Thoughts from the Dirty City

Cotoure: Spring 2010

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:54:51 +0000

Spring 2010 Couture

Changin the Way I Do Bidnez

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:04:51 +0000

Even as a student I was told that when you show a client multiple designs they are almost always going to choose the design you like the least. It was a lesson they taught us early to prevent us from even showing a design we weren’t happy or at least comfortable with. It’s like magic, [...]

Proenza Schouler, and Tracy Reese – Spring 2010 RTW

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:00:35 +0000

I think that we are all biased to the staple looks that date to our own coming of age. It was the time we really started to define our character and personal style so it is only natural that the basic/popular looks of those times will always be appealing. I’m not saying we can’t all [...]

My Addiction Strikes Again

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:16:09 +0000

If you thought I was done talking about OPI for at least a season, well, think again. To be honest, I thought I was done for a while myself. I had my new shade to get me through fall, possibly even winter. I wasn’t even remotely considering aquiring more new polish until a friend insisted [...]

Spring 2010 RTW – Rodarte

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:59:15 +0000

So, I’m still in a complete tailspin trying to catch up with all the Spring fashion goings on. I am starting to accept that I will never really be “caught up”. That’s ok though. It will give me something to do until another round of new lines comes out…right!? OK, I’m rambling. Anyway, I’m still sifting [...]

Take Back the Night!

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:07:06 +0000

From the late 1970’s through present day, Take Back The Night events have been held by college and university women’s centers, YWCA’s, rape crisis centers, community centers, high school student groups, battered women’s shelters, …and other organizations dedicated to helping women achieve safety and empowerment. Events have been held in England, Belgium, Australia, Canada, [...]

Spring 2010 Fashion Week – First Installment – The Ugly

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:42:31 +0000

So I am way the fuck behind. Not only is New York Fashion week over, but the London shows just wrapped up as well and the Paris shows are starting. Ugh. I have been working on a few posts covering my thoughts on the New York showings. My plan was to break it up into [...]

It’s OPI Time Again. And Again.

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:21:55 +0000

It may have come to some of your attention that I have not posted anything about my OPI addiction/collection in quite some time. Ok, probably not. But for the purposes of my ego we will say you did. Perhaps some of you thought I kicked the habit? Or maybe I was just so busy with [...]

Busting with Organization

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:44:44 +0000

Most people get an itch to dust out the old and make room for the new around spring time. Makes sense. Windows have been closed for months and the long winter months give everything a packed away feel. This year, I couldn’t wait for spring and the gutting of closets and sorting of old stuffs [...]

I need to take more pictures

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:51:08 +0000

I’m no great photographer by any stretch, but it seems that when I spend time taking pictures it feeds the creativity in all the other parts of my life. Not to mention there is just something wonderful in the instant gratification of photography. And nothing tops getting a great shot that completely captures a moment…or [...]

10 Things I Need (or at least need more of)

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:35:24 +0000

1. motivation. mainly for my art (and the confidence to call it that without feeling like a douche) 2. laughter. you know – the kind that takes over your whole body and makes your tummy ache and your eyes water 3. to get over all my stupid fears that hold me back from trying new things 4. organization. [...]

Happy St. Patty’s Day: Green Beer is Tastier than Green NyQuil

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:56:00 +0000

In case you didn’t know, today is St. Patty’s Day. That has never really meant much to me. I have always had to go to class or work so I have never really participated in the day long pub crawl for green beer. And I never cared enough to use vacation time to spend a [...]

Today’s Adventure in the Cuyahoga Valley: Wetmore Trailhead

admin — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:29:34 +0000

I have always loved the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. I can’t remember a time when it wasn’t a part of my life in some way or another. It has always served as a respite for me away from the rest of the world. A place to get away from my troubles, or just find some [...]

In Regards to the New Year

admin — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:34:39 +0000

I have been thinking about the upcoming New Year quite a bit lately, more so than I would like to admit. I have been looking back over the last years (years) and deciphering what it is about my life that needs changing. What issues need resolved. I know this is nothing new, and in fact [...]

This Thing Here Under My Rear

admin — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:52:36 +0000

I spend the bulk of my day sitting in a desk chair, though I hadn’t really given a whole lot of thought as to it’s comfort until recently. My first day here I sat down, adjusted the height and tested the lean to ensure I wouldn’t end up on the floor. Aside from that moment [...]

Random

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:30:27 +0000

Just need to post something – promised myself a post today. Sorry, right now this is the best I could come up with. When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Take Back The Night – TONIGHT!

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:57:01 +0000

Help support The Rape Crisis Center of Summit and Medina County and Join us for the Take Back The Night Walk in Akron! When: Friday, October 10 @ 6-9pm Where: First Grace United Church of Christ — 350 S. Portage Path, Akron By the by – I did the design work and would love to know what everyone [...]

Asking for Directions

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:15:05 +0000

The other day I took a walk during my lunch break. I was just wandering around taking in my new surroundings and not really paying attention to where I was going (shocking I know) and got myself good and turned around. I jogged a few blocks hoping to run accross a street i recognized to [...]

Shinebox Parking Tickets – The Well Designed Way to Give ‘Em the Finger

admin — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:11:50 +0000

Parking Tickets Make no mistake about it; a parking lot is a battlefield. Armed with this bad boy, you can now let your enemies know exactly how you feel about their crappy parking. All without talking to them or keying their cars. Check them, and all the Ready Booklets out at Shinebox Print

WordPress Theme Designer Discovers ThemeDreamer and Rejoices

admin — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:43:42 +0000

I stumbled on this site today while doing some random googling about building WordPress themes and my heart began to sing. As a designer with little background in programing a tool like this could change the way I do business. The next few weeks are going to be crazy for me, and I don’t want [...]