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There’s always a reason to smile

Doe Deere — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:03:59 +0000

Get and stay out of your comfort zone.
Never fully give up.
When you are ready to quit, you’re closer than you think.
Accept the worst possible outcome.
Focus on what you want to have happen.
Take things a day at a time.
Always be moving forward.
Be quick to decide.
Measure everything of significance.
Anything that is not managed will deteriorate.
Pay attention to your competitors, but pay more attention to what you’re doing.
Never let anybody push you around.
Never expect life to be fair.
Solve your own problems.
Don’t take yourself too seriously.
There’s always a reason to smile. :)

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Evolution of the unicorn outfit

Doe Deere — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:37:28 +0000

Hello, I am Doe and I’m a crafts junkie. There, I said it. I looove making things with my hands – from jewelry to furniture – and DIY runs in my blood. And so one day I decided that I’m going to make a Unicorn outfit for an amazing photoshoot. It was partially debuted at my Fairytale Birthday Picnic, but of course that was just the beginning of its evolution.

This is how I had it before. Hand-dyed bustier with a rainbow lace bit around the top. Already pretty candyfuturistic but not quite what I was thinking yet.

This is what it looks like now. Clusters of jewels & pearls all over, things sticking out, sparkling, glowing – you get the idea! So awesome. It took forever but was well worth it.

Looks like candy and treasure at the same time :)

And then of course there are the shoes. I wanted something extra-special, magical but still futuristic. I tracked down these clear PVC shoes with silver edging and HOLOGRAPHIC SOLES!!! Can you spell GLEE??? Originally, they had small silver bows in the front but I added my own bows made out of leftover fabric from the skirt. The decoration was secured by small hairbands and thus is completely removable – I can’t imagine the situation, but if need be I could take it off and wear them with the original silver bow instead.

Aaaand – finally – the full outfit!

I illustrated a quick skirt tutorial here

The piece I’m most proud of, however, is the horn. I took the most creativity & thinking to invent something that doesn’t just look good but stays on top of your head. I made it out of a Christmas ornament and some crystals – came out pretty heavy, actually. But not heavy enough to remind you you’re wearing something on your head that protrudes 6 inches forward (I almost smashed it getting in and out of the car several times!).

I really can’t wait to shoot this, it will be brilliant! :D

Deerlings: what is your favorite DIY project you’re most proud of?

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White power tragedy

Doe Deere — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:32:38 +0000

Disclaimer: I do not endorse any of the nationalist beliefs mentioned below.

Img via Flickr

Today I found out that my ex – the only guy I’ve ever dated before Mark – had died 3 years ago. Richard & I went out for a whopping 2 weeks and I was shocked to find out he was discovered dead on the streets of NYC & had been robbed – unclear in which succession.

It’s one of those awkward situations where you don’t know whether to laugh or cry. On one hand, the person you once knew is no longer here. On the other, Richard was a racist, a white supremacist & an ultimate fuckup – and I mean this in the sincerest way possible, with no trace of exaggeration.

I didn’t exactly gather what he was when we first met. He was in a Viking metal band and resided in a converted bell tower apartment (an actual church) in Carrol Gardens, which in and of itself made him an interesting date. He was surprisingly well-versed in Norse mythology and even humored my at-the-time conviction I was a Viking. He seemed cheery and always in good spirits & his friends were fascinated with my pale complexion and long red hair. And then strange things began to happen. On our second date, Richard presented me with a black metal mixtape and made me watch a snuff film. He tried to make out with me but I was too distracted by the satanic goat skull protruding from the wall. We fought over whether white women should really only marry white males to preserve the “glorious white race” (take a wild guess which side of the argument he was on!).

When Richard invited me to a NSBM party (women got in for free because apparently it’s hard to convince girls to partake in these things), I knew I had to call it quits. Not that I believed these guys were capable of actually doing anything evil – they were too busy collecting obscure vinyls & talking about running around the forest with an axe and white paint all over their face – but I strongly disagreed with their convictions. He seemed mildly daunted by the breakup; luckily his trusty WWI memorabilia kept him company. We went our separate ways and barely saw each other for many years to come. I believe his last words to me were, “Xena, you are living in a man’s world.” Did I mention he was a chauvinist too?

I don’t know if I could say Richard will be missed as I didn’t know him all that well, but he will certainly be remembered. Just like everyone else, I believe I encountered him for a reason. If nothing else, the man was a non-stop comic relief for us for years. Never had I met someone so outlandishly intolerant, stubborn to the point of naivety & so blindly devoted to possibly the most worthless cause on the planet!!! His mere existence proves that the spirit of prejudice, bigotry & racism is still alive & well in the heart of one the most progressive cities in the world. Next time I drive by a bell tower, I’ll picture Rich sitting up there cradling an AK47 with a nazi helmet on his dopy head.

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Architecture of Candyfuture, pt 2

Doe Deere — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:22:39 +0000

Across the rainbow-colored bridge,
Past the hills, beyond the ridge
Stands a city of post-modern fantasy,
Where everyone drinks taro bubble tea.

Star-shaped buildings astound the weary
Iridescent windows sparkly and cheery,
Crystalline doors and purple glass roofs.
On the ground spy a print of a unicorn hoof…

Ermine Square, the center of town
The colorful citizens gather around
They make magical treats at the Candy Factory
Where only delicious is satisfactory!
Every flavor is produced
From Cosmopop to Unicorn Poop!

Hop on the bubble trolley and you’ll see
Some of the local citizenry:
(They may not be what you expect -
Hold on, you ain’t seen nothing yet!)

The girl in the back is an architect
See that hologram saucer around her neck?
The boy by the window has lavender hair
And the lady with an ermine is paying her fare.

Past the Shimmering Lake down on Hologram Street
Sea horses and axolotls come out to greet;
The neon carousel now awaits -
Take a unicorn ride through outer space.

But brace yourself for an incredible twist:
This place of wonder already exists!
Candyfuture belongs to those
Who stay true to self through highs and lows.

(continued next Monday)

Architecture of Candyfuture, pt 1

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Alice In Wonderland 2010

Doe Deere — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:50:42 +0000

Anyone else excited for Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland??

I used to be obsessed with American McGee’s Alice (the gothic video game) and hope that Burton’s version resembles it at least a little bit… Oh wait, wasn’t Marilyn Manson’s Phantasmagoria supposed to do that? ;) However it may be, I can’t wait till next March!

Johnny Depp as Mad Hatter

Helena Bonham Carter as The Red Queen

Anne Hathaway as The White Queen

Mia Wasikowska as Alice

Matt Lucas as Tweedledee/Tweedledum

When this is out, let’s all go to a theater together, dressed up to the teeth! Ok??

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