Do Celebs Entice You...

to buy?

Celebrities are turning into fashion stars for Spring/Summer 2009 and we're not sure it makes a difference.

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The rumours are true and I think my world just stopped turning.
*sigh*
It's true that Vivienne Westwood has picked Pam Anderson as the "face" for Spring 2009. Apparently, Vivienne saw Pam front row at her Red Label show in September and just had to have her, tossing all real models aside.
...and we loved Westwood fashion for her quirky high style. Pam and her adopted "girls" just look trashy.

click photos to enlarge...

{ { Pam Anderson for Vivienne Westwood, Spring 2009 } }Photos by Juergen Teller


{ { Scarlett Johansson for Dolce & Gabanna } }
photo by Sølve Sundsbø

{ { Victoria Beckham for Emporio Armani Underwear, Spring/Summer 2009 } }
photo by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott


{ { Katie Holmes for Miu Miu, Spring/Summer 2009 } }
photo by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott


{ { Madonna for Louis Vuitton, Spring/Summer 2009 } }
photo by Steven Meisel


{ { Gwyneth Paltrow for Tod's, Spring/Summer 2009 } }
photo by Mikael Jansson


{ { Lindsay Lohan as the face of Fornaria, Spring 2009 } }

Artist Spotlight... Tizzalicious ❤

Update: The winner of the cute little apple brooch by Tizzalicious is ROSANNE! Congratulations, Rosanne...and a big thank you to everyone who entered.

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"I love seeing how something I have in mind actually turned out when it is finished." - Tizz

Cuteness abounds in this week's feature on Tizzalicious!

Maartje, or "Tizz" has been making us smile with all of her sweet and quirky things for quite some time now.

Tizz has always loved making jewelry, sewing and other crafts. Her mum taught her to sew when she was very little and she has been making jewelry foreverlong as well...all the way back to when she made earrings out of water ballons when she was little {without water, of course}.

She turned her interests into a business about 4 years ago and has been crafting super "kawaii" and colourful goodies in different styles like kawaii, kitsch, retro & rockabilly ever since.

Spotlight...Tizzalicious

❤ Tell us a bit about yourself...

I'm Maartje, but I usually go by my nickname Tizz. I'm a 26 year old crafty girl from The Netherlands. I sell handmade jewelry, accessories, plush & softies, art and more in different styles, like kawaii, kitsch, retro & rockabilly. I love anything cute and colorful!

❤ What inspires you?
Anything cute and things from the past. I love all things retro and vintage, and I think that shows in my designs. I love anything from the 50s and 60s, so I could say that has an influence on my work. Aside from that, Anything! When I see something in a shop, I automatically wonder if I could turn it into something nice. Being on Etsy also inspired me to try out more different crafts.

❤ Apart from creating things, what do you do for fun?
I love shopping, watching movies & Star Trek with the boyfriend, going to concert, photography, my Blythe dolls, drinking hot chocolate, traveling, blogging, messing around online (I'm a member of way too many forums and social networks!), and I am the team leader of the Crafting in Color Etsy Team (http://craftingincolorteam.blogspot.com).

❤ Do you work at your art/craft full time or do you have another job?
I don't have a full time job, but I am on disability because I get a lot of migraines. I am trying hard to make enough money with my shop so that I will be able to provide for myself, I don't like having to depend on disability, and a "normal" job is out of the question for now. I'm not there yet, but things are going better than I anticipated when I opened my shop a year ago :)

❤ What has been your most memorable moment selling your art?
I loved it when I sold a cute plusie to someone in Japan. They can find cuteness everywhere there, and still she decided to buy something in my shop, on the other side of the world! I thought it was a huge compliment.

❤ What are your current obsessions/interests?

I am obsessed with Blythe dolls, I currently have 3, I promised myself I'll stick to these 3, but then again, I promised myself to stick to 1 when I bought my first one too...

❤ Any advice for fellow artists...
This is not going to be very original, but: Stick to making things you love! We all love to make money with our craft, but don't end up making things you don't like yourself just because they are popular. You need to have fun!

❤ If you could be any character, who would it be and why?
Hmmm, that's a hard one. Maybe superman. His clumsy act when he is a real person is about what I'm like in real life, so at least I would have that part covered!

❤ Do you think you lived in a past life? ...If so, where and when?
If I did, it was in the 50s!

❤ Tell us any future plans you have for your business...
I'm hoping my shop will continue to grow, so I will be able to pay the pills without being on disability. Aside from that, I will just keep on creating the things I love, and hoping others will love them too!

❤ Anything else you'd like to add about yourself, your work, etc...
I really don't know. I'm not good at answering questions. :P

❤ Any favourite Etsy sellers you'd like to mention?
I love The Tiny Fig.


-Shop: http://Tizzalicious.Etsy.com
-Blog: http://blog.Tizzalicious.com
-Blythe Shoppe: http://Tinylicious.Etsy.com

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This Give-A-Way is now closed...
Congrats to the winner, Rosanne!

This week's delicious little give-a-way is the cutest little red polka dot apple brooch by Tizzalicious. This super cute yet simple brooch is made of fabric and measures about 1.5" {3.8 cm} in width.

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✿ To enter to win...
Visit the Tizzalicious or Tinylicious shop. Then, come back here to tell us what you favourite item is and why it's super cute in your eyes.


✿ For extra entries into this give-a-way...
1} Get ONE extra entry by following my blog. Post here that you are a follower.

2.} Get TWO extra entries by posting a comment on any other post on my blog, not including artist features.

3.} Get TEN extra entries by doing a mini write up about this blog and contest on your blog. Post here with link to the feature.

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Most Important Details... I will make sure all extra entries are entered into the give-a-way. All entries are handwritten by me, so I DO check every single entry and comment. The winner's name is drawn randomly by hand. If your favourite piece of item by Tizzalicious is not part of your comment and some sort of viable contact information is not included, your entry will be disqualified. Give-a-way is shipped out via the artist. All entries must be received by 3.00pm on Sunday, March 8th, 2009 PST. There is a clock on the right side of this blog so that you may check Los Angeles {PST} time. This contest is open to everyone, everywhere.

Best of luck to you, my Pretties!

Hot Right NOW...

Here's what's hot right now in the Dirty Pretty Things shoppe...
And, buyers receive a FREE GIFT and take 10% off any of these items if you mention this feature on my blog at checkout. ❤

{ { Prints and Mini Prints... } }

Shown, Clockwise from Top Left...

• Where's The Party {Madonna} Giclee Print
• The Sweet Escape {Gwen Stefani} Giclee Print
• Vivienