tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15026256110801668832024-03-14T02:39:53.318-07:00diary of a green goddessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-60978415793203386142016-04-21T16:44:00.003-07:002016-04-21T16:45:36.589-07:00Kind NaturedToday when I popped in to Boots to get my lunchtime meal deal something in the shampoo section caught my eye. A delightful new range of natural shampoos and conditioners called Kind Natured in fabulously hip packaging and at great prices. I was so happy to see that Boots was finally starting to offer natural, paraben and sulphate free options for shampoos and conditioners, this feels like such a positive move in the right direction. Hopefully supermarkets will follow suit and people like me won't have to search high and low for natural and chemical free products. Good job Boots!!<br />
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I follow <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/loveclothesuk/" target="_blank">Love your clothes</a> on Pinterest and as I was looking through my feed this morning I saw this post about their zero waste fashion project with the Salvation Army and a team of fashion designers. Here's what the project is about in their own words:<br />
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"To show what’s possible with discarded clothing, we teamed up with the Salvation Army and enlisted the help of two Scottish designers. Armed with up to 150 kilos each of donated clothing from the Salvation Army, our designers were asked to transform the items into couture-worthy collections and prove just what can be created with pre-loved clothing.<br />
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Glasgow-based print specialists Aimee Kent and Black Cherry Studio have now completed a 12-week residency with Zero Waste Scotland producing two dynamic collections from pre-loved, donated clothing. By repurposing and upcycling the unwanted garments, our designers have created collections that are completely unrecognisable from their original state."<br />
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To read more about this fantastic project <a href="http://loveyourclothes.org.uk/launching-zero-waste-fashion/" target="_blank">click here </a><br />
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I'm so inspired by this idea and am starting to think about getting my sewing machine down and upcycling some of my tired pieces of clothing :) Could you do the same? Here's a link to some fantastic ideas for upcycling clothes <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/loveclothesuk/diys-and-upcycling-inspiration/">https://www.pinterest.com/loveclothesuk/diys-and-upcycling-inspiration/</a><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/loveclothesuk/diys-and-upcycling-inspiration/" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/loveclothesuk/diys-and-upcycling-inspiration/</a><br />
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I've just discovered Pink Parcels, a company dedicated to making our monthlies more bearable. You sign up for £12.95 a month, tell them your dates and they send you a "Pink Parcel". Included in the parcel is a supply of your chosen tampons or pads and then a little selection of goodies to cheer you up and get you through those few days of bleugh.<br />
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I'm definitely thinking of giving this a go, I would definitely spend £13 over the course of my period on chocolate, magazines and supplies and this just seems like such a delightful thing to have in your life :)<br />
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For more information visit their website <a href="http://www.pinkparcel.co.uk/">www.pinkparcel.co.uk</a><a href="https://www.pinkparcel.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.pinkparcel.co.uk/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-65031892436562267422016-01-18T05:02:00.002-08:002016-01-18T05:02:23.046-08:00DIY Facial MistsI can't get enough of DIY skincare products at the moment, my new favourite is DIY facial mists. I love this Recipe card below by <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/1009385/5-do-it-yourself-facial-mists-for-softer-skin" target="_blank">SheKnows.com</a> <br />
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It's pay day this week so I'm going to treat myself to some Neal's Yard Remedies blue spray bottles and have a go at a few of these recipes :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-39417934580811200142016-01-07T11:33:00.002-08:002016-01-07T11:33:40.992-08:00Taylor Swift nails it again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I find myself too often drooling over Taylor Swift's outfits on Pinterest and this one is no exception!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-79191794346667667102015-11-26T03:38:00.001-08:002015-11-26T03:38:47.140-08:00Upcycled pegs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thank you to my dear friend Pinterest and all the wonderful creative people on there for this fab idea of using old magazines to decorate wooden pegs. I've been happily going through my old company magazines and finding interesting patterns, textures and the odd vintage cat to cut and paste on to my pegs. I've done them in sets of 5 and am thinking they're going to make wonderful stocking fillers :)</div>
