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When I speak longingly of wanting to go to a picnic, yes, I DO envision something like this. (Clicky-link of gorgeousness and decadence!)
::sighs longingly, swoons just a bit::
::sighs longingly, swoons just a bit::
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So, the Twilight series.
Do I think they're well-written? Oh gracious, no.
Do I think they havesome many annoying and kinda skeezy issues? Oh gracious, yes. (Bella! Grow a damn spine! Someone stalking you and watching you sleep is NOT OKAY even if they're a cute boy! No, really.)
Did the whole spaaaaarkly vampire! thing make me crack up laughing? Oh yes. (It's true! Vampires avoid the sun because they sparkle!)
Did I enjoy the books in the same way I enjoy occasionally eating junk food? Oh hell yes.
Here, go read Cleolinda's take on the Twilight series (clicky link), because we apparently have matching opinions about them, and I don't have the time right now to write up a long and coherent post.
Do I think they're well-written? Oh gracious, no.
Do I think they have
Did the whole spaaaaarkly vampire! thing make me crack up laughing? Oh yes. (It's true! Vampires avoid the sun because they sparkle!)
Did I enjoy the books in the same way I enjoy occasionally eating junk food? Oh hell yes.
Here, go read Cleolinda's take on the Twilight series (clicky link), because we apparently have matching opinions about them, and I don't have the time right now to write up a long and coherent post.
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Oh, the things that can be found on eBay!
My Chemical Romance ballet flats! (yeah yeah, clicky-link)
I think the seller did a very nice job customizing them. Am I tempted by them? Oh, you'd better BELIEVE I am. I'm just trying to decide if they're worth putting up with the extremely pained and long-suffering expression that will etch itself nigh permanently on![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
stroppy_baggage's face at the sight of me wearing them.
But ... MCR ballet flats! In my size! I keep looking at the picture and giggling.
(And then coughing, but oh well.)
My Chemical Romance ballet flats! (yeah yeah, clicky-link)
I think the seller did a very nice job customizing them. Am I tempted by them? Oh, you'd better BELIEVE I am. I'm just trying to decide if they're worth putting up with the extremely pained and long-suffering expression that will etch itself nigh permanently on
stroppy_baggage's face at the sight of me wearing them.But ... MCR ballet flats! In my size! I keep looking at the picture and giggling.
(And then coughing, but oh well.)
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Re-painted tea sets: Christine Misiak, who finds "old, worn forgotten tea sets and gives them a new lease of life." (clicky-link!)
Do you people have any idea how many battered silver-plated tea pots I have lurking in boxes? (Yes, I'm a packrat. What? Don't even try to pretend you didn't know that.) I'm guessing she used high-gloss spray paint, but I'm not entirely sure. Anyone have any other guesses?
...like I needed any other craft project ideas, oh dear oh dear ...
Do you people have any idea how many battered silver-plated tea pots I have lurking in boxes? (Yes, I'm a packrat. What? Don't even try to pretend you didn't know that.) I'm guessing she used high-gloss spray paint, but I'm not entirely sure. Anyone have any other guesses?
...like I needed any other craft project ideas, oh dear oh dear ...
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Let me save you $40, here's how to be happy. (Clicky-link!)
Yes, what the author is saying is obvious. And yes, I know that lots of us follow some (or all) of his advice. But hey, reminders are good!
You really should click through and read the post, but the condensed version is this:
1. Stop being a dick.
2. Stop whining.
3. Get out, get some exercise, unplug and deal with real people.
4. If people are treating you like crap, then let them go.
5. Your critics are always right.
6. Do hard stuff for a change.
7. Let stuff go / suck it up.
Sooo, I really need to keep working on 2, 6, and 7. I need to remember all of them, really, but 2, 6, and 7 are the ones I tend to not be as diligent about.
EDIT: a comment fromjavagoth made me want to clarify something. No, I don't entirely agree with #5. But, I think it's meant in the "Their perception is valid, and you might want to try and figure out what has given them that particular perception of you. Don't just dismiss it out of hand."
One's critics aren't always right. But I do think listening to one's critics is more valuable than a knee-jerk dismissive reaction.
Yes, what the author is saying is obvious. And yes, I know that lots of us follow some (or all) of his advice. But hey, reminders are good!
You really should click through and read the post, but the condensed version is this:
1. Stop being a dick.
2. Stop whining.
3. Get out, get some exercise, unplug and deal with real people.
4. If people are treating you like crap, then let them go.
5. Your critics are always right.
6. Do hard stuff for a change.
7. Let stuff go / suck it up.
Sooo, I really need to keep working on 2, 6, and 7. I need to remember all of them, really, but 2, 6, and 7 are the ones I tend to not be as diligent about.
