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Make A Statement With Paper Beads

Nile — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:57:06 +0000

PaperBeadGirl.com

I came across a most interesting website through Twitter via a tweet that @Jason_Pollock went through my personal stream. I was like ‘paper beads?’ Yes, I have heard of them, but it has been some time and I remember how I loved how they looked.

However, I also remember how I use to make them as a little girl using a pencil and paper and they were just one big mess. At PaperBeadGirl.com, they sell a utensil called The Paper Bead Roller (the patent is pending, as said on the website.) Now, I am thinking… that is a nifty idea!

It is one of those ideas you wish you had, but who cares… it exists now, so yay! It makes all those days fretting with normal beading because I remember the mess of making paper beads as a kid and teen, just waft away.

paperbeads and roller

Anyway, the creator, Vicki Dehne (@paperbeadgirl on Twitter) gives a video demonstration on how to use The Paper Bead Roller and even has some wonderful purses and even displays some of the projects Vicki has completed using this method. It is actually a DIY crafters dream! If you love DIY stuff and bead making, you should visit PaperBeadGirl.com. It is a real inspiration. Perhaps in the future Vicki might even have some media or book tutorials of her own to share on the amazing stuff she has already created?

Sandal and Flip Flop Frenzy

Nile — Wed, 20 May 2009 05:57:26 +0000

Since I have been in a mood for sumer clothes and that the weather has been great, I thought

it would be perfect to have a blog about flip flops and sandals.

I love shoes and they have to look good, even flip flops. Here are a few I found that are
absolutely wonderful. The selections I have chosen ranged from a cheap to expensive to give quite a smorgasbord.

Airwalk Scored Sandal found at Payless ShoeSource

MARLA from Bakers Footwear

JEWEL - from Bakers Footwear

L.e.i. - Women's Whitley Wedge Sandals - found at Walmart

Macy from Jimmy Choo

Get Ready For Summer: Tops

Nile — Sun, 17 May 2009 08:32:36 +0000

Warmer weather is upon most of us, so I thought I would drop by my favorite places online and find a few cute things that might be cool to wear, both literally and figuratively. Also, considering some have jobs, these choices are tasteful.

What I like to wear in the summer is sleeveless shirts. Sometimes people might not like sleeveless, but I thought these would be something worth the shot to look at.

Lane Bryant - Embroidered Smock Tank Top

NY CO Lerner - City Style Button Front Strip Cami

Victorias Secret - Blouson Cami

The first is an Embroidered Smock Tank Top from Lane Bryant. The second is a NY&CO Lerner City Style Button Front Strip Cami. The last top is a Blouson Cami and can be found at Victoria’s Secret. Each piece looks light and a not something annoying when it is hot.

February 2009 – Four Similar Looks, Different Prices

Nile — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:31:49 +0000

I love shopping, especially for clothing and jewelry when I can. Rouged has given me the outlet from my other blog at Blondish to write about fashion. Fashion is in the eye of the beholder. Of course, fashion is an art itself, and like the old phrase, “everyone is a critic.”

However, I have decided that once a month I would put an outfit together from several places. Two regular sized outfits and then two for plus sizes. All of the outfits will look similar, but the pricing and stores will be different. Not everyone can afford Banana Republic or Gucci or any admirable brands. So, I am giving a little bit of everything.

For February, I wanted to go clean, and casual; a stylish white blouse and a dark pair of slacks, preferably denim or dark colored.

Regular Sizes

This set comes from New Yorker & Company. The shirt is a City Style Empire Tie Top – Metallic Trim ($23.06) and the pants are the 7th Avenue Bootcut Pant (Indigo -$29.95.)

City Style Empire Tie Top - Metallic Trim ($23.06)

7th Avenue Bootcut Pant - Indigo ($29.95)

The following comes from Walmart. The shirt is a Georges Women’s Angel Jersy Top ($14) and the pants are Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. Women’s Trippy Trouser Jeans ($20).

Georges - Women's Angel Jersy Top ($14)

Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. - Women's Trippy Trouser Jeans ($20)

Plus Sizes

This set is from Lane Bryant. The shirt is a Tunnel neck peasant blouse ($34.50) and the pants are the Right Fit Denim Trouser ($44.50.)

Tunnel neck peasant blouse ($34.50)

Right Fit Denim Trouser ($44.50)

The last outfit is another one from Walmart. Faded Glory – Women’s Plus Dobby Ruffled Cap-Sleeve Top ($14.00) and Just My Size – Women’s Plus Tall Modern Bootcut Jeans ($20).

Faded Glory - Women's Plus Dobby Ruffled Cap-Sleeve Top ($14.00)

Just My Size - Women's Plus Tall Modern Bootcut Jeans ($20)

Each one of the outfits contain a cute yet clean cut that has a little bit of shape. I did not include an accessory or shoe suggestion, but considering Spring is around the corner, a simple yellow necklace or pendant that contains yellow in it. I saw one that would be cute at NY&CO (right click to open n a new window), but was disappointed to not find anything at least at Walmart. As for shoes, a nice simple white tennis shoe for extreme casual, or a black pump to dress it up will work.