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Entries from September 2009

The Lastest in MissAmy World

September 30th, 2009 · 2 Comments

I’ve been avoiding blogging like the plague LOL.  I’m trying to live a “real life”, whatever that is.
But, then, with all the extra time I start dreaming up things to do to fill it.  Nature hates a vacuum & so do I!
Mainly & most importantly I need to focus on learning more for my job/work/career.  I [...]

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Tags: Life & Miscellany

Ebay Goodies – Cashmere Edition

September 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment

I listed several goodies  today, all cozy sweaters featuring cashmere or wool.  But mostly cashmere – J. Crew, Sutton Studio (from Bloomingdales) & Belford are 100%.  There’s also a lambswool/cashmere mix in a J. Crew cableknit.  And a Willi Smith hoodie in merino wool.  All great for the coming season!  Click on through to my ebay page to see them!

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Tags: Ebay Goodies

Drawing #2

September 18th, 2009 · 1 Comment

My second drawing in my purse sequence.  This one has none of that crazy crosshatch.  I almost like the simplicity of this better while still wishing it had more depth.  I am impossible to please.
This bag is an awesome flesh tone Claudia Firenze tote.  It is pieced together with fuchsiasuede and is lined in floral liberty [...]

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Tags: Crafting & Creating

Wear The Outfits Are

September 16th, 2009 · No Comments

I won’t be posting as much from here on out.  I’m just focused on other stuff right now so I don’t have as much time for posting.  I do want to keep challenging myself with my outfits though, so I set up a page on Weardrobe.  Click here to check it out.

 Thanks everyone who has been [...]

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Tags: Daily Outfits

Ebay Goodies – Dolce & Gabbana, Ungaro, Nicole Miller and More

September 13th, 2009 · 1 Comment

I listed several goodies  today – including a cashmere Ann Taylor turtleneck (total classic!), a men’s Dolce & Gabbana button-down, an Emanuel skirt suit, Clarks loafers, wool Ralph Lauren pants with leather trimmed pockets and a Nicole Miller dress with exposed zipper down the back.  Click on through to my ebay page to see them!

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Tags: Ebay Goodies

Goodwill Lunch

September 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

This is what I wore to meet Jennifer of Goodwill (see this post if you don’t know who I’m talking about):

Steve Madden shoes (thrifted, $7), Nine West jeans (TJMaxx, $15), Target top (thrifted, $4), Adrienne Vittadini cardi ($10), DIY feather headband, thrifted necklace
Lunch was really great.  Jennifer is a super cool chick who really believes [...]

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Tags: Daily Outfits

DIY – Red Feather Headband

September 1st, 2009 · 1 Comment

I’ve been on a headband embellishing kick.  There will be two more headband tutorials rolled out over the next couple weeks.  Anyway, instructions for this red feathered one below:
Gather supplies: headband, feather, glue gun & sticks.  The headband came in a pack of several at Walmart & the other bits can be found at Joanns [...]

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Tags: Accessories · DIY & Recon · Tutorials