EDIT: a comment from
javagoth made me want to clarify something. No, I don't entirely agree with #5. But, I think it's meant in the "Their perception is valid, and you might want to try and figure out what has given them that particular perception of you. Don't just dismiss it out of hand."One's critics aren't always right. But I do think listening to one's critics is more valuable than a knee-jerk dismissive reaction.
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I've pretty much stopped drinking coffee. I will occasionally have a cup if I'm someplace that I know has fabulous coffee, but for the most part, I have become one of those people that laments that the coffee never tastes as good as it smells. Which means my collection of extravagantly-flavored teas is growing, my current favorites being the Mighty Leaf Chocolate Truffle Teas (Clicky-link!) I realized this morning that I really want to mix up a chocolate rose black tea, which should be easy enough; I have chocolate truffle tea, I have rose tea. Mixing them together is not rocket science, but probably shouldn't be attempted before I have my first pot of tea of the day.
Speaking of teapots: I have a plain white teapot sitting on my bookshelf at work. I would like to take it home and paint a skull & crossbones in some sort of pretty scrollwork frame on it*. Since this would be on the outside of the teapot, I don't have to worry about food-safe paints, just ones that would stay on. Anyone have any suggestions for what paints I should be looking at?
Shallow Fashion Details! ( Under the cut tag, of course )
*Oh, okay, fine. I would sweet-talkstroppy_baggage into painting the skull & crossbones and scrollwork bits, because he's the one with art skills. I can, if I'm lucky and concentrate really hard, draw stick people. And one particular type of cute monster.
Speaking of teapots: I have a plain white teapot sitting on my bookshelf at work. I would like to take it home and paint a skull & crossbones in some sort of pretty scrollwork frame on it*. Since this would be on the outside of the teapot, I don't have to worry about food-safe paints, just ones that would stay on. Anyone have any suggestions for what paints I should be looking at?
Shallow Fashion Details! ( Under the cut tag, of course )
*Oh, okay, fine. I would sweet-talk
stroppy_baggage into painting the skull & crossbones and scrollwork bits, because he's the one with art skills. I can, if I'm lucky and concentrate really hard, draw stick people. And one particular type of cute monster.Tags:
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Can anyone explain to me why I'm suddenly fascinated with this jacket? (Clicky link goes to an eBay auction.). I mean, it's cute, yes. But it's a red/black/wine plaid, for goodness' sake! Why am I looking at it going "Ooooh, neat!"? This makes no sense.
EDITED TO ADD: Ah-ha! My favorite Lip Service re-seller has it. Which means I can wait until after the holiday, and also wait to see if the mere thought of this jacket makesstroppy_baggage's head explode. He has Views-with-a-capital-V about plaid.
But yes, I do think it's a darling jacket. I waaaaaants it.
EDITED TO ADD: Ah-ha! My favorite Lip Service re-seller has it. Which means I can wait until after the holiday, and also wait to see if the mere thought of this jacket makes
stroppy_baggage's head explode. He has Views-with-a-capital-V about plaid. But yes, I do think it's a darling jacket. I waaaaaants it.
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I know I ask for these every year, but this year I can give you linky-links to them. Just in case the elves in the dressmaking department are busy.
The red dress from Dracula!
The stripy polonaise I've been coveting forever and ever!
I have been very VERY good this year, what with not thumping writers OR having a complete meltdown during that last horrible deadline.
I hope things are running smoothly at the workshop! I promise I'll leave out extra ginger bats for you.
Love,
Princess Moonbeam
The red dress from Dracula!
The stripy polonaise I've been coveting forever and ever!
I have been very VERY good this year, what with not thumping writers OR having a complete meltdown during that last horrible deadline.
I hope things are running smoothly at the workshop! I promise I'll leave out extra ginger bats for you.
Love,
Princess Moonbeam
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As some of you know, I like hats. I also dabble in millinery. So when I say that feistydiva of Peacock Blue Design Studio makes beautiful things that are worth every penny of the price, you should probably pay attention.
( Hats! Feathers! )
Will I be ordering from Peacock Blue Design Studio again? Oh, you'd better believe it. I'll be ordering again, and I'll be writing a letter to Santa explaining how I've been VERY good this year, and I deserve a pink & black version of the Mina hat ...
feistydiva of Peacock Blue Design Studio makes beautiful things that are worth every penny of the price, you should probably pay attention.( Hats! Feathers! )
Will I be ordering from Peacock Blue Design Studio again? Oh, you'd better believe it. I'll be ordering again, and I'll be writing a letter to Santa explaining how I've been VERY good this year, and I deserve a pink & black version of the Mina hat ...
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Lip Ink (Yes, of course that was a clicky link.)
Now, I have used Lip Ink before, and really liked it. I stopped using it because I thought that going back to regular lipstick would be easier; considering how long I've spent looking for my perfect lipstick color AND the amount of time I have spent applying multiple colors and lip liners to get close to the shade I wanted, switching back to Lip Ink started to make a bit more sense.
