1950's Inspiration Collage

The first collage of my Zeitgeist collection. It's the 1950's influence on 2010/2011 fashion trends. Im excited about it! It's for sale on Etsy too! Enjoy!

Milliejordan

Oh! How I'd Love To Eat in the Smitten Kitchen!

Linguine with Tomato Almond Pesto



Skirt Steak Salad with Blue Cheese



Beef Chili + Sour Cream and Cheddar Biscuits


I made this last week. Talk about comforting! It was amazing! :)


Apple and Cheddar Scones



Cauliflower and Parmesean Cake



Spiced Applesauce Cake



Cranberry Upside Down Cake

The Keratin Straightening Controversy

From Bella Sugar



Trouble for a popular hair straightening treatment, the Brazilian Blowout, started brewing back in September when Oregon's OSHA released alarming results of its study. While Brazilian Blowout products are advertised as formaldehyde-free, OSHA found higher-than-allowable percentages of the toxin in all samples tested. A similar study by the Canadian government also concluded the solution had "unacceptable levels of formaldehyde."

Everyone from the state of California to Cosmetologists Chicago has chimed in since then. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review is holding a panel to discuss the issue in the next few weeks. The makers of Brazilian Blowout, however, claim the testing methods were flawed. We're guessing this issue won't be straightened out before 2011.

Collage Artist: Jerry Colburn

Confusion



Windblown



Cha Cha



I Am Beautiful Inside



Julie Is Her Name



Classical Character



Brunette

Amazing Apartment: Gastown — Vancouver, British Columbia

Apartmenttherapy.com

Beauty Herb: Nettle

Internal Benefits-Female tonic, especially for young women beginning menstruation and older women in menopause.
-May assist the body in the detoxification of chemicals and heavy metals
-Helps to reduce water retention, and is particularly helpful for PMS and menorrhagia, a condition where there is heavy menstrual flow in women.
-Helps Stimulate mothers milk, and increases energy after childbirth.
-Natural testosterone booster which aids in increased vitality in men.
-Diuretic that increases uric acid secretion, while at the same time, resisting nighttime bathroom urges. Great for urinary problems and bed-wetting issues.
-Anti-inflammatory capacities act to help many of the symptoms related to arthritis.
-Anti-hemorrhaging qualities for internal bleeding, as well as small cuts and wounds
-Anti-asthmatic for both bronchial and asthmatic difficulties, helping to clear constricted bronchial and nasal passages6
-Magnesium components moderates the pain of Fibromyalgia
-Contains natural antihistamines. Wonderful for hay fever and allergies
-Natural kidney and adrenal-gland tonic
-Powerful analgesic

External Benefits-Wound washes
-Foot baths
-Poultices
-Treating nettle-rash
-Dry, itchy skin
-Uneven complexion
-Getting rid of dandruff
-Improves the look of hair


I learned a few years ago that taking care of what's inside of you will show on the outside. I have literally seen the difference. I buy the loose herbs from Whole Foods or any other natural foods store. I put the herbs in a filter in a coffee maker and sweeten with raw natural honey. Very Simple!

Bath and Body Works: Dark Kiss

Dark Kiss
A super sweet berry/vanilla scent! I am in love!

Hats

Revolve Clothing Hats


Sauce Mickey Ears Hat $44


Eugenia Kim Montana Slouchy Cap $187


Eugenia Kim Aubrey Popcorn Beret $176


Karma Loop Hats


Harbor Beanie $20


Frena Beanie in Black $20


Coal The Freezin $20


The Fine Day Beanie $27


Brixton The Flapper $35

Shop Bop Hats


Bop Basics Felt Crusher Hat $78


Eugenia Kim Ava Cloche $255


Alexander Wang Knitted Wool Neck Wrap w/ Hood $265


American Retro Alex Bonnet $77


La Fee Verte Slouch Beanie $90

Inspiration: Solange Knowles

Sewing Charms

Sewing Machine Photo


Keep Calm and Sew On


Little Sewing Machine


Floral Sewing Machine


My Little Singer Sewing Machine


Sewing


The Happy Little Sewing Machine