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As you may have noticed by now, I love using Polyvore to create fashion looks and in particular ethical fashion looks. I've had a girl crush on Keira Knightley for as long as I can remember and I love her style on and off camera. I really love how magazines and polyvore boards do the "get the look for less" features and I thought I'd have a go at my own but this time its 'get the look - ethically'. I've found similar items to what Keira's wearing from ethical fashion brands such as Peopletree and Braintree clothing, you can shop the look <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/get_look_ethically_keira_knightley/set?id=181417129" target="_blank">here.</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-81850629400599743282015-11-05T14:34:00.003-08:002015-11-05T14:46:08.133-08:00So thrifty so chic - tips on charity shop shopping<a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/5c/a5/91/5ca5911d2c6e21b6c6b964504909ced3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="373" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/5c/a5/91/5ca5911d2c6e21b6c6b964504909ced3.jpg" width="400" /></a>I've been a charity shop shopper since I was in my teens, I think it's largely due to the fact that the town I grew up in is basically formed of pubs and charity shops (seriously there's like 20) and also due to the fact that I've always been skint! I've also always liked to look unique and be creative with clothing and you can discover some rare gems in second hand shops.<br />
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The other day I scored some awesome Adidas trainers from the Cancer Research shop for £8 and was showing them off at work when my friend commented that she'd love to shop in charity shops but she doesn't feel like she knows how. She's not the first person who's mentioned this to me and so I thought I'd share some of my charity shop experience with you all. Ok, so here goes, I hope you find it helpful!<br />
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I've noticed a difference between the items available in the charity shops in my home town compared to the ones available in the nearing, larger, slightly posher town :) In wealthy areas people tend to donate designer pieces that haven't been worn very much. For example, the other day in my nearby posh town I scored this amazing hardly worn L.K Bennett jacket for £14.95 (see picture below). <br />
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This is a biggy, it's really important to get familiar with good brands so that you recognise a real bargain and avoid paying more or less the same for what an item would have cost full price. Also, designer brand items will last a lot longer than high street brands. For example, labels saying Atmosphere are items from Primark which would have probably cost between £4 and £10 brand new, so paying the charity shop price of £4-£7 isn't that much of a saving. Having said that, I fell in love with a maroon jumper that I knew was Primark but I liked it so much I got it anyway and I wear it all the time. Other ones to look out for:<br />
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Florence and Fred = Tesco<br />
George = Asda<br />
Divided = H&M<br />
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Most charity shops have a lot of these brands due to fast fashion, ie. people can buy something new for less than a tenner, wear it once or twice and then give it away to charity. I'm not saying you should avoid these items as a lot of the high street brands do great basics and you can often get 4 or 5 great t-shirts or vests for under £10, these make key wardrobe items that can go under winter jumpers or shirts etc. My point is though, if you're going in for a great bargain and you come home with a lot of cheaply made stuff that's already been worn in, you might feel a bit bummed out :)<br />
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I think the biggest reason people come out of charity shops empty handed is that they're not prepared to rummage. You literally have to look at every item on every rail to find the hidden sartorial treasures. You have to remember that the amazing volunteers that work in charity shops are not always going to know about fashion and designer labels so they will more than likely shove a Boden knitted dress next to an un-named cheap 100% polyester number. Also, I've noticed that 90% of some charity shops is tat but then you can find one amazing designer piece so it's definitely worth rummaging. Other days you can come out with the mother load like this particular visit pictured below featuring a Warehouse blouse, leather satchel, Kaliko jumper, vintage tea cup and my fave maroon jumper. This lot came to under £20....score!!<br />
