Archives for May 19, 2010

  On the Back 101 Concise Lessons on Every Aspect of the Fashion Industry: Trends, Design, Materials and Costs, Production, Marketing, Licensing, Outsourcing, Pricing,….and more. My Thoughts This book is quick and easy to read. It is packed full of 101 tid bits to help you better understand Fashion! I have always wanted to be a fashion designer. Okay so I cannot sketch anything to save my life and I don’t really have an understanding of fabric and such. But the thought is nice! This book helped me to better understand what goes into designing clothes. They explain everything from fabrics to how to create and outfit! It was a very fun and interesting read! Buy It! You can go to HERE to purchase this wonderful book. Win It!   THREE of my lucky readers will have a chance to win " 101 Things I Learned in Fashion School” by Alfredo Cabrera with Matthew Frederick   Please make sure to leave your e-mail address and leave a separate comment for each entry!   Mandatory … [Read more...]

  Five years ago my friends would have told you I was the it girl for any type of music question. I knew the name of any band that came on the radio as well as the title of the album the song was on. The past 5 years I have gotten out of the music loop more than I would like. That is why I was ecstatic when I was chosen to review the new album by One eskimO! I had never heard of them before and was surprised to learn that they were a very popular Adult Alternative Band with a #1 song called 'Kandi’. When I started to listen to the album I quickly realized that I had heard “Kandi” a number of times and did not realize that it was One eskimO that sang it! One eskimO is now one of my favorite CD’s. I would not say that it is crank it up while I clean my house type of music but I will say that it is start me a hot bubble bath, light up some candles, and let me chill! I love the way that the music just flows together and it just makes me want to sway! I love this album and I am sure … [Read more...]

Getting to know Fantasydesign I grew up on Catalina Island. Went to Aspen Co, with friends & ended up falling in love. My husband & I built our own Cabin from standing dead trees & lived on Aspen Mountain for 14 years. I taught myself how to knit to keep my children in warm clothing. This latent talent grew into a way to support my family. I loved designing & creating hand knit clothing. First for children then into adults. My business blossomed into quit a prosperous undertaking. I was knitting for very famous people there the names would be easily recognized if spoken. We decided to change our life-style when the children started getting older & we moved to Northern Ca. I had three children. Children are Zeke 37, N8 is 36, & Heather is 32. Both the boys have made me a Grandma. I am a 10 year widow now. I was deeply in love with my husband & still am. Were together for 28 years, I miss him, everyday I think of him. He would love the new direction my … [Read more...]