COUTURE MOMENTS

BEAUTY | Graphic Eyeliner

First got the idea to buy a set of adhesive eyeliner patches from Dior, ´Velvet Eyes´. But after visiting a few local make up stores that didn't carry this product my impatience took over and grabbed a kohl pencil, liquid eyeliner and a q-tip. I started out with my regular makeup; a bit of mascara and a little line close to the lashes. Then I made two dots as references before applying eyeliner. One right above the point where the iris starts. The other in the middle of the imaginary line between the corner of the eye and the end of the eyebrow. After that it's just a matter of connecting the dots, making the corners sharper with liquid eyeliner and fixing small mistakes with a q-tip.

OUTFITS | If It Were Spring

If it miracoulously would be spring already I would wear this:
cut off leggings
ripped oversized denim jacket from 2 by Giuliano Bolivar
hair-on clutch courtesy of Shampalove
heels from Acne
turtleneck from H&M

Letting my Dreams Fly… some turned into CHA releases.

Life can be a little scary or uncertain sometimes especially if you are used to doing things a certain way or are a little nervous about putting yourself 'out' into the world where strangers eyes can watch you or maybe even judge you. I stayed at home for 20 years with my kiddos. Sure I was a writer and a teacher…but that was close to home. The internet changed everything. All of a sudden more people where able to see me, my words, and what I created. However, that is where the FAITH came in. Faith in myself, what I could create, and more importantly my FAITH in my Heavenly Father. I am so grateful for this chance to be able to to open my HEART up, meet some many wonderful people, and to create ART from my HEART!

So introducing my complete SUSAN K. WECKESSER/ Unity Stamps Co-Branded Stamps for the CHA Winter release.

I am so excited about these first 4 stamps! I was so touched why Angela wanted to produce my little snowman. This is what she wrote:

"This image was used for Susan K. Weckesser - Love Campaign.

This is what that campaign accomplishes:

the power of arts, crafts and scrapbooking and how they have the amazing ability to brighten other peoples day by being creative.  Susan started this movement after losing her loving father to cancer.  It is a loving movement involving so many different people reaching out to help one another through their creativity. "

 

So, head on over and take a look at all the FANTASTIC release that they have for CHA W 2012!!! Super COOLIO!!!!!!!

Have a SUPER FANTASTIC DAY!!!

hugs,

~Susan

NOVELTY | Josh Goot aw09

This morning I found an old memory stick on which I had saved all the images of my diceased computer just before it crashed. It was so much fun discover a little archive that I had built of runway pictures, among it were these from Josh Goot autumn winter 2009 show. How relevant are these subtle color blocks?

Reboot your Soul Today

How are you doing today? Are you having a good day? I sure hope so. If you are like me, you are likely running a million miles a minute in a hundred different directions.Well, {slow} down girl! It is okay to take a little time for yourself and do something for yourself just because YOU want to do it!

You are special…so look after yourself!

Find a quiet spot where you like to go and escape for a few minutes or more to gather your thoughts and to reboot your soul!

{Everyone will thank-you & you will be HAPPIER!}

 

Kiss Me Kits Bundle

For the the wonderful digital designs on my photograph I used some of Rhonna Designs.  I also had fun creating a banner using some of Rhonna Farrer's monograms.

Banner made with watercolor paper, old book pages, old tissue paper, Rhonna Farrer monograms, Clearsnap Smooch

 Monogram Junque Kit

I hope that you have a super wonderful day!

~Susan

ACCESSORIES | Berlin Buys

I entered almost every shop, went through hundreds of clothing racks, tried on a dozen dresses and countless shoes but only bought two small items. It were the kind of buys of which you don´t have to justify or ask yourself any questions about. The kind of buys that you already unwrap on your trainride home around the corner from the shop where you just got them. A thin delicate rosegold necklace from Weekday and a little pattent black pouch from Comme des Garcons.

here's a little post about my favorite Berlin shops from last year

Winter 2012 CHA Release from Unity Stamp Company -> Susan K. Weckesser Stamps

COMING SOON as a Winter 2012 CHA Release from Unity Stamp Company - MY STAMPS! ( I know…can you believe it!)

I AM so excited about this so when Angela said that I could put some sneak peeks on…..well I had to RUN to the computer right away!

I will post some more sneak peeks later this week. This is SO FUN! It really meant a lot to me to be able to create these designs. It is a dream come true! I hope that they put a smile on your face to!

hugs,

~Susan

Come Doodle with me Over at Layout a Day & True Scrap

Come join me for some doodling fun!

 

I am so excited to be doing this webinar on February 23, 2012 over on Lain Ehmann's website layoutaday.com.I adore her work and writing. You have to check it out!

This free webinar is brought to you by True Scrap LLC and layoutaday.com.

 

You can sign up HERE !!!

The winner for the ticket to the

is

KimberlyRaeJan 17, 2012 10:05 AM

Oh Wow! What an A M A Z I N G opportunity! and Generous Giveaway! Thank you for the chance :)

Thank-you to everyone for leaving comments! Kimberly…can you please contact me at susiebeestudios@gmail.com.