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I love flicking through fashion magazines and seeing what trends are on the horizon and how outfits are put together. I also love to look at street style photographers such as Facehunter to see how people style themselves (the Scandos always look amazing). I then take this inspiration to charity shops and choose items that can create similar looks for a fraction of the cost. For example, I knew ankle length denim skirts were coming in to fashion and I found one in a shop in my town (no doubt left over from the 90s) for £3, now I see them on sale for £20 upwards in high street stores and can't help but feel a teensy bit smug :)<br />
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In a normal clothes shop if you fall in love with something you can usually find it in your size but this is not the case in charity shops, what is out is all there is. I found a gorgeous M&S grey knitted cardigan but it was a size 16, however, I tried it on and it still worked, it's ideal for throwing over the top of chunkier jumpers. Oversized t-shirts look great with leggings and skinny jeans, especially if you cut the sleeves off. You can also tie them in a knot to make them cropped. Jeans a few sizes bigger can be belted and rolled up and give that relaxed boyfriend jean look. An over sized jumper like a baggy polar neck can be belted at the waist and worn with leggings and you get that fabulous Carrie Bradshaw look. If it's a piece that needs to be fitted like a dress and is only a size too big, you may be able to get it taken in by a tailor.<br />
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I really like quirky pieces that I don't think anyone else will have so if I find something that has no label or a label I haven't heard of but is good quality and interesting I'll snatch it. I found this vintage looking floral shirt at a garage sale for a few £s and I wear it all the time and get a lot of compliments. Here it is worn underneath my fave jumper :) Another fave was this 80s style patterned skirt with pockets which I think cos 50p.<br />
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Most of the shoes that I own are from charity shops and I love them because someone has done you the favor of wearing them in so they're less likely to rub, and also I can rarely afford new shoes. Again you need to rummage with shoes and check the bottom of them to see what condition they're in, also check the inside, if you can't read the writing inside the shoe then they have been worn a lot and might not last much longer. My recent faves were these leopard print boots which were hardly worn and these amazing Vivienne Westwood shoes which I gave to my friend. Again, look out for brands, the cheaper high street shoes won't have much wear in them (even when new) whereas other brands will last a long time.<br />
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Shopping in charity shops is a win win scenario, your money is going towards worthwhile causes, you grab yourself a bargain and you're helping to reduce the amount of clothes ending up in landfill. There are so many second hand shops full of perfectly good clothes it seems so wasteful to keep purchasing new ones.<br />
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Thanks for reading :) xxAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-16520830362626607262015-11-02T15:43:00.000-08:002015-11-02T16:12:05.656-08:00sweet (eco friendly) dreams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I don't know about you but one of life's little pleasures for me is a good set of PJs. I love coming home from work, having an aromatherapy bath and then getting in to a fine set of soft, comfortable and chic looking pajamas, yup doesn't matter if that all takes place before 7pm! As you may have noticed, I'm a huge fan of all things eco friendly and with Christmas on the way and the need for a new set of PJs, I've been hunting around online for the perfect pair to add to my Christmas list. Ok, here's what I've found so far...you're welcome :)<br />
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These loungewear sets are made from beautifully soft 100% GOTS certified woven organic cotton and screen printed by hand. All dying, printing and assembling is conducted in a Fair Trade accredited facility in Jaipur, India.</div>
