De-Cluttering My Life... FINALLY!

Since Christmas has come and gone and I have gotten more stuff, I realized it's time to purge the things I have just sitting around not being used for anything. For some reason I like to buy things and not use them... Must be some weird disease or something as I do it often. NO MORE! For 2010 I want to have less stuff and only buy with purpose.

I have been trying to take pictures of some of the items that maybe I can sell, pocket change is never a bad thing! However I have tons more to donate and give away. So, if you are interested in any shoes, belts, handbags, etc check out my pictures. Just shoot me an email if you see anything you are interested in.

Pictured here is a Coach handbag up for grabs... interested? It's never been used.

Check out the pictures, more will be added as I go through all my stuff.

Glee Flash Mob in Italy!

The whole flash mob movement is pretty cool - I would love to be somewhere and witness something like this! This one is obviously been put together by Fox to promote Glee and keep the buzz going. It is an amazing show!



If you haven't seen it you are missing out. You can watch free episodes online and get all caught up for season 3... just sayin'.

Clear Those Calendars People!

Mark off May 28, 2010 as BUSY! Sex & the City 2 hits theaters this summer - I can't stand it and I know a lot of you out there are just as excited as I am!



See you at the movies!

Also coming out around the same time as the movie is the book The Carrie Diaries.

Did you ever wonder how Carrie Bradshaw got to be so fabulous? Well now you can find out who Carrie was before the Manolos, in Candace Bushnell's latest books, The Carrie Diaries, set to be released April 27, 2010, just one month before the new SATC movie hits theaters.

The first in a two book series, The Carrie Diaries will chronicle Carrie Bradshaw's teen years, following her as she develops her fashion sense, creating trends only Carrie could make popular. The book will also go along for the ride of Carrie's first love, which is sure to explain how Ms. Bradshaw got her start in writing about her crazy relationships.

The most exciting thing will be who are Carrie's friends? Teenage Carrie means pre-Miranda, Samantha, and Charlotte, so will the new friends be mini-clones of the fab four? You'll just have to wait and see, as details on this book are slow coming. But for those who have a hard time waiting, here is the cover art for the new book.

The CW channel should be all over this book, as a television series is a must. An '80's flashback to the making of Carrie Bradshaw would no doubt be a huge hit.

Source - examiner.com

I Can't Help Myself...

I am always on the lookout for great jewelry pieces. A lot of times if I can't find what I want I'll just make it myself.

However, I recently made a purchase of a beautiful necklace by a local designer, Kelsey Lynn, who has just started working on her jewelry line. Kelsey and I were apart of a trunk show at Clutch and she had been working tirelessly on making new pieces for the show. She posted many of them on Facebook and that is when I saw the owl necklace, "Hoot", and knew I had to have it. As soon as I saw her at the show I asked her if she brought it and I declared I was buying it! I am not the proud owner of "Hoot" - do you love it as much as I do?

The necklace has been described as: "Made with large vintage gold tone owl, small baby owl charm with light brown crystal eyes, draping vintage chain with brown glass crystals, top chain beading with baby owl charm is made of light brown CV crystals, all chains and hardware is vintage and gold tone".

Today I was looking through some emails and saw this cuff which has caught my eye. I doubt there is time to get it as a Christmas gift but maybe for my birthday! I just love the color of the green!

Made by Rarities: "Fine Jewelry with Carol Brodie Malachite and Black Sea Glass 10K Cuff Bracelet. Cushion-cut African malachite gems fill polished 10K bezel settings, and scatter over a dyed, freeform, cuff-shaped cut of African black sea glass. Plucked from the ocean, sea glass is a result of that environment's actions on found glass material—some dating as far back as the 18th century—and is an intriguing example of nature's creative forces".

Man, I am on a jewelry finding mission - stay tuned as I'll share what I find!!

STORE CLOSING, EVERYTHING MUST GO

This makes me very sad that another boutique is going out of business.

Shopping Event at Clutch

I am so excited about an upcoming trunk show at Clutch on Dec 17th for several reasons:

1. I love Clutch
2. I love to shop
3. I will be selling my jewelry there!! ;)

Hope you can make it!!

