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Roundup #4

The good news: I've been working plenty of hours at work! The bad news: I haven't had much time to work on anything else. I've been doing some weird embroidery lately but I'll save that for a later post. But for now, some things I've been into!!

ART

These awesome posters are from the ad agency DDB Brazil and show what famous artists' innards would look like in their style! I definitely like Salvador Dali the best but I might just be biased.*

Picasso

Van Gogh

Dali

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CRAFTS

Shameless self-promotion: My blinged-out friendship bracelets are now available on etsy!!

Get 'em while they're hot!

FASHION

THIS FABULOUS 1953 DIOR GOWN. Need I say more??

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SHOPPING

Working in a mall is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because I can visit my favorite stores during my lunch break, a curse because... you know. There are a few things from Urban Outfitters that I can't bring myself to buy, but I also can't stop looking at them!

They're actually not too bad of a price, between $20-$24.... We'll see how long my self-control can hold out!!
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*Yes, I am DEFINITELY biased towards Salvador Dali.

pictured: me as ol' Salvi

Roundup #3

I really like the idea of doing a weekly roundup but I still haven't figured out what kind of format I want to use. So here I am, trying something different! I'm going to pick my favorite online finds of the week and talk about what makes them so wonderful.

ART

This is an awesome piece by designer Briar Mark. It's all hand-embroidered but made to look just like a simple photoshop design. I've always found that dichotomy very interesting-- handmade vs manufactured. I think I would have done very well during the Arts & Crafts Movement of the late 19th century! For a couple of years these kinds of ideas have been rumbling around in my head but I haven't acted on them yet. But I love Mark's interpretation-- check out his portfolio, he has more great designs and also a making-of video for this one!

CRAFTS

Unfortunately I don't know the source for this one... it seems to have been originally posted by frankiecat1111 on tumblr but I'm not sure if she made it. I wish I could have found a pattern!! I love amigurumi and have had an unexplained recent obsession with babushkas. If anyone knows who created these adorable ladies, leave a comment letting me know!

FASHION

I recently joined Chictopia and so far I am loving it! I like how users are encouraged to interact with each other using a point system that can be used to get prizes. Usually I tend to be shy on new websites, but I've been doing all kinds of forum posts and comments! My favorite outfit I've seen so far is this cute ensemble by CassidyJ. The bright pink pants are adorable and when they are combined with equally pink boat shoes, the effect is even better! I'm not sure I would be brave enough to pull off matching colors so close together, but I certainly commend whoever can! Also I am a big fan of denim vests and love how it combines with the crop top. I'm in the middle of a DIY vest so hopefully I'll have one of my own to share soon! I only have one outfit posted so far but you can find me here.

SHOPPING

I've always been a huge fan of ModCloth. Huge, huge fan. But I've never bought anything, because it's a bit expensive and I'm so nervous about buying online! But if I were super-rich, this is definitely what I would get. It's made of real leather with a trendy neon orange color, and it's a SATCHEL. What could be better than a satchel?? Nothing, that's what.

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RU2: Bikinis Bloomington & Books

Well once again I'm doing a roundup. I feel kind of silly because I meant to do these every week! So either I haven't been doing anything worth writing, or I've been doing so much that I don't have time to write one. You decide.

First off, I have something really exciting!! I am on SEVENTEEN.COM!!! 

You can read the whole article here. A while back, all the ladies of HerCampus IU were asked to identify the part of their body that we had come to peace with. We drew peace signs on our bodies with lipstick and had a lot of fun posing! It was an awesome experience and I'm so glad I got to share my experience with the world!

Meanwhile, spring is just happening everywhere here in Bloomington, Indiana. The weather alternates between gorgeous and terrifying, but I can't help being excited about all the flowers!!

my sister darby!

As summer break draws closer, all I can think about is books, books, books! I can't wait to get back to scrapbooking and want to work some more on my altered book. And do some more bookbinding!!

My favorite page so far in my altered book/scrapbook thing:

But I've been spending a good part of this week looking at book-themed tutorials and inspiration online, and here's a sampling of my favorites!

This tutorial, from Honestly WTF, shows how to decorate the cover of a Moleskine notebook by sewing on a fabric scrap.

A little hand-bound notebook with a cover made of silicone-coated book pages! Tutorial at design*sponge!

I am just crazy about Michelle Clements' art journal! I honestly want nothing more than to create a lovely journal like this, but I can never seem to get it started.

Finally, my friend Mike Ferris has finished his artist book! It's hand-build and hand-printed, and so inspirational. I wish I could do something like this!