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If you're after something a bit more slinky, I love the John Patrick Organics range of slips and camisoles. This brand is becoming one of my faves as they prioritize organic materials, fair labor practices, and ecological awareness, whilst delivering a slick American Apparel look. Might be best to throw on the cute grey organic jumper if you need to answer the door to anyone :)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-21193803223791180282015-10-26T13:48:00.000-07:002015-10-26T13:48:27.645-07:00to vegan or not to vegan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been vegetarian for about 6 years now and a dilemma I often have is whether I should be purchasing leather goods. Most of the time I shop at charity shops or on ebay so the leather bags and shoes that I do own are mostly second hand but there's the odd occasion when I need to buy new winter boots or a new bag and I usually find myself buying leather. Why is this? Quite honestly I don't think I had really thought deeply enough about this issue. Leather just seems to be the go to material for shoes, bags and belts and perhaps out of laziness and convenience I just kept opting to leather without really looking in to other alternatives. And up until recently my idea of vegan footware was probably something close to Cloggs (no offense but I think you get my point) and in terms of vegan bags I think I was picturing something equally as un stylish. I've made the decision to only buy vegan products now as an alternative to leather and to my delight, times have changed and there are now a lot of brands offering incredibly stylish and fashionable vegan and eco friendly shoes, bags and accessories.<br />
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The boots pictured above are available on <a href="http://www.thenaturalstore.co.uk/product/ladies/boutique-joie-de-vivre-every-day-wear-ethical-fashion/boots/nae-vegan-cleta-motorbike-style-boots-womens---black/49800" target="_blank">The Natural Store</a> website for £98 and are by a brand called NAE. NAE are a Portuguese footware company with the slogan "Fashion with compassion". NAE stands for "no animal exploitation" and their strategy is "to propose a fair and animal-friendly alternative, against human exploitation and respecting the environment. Nae does not use any animal products and does not manufacture shoes in factories that practice human exploitation." Check out their gorgeous look book <a href="http://www.nae-vegan.com/en/lookbook" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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The gorgeous satchel featured above is available from the <a href="http://www.fashion-conscience.com/bags/shoulder-bags/vegan-faux-suede-messenger-bag-18672.html" target="_blank">fashion-conscience</a> website and is by a brand called FC Vegan. Fashion conscience is fast becoming my favourite website for ethical fashion, they have such a great range of interesting and affordable products. Look out for their great sales too as they can have up to 70% off.<br />
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Another great brand is <a href="http://www.beyondskin.co.uk/" target="_blank">Beyond Skin</a> who are another ethical footware label. They work closely with their factories in Spain to ensure that no-one is exploited in the creation of their shoes and endeavor to source their components and fabrics as locally to their factories as they possibly can to try and reduce their carbon footprint. They even have a bridal range :)<br />
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If you're interested in the other products featured in my flatlay above then <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/black_grey/set?id=180236307" target="_blank">click here</a> to visit my polyvore account and you can shop all the items through there.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-48685268538805457972015-10-23T03:10:00.001-07:002015-10-23T03:10:38.081-07:00sustainable jewelleryWith Christmas coming up it's the perfect time to start looking out for cute gift ideas and I can't think of anything better than gifting someone some eco-friendly statement jewellery. I've been having a browse on <a href="http://www.fashion-conscience.com/" target="_blank">fashion-conscience</a> this morning, which is fast becoming my new favourite website, and they have the cutest range of sustainable jewellery and....it's affordable....hurrah!<br />
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This little chap is by a brand called Ginger and is hand-made from FSC certified 3mm birch plywood.</div>
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This cutey is from the same brand. Click <a href="http://www.fashion-conscience.com/accessories/jewellery-ethical-fair-trade-eco-green/sustainable-cat-brooch.html" target="_blank">here</a> to check it out.</div>
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I love this <a href="http://www.fashion-conscience.com/accessories/jewellery-ethical-fair-trade-eco-green/sustainable-silver-look-brass-hammered-triangle-ring.html" target="_blank">sustainable silver look brass ring</a> by "Future Nature" </div>
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And aren't these <a href="http://www.fashion-conscience.com/accessories/jewellery-ethical-fair-trade-eco-green/fairtrade-tortoise-stud-earrings.html" target="_blank">fairtrade tortoise earrings</a> the most adorable things you've ever seen!</div>
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This six cord knitted organic necklace is by a designer called Anna Johnson, it's a little more pricey but I think you'll agree it's worth it. Click <a href="http://www.fashion-conscience.com/accessories/jewellery-ethical-fair-trade-eco-green/six-cord-knitted-organic-cotton-wool-necklace-1.html" target="_blank">here</a> for more info</div>