Please join us on Thursday, December 17th for a holiday shopping event at the shop (212 fourth ave at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel).

From 3pm to 7pm, they'll be featuring some of the best of local designers including, but not limited to: Jewelry from Tarah Prater Perini & Kelsey Colliander, Luxurious Knit Wraps from Lynn Pinkoske and other great items that you don't usually find in our shop.

Refreshments to be served!

Fashionista University

I got an email yesterday about this new program called Fashionista University in NYC and I am so envious of all the lucky guys and gals that will be able to participate. Not only am I to old to participate (it's for tweens and college age kids) but I also do not live in the big apple... Flying out every Saturday for a class for 3 months just wouldn't work. Believe me, if I could figure a way to get past both obstacles I would so be there!

Here is the info from NY PR Firm, Wunderlich, Inc.:

Fashionista University (www.fashionistauniversity.com), a whole new kind of education for the up-and-coming trendsetters of the fashion world. We would love for you to spread the word and let all the teens, tweens and of course parents know about this amazing program by covering on your site and would gladly send you additional information or photos should you need.

Starting this January, middle-school through college-aged students will have the opportunity to take a variety of “Saturday’s only”-seven week, hands on courses where they will learn the ins and outs of the fashion business including design, publicity, wardrobe styling/costume design, event planning, jewelry/accessory design and more. Run by fashion designers Kathlin Argiro and Courtney Zellmer and Publicity guru Gwen Wunderlich-Smith, Fashionista University gives students a Project Runway meets Gossip Girl real world approach, with celebrity, editor and guest designer appearances as well as access to fashion shows, showroom events, publishing houses, TV stations and more! Fashionista University provides tools teens need to turn their dreams into a reality and break in to the world of fashion with opportunities and experiences beyond anything they ever imagined.

SAMPLE COURSES:

Fashion Design 101
Over the 7-week course students will get a firsthand account of running a small business in the fashion industry from designers Kathlin Argiro and Courtney Zellmer. Students will learn how to create a collection from start to finish- from inspiration to presentation and everything in between using examples from Kathlin’s own collection, high-profile guest speakers, and actually take steps toward creating their own line. Students will learn about fabrics and how to use them, color stories, sketching basic fashion figures, story boards and presenting a collection to learn more about themselves as first time designers.

P.R. Prep 101
Fashionistas who are on top of the latest trends and are interested in being a part of the buzz, glitz and glamour are perfect for this crash course in the exciting field of public relations. Gwen Wunderlich of Wunderlich Inc. will help students begin their journey to becoming the next “it” publicist by sharing her expertise in the field, including her background of starting her own company from the ground up. Throughout the seven weeks, Gwen will introduce different aspects of the business that will help each student develop their PR skills and teach them the necessity of being connected. Students can expect field trips to the city’s hottest spots including a trip to the fashionista holy land – New York Fashion Week.

For the first Winter semester starting Saturday January 16th 2010, Fashionista University is offering these two separate classes above allowing students to focus on where their true passion lies, or participate in both courses giving them the ability to gain a better understanding of different aspects of each industry. The Spring Semester featuring additional courses starts March 20th 2010. Please Support the future of fashion by letting young fashionistas everywhere know about this amazing program so they can have a chance to dabble in the fast-paced, glamorous, exciting, down and dirty ins and outs of the industry and take their passion for fashion to the next level!

For more information and registration please visit www.fashionistauniversity.com.

We need something like this in Seattle... Hmmmm, could be something worth thinking about for me. :)

Holiday Designer Trunk Show

UPDATE: Jamie Thorn Jewelry has been added to the mix - we will now have 9 amazing designers for your shopping pleasure!

Introducing the UFN Featured Designer for December!

Suburban Booty is a local jewelry line by Melisa Cary and she has made me just crazy for jewelry! You can find her pieces at Luly Yang Couture, Seattle Bride Mag (Fall/winter issue), trunk shows and her online shop.

She tells me "Part of what I do is very refined... Swarovski crystals and pearl pieces and on the flip side some great funky chunky rough stones. I love to mix the rough with the refined and blur the two lines. Rocks from the earth, and high end stones crystals and metals."

Check out Melisa's Q&A, she is just fabulous and inspirational!