Patchwork Holiday Show 2011 Applications Due soon

HOLIDAY EVENTS:

PATCHWORK LONG BEACH

 NOV 6TH 11-5PM

 MARINE STADIUM BAYSHORE @ APPIAN WAY    

  

PATCHWORK CULVER CITY

 NOV 13TH 11-5PM   

HELMS BAKERY VENICE BLVD @ NATIONAL

  

PATCHWORK SANTA ANA

 NOV 27TH 11-5PM

 MAIN STREET @ BUFFALO  

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DON'T FORGET APPLICATIONS ARE DUE IN LESS THAN A WEEK! SEPT 23RD...GET THEM IN THE MAIL ASAP.  

Come join us for great events that keep getting bigger and better each time!
past patchworks have been featured in the oc weekly, on npr (national public radio), ranked in orange coast magazine best of 2010 and on tons of blogs and other press media. We always get great press coverage for our event!

There is less than one week to apply to be a part Patchwork's unique craft fair located in Sunny Southern California! Please go to the following link for info on becoming a vendor!

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9/11 though 18 yr old eyes

I can hardly believe how fast the past 10 years have gone by. I remember it like it was yesterday. I had just graduated high school, having an awesome summer, met a guy, had not a care in the world. Summer was filled  with lots of parties and working odd jobs and counting down the days till I would start my first semester of college. I was very excited to be taking classes that I was actually interested in besides Drama and government. 

Although being a sophisticated college girl then, I still had a few friends that were still in high school. One of them being Andy, a friend I have known since 1st grade. Andy and I were pretty close and hung out almost every day and would spend our time watching Britney Spears music videos and eating junk food. 

One day in early September we were hanging out and he had told me he had something strange happen to him. Something that sounded too weird to ignore. He told me that when he looked at the digital alarm clock in his room or any clock that it read 9:11. He said this had been happening for at least a week. We told his mom, whom is a Christian and she said it must be a sign. He took it as a bad sign and that it wasn't going away , he kept seeing 9:11. 

Later that week Andy told me that he had a horrible feeling about why he was seeing the numbers 9:11 over and over again. So he decided he wasn't going to school that day because he was so scared. I believed him when he told me his thoughts on this. I remember the night before 9:11 I was hanging out with the guy I was dating and his friends. When they dropped me off that night I said to them " When you wake up tomorrow, you will find out that something really horrible has happened". They kind of looked at me crazy and I said my reasoning behind it and went inside and to bed. 

My dad woke me up and ...all I could think of is that the world was ending. My friend was right a horrible tragedy  had happened to our country that day. 

Top 2 favs Sheridan French Spring 2011

Ella Swim Dress in Pink

Hot pink, orange and yellow are such a great combo for spring/summer. The deep v neck is perfect for wearing a tank under or your contrasting swim top. And how cute are the ribbon ties on top.

Sheridan Shopper in Olive Peacock

This is my ultimate Dr bag! My mom makes fun of me because I have had two black bags that are shaped like a house call Dr's bag. Love the shape and the songket material is so vibrant and lovely to look at. 

Check out Texan Fashion Designer Sheridan French and her newly remodeled website which includes a bright and bold look book for Spring 2011! 

SheridanFrench.com

Jennifer Lolpez >The Kartrashians

I find it quite funny that after taking a quiz in my fashion analysis class I secretly want to look like a sexy alluring vixen. I usually dress in a boho/preppy style, thanks to my east coast roots. I admit I do have a bottom half that is comparable to J. LoL and Kim Kartrashian so it only makes sense that I have an alter ego that longs to dress in a more revealing curve hugging way. I know that if I started wearing clothing like that I could get alot of attention...maybe this is why I don't dress this way? I usually wear a uniform to my day job and dress casual at my other job and school. Where can I fit in this LOOK AT ME style of clothing  without looking like a trick? I guess that is the one problem I have with this style its over the top and not in the way that Im used to. I wear lots of color and patterns but not low tops or super short skirts or skin tight dresses. I'm willing to step it up in the dressing department and try out this look the next time I have a chance and see how I feel about it; physically, psychologically and sociologically. 

And finally I would like to say that I went to Kohl's today in high hopes of looking at the Jennifer LoLpez clothing line at Kohl's but it's not out till September 8th sads. I already caught a glimpse of The Kartrashian Kollection at Sears and as I mentioned here it looks WHORE-ABLE (get it?). 

Jennifer LoLpez for Kohls  > Kartrashian Kollection for Sears 

Go back to doing nothing, you're better at it. 

Daaaamn

Kate Winslet walking in New York.

Kate Winslet in a Stella Mcartney dress while walking the red carpet at Plazzo Del Cinema, Italy. 

I love how Kate looks during her downtime and I know we all agree she looks amazeballs on the red carpet!  Kate has certainly embraced her curves while putting Kim Kardashian on the back burner IMO. Btw I saw the Kardashian clothing line at Sear's...cheap looking and overpriced. Some items were $100.00 No Thanks. So anyway, I cant wait to see more of Kate's looks, both on the street and the red carpet. 

Jeans check Boots check...celeb inspired fall fashions

One of of my all time favorite trends for fall is jeans with boots! I know this is a look that everyone seems to rock when the temps go down. Make this look your own by dressing up or down by adding sweaters, scarfs and jackets. Here are a a few examples featuring the look I love.

