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The Good, the Bad, the Glamourous Sides of Life: the Authoress Venesha!
2007-08-13 16:30:00 ne of the most interesting projects of Sky Sister to date, the Urban Fiction Novel by Venesha "Mistress Me" will be out in 2 weeks! The release is much anticipated - pre-orders have skyrocketed since the first offering! The reason for this is the Authoress herself - the story may be fiction, but her knowledge isn't!Venesha went to Texas Southern University in Houston for 1-year until she met the man of her dreams, who happened to be an NFL player at the time. This man introduced her to a life filled with different ?flights of fancy? as some would say. From first-class trips to the most elusive islands, to gifts that you would only dream of having, VENESHA?s 6-year stay in Houston, Texas was a life spent with endless adventures and new-found freedom.It is this lifestyle that propelled her to pen her fictional novel, Mistress Me, along with the desire to unleash a talent within ? writing. Going back to college at the age of 30 served as crucial stepping-stone in VENESHA?s life. S... More About: News , Design , Life , Events , Sides
Random Image of the Moment: Sunburst
2007-08-12 21:26:00 hotographer? Nope, but I know a great image when I see one. I saw this outside of my house when I was about to go running, so I ran right back into the house and got the camera...oooh, how pretty! More About: Random , Moment , Image
I Love a Good Barter.
2007-08-12 20:37:00 ere's the latest Myspace design: Leslie Andrews Photography based in Atlanta, GA. I did this as a trade/barter arrangement (I am really into those if they are worthwhile!) When you see her portfolio, you will understand my decision! I will experience a photoshoot with her expertise the next time I'm in the ATL! I can't wait - I'm dying to get a few random/extreme shots for the business. More on that as it develops. Anyway, she wanted an overlay design (not the usual/classic design of most profiles). I decided to do a header that would take up the entire page until the viewer scrolled down - kind of a "grand entrance" feel. The initial typography has a subtle glow but also has a distinct urban edge. Both elements were necessary to match her magical/editorial/urban style. See her portfolio on myspace.com/urbanphotography.P.S. MySpace's recent code changes (MySpace links, etc. have the tendency to throw coding off! The bottom of the page is not showing the friends pic... More About: Design , Love , Good , Bart
A Little Sunshine
2007-08-12 05:13:00 nspired by my vintage finds, summertime, and the clear blue sky view from the antique shop. Created with tarnish resistant gold wire, and rich blue and gold glass beads. More About: Sunshine , Shin , Litt
Saturday's Stroll
2007-08-12 04:52:00 he weekend was in full swing, and I found 2 clutches today (will share them when I've fixed them up)! But it looked as if others had found my usual sources! So of course it was time to move on.I strolled downtown Melbourne (Florida), and found very very interesting things - particularly at Twice Treasured Antiques on Waverly. Apparently developers are getting ready to ruin the quaint feel with a condominium, to the dismay of the shop owner, Anne. The funny thing is, I love lofts and condos - but maybe it was the whole vintagey-antiquey vibe that made me see it as kind of a sad thing. It will have a drastic effect on the area's ambiance, and the businesses - both negative and positive. She said it would ruin the view of the sky...maybe so. Nothing/no-one can resist change indefinitely...I turned away after awhile and looked around the pleasant shop - there were so many beautiful pieces from bygone eras! (1930's perfume bottle/antique painting is from a Caribbean artist/cir... More About: Saturday , Troll
Etsy is C'est Chic!
2007-08-10 23:59:00 irst, I have to start with an interesting quote I came across from cestchic.blogspot.com:" 'It?s just fashion. Is it? Is it really?'Marc Jacobs Fall 2007 ... echoing the most elegant of the '30s. (I love this look.)Does fashion predict or presage historical events? (That is, the '30s were the period of Fascist incubation prior to World War II.)"I, like many people, can get tired of mass produced items day in and day out. Now, these products have their place, but I can't imagine having a wardrobe entirely of the stuff!Etsy is a site for all things handmade. I came across this site a few months ago while looking for venues to sell my upcoming jewelery line, and I immediately became obsessed because of all of the interesting work of the other Artisans!This skirt is one I absolutely fell for...it's so unusual! Anastacia has some serious skills, take a look at her site! She also does custom work. Black and Red Handmade Silk Skirt by Anastacia Arts, USD385Coco Hat from BoringSi...
Stay Tuned: Join me on my Quest for Savvy!
2007-08-10 18:52:00 ou know how financial experts and companies say you can start investing with a dollar or two? Well, I will literally test that claim in my Quest for Savvy posts! I am opening an account or two - what will they be? With whom? Stay tuned to find out - this will be a learn-as-I-go experience, a very necessary step. I know that I'm not the only one who needs to learn how to invest properly: with strategy and not emotion. There's tons of resources out there but how does one sift through it all and then GET GOING on it? I have begun, and the fact that I am NOT a financial guru may keep you interested this adventure! More About: Join
(Some of) What I'm in the Middle of...
