apology
Seven Days A Week
No One Sleeps When I’m Awake
Hurt You
Midnight Sun
Rock ‘N Roll
Night After Night
4 Songs & A Fight
My Lover
Beatbox
Dorchester Hotel
Painted By Numbers
Living in America
Ego

Encore:
Tony The Beat
Song With A Mission
Hope You’re Happy Now

What I Wore

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Thrifted Vintage 80s Yellow Floral Dress and Red Boots. Stitches Silver Thread Tights. Red Belt, Ebay. String Purse, from Childhood.

Oct 28 2009

Last Minute Halloween Costumes Found In Your Closet

Category: Inspiration,Projects — Eyeliah

Halloween is in THREE days…. do you know what your costume is?  Fear not as there are many last minute ideas lurking in your smart and savvy wardrobe.  With the help of polyvore here are my top five choices for the gal in a rut.

What are your last minute costume ideas?

School Girl – This was my last minute costume in 2006 when I had one hour to put a look together.  The school girl can be done in the innocent or the sassy way.  To be innocent think high buttoned top, knee length skirt and nerdy glasses.  For sassy tie the top to reveal your midriff and for the skirt the shorter the better, maybe some red lipstick and pigtails?  For both a pleated or plaid skirt, white knee socks and Mary Jane heels or patent ballet flats are required.

Frazzled Housewife – First start with a nightgown or housecoat and fuzzy slippers.  Do you have a shower cap or some curlers?  This is the topper but if not dump baby powder into your hair.  Apply messy mascara and smeared lipstick and grab a rolling pin or frying pan from the kitchen.  Now walk around with a chip on your shoulder.

1950′s Housewife – The antithesis of the last costume, this housewife has it pulled together.  Grab your favorite full skirt vintage dress and an apron, if you don’t have an apron any shirt or frilly fabric tied at the waist can mimic the effect.   Now high or kitten heels, pearl earrings or necklace and perhaps a tray of cupcakes or cookies, pass them out to friends or put candy on the tray if you are greeting trick or treaters.

Pirate – Hopefully you have an eye patch in your closet, if not it can be easily made or passed on.  A white frilly shirt, red scarf for a waist sash, any dark or leather vest and tall brown boots.  This can be worn with a skirt or pants, perhaps pile on some extra scarves or tie one on your head.  For makeup smudge Kohl around your eyes for that dash of Jack Sparrow sexiness.  Bonus points if you have a sword, gun or Jolly Roger.

Ghost – This is for those with only a few moments to get ready or the truly lazy (well done).  You must be willing to sacrifice a white sheet.  If not maybe find one at a second hand shop.

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