~Susan

OUTFITS | Berlin Fashion Week, Made In My Hotel Room

jacket: vintage
sweatshirt: H&M men's
skirt: self made
heels: Acne
necklace: Nelly

This is what I wore to Berlin Fashion Week on Wednesday. (Sorry if I'm boring you with my high slit skirts and metal necklaces but this is just what really love wearing atm.) It was a real last minute outfit, I made the skirt in my hotel room the night before and cut off a men's sweatshirt from H&M. Added the neck cuff, pair of good heels and voila!

OPINION | LaLa Berlin

Light blue boxy leather motorcycle jackets just arrived in Acne stores, similar monochromatic light pink ensembles have been in American Apparel window displays for years, the flowy long skirts with a dove print are a downright Ann Demeulemeester rip off and the metal cuffs have already been exploited by H&M and ASOS ever since they appeared on a Damir Doma runway a year ago. Lala Berlin isn't really what you would call a pioneer in fashion.

The collection was very aimed at the now, it was a cohesive mixture of today's trends. Trends that will get bigger and will be fully accepted by the mainstream by the time that these pieces hit stores. Not trying anything new and sticking with what's already popular is a safe and smart thing to do in this economy if you want to make money. But is it necessary and relevant to build a fashion show around these already available styles?

My first answer to that question was NO. But after giving it a second thought I realized that this style of dressing has been around
for a few seasons. Perhaps this age will be remembered for it like the 80's were remembered for their shoulder pads. Perhaps fashion is finally slowing down a bit.

Vanessa Friedman from the Financial Times came with some facts in a recent column that support these thoughts: "Indeed, the last major aesthetic change I can think of was more than a year ago, when Phoebe Philo’s rigorous minimalism at Céline sent her audience gasping and running to fill their wardrobes with men’s trousers and tailored cloth coats. As a colleague said the other day, “Indeed, the last major aesthetic change I can think of was more than a year ago, when Phoebe Philo’s rigorous minimalism at Céline sent her audience gasping and running to fill their wardrobes with men’s trousers and tailored cloth coats. As a colleague said the other day, “There’s nothing I feel like I need to buy in order to feel current, no ankle boot will fix all my problems.” Put another way: Polyvore, the do-it-yourself “fashion inspiration” website wherein members create and widely share their own collages built around specific items, just released its Year in Review report, which analyses user behaviour over the past 12 months, and the top five trends were: “prints, minimalism, monochrome, florals, men’s wear-inspired.” The sixth was ... trousers."

Conclusion: A collection that I would be happy to wear today, but which didn't contain much originality. It gave some food for thought and discussion about more long term trends. It was beautiful, styled impeccably, nonetheless for an independent designer to present Ann Demeulemeester skirts with another name on it is just not done.(sorry had to be said)

LIFE | Berlin Day One: Architecture

at an almost deserted Berliner Dom

A quick update from my hotel room. Arrived in Berlin this morning before the sun was up, the city was grey and the wet asphalt glistened in the street lights. The rain also kept the tourists away. We walked through a relatively quiet Berlin and had the chance to enjoy all it's amazing architecture which today looked so dark and awecommanding.

Now it's time to get rid of the coupe-du-rain, get dressed and head over to the opening parties of Berlin Fashion Week. Stay tuned!

Live from CHA Giveaway

I had fun making this quick little layout with 'it's the little things' paper line from Fancy Pants.

Do you know what Live from CHA is? It is a webcasting/live streaming event put on by the wonderful organization called Charity Wings which was founded by Elena Lai Etcheverry. If you want to see what it is  like to walk around the huge Winter Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show this is a great way to do it!

When does CHA Live take place? January 29 and 30th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Not only do manufacturers donate kits,but they also donate prizes throughout the live streaming. There are lots of chances of winning product AND handmade arts & crafts.You can register for the event HERE ;

I am so excited that I have been asked to be a participating designer for this awesome event and I will be working with product from one of my favorite manufacture's Fancy Pants. They are also a sponsor for this event.

Guess What?

Elena generously gave me ONE ticket to this event that I can give away! PLUS, with the ticket the prize includes a gift bag that is
full of craft goodies worth over $50.00.
  You will also get a chance to win one of some wonderful raffle prizes
during the event!

HOW TO ENTER:

You have  until Thursday January 19,

Do one of the following three things…

1.  Tweet a link to this blog post on Twitter with @SusanKWeckesser in the post
or
2. Leaving a comment on my BLOG.
3. Leaving a comment on my Facebook Page.

The winner of the Ticket will be announced here on my blog on Friday, January 20, 2012! 

Here are links to other designers that are giving away tickets this week:

Theresa Cifali

Ann Butler 

Jennifer Priest 

Jen Cushman
Marisa Pawelko 

Liz Hicks
Michelle Cummings
Eileen Hall  

Good Luck everyone!

~Susan

 P.S.  IF  you feel like putting your dance moves to good use, She's Crafty and Charity Wings are sponsoring a Craft Flash Mob! Anyone can participate if you are interested make sure to check it out.It is going to be AWESOME!!!!

NOVELTY | Maurie and Eve Winter Looks

Actually the lookbook and the rest of the Maurie and Eve collection looked nothing like that first picture; There were flower printed dresses and pink sandals. But this suit consisting of a baseball jacket and a pair of suit pants in a thick white on white printed fabric (granny, better watch your curtains) is divine. What also can't go unmentioned is two 1900s styling details: the nose ring and those sporty sunglasses.