Wednesday, April 27, 2011

caffeinated vampire

Hi. Can't sleep, must make random post.

Every so often, my usual day-to-day routine becomes rudely interrupted by a migraine. I like to call it, a complete waste of time. So when I swallow down an Excedrin, the caffeine (which I'm sure is not essential in migraine eradication) keeps me awake when I need to sleep...not after I take the medicine, but at an ungodly hour once I have slept for half a night. See the post time is quite evident, I'm living the life of an internet gamer or some sort of person who spends most of the night awake (vampire)

I can assure you the post is unique in it's time. I could be finishing J.G. Ballard's "Crash"; which I highly recommend to those comfortable with things that make you uncomfortable. Best way I can describe that.

My intentions of writing this post is to quickly show you Fiesta. Yup.

Where I live, there is something celebrated around the start of Spring called "Fiesta". It lasts about a week or so and it is filled with many cultural related things and drinking. While I don't partake in the latter, I don't really go to any Fiesta related things; so deciding this year to break that "sheltered life" cycle I attempted to find any Fiesta event that would be worth while and not crowded.
So during the final weekend of "Fiesta" my friends and I decided to go to the "King William Fair" in Southtown.

Many years ago, my mom and I used to live near Southtown. Not to be rude to my city, but Southtown is generally the most undesirable place to live. During my time there, I was a sophomore in high school. Near the high school, merely blocks away, is King William street, which is the main part of the King William district. I used to walk there after school just to go by King William street and walk by the river. It is lovely and was an escape from the florescence of broken gravel, streets of spray painted abandonment, and everything else that didn't look as serene as that river.

So the KW fair seemed appropriate; to visit my old favorite hideout and finally share it with some friends.

King William st river walkway
When we arrived, this was pretty much worth all the trouble. This is best during the somber Winter of grey clouds drifting above an icy breeze.
Nostalgia ensues.


King William st river walkway
It's excitement and ease, to walk this often empty path. Not enough people appreciate it, even those who own a lovely house that lines the river bank.


Which is not like the others
But we had to walk through the fair, it was pleasant; we couldn't bring ourselves to match the hideous wares that are custom during "Fiesta".

The day brought tolerable weather and with my insistence on less sun, I basked in it for one day, just one. I've not the pallor, but my persistent "tan" is not from the sun, I can assure you.

Maybe I'll pry myself away from my sewing machine and walk through the King William district again soon. Winter cannot come soon enough.

self portrait shadow


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Monday, April 25, 2011

mush

Hello!

So tired to-day, it was like I woke up the day before and ran around like Ms. Pacman gobbling up morsels of goodness while pocketing eggs that plastic hens left behind.
Oh wait, that did happen the day before, except for the last part.

I spent most of the morning under curls and hot Chai; recovering. It then occurred to me how badly outdated and dark this blog has turned out to be. With confused, yet, desperate efforts, I spent a good 30 minutes trying to tweak and prod blogger's *useful* tools to no avail. Then, I finally settled on an old blog layout; the internet's many outdated features can still look ok.

At first where my body was fatigued now it's almost to the point of atrophy. My neural muscles have been overworked without first having any decent rest, mush is the best word to describe it.
I think sewing can wait; to-day, I need balance and some green tea.

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Friday, April 15, 2011

Sold and re-listed: Hand Gathered Tutu Skirt by September Carolan on Etsy

::handmade wares inspired by the dark side of cute::

Twirl the night away with this beautiful ballerina inspired Wrap-Around Tutu Skirt by September Carolan.







This flowing ballerina style Tutu Skirt is so easy to wear, with its wrap-around drawstring waistband you can wear it over a leotard or under an over-sized sweater for a ballet recital, it's adjustable for layering or as a standalone accent.
A soft black satin waistband gives this skirt an elegant touch while giving it a subtle shine to turn heads while out dancing.
Secured with a wide ribbon of sheer black organza/organdy, its hardy texture allows for tight bows without slipping undone.
This gorgeous Tutu is ready for any occasion and with two in-facing layers, there is no wrong way to wear this skirt.
Each hand-gathered layer is sewn with a double-ruffle hem for extra poof.
Wear it to the club, as a costume, or turn heads at your recital; this Wrap-Around Tutu is one fun skirt you'll find any excuse to wear.



For more dark elegance, come visit my shop @ SeptemberCarolan.etsy.com

Thursday, April 07, 2011

Newly designed Hand-gathered Tutu Wrap-Around Skirt by September Carolan on Etsy

I love love love these skirts, there were quite a few I made for Dirt Cheap Distro, now they are available online @ SeptemberCarolan.etsy.com!

::handmade wares inspired by the dark side of cute::

Twirl the night away with this beautiful ballerina inspired Wrap-Around Tutu Skirt by September Carolan.







This flowing ballerina style Tutu Skirt is so easy to wear, with its wrap-around drawstring waistband you can wear it over a leotard or under an over-sized sweater for a ballet recital, it's adjustable for layering or as a standalone accent.
A soft black satin waistband gives this skirt an elegant touch while giving it a subtle shine to turn heads while out dancing.
Secured with a wide ribbon of sheer black organza/organdy, its hardy texture allows for tight bows without slipping undone.
This gorgeous Tutu is ready for any occasion and with two in-facing layers, there is no wrong way to wear this skirt.
Each hand-gathered layer is sewn with a double-ruffle hem for extra poof.
Wear it to the club, as a costume, or turn heads at your recital; this Wrap-Around Tutu is one fun skirt you'll find any excuse to wear.



For more dark elegance, come visit my shop @ SeptemberCarolan.etsy.com

Monday, April 04, 2011

Newly Designed Grey Lace Choker with Hand-Wrapped Rose of Black Organdy by September Carolan on Etsy

Hello it's been a long absence, I know. Good news is I've been back to working on my shop and to-day have a newly designed item up!



::handmade wares inspired by the dark side of cute::


This gorgeous lace choker by September Carolan welcomes in Spring with dark, romantic elegance.







This lovely lace choker is made with sheer grey lace adorned with a hand-wrapped rose made of sheer organdy/organza ribbon set off-centre and gathered in place.

A silver color closure sewn onto the choker is finished with an extra long chain for fit and as a small minimal accent when wearing with an open back blouse.

Wear it with your little black dress or to accent a Springtime cardigan, this simply elegant choker adds a romantic dark side to the season.




For more dark elegance, come visit my shop @ SeptemberCarolan.etsy.com