Second moodboard: Sensitivity

Nature inspired. Lots of furs, high-quality fabric volumes create a cozy feel. Brightl warm tones and dusty shades provide the basis for this second trend with strong surface contrasts. Pastel-like accents stand for femininity. Light flannels to semi-transparent crepes. A strong focus is put on melange optics and color shadings. Velvets sensitively translate soft pastels. lace and devores stage seductive fancies.

kmaylward

go2girl

norakaren

CoryellDesign

RainyDayArt

iWunder

kaedankrafts

beadifulbaublesSC

Carapace

opheliasapothecary

Fall moodboard palette ready

The first one nominated "Realistic " features purples,lilacs,red,wines,dark teal,petroleoum,black.
The everyday colors on the Fashion runway.The Urban rationality and the perfect look leave their stamp on a cool and realistic atmosphere. Neutrals reflect mineral structures.Metallic reflexes provide a modern shine without being flashy. Fabrics: fine threaded and compact.
Graphic patterns with a softer look and larger repeats. Silk and Jersey,not my favorites but the "must haves: provide a feminine contrast. Crystals,yes,my favorites, shimmering metal and varnish ornaments provide spectacular deco effects.
Featured shops:

kmaylward

go2girl

norakaren

HerenciaVintage

CoryellDesign

arden B

I'm Overwhelmed!

Since yesterday I have been featured in my favorite places online.I was so looking forward for this moment that I had to share.Last night at 10 pm I was at the etsy front page,and in the afternoon at indiespotting,today I wake up to a convo from sweet little lady Vicki Diane who added me to her Artsit Upfront. Take a look and Celebrate with me!
Love
Nora

Statement Necklaces

Statement necklaces that really are one of a kind!
These are my latest creation, handpainted peacocks and wild owls on a half moon denim necklace.

Half haute coture,half boho,completely handmade,handpainted and handsewn

Ties into two sheer light ribbon at the back so you can adjust the length according to your needs.

The necklaces are 10" wide and drops 8" on the front.

My flickr album was too fat

An it was going to explode or I would need to upgrade and pay for a bigger one.
Something I'm not in the mood to do for now.
So,instead I put together my oldest pictures and designs from 2008 joined in moodboards.
To start: Peacocks.
Creations: Dresses,paitings,t-shirts,necklaces,tote bags,tunics,hoodies,purses,shoes.
Color palette:peacock blue, teal,burgundy,orange,purple,gold,orange,burnt orange,copper,greens,red ,grey,iron,heather grey,black,turquoise,ivory,lilac,royal blue,tan.
Materials: cotton, silk, denim, leather,leathered,canvas,polyester,feathers.

New moodboard

In the mood for hot pink,pig and watermelon.What a combo!

Favorite items from awseome shops:
http://meagansdesigns.etsy.com
kaedankrafts's shop
daisywebb's shop
DAINTYCROCHETBYALY's shop
gocksfrocks's shop
CampoDiFiore's shop
SweetSurrenderCandle's shop
go2girl's shop
BeadFloraJewels's shop
LiciaBeads's shop
maddyandme's shop

and my own store
norakaren's shop

The end of an Era

Today we celebrated my sister's wedding in a blessed ceremony. I wanted to show the colorfull palette of the mixture made between different races and cultures and the motif the bride chose for her Big Day. Wild yellow daisies and cornflower blue decorations. Hydrangea Bouquet with tonalized crystals. A flower girl.An etiopian dance. The toast ,the songs,the fun. The cake with huge polka dots.The golf course and the open blue skies. The Florida heat.The toddlers having fun on the dance fllor.The guys wearing tuxedos in black and blue,the girls wearing long gowns and black outfits.
A day to remember.

In the mood for the blues

This weekend I was more than busy.It seems like the wedding season is here to stay(at least for a couple of more months)
Nex saturday it will take place my sis BIG DAY and I had a wedding today and a Bachelorette Party last friday. I feel like exploding .The good thing is that I put together a mood board with the most popular tones for both events.
This event today was all in the blues and the Bachelorette Party followed the consequences of the Bridal Shower:Hot Pink and Black.Check it out!

Creepy Queen

A couple of weeks ago I had my swan shoes featured at this very special magazine called Creepy Queen.
Creepy Queen Magazine is a free online alternative fashion magazine/blog.They specialize in everything Goth, Punk, Emo, Scene, Rave, DIY, Rockabilly, and everything in-between.
Here is the article if you want to take a look.
http://creepyqueen.webs.com/apps/blog/show/1257744-rockin-shoes-
And today they are hosting a contest based on Gifting to Celebrities like Helena Bonham Carter
Christina Ricci and Rose McGowan.Please check the link below if you want to get more information: ***CONTEST*** CQ's Recession Plan-O-Rama!!

I really want a chance to give my shoes to Christina Ricci. Let's see what happens,the suspense is killing me!

Inventing Weddings.

Leland is waking up crying every night at 3 or 5 am
I have no idea what is going on. I do know that he gets happy to go to my bed. It is very strange.He always slept alone since very early with no problems. I don't know if he is having nightmares or what because he wakes up screaming.
He is going to be 2 years old soon,maybe it is just a phase
Everything now is "mine" and he bites other kids when taking his stuff.
He was always good and peacefull.....no clue!
on the good hand I'm painting like crazy since I'm awake but I might go back to bed soon,lol

Bonnie Bell just informed me that she featured my shoes and another dailychallenge team member on her blog,check it out!What a exciting way to start the week
http://inventingweddings.blogspot.com/2009/07/ive-got-golden-ticket.html#comment-form