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And if you really want to push the boat out then there's this amazing piece made from recycled leather and vintage chains by "Uncommonly Beautiful X" <a href="http://www.fashion-conscience.com/accessories/jewellery-ethical-fair-trade-eco-green/leather-chain-necklace.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> to read about it.</div>
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Ok, well that's enough window shopping for me this morning, I need to get ready for work. I hope you've enjoyed looking at these as much as I have and isn't it great to know that there are so many awesome jewellery items on the market that are fairtrade, organic and sustainable. See...we can still look fabulous whilst saving the planet :) </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-5037400887615002432015-10-22T12:55:00.000-07:002015-10-22T12:55:07.808-07:00Beat the micro bead<a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4qRNKgCcAErHJy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4qRNKgCcAErHJy.jpg" width="303" /></a>I have the good fortune of working for Neal's Yard Remedies which means I get kept up to date on a wide range of environmental, ethical and sustainable issues and campaigns. One campaign that Neal's Yard have been involved with is the "Beat the micro bead" campaign and this is something that until I started working at NYR I didn't know much about.<br />
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The issue in a nut shell is this:<br />
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Microbeads are tiny bits of plastic found in products such as facial exfoliators, body scrubs and toothpastes and are designed to be washed down the drain after use. They are<br />
too small to be picked up by sewage filters and therefore end up in the ocean. Here, they are mistaken for food by a wide range of marine life and inevitably make their way back up the food chain and have been linked to health concerns in humans.<br />
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It seems ridiculous to be causing such unnecessary pollution and health dangers when there are so many naturally derived ingredients that can be used as exfoliants. Neal's Yard Remedies, for example, use ingredients such as wild rose seed powder and argan shells. As quoted on www.fauna-flora.org <br />
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"As a consumer, you have a great deal of power. By choosing products that
are free of microplastics, you will not only help stem the tide of
microbeads into our seas but will also be voting with your wallet –
sending a clear message to manufacturers that you want to see an end to
this pointless pollution. To make this as easy as possible, FFI and partners have created the Good
Scrub Guide which provides clear, non-biased information on which
products are free from microplastics."<br />
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You can download the Good Scrub Guide <a href="http://www.fauna-flora.org/initiatives/the-good-scrub-guide/" target="_blank">here</a><a href="http://www.fauna-flora.org/initiatives/the-good-scrub-guide/" target="_blank"> </a><br />
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Please go check out the Good Scrub Guide and make informed decisions when purchasing skincare products. In Buddhism it teaches how everything we think, say and do effects others and this is so true here. Continuing to use toxic products is harming our oceans, marine life, the environment and our own health.<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-20904808512824856532012-05-23T16:54:00.002-07:002012-05-23T16:54:33.084-07:00love the skin you're in<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I've currently been working on illustrations for a book that's about a holistic way of living. I can't reveal too much until it comes out and then I can share the pieces with you. This piece was one I was working on for a chapter on skin care but we decided to go another way for that one so I thought I'd share it with you. Here is a step by step photo sequence of the painting coming together.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-16696452022042148912012-02-19T01:56:00.000-08:002012-02-19T03:21:38.813-08:00Organic goodness<div style="text-align: left;">I have to say one of my favourite places to window shop is Etsy.com, especially when hunting for all things organic. I had a lot of fun making this treasury last night and was so inspired to see so many people doing their bit for the environment.