Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
opaque lipstick
Nude with a hint of neon orange. Matte pastel purple.
Not shiny, not glossy, not sheer but nice opaque colors.
These Limecrime lipsticks are the new complements to my black clothes.
Monday, 28 June 2010
Sunday, 27 June 2010
wrapped in pastel
Bought this 80’s dress on a vintage market because of the fantastic fabric.
It has marble and stone like textures printed all over it in pastel blues, purples and greens. Unfortunately it was 218466345 sizes too big. So today I cut it in half,
used the skirt part as a dress and wrapped the rest of the fabric around my head like a turban head band.
Saturday, 26 June 2010
Friday, 25 June 2010
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
cutting season
When having a conversation with a Dutch person, one of the first things they will comment on is: the weather. Dutch fashion blogs are the proof! In one of every three posts bloggers will start describing the weather as a starting point for putting together their outfits. And that’s exactly what I am going to do today. Because in a country where the weather changes quick and drastically that is what you do. 24 C*!The first official day of summer being yesterday. My clothes just ached to be cut. Started cutting some highwaisted 60’s jeans. Next to be sliced up was an XL black tshirt, that by cutting off the bottom part and the collar became an assimetrical cropped top.
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Monday, 21 June 2010
It's raining, it's pouring...
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| Ashley loved jumping on the trampoline outside in the rain. |
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| Jessica had a great time with her sister in the rain. It was dark and chilly but, oh so magical at the same time! |
Yup, these pictures were taken almost a week ago and since them the rain has not stopped! Our desert has turned into a swamp and my heart goes out to the many families and people that have had serious problems because of all of this wet stuff! I, myself haven't had that much time to blog or work on my art because our new home, and my studio, was one of the many homes effected by the floods in Medicine Hat, Alberta. You really should see how so many families are being effected and maybe say a little prayer for them - http://watch.ctv.ca/news/latest/prairie-floods/ .
So,we are in between two houses....one dry and one wet. I can't wait to be settled so I can get back to work because I have so many exciting things to announce very soon! I am so grateful to each one of you. Thank-you for your support and friendship.
Keep on Scrappin'Susie
Sunday, 20 June 2010
Scott Schuman _ in fron of D&G fashion show. Milan
since I found the blog 'the Sartorialist' four years ago, I've visited the blog almost everyday and gotten so much inspiration in fashion and photography.
I thought what if I turn to be a street fashion photographer just like him..
yesterday, I met him in front of D&G fashion show, and I asked to take his portrait.
I couldn't talk to him as much as I wanted, but that's enough.
I will see him again on the street in the near future.
Saturday, 19 June 2010
Friday, 18 June 2010
Thursday, 17 June 2010
Impressions of Guatemala
silver ring with triangular jade stone, from the market in Guatemala
The image I had of my cousins as babies have now changed as they are almost in high school. My own perspective has changed. I now recognize things that I have never seen before. But my Spanish skills are still those of an 11 year old, my father still looks the same and my grandma's house still smells familiar. Here are my impressions of three weeks Guatemala.
Driving home from the airport I notice how charming Guatemala city is. I can appreciate the beauty of the cracks in the houses, the peeling paint and patched concrete streets. From under every bridge and from every little improvised home, wires come and connect in enormous knotted bundles that hang at the top of electricity poles.
The volcano ‘Pacaya’ erupted on our third day In town only 40km from my grandmother’s home where we were staying. The city was covered in black volcanic sand and the streets looked like black sand beaches. At the same time tropical storm Agatha crossed over the country causing mud streams, overfilling rivers and destroying bridges. Despite the little facilities, people rapidly started to clean their streets, rooftops and gardens from all the fallen ashes. Impressive.
Something that was just as impressive and shocking as the hazards that were occurring was to see the contrast of poverty next to decadence. American lifestyle and commerce dominates and has changed Guatemala. Huge advertisements and lighted billboards are new face of Guatemala-city. Fast food chains have invaded the country and every imaginable luxury product thinkable is available in shopping malls on every other block. Humongous deep fried or sugarcoated food portions are the norm. Everything American is automatically seen as good and is not questioned whatsoever. What people don’t realize is that what they see of the US is brought to them by companies whose only interest is money. People trade in their own culture, lifestyle and customs for what is dictated to them by big American companies.
The ways that companies advertise their products in Guatemala is forcing it upon everybody. And it is done in a shameless and aggressive way. For Example, they approach people living in improvised unpainted (due to their economic position) homes and offer them to paint it for them; with their logo’s, company names and advertising images all over it off course. The result is that the poorest houses become advertisement places. Most of them are already 'taken' by an advertiser. Sometimes we'd drive through entire red/white/blue 'Pepsi' villages or entire navy/white 'Tigo' slum.
Being back in The Netherlands I notice that the opposite of what I just described is what I missed the most. Not having the feeling that someone constantly wants to make me buy something. To compensate my (yet another)rant about how evil I think commerce can be, I've chosen not to upload any pictures with a company name in it. Just unexpected impressions of beautiful Guatemala.
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Monday, 14 June 2010
Watercolor Paints and Scrapbooking
I love that in the last couple of years scrapbooking has really greatly changed in that there really isn't any rules anymore - 'ANYTHING GOES!" Do you remember a few years back when there were rules or guidelines on how you create a layout, or scrapbook page every time. For example, you were to have a title, a picture, and a write up on every page. I guess if you looked, you could still find rules, but basically, people are generally more opened minded about what they are creating or what they are looking at.
This can be so liberating as a scrapbooker or an artist not to be bound by rules. So why not take advantage of it today and try something you haven't done before like creating your own scrapbook paper.
Watercolor paints can have endless possibilities when creating paper. The paints come in tubes, cakes, or pencils. I had so much fun designing butterflies to fly around my daughter on this layout with watercolor pencils. I then added some bling with some gemstones from Heidi Swapp . Watercolor paints are extremely user friendly, so just draw your pattern first and then have some fun!
Keep on Scrappin'
Susie
Sunday, 13 June 2010
Friday, 11 June 2010
Sandra Hagelstam _ Oxford Street. London
I saw her when I was on my way to my favorite restaurant on Oxford street.
she was so stylish !! so I had a mind to ask her to take fashion.
when she turned her head forward me, however, I could notice that she is Sandra !!!!!
Hello Sandra :D
it's our second street shoot !!
her blog -> 5 inch and up
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
Scrapbooking and Camping
It is that time of year again! No, I am not talking about mosquito season, I am talking about camping season! When you can become one with nature; okay that might include some mosquitoes! Check out the summer issue of the Canadian Scrapbooker and see my tips on ‘How to take Your Scrapbooking on a Family Vacation.’ Read some other fantastic articles and see some sweet artwork from some amazing artists in this must see summer read!
Oh, when you are holidaying, make sure you have you camera ready at all times! I was taking some down time when this little guy jumped on my lap and ‘borrowed’ my lunch! Since I didn’t put up a fuss about it, he let me take his picture! Go figure! :)
Sorry, my posts have been sparse over the last couple of weeks. We are in the middle of moving over to Medicine Hat, Alberta! We are so super excited about the move! It is the ‘moving’ part that I could do with out! [packing, unpacking…]
Hey…..I have would love to share a copy of the Canadian Scrapbooker with someone. Leave a comment…..you will LUV it!
Keep on Scrappin’
Susie
