Sabado & CrayCray Craft Day

I didn't do much Saturday. There was a rummage sale nearby, but I opted to sleep in until 1pm so I wouldn't spend anymore money. Actually, I probably slept in until 2pm. I might be suffering from insomnia. It's a vicious cycle: sleep in, work, stay up late, and repeat. I miss being able to wear cutesy dresses and short-shorts. I feel that my creativity is being stifled by the dress code, but I'm doing my best to comply while maintaining some sense of me.

For Your Viewing Pleasure: Saturday's Work Outfit

I literally took this 15 minutes before I had to be at work. Luckily, it takes me less than 30 seconds to get there. 

It's one of the few perks of my job.

->Striped Oxford Button Up, Free- Discarded by Lil' Sis

->Skinnies, $13 - CitiTrends

->Vtg Nine West Red Flats, $15 - Ebay

->Tiger Scarf worn as Turban, Free - Gift from Momz

I finally debuted these brass rings that I bought for 8 bucks a pop at a Riverfest vendor.

I painted the insides with clear nail polish, hoping to prevent green rings. Cool, huh?

After breakfast Sunday morning, I vowed to get some serious crafting done. And that I did. And I probably went out of hand. I was seriously making stuff until 11pm. I took several pictures along the way, but instead of overwhelming everyone with a plethora of photos, I'm going to split up the CrayCray Craft Day over a couple of posts

...including a special gift that I am seriously proud of.

 Teaser Photos?

This is my craft box, well, more like a junk box. It's filled with goodies. 

I found this lovely at Hidden Treasures. She now weighs a ton.

I have buttons, knick-knacks, feathers, vintages findings, eyeglass lenses, blah blah blah. 

Now you can see why she weighs a ton.

Tah-dah! Stay tuned for what I made over the course of CrayCray Craft Day!

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Riverfest Revisited, Glass Heads and Etsy Shop Opening

Day 2 of Riverfest: Pelvic Thrust! I was in the vicinity at the Rev Room. Yeahhh.

c/o Chris H.

I gave up on trying to continue my thoughts on Riverfest: that weekend just got out of hand. However, I must show off some of my fireworks photos! 

And For Your Viewing Pleasure: Some outfit shots!

This is Mango. She thought she wasn't going to be able to go to Riverfest, but I surprised her with a button. Hurrah, hurrah! She sports a classic plaid button-up paired with black shorts, grungy canvas sneakers, and black felt hat.

I opted for a red-striped tank to match my red lipstick, worn with high-waisted khaki shorts, and a scarf turban wrap.

Sophie looks lovely in a black romper and a creme cardi (which I'm pretty sure she scored from me at a clothing swap ages ago) paired with all black canvas sneakers, Africanesque bag, and a straw cloche hat.

It was funny walking around because we definitely stood out amongst the crowd clad in their usual Dirty South garb. I would've taken "street-style" photos, but I saw maybe one kid worth mentioning, and I couldn't work up the courage. Shame on me!

Rummaging through pretty jewels at one of the vendors' booths. I bought two bronze rings. Pictures are coming, after I finish coating them with clear nail polish!

Abracadabra! 

My Etsy Shop hath been stocked with goods, not an overwhelming amount, but stocked nonetheless. I made the fascinators last week (with another batch in the works!) but had no way of photographing them. I wanted to use my sister as a head model, but alas...I never see the kid. My luck changed when I found this awesome glass head at Hidden Treasures.

It's just what I needed! I should name her. Any ideas?

Check out more of the merchandise at Myriad.of.Mischief : Unique Repurposed Goods

I'll be adding more stuff later on this week, if everything pans out accordingly, and this weekend will be spent scouring flea-markets and antique malls for an affordable dress form to display other goodies looking for new homes!

I can't wait. I can't wait. I can't wait!

♥

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Settin' Up Shop.

I spent almost all day yesterday setting up shop. I just about have Market Publique ready to go (except for my avatar...it won't load!) and Etsy's ready for me to list items.

Back in April: Annie getting ready for prom & sporting one of my fascinators!

O'course, that means I need to have items to sell. Which means that I'm going to be a crafting junkie! I have already laid out fascinators and smaller feather clips that just need to be assembled, as well as a slew of images for my eyeglass lens pendants.

I also need to take measurements of my vintage clothes and do a bit of research to list the items accurately. I would really love to find a simple dressmaker form and stand in order to photograph the items. So much to do, so much to do...but I'm excited...I've always wanted to do something like this.

Source: Google Images

Side-note: Finally got a call from Half-of-Half. I'll be reporting to duty starting Wednesday. I had pretty much given up on the idea of a summer gig, but at least now I'll have more funds to spend in Spain. I see it more as capital, since I'll totally be hitting up the flea markets...who knows what vintage goodies I might discover!

I just hope that working doesn't interfere too much with my other plans. It's been refreshing to be able to go out and do stuff before 9pm...but again, me needs the monies real baddd!

Everything will work out. I hope.

Riverfest begins tomorrow and I've already bought my button. Man, the last day better not get rained out like last year! I'll try and remember to bring Cammy Jr. to document the festivities and whatnot.

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