2007-08-09 16:46:00 his is part of a media project I've been working on through the Creative Collective at imaginethatinnovations.com. The client is J'Lore - a division of J&J Image Group. Their offerings include CEU Training, business coaching, and mentoring. Site: jloreonline.comWe decided to do a design that would be bright and welcoming, sticking to very soft pastels and pleasant typography.I just completed a MySpace page for a Music Artist with a very interesting sound...Her unusual photo was done by David Cleary Photography. I took the image and turned it into custom components for the page and networking - banners, background, etc. Hear Appolonia's music at myspace.com/appoloniamusic More About: Design , Middle , Some
Why I Bother...
2007-08-09 16:17:00 ome days in the air are better than others, some of the commercial maneuvers are tougher to pick up (tough to pick up = doing them to absolute perfection:very little error is allowed...I'm sure you're thinking, "As it should be!"). Anyway, Add that to an un-air conditioned 4 seat low wing aircraft for 2 hours of flight in 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and what you've got is something very unglamorous - flight training. Why do I bother? Besides the fact that I'm in love with flying, this situation is only temporary...(see below...ah, yes)(see above)One day soon...ah, yes.
Tuesday's Touch of Luxe
2007-08-07 22:29:00 suit for fall, serious winter boots, and a Resort dress. Yes, please. (Suit and boots from Givenchy, dress by Versace Resort Collection 2008) More About: Touch
Bourne Stylish.
2007-08-07 16:16:00 ll he wanted was to disappear. Instead, Jason Bourne is now hunted by the people who made him what he is. Having lost his memory and the one person he loved, he is undeterred by the barrage of bullets and a new generation of highly-trained killers. Bourne has only one objective: to go back to the beginning and find out who he was.Now, in the new chapter of this espionage series, Bourne will hunt down his past in order to find a future. He must travel from Moscow, Paris and London to Tangier and New York City as he continues his quest to find the real Jason Bourne?all the while trying to outmaneuver the scores of cops, federal officers and Interpol agents with him in their crosshairs."thebourneultimatum.comJason Bourne is still trying to figure out who he is, in 'The Bourne Ultimatum', based loosely on the series of novels by Robert Ludlum. I absolutely loved the 1st 2, and this one didn't disappoint me either! Calling it an action movie doesn't do it justice - there were long ... More About: Stylish
a Very Manic Monday!
2007-08-07 05:23:00 his is my latest post ever! But I couldn't let the clock strike 12 without running this by you! The reason it's so late? Well, I've been at/around/above the airport for most of the day for a flight and ground lesson. I am also working on my latest textile design, and a few projects for Imagine That! Innovations (I'm Concept Designer to the Founder/Owner) imaginethatinnovations.comI will post samples of that work once it's complete and released to the public!And now...Here's what got me into trouble today!I needed rainboots...all the ones I saw (and liked!) cost $99 or more! But NOT these! Where you ask? "Tar-Jay" of course! I just ordered them, so I may do an update, but the reviews are good on them so far...honestly, for USD20 they would have to work pretty hard to disappoint me! Stylish enough and just enough to do their job...I'm for that! target.comThis bag is not from Target, haha! It's from Anthropologie and is currently on my wishlist...it's moving towards ... More About: Monday , Manic Monday , Onda , Manic
Launching this Week!
2007-08-05 20:57:00 am gearing up to do another fun blog - a CataBlog for people who love all things Vintage and vintage inspired! It will be at studiocatablog.blogspot.com. Get your images and stories ready, and submit them to the link under "contact skysister"! More About: Week
Saturday's Stroll: the Eyewear Hunt
2007-08-05 08:36:00 t gets tougher every year to me to find a pair of glasses that I like...so much that I skipped the search last year and tried to go the contacts route...not for me. I can't fit it into my routine...putting them on and getting used to them, it took me 10 minutes the last time I tried! So I will likely wear glasses until I get the courage for some sort of permanent eye correction... So now that it's painfully obvious to me that I have to let the present frames go to donation, I am on a hunt for my next pair.The image above is a shot of the pair I wear now...trying to do something completely different this time.Here's a few pairs I found interesting, the 1st 2 are Dolce and Gabbana, the next are by Roberto Cavalli, the last one is Bvlgari...the first D&G pair may be a bit too glittery for me but I loved the salmon color! More About: Eyewear , Troll , The Eye , Hunt
Welcome the Weekend: the Tree in Winter Ring
2007-08-03 17:10:00 nspired by my overly-romantic memories of winter (I've been living/working/training in 105 degree Fahrenheit conditions for a few years now with occasional visits to winter in New Jersey and ATL)! The pallette of white, blue, bronze, and silver draws a picture of snow, sky, bare trees, and the city. I did this in sterling silver with blue Swarovski beads, and white/bronze/silver glass beads. More About: Winter , Weekend , Ring , Tree
Are You "a Fine Vintage"?