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 381px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBP0V_bDDAV3RG7H-OQ8wVxZt4o25wOXDW0YcgwwT6C5LY2-wd9TcsY-6PAjcfvTdmzIC3uhMbwoMNH5i1LIbW87di8Pjz6hubVTxf_1U8S60ykX6wys5uFRGIYE_uL6s2byNBaGE5nVg/s400/Screen+shot+2012-02-19+at+10.19.46+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710805248255352098" /></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTYwMDM4MHwyMTk4ODI0MzA2/organic-goodness">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTYwMDM4MHwyMTk4ODI0MzA2/organic-goodness</a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-53622311971398743692012-01-06T04:12:00.000-08:002012-01-06T04:24:00.351-08:00A Perfect Day Away<div style="text-align: left;">A couple of days ago I traveled up the Central Coast to spend a day at my friend's beach house on Pearl Beach. It was one of those perfect summer days that just flowed with no expectations. There was a group of 6 of us and we lazed about on the beach, snacked on yummy food, played ping pong, did a bit of yoga and meditated in the garden shade. There was even time for a bit of junior pictionary :) The beach house itself is such a quirky little place filled with all things weird and wonderful that my friend's family have been collecting over the years. It's always been an amazing place to reconnect with nature, my friends and to re charge my batteries!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI3FfNtkCJmRdCvenMxAdb3xziNPOK8V2uDYokfypaNWE58sQpg8SIRp52-ElEW82VtAuv2LoARTKucotR9i2mztUFFEVbOnjbfPFKBsIAfJbf3LTk4U8Ly-W_mvmfWbYXYX6t7O1z_gs/s320/DSC00876.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694493108387367138" /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzmy2Zp_zhVJFK8zFkoWU9xR-iwGVDHoO2ODTL2NGslFkwOwxQsPzLwwFawwTYo5HG7M8OIH5lycYxbMC6ATupI-p1BhCx_3bvbjEJWFsRYXK6oZx2bS7RGuGTDgaGt4BXJ2mYTHSWww/s320/DSC00884.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694492781129324674" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTEwb4IHe2UT_PGYpHhFbR-Owj1fzBzK4Q3n_q15WpEuDCf3k_HVcf8aAYXlJ3VRU-Tzkv8XHdZbttuGBQdu9TUdpL9lPe9-FJuXtk-PLOTYGp9Kr_VSxjoaiEJoJSOud-KZUZmkfo9M/s320/DSC00855.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694492349205632578" /></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-75959773316653348992012-01-04T03:43:00.000-08:002012-01-04T04:05:07.558-08:00i want to ride my bicycle<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">My boy got me a bike for christmas and i'm a little bit in love with it. Sometimes you just can't beat cruising around on a pushy, breeze through your hair, sun on your face and breathing in the smell of freshly cut grass. My favorite at the moment is cycling through the lush parks of Sydney. It also feels good to know that you're doing your bit for the planet at the same time. If you haven't discovered the joys of a push bike, skateboard, scooter or roller blades then I encourage you to get amongst it :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 366px;" src="http://lavieboston.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/zooey-deschanel-bike.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Zooey Deschanel-how could you not be inspired to get a bike after looking at this pic?</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 297px;" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuinypxsc11qzbeioo1_500.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">I love Shannon Sossamon's character in Rules of Attraction and how she's always cruising </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new'; ">around on her skateboard.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 460px; height: 276px;" src="http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Travel/Late_offers/pictures/2010/3/12/1268420151154/julesetjim-001.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">and of course that classic scene from Jules et Jim!</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-41237037901309223432012-01-03T03:40:00.000-08:002012-01-03T04:04:26.027-08:00People Tree<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 590px; height: 393px;" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.mydaily.co.uk/media/2011/02/peopletree3.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A few weeks back I typed in "fairtrade" and "organic" clothing in to google and was delighted when I discovered People Tree, a Uk based company that has formed a network for fair trade clothing and farmers. I was even more delighted when I opened my christmas presents and my parents had kindly picked a beautiful Emma Watson for People Tree blouse and some really comfy trousers. I think it's so important to be more aware of what we're buying and the impact we have on others. Buying organic and fairtrade clothing means that everytime we purchase clothes we have a positive effect on someone else's life and we're not harming the planet. I would recommend having a good browse through this website and definitely having a look through the sale section, I've got three more tops heading my way for less than 20 pounds.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.peopletree.co.uk/">www.peopletree.co.uk</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-13163483218965254512011-12-31T22:33:00.000-08:002011-12-31T23:10:37.974-08:00Happy New Year<div style="text-align: left;">Happy New Year everyone!</div><div style="text-align: left;">It's always good to start the new year thinking about what you want from the coming year and reflecting on the year gone by. What would I like from the 2012?