Dirty Dozen Fridays

Set your timer and for the next fifteen minutes and write something using these twelve words. The order of the words can be switched around as necessary. The choice of whether you write fiction or non-fiction is up to you. dough bummed accelerate manufacture sure boy obsessed Badlands enhanced sealed rare circular

Steampunk Gauze Skirt

Here is such an interesting Etsy find of “Original Design Handmade Clothing” from Thailand via the Beyond Clothing shop. This Steampunk inspired skirt with adjustable side scrunchies can also be converted into baggy pants by adjusting the buttons. Love it! The duo skirt / pants come in one size fits most, so they are not…

Pink Puffa Coat

It’s near the end of October and I can’t believe I haven’t had very many pink products this month. I love this Anna Scholz Pink Puffa Coat from La Grande Dame. This pink berry coat is such a luscious color for winter. Imagine how bright it would be on a snowy day. No chance of…

Glamourous Witch Make-Up

Here’s an excellent video on creating a glamorous updated witch without doing the traditional all over your face green. It is a bit long and you could probably skip ahead five minutes or so. If you are looking for larger quantities, better quality, reasonably priced, hypo-allergenic makeup check out Stage and Theater Makeup. *** Topic…

Rosie the Riveter

Who’s Rosie? Rosie is a feminist and cultural icon that was used to depict the women who worked in the factories during the Second World War. Rosie the Riveter is an easy to do-it-yourself costume that is perfect for the plus size woman.  You could easily make this costume with items from your closet: For…