2007-08-03 17:06:00 ake out that dress from the 60s that always gets you compliments, the ring you found at a garage sale that you knew was worth a million times the 1.50 you paid for it, and the unusual china you found at a quaint shop...take some pictures of the refurbished chair that just WORKS in your living space! I am starting a blog out of my love for vintage and vintage-inspired everything! The blog will be at: studiocatablog.blogspot.com. Contact me if you're interested in getting featured, it will be alot of fun! Forward this to anyone who may find it interesting, thanks! More About: Vintage , Fine
Total Exclusivity for Your Weekend Wishes...
2007-08-03 17:01:00 wish I may, I wish I might...Have the bling I seen tonight! (Pardon the bad grammar, haha)...(click on any image to see in all its glory!)Diamond Flower Brooch, GBP1,000-1,500. charterhouse-auctions.co.ukTahitian drop earrings, Estate Sale USD3,000Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Necklace, Estate Sale, USD7250 More About: Weekend , Wishes , Total
Sneak Peek of the Authoress...
2007-08-03 16:46:00 his is one of the projects I have been honored to undertake; it is in its final stages - an urban fiction work of art! I will be doing a full feature on her in a few days, but I wanted to share the typography and design elements I did for the book! The goal was to sort of subconsciously bring the reader into the glamorous life of the characters. More About: Design , Sneak Peek , Peek , The A
One of My Style Icons...
2007-08-03 16:16:00 artha my icon - when women wore womens clothes...all the time!I can appreciate modern attitudes and fashions like many others, but there is always a part of me that wants to live in some sort of nostalgic glamour world at least part of the time...Where getting dressed up all the time is a requirement (okay, some of you are thinking, "I do that all the time!" But in my line of study, that doesn't happen...not right now! :-)Eartha Kitt IS nostalgic glamour, she made it her own. She worked hard and smart to further her career which to this day has not ended! Her voice, her acting, fluency in several languages...and her style! I want a little black dress that fits me as well as that! (below)(Photos from Wiki) More About: Icons , Style , Cons
Random Image of the Moment: Peugot Concept Car
2007-08-03 04:41:00 think this speaks for itself - it's serious. In theory, anyway. More About: Concept Car , Random , Moment , Image , Concept
received this email and I thought it may be of in...
2007-08-02 16:50:00 received this email and I thought it may be of interest to those in the Atlanta area!You're Invited to join us on 1st Fridays at 7:00pm - 8:00pm for our complimentaryBE WELL BALANCED workshops.Come and learn practical biblical tips on how to live a well balanced life- mind, body & spirit.This week's topic: Your Balancing Session!I look forward to sharing our many resources at the wellness center.Sincerely,Jestacia JonesMinister / EducatorLocation:European Body Wrap Day Spa / Wellness Center8200 Mall ParkwayLithonia Ga. 30038RSVP:678-323-7833 Spa oremail info@jloreonline.comwww.bewellbalanced.co m | www.jloreonline.com | www.bodywrapsrhonda.com More About: News , Events , Email , Thought
Affordable Exclusivity in Flight
2007-08-01 18:42:00 The new British business-class only airline is definitely an example of affordable luxe - round trip tickets start at USD1,798. Passenger arrive to Newark Liberty International Airport (in the New York area) only 30 minutes before flight.At the Newark Liberty AirportValet parkingOn arrival at the airport, go to Parking Garage P4 where you can leave your car to be valet parked. Step onto the free Air train which will take you to Terminal B where our Silver Lounge is easily found on the Arrivals level.Chauffeur driveBook online when you make your booking and we will pick you up and drop you off at your home or office and carry your bags for you.What?s more, book a Flexible fare and your Chauffeur Drive transfers are free (to the value of £75/$150). At the London Luton AirportValet ParkingBring your own car to the airport. Let us valet park it and bring it back for you when you return.Helicopter TransferIf time is critical, you can book a seat on a helicopter to transfer between Cen... More About: Flight
I've Been Tagged! 8 Random things for the Bloggersphere...