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>more time with family</li><li>to do a couple of meditation retreats</li><li>more time for my yoga practice</li><li>to be more aware with my purchases, trying to buy more organic and fair trade</li><li>to be healthy, happy and peaceful</li></ul><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajXAFW1cvHv1-6cYLgISsR_LF3VpWygXjKcUKlzgtH0hOfzr1TQfTub1ourXJuGycbQ6uyCZgJ8vUMPHDJ2qAddUzDvDnLAgkEO2gqPif9ka0qO1dp4hPBKuf5a5tnyybPDUTNAhMojU/s320/goddesses.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692557155128613186" /></div><div><br /></div><div>What do you want from 2012, I'd love to hear from you. Anyways enjoy the beginning of your new year,</div><div><br /></div><div>Chelle xx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh53htENsvdfbsK3ILVdnvjzRFuf-kQih-irJP83mOq2VivLE1CC91DZazR9VaO_KEMDULJQCEN8WFFKNcORkBrD0GsSXnyJG-umQLNdvXPfgUEs4gPZDYZnz6XmQINRRPFoB0_LgnyzRU/s320/meditating-woman.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692555912412338898" /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-56589191825326114002011-01-25T15:47:00.001-08:002011-01-25T15:53:40.942-08:00Flickr DiscoveryI was having a browse through the fashion illustration group this morning and discovered the work of Conrad Roset. If you've got a sec I would recommend having a look through his work, it's stunning.<div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9I1MZlRp9gzOUSeV9Q5i2pemVVT8Bbl-Q_86pv5evJk-G1bfBvpUudIiq6wAzm8mN8bZYhaLiZed81N0dpKNckhnvhJpaMoWEWg4B1T-YdR5b8z4tmHNuluEUFcyz99nwv-YJaVvYBs/s400/conrad+Roset-indian+girl.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566275682853681202" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Indian Girl" Conrad Roset</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-34897698161321608422011-01-25T14:53:00.000-08:002011-07-10T22:40:25.901-07:00FInally finished<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Here are some old pieces I finally got round to finishing over the weekend. These two pieces have been hanging out unfinished in my sketch book for so long I was starting to feel sorry for them. "shy" was inspired by a fashion spread in Dazed and Confuzed and "Winter" was inspired by another of the oh so trendy people that Facehunter snaps. Let me know what you think.</span></div><div><br /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE7-WlNQeSXbGtTSWeRAvrVUu2TPxq-Kv16FvCMe9MkvdJL8v4iRGEduksh-JPfTp2bag1nMT4vifAffM0xsrufFwpPi_UU3soTHbeBwmPvWVeh25eX0A2Qzj_m1IeHIoSAyof_g2UFl8/s400/shygirlunsigned.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566261985919697794" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">"Shy" fine liner </div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 276px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPckVZy3_6SRXzccVWeDsMPi8BpGzVnFKtcOYzxoCbZKhPK-4ZhGnALRGkZc6bXbDeJ0xAor75yy3otiVdb6-J2TGrvZ0k95f6BtFle6PaW6eYN58VT5ldsmayfrhVan_PneAUlCcGc3M/s400/winter.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566261499295783362" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Winter" fine liner and marker pen</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Both of these are available to purchase as prints and on t-shirts at http://www.redbubble.com/people/chellefelt</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-87672136304094278772009-12-30T01:00:00.000-08:002009-12-30T01:06:05.436-08:00Tears Suit my Cheeks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQmfQ9tW17sNqSpL0jGsfqbGHSaG95XGtkQwbWuHENWh88hYsP4ENOmA4-rsIzVmC8ixyFTZLGkrGHL9ufKZ-hvEsmUiUBtDoj2KMzn99Raaa5mmv7w05tXBtEGZNIcXuAs3c08tmlUXo/s1600-h/tearssuitmyface.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQmfQ9tW17sNqSpL0jGsfqbGHSaG95XGtkQwbWuHENWh88hYsP4ENOmA4-rsIzVmC8ixyFTZLGkrGHL9ufKZ-hvEsmUiUBtDoj2KMzn99Raaa5mmv7w05tXBtEGZNIcXuAs3c08tmlUXo/s400/tearssuitmyface.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420952152544547074" /></a><br />Here's another new piece. This one's called "tears suit my cheeks" and it's inspired by a Lykke Li song. I worked over the top of an makeup Ad in a magazine. I liked the way she had no emotion on her face and the idea of wearing tears because they suit you. see what you think, I always love feedback xxxxAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-7109433758317675132009-12-16T14:18:00.000-08:002009-12-16T14:22:20.313-08:001st Red Bubble sale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDiZ0yh-Mx2cE_aMfm0uCkmfZppkAWtkLdvp056wEaASk-YZeZ_j2jW60rXJAZ8szjFMavDaD-BP9uczXUftOlbVk913UbXvn_13aZqWEwkfmyUAPpn_uelXuJ0TA30HQiHv2Y6GC3LSg/s1600-h/worldofmyown.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDiZ0yh-Mx2cE_aMfm0uCkmfZppkAWtkLdvp056wEaASk-YZeZ_j2jW60rXJAZ8szjFMavDaD-BP9uczXUftOlbVk913UbXvn_13aZqWEwkfmyUAPpn_uelXuJ0TA30HQiHv2Y6GC3LSg/s400/worldofmyown.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415962815305648882" /></a><br />I made my first Red Bubble sale yesterday yipeeee! I sold a greetings card of the illustration "a world of my own" see above. It's such a nice feeling when someone appreciates your work and wants to buy it! hopefully they'll be more to come....