}Rachel Bilson-Coffee Shop Stroll{

Coffee Shop Stroll by Mslay featuring Marc by Marc Jacobs

}Katie Holmes-Katies Cableknit{

Katies CableKnit by Mslay featuring Rupert Sanderson shoes

}Natalie Portman-Natalies Nuetrals{

Natalies Nuetrals by Mslay featuring Rick Owens Lilies jackets

}Katherine Heigl-Kozy Katherine{

Kozy Katherine by Mslay featuring Fendi

}Jessica Simpson- Sexy Jess(

Jessica Simply Brown by Mslay featuring Old Navy

}Jessica Biel-Keeping it Biel{

Keeping it Biel by Mslay featuring American Eagle Outfitters

}Jennifer Love Hewitt-Jennifer Loves this Look{

Jennifer Loves this look by Mslay featuring Dorothy Perkins

}Katie Holmes-Walking Holmes{

Walking Holmes by Mslay featuring KORS Michael Kors shoes

How do you make a look your own?

Can't stop looking

Can I just say "I love this dress!"

While on her I don't know how she does it press tour SJP wore a super bright Prabal Gurung dress. I could definitely see myself wearing this to a wedding.

Spicy Secrets

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte doesn't officially come out until September 6th...but starting today you can ask your barista to make you one! It wont be on the menu, so this is our little secret, ok. 

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Before you run off to get one....

How do you order your Pumpkin Spice Latte?

Also, if you were wondering here is the calorie information.

Design Becomes Her

     So long Summer and sleeping in, I have traded you for sleepless project filled days and nights. All in due time the senseless will make sense. Analyzing, cutting, pasting, drawing, coloring, shading, deciding, doubting, touching, feeling, describing, misleading, understanding. 

     What the hell am I talking about? We'll this is just how I feel right now. I have changed my approach to school and have decided to make it work for me. I have been on the fence about my major for a few months now. I wasn't sure if I was really wanting to do what I really wanted to do for so long. You know, the typical doubts and fears that you get when things seem to be taking longer than planned or when other things around you seem to be more appealing than what you are so involved with. 

     After doing some research and soul searching I decided to major in Textile Design. Why? I love fashion and I love Interior Design. While in high school I was constantly told I would be a great fashion designer. I instead decided right out of high school that I wanted to be an Interior Designer, because one of my mentors was one. 

     I remember going to class that first semester and feeling very glamorous and dressing up for classes and feeling very enthusiastic about interior design. Somewhere down the line I had a change of heart and immediately stopped and began taking fashion design classes. I was doing really well and had fun all at the same time. I made pajamas, t shirts, skirts, went on field trips to L.A.'s fashion district. I thought I had found my calling. A few months later I had my heartbroken and stopped going to class. What a stupid reason to stop perusing what I thought was my dream. I still have my half completed dress that I was very excited about designing. I made it with a Valentines date in mind. I couldn't bare to finish the dress because of its psychological meaning. 

     A few years later I went back to class. I started out by taking only general ed classes to ease my way in. It was nice not knowing anyone. I was anonymous, but soon I would be back with my peers. Would they remember me? Would anyone still be in the program? Sure enough there were many familiar faces, and for the next year I would be working alongside them. Everything seemed to be going ok except some of my instructors seemed unapproachable. On a whim I decided to take on semester off and try out a new school for a different perspective. It was the best thing I could have done at that point. I got an amazing opportunity to intern and I got a better grasp on math and drafting, two things that I struggle with. 

     After my semester away I did some thinking...about what I really enjoy and love. Yes I love interior design yes I love Fashion Merchandising how I can I mix both and get a degree? Textiles and clothing degree and a certificate in Interior Merchandising. I'm very interested in window display artistry, installation art, visual merchandising. 

Don't give up on your dreams, find a different way to get them to become a reality. 

Eat Real Festival

Eat Real Festival 

July 16-17th, Helms Bakery District, Culver City

What is Eat Real Festival?

Eat Real combines a state fair, a street-food festival, and a block party to create a celebration of good food. At the Eat Real Festival, participants learn where food comes from, who grows and makes it, and how they make it. Eat Real Festival attendance is 100% free of charge, all food at the festival costs $5 and less, and all food incorporates regionally sourced, fabulous, and sustainably produced ingredients.

We know that today’s eaters are concerned about how to spend their food dollar yet are also increasingly interested in learning about how food choices can contribute to a healthier environment and stronger communities. By using fresh and local ingredients (and their amazing flavors), Eat Real aims to show how easy it can be to support a regional food system by bringing farmers, food producers and eaters together. We are very excited to be supporting more than 300 local and regional businesses and organizations at in Oakland and Los Angeles. 

Where is it located?

The events will take place at Helms Bakery District in Culver City, CA.

What you will see at the event:

Eat

Come enjoy your favorite street foods, all with tasty, local, and fresh ingredients.

Drink

Get quenched with our rockin’ selection of local handcrafted beers and wines, agua frescas, and more.

Make

Find your inner urban homesteader with our D.I.Y. food fun, backyard farmers, and food craft contests.

See

Don’t miss the food skills demos, live music, lit fest, and Flying Knives butchery contest.

For more info please visit their website:

Eatrealfest.com

Discover your own backyard- Summer window display

Im very proud to present to you 

The Road Less Traveled Store's 

Summer 2011 window display! 

Theme: Discover your own backyard

Inspiration: Delilah's company Backyard In A Jar-handcrafted preserves from the yards and farms of Southern California. And the infamous Jam Van.

Time line:  Month of brainstorming and a few days of prepping before installation day of 5-6 hrs.

Materials: cardboard boxes from Starbucks, Bioshield paint, So-Cal Map, yarn, staples, tape, scissors, large mason jars, upcycled Claudia Pearson calendar, old construction paper and lots of creativity.

Visit us online for info on workshops and directions:
Roadlesstraveledstore.com
or
Backyardinajar.com

We will be closed this 4th of July weekend! See you next Wednesday during our regular hours 10am-6pm.