2007-08-01 08:41:00 Here's another random post!B-More Bap Life (bmorebaplife.blogspot.com), "has officially tagged me to indicate 8 random things about myself"!(sorry for the delay!)he Rules1. We have to post these rules before we give you the facts.2. Players start with eight random facts/habits about themselves.3. People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.4. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.5. Don?t forget to leave them a comment telling them they?re tagged, and to read your blog!My 8 Random Things :1. I am a total computer geek, and I don't care who knows!2. I have an extreme obsession with silk garments, about half of my wardrobe is silk.3. I fly planes and I love it.4. I have a few "bets" going with people that I will hold on to my 2002 (hey, it's paid for!) vehicle until I buy a luxury one in cash...(insane? probably!)5. I shop around at little boutiques/thrift shops looking for clu... More About: Tagged , Logger , Blogg
Fall for Philadelphia
2007-08-01 01:11:00 UTUMN MUSIC and MUSEWhen:Saturday, September 15, 2007, 7:00 PMWhere:FORTRESS OF THE ARTS221 GLENWOOD AVE FOURTH FLOORPhiladelphia , PA 19140610.291.1020Description:OPEN MIC, ART , SPOKEN WORD, DANCE: MEET and GREETCome and express your passions with the changing winds of fall. Local singer songwriters , artist of all mediums be festive with the foliage and sign up now! Doors open at seven (7pm) Refreshments provided, you bring the entertainment! We have the PA system and will be recording all the great sounds for a "Fortress" CD. Anyone who would like to display art and or your fashions and/or attend, RSVP:http://fashion.meetup.com/88/calenda r/6104253/ More About: News , Events , Fall
Cities2See: Kowloon/Victoria/Newkowloon, Hong Kong
2007-07-31 18:29:00 he heritage of Hong Kong and its cities is known the world over. Hong Kong is a unique fusion of Eastern and Western cultures where the old and the new live side by side. Its incense-filled temples, glass-and-steel skyscrapers and noisy festivals have made Hong Kong the premier tourist destination in Asia.The nightlife is said to be incredible...Causeway Bay is one of the busiest, hippest, happening spots in Hong Kong. Day or night it is a great place for shopping, dining, hanging out and people watching.Okay, okay. The real reason? I MUST attend the annual Hong Kong Shopping Festival!!! Apparently people get dressed up to go spend, spend, spend! Asian styles, both classic and modern, have a unique twist known the world over, so I can imagine all of the incredible clothes I'd come back with! (-info and photos from WikiTravel) More About: Cities , Victoria , Kowloon
Low Cost Flights in Asia
2007-07-31 18:23:00 new budget airline, Pacific Pearl Airways, announced it would start the only direct flight between South Korea and the Subic Bay Freeport, northwest of Manila, next month. Pacific Pearl will operate and manage chartered flights on domestic and foreign routes, a company official said. ?The company has prepared daily flight schedules from South Korea to several destinations in the Philippines, namely, Subic, Manila, Kalibo, Cebu City and Davao City,? Pacific Pearl vice president for marketing Eligio Jimenez said.?Flights will commence in August 2007,? he said.The airline will use a new Boeing 737-200 aircraft, which flew into Subic last week from San Bernardino International Airport in California. Along the way, the plane touched down at Salinas in Honolulu, Majaro in the Marshall Islands, and in Guam.The aircraft can carry 114 passengers at a time.Jimenez said Pacific Pearl had an agreement with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority to lease a hangar in the Subic Bay International ... More About: Asia , Cost , Low cost
Tuesday's Touch of Luxe
2007-07-31 18:01:00 his time I came across a product from Italy that made it's debut in the U.S. a little while ago! "Cleo" is yogurt based, which is known as being good for the body - inside and out. Like edible yogurt, it's available in a range of "flavors" - mint, chocolate, vanilla and red fruits. Get it at drugstore.com.Now, these shoes for fall are also on my maybe-wishlist...I will, however, look for another pair "inspired" by them at a lower price point...(hopefully still in leather!) (Miu Miu spectator heel, USD625, spectator flat USD395) More About: Touch
An Ocean of Luxe
2007-07-30 17:28:00 used to order things from her collection when she had only a Brooklyn business number and she printed her own product labels! I would order a Cotton Candy Sea Salt Scrub, Almond Cookie Body Mist, and Khoret Amen Hair Oil...Now it's so nice to see how much her company has grown, and she is a vendor of Sephora (for a while now)! My latest product infatuation is the Ocean Body Collection - "Lavender and rosemary essential oils are mixed with hyacinth, watermelon, and cucumber to create a romantic, unisex scent that's a Carol's Daughter customer favorite! This glorious collection of bath, shower, body, and fragrance products makes layering this fresh scent pure pleasure." Ahh, yes. See it ,love it, buy it at Sephora.
Really Sensible Stuff: The Coo.Boo Digital Cookbook
More articles from this author:2007-07-30 16:35:00 asy to handle digital cook book is compact for any size kitchen. It is a concept design which received numerous awards this year. You will no longer have to search multiple cook books to put a meal together. The device is washable, and is certainly more convenient than any printed cookbook.It features functions a printed cookbook lacks, such as choosing the extent of support you need. You can either display recipes or view audiovisual cooking lessons. All the recipes are stored on your computer and are automatically synchronized through the wireless docking station on the rack. Very fascinating!http://www.philippgilgen.ch/ More About: Stuff , Digital , Really , Cookbook , Ally 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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