( Burble burble burble smudge-proof! )
In Conclusion:
Lip Ink goooood. If you're someone who is willing to spend a bit more time than just swiping on some lipstick before running out the door, I *highly* recommend Lip Ink.
Now, I have used Lip Ink before, and really liked it. I stopped using it because I thought that going back to regular lipstick would be easier; considering how long I've spent looking for my perfect lipstick color AND the amount of time I have spent applying multiple colors and lip liners to get close to the shade I wanted, switching back to Lip Ink started to make a bit more sense.
( Burble burble burble smudge-proof! )
In Conclusion:
Lip Ink goooood. If you're someone who is willing to spend a bit more time than just swiping on some lipstick before running out the door, I *highly* recommend Lip Ink.
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Anyone remember the website for the woman who made spats & bootcovers out of all sorts of vintage velvets & brocades? I can't seem to find it.
EDIT: Found! I knew I had made a post about them. Gorgeous spats! (Clicky link!)
I need to sit down and make myself some black velvet & lace spats. I really do.
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In other news, wow, do I not want to be at work today. No real reason, I'm just not terribly motivated.
EDIT: Found! I knew I had made a post about them. Gorgeous spats! (Clicky link!)
I need to sit down and make myself some black velvet & lace spats. I really do.
...
In other news, wow, do I not want to be at work today. No real reason, I'm just not terribly motivated.
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Gaaah! The sun! THE SUN!!
(insert the standard Seattle goth-girl whinging about hot weather here.)
I'm discovering that it's not so much that I don't like the heat (and I don't, believe me), but being out in strong sunlight really does give me welts. Not a sunburn, but raised, itchy welts. It's a good thing I have a collection of parasols, that's for sure. Now where do I get my GothCard stamped for extra points?
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The kitties are still overwhelmingly cute, and are showing signs of getting along better. Ruthven hopped up onto the couch with Trinian last night, and she only hissed a little bit, and didn't do anything else but sniff at him. Ruthven hopped down after a minute, but still! Progress!
Tzepesh is fascinated by running water; as soon as I start running a bath, he has to stand with his paws on the edge of the tub, watching. He also walks along the edge of the tub while I'm in it, but hasn't (yet) tried to walk on the water or jump on me. I bet it's only a matter of time, tho'.
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By way ofpennydreadful's journal, A faux fur stole.(Yes, that was a clicky link!) A faux fur stole made to look like a vintage fox stole complete with the head and tail. In bright pink. Of COURSE I want one. Well, I want a custom one in cupcake pink. But the little beady eyes! And the mouth that opens and closes! I could do little puppet shows with it to amuse myself! Why are you all backing away from me?
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Coloring books are fun and silly stress relief. No, you get no other context.
(insert the standard Seattle goth-girl whinging about hot weather here.)
I'm discovering that it's not so much that I don't like the heat (and I don't, believe me), but being out in strong sunlight really does give me welts. Not a sunburn, but raised, itchy welts. It's a good thing I have a collection of parasols, that's for sure. Now where do I get my GothCard stamped for extra points?
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The kitties are still overwhelmingly cute, and are showing signs of getting along better. Ruthven hopped up onto the couch with Trinian last night, and she only hissed a little bit, and didn't do anything else but sniff at him. Ruthven hopped down after a minute, but still! Progress!
Tzepesh is fascinated by running water; as soon as I start running a bath, he has to stand with his paws on the edge of the tub, watching. He also walks along the edge of the tub while I'm in it, but hasn't (yet) tried to walk on the water or jump on me. I bet it's only a matter of time, tho'.
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By way of
pennydreadful's journal, A faux fur stole.(Yes, that was a clicky link!) A faux fur stole made to look like a vintage fox stole complete with the head and tail. In bright pink. Of COURSE I want one. Well, I want a custom one in cupcake pink. But the little beady eyes! And the mouth that opens and closes! I could do little puppet shows with it to amuse myself! Why are you all backing away from me?---
Coloring books are fun and silly stress relief. No, you get no other context.
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Anyone have any ideas how difficult it would be to make spats? Because just LOOK at these! So, so pretty! Be sure to look at all the styles, because they're all just gorgeous. Sadly, there are no prices listed, and the designer is in Germany. Therefore, I need to figure out how to make my own. Because I must have ornate, elaborate spats. I must. My wardrobe is sadly, sadly lacking in them.
Oh, and because I haven't posted them for a bit AND I really like my outfit today, I bring you Shallow Fashion Details!
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This outfit is entirely wasted on work. I should be off wandering around the zoo or going to a tea party.
Oh, and because I haven't posted them for a bit AND I really like my outfit today, I bring you Shallow Fashion Details!
( Read more... )
This outfit is entirely wasted on work. I should be off wandering around the zoo or going to a tea party.
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