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-25046804131710176482009-12-12T06:17:00.000-08:002009-12-12T06:40:51.005-08:00Scrap book<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfTC8H329m8-TANwAbIUR_MYPkGivrvnJMwbobDxThpudkFatr6fFxK50nHZEqPkzyDGFe8Y5WGXeIxYtI5Bby3zfTY_xghyjAQNnJAA9XdLOoFC_6FSPWfUB4zIgzTISyOQJP1QpzFw/s1600-h/PB090017.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfTC8H329m8-TANwAbIUR_MYPkGivrvnJMwbobDxThpudkFatr6fFxK50nHZEqPkzyDGFe8Y5WGXeIxYtI5Bby3zfTY_xghyjAQNnJAA9XdLOoFC_6FSPWfUB4zIgzTISyOQJP1QpzFw/s400/PB090017.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414357498901976930" /></a><br />Since I can remember I've always loved scrap booking. I'd go through old magazines and cut out the things that inspired me and stick them in along side memories, photos and souvenirs that I'd collected. It gives me great pleasure to arrange my cuttings in compositions that make them appear like mood boards (probably cos I like pretending to be a fashion designer). Whenever I'm running low on inspiration I flick through my scrap book and almost instantly I'm transported back to that time and place where I felt something, a rush of inspiration,excitement and a joy for life's beauty.<div><br /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCG0kgVJcLOOGCQd-7wCaeFI-iU_tQMKbPeQTmzhNUDM-Ayymx7Chbgt5QH1IjAsllba3X7HF-FXkIMzKS5oCsYXw0HAW3G6_vB8YZcta8SQ7uCQL1XRGpw6kNZmscGeQspBkBkG9sZlY/s400/PB090019.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414357022392140706" /><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">I went backpacking around Europe for a few weeks about a year ago and this page represents the thoughts and feelings I experienced on that trip. It seemed so beautiful to be wandering from place to place but also sad to be constantly leaving people behind. It made think of holiday romances and how bitter sweet they are. The girl in the picture reminded me of some of the beautiful girls in Amsterdam and Berlin, she seems like she could have written love letters to Elvis back in the day ...</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj77q303JGbRuNoqHv5sWbuo_65jx9lQ1njji5iUoNjl0WUM_j1nxXL2VADcbM_jMyntj5AXvCP2KtWj0th-T6fQiEfLiK0kugJ_qRKDXmDVZSeeGUKbh_AuCTVmcHs-6ifCTUGDmMcgRg/s400/PB090014.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414356225537061266" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This page is compiled of memories of Brighton, I lived there for 18 months. It was such a great place to live and be part of! You could wear whatever you felt like and step out on to the street and everybody would be far more outrageous than you. It felt truly liberating to be able to express myself like that.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Do you guys scrap book? If you do I'd love to see some of yours I think it's lovely to share the things that inspire us. Hope you're all having a lovely weekend xxxx</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502625611080166883.post-62316436472333262112009-11-24T22:28:00.000-08:002009-11-24T22:44:02.693-08:00Getting back in to itAs I said in my first post I've been out of the creative mood for a few months needing some space from my past work and past self. It feels so great to be creating again and to walk in to my living room and see my dining table strewn with magazines, bits of illustrations and empty tea cups. It makes me feel like I'm myself again. I'm still enjoying the mixed media work and it's a surprise to me that my work is going in that direction. A pleasant surprise though, I'm finally producing work that I could see going in to an exhibition. Here's some pieces I'm working on at the moment.<div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_NugK5eJkSsUOH-YDC3k1rknKgvCdwX3oCB0iUWX0iMwGTbX33QrIjyMeA0W2_qJZT6Iox3rrjsvia-mx20OWFSA8xJ92d-GqQkeyPq5pjD0w5dtHEIbKZShlXF_h9_OAT2ulJkThAM8/s400/PB090022.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407926534733421394" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9oGpWDbNX9kLMSsmcJfIQUaVTKN9CLmjCxbcYZm0crstshGIV-TSgU7_u8lvys4SgWMK4jFmEoj69La-sJjMSJYdGDNO3GXxgCWHZSOcKg7WbO-i4P2f3n5QE87wK1Te5zRo3yfUNsE/s400/PB090021.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407926856910840546" /><div style="text-align: center;">This piece is in it's really early stages, I'm not sure where I'm going with it just yet. It will be a similar vibe to the "...ball of yarn" illustration I did.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1Vl1DosEvNnbK8LcCNFS9fIBE7W-Cr50jNTgmhyphenhyphenW5OmYk490XRclgmixgutVn2e0fCf21btzgd6NoQeVMNw3yGy_OqMcVdZojaUk2oUFPkxaYIPk9pkDwZBu6Se9Pud4pToO1rtDxUk/s400/PB090023.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407927596300500562" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was a doodle I did at work on a quiet day. I'm not sure if it works as well on mainstream fashion images but I like the pattern.</div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410425577353205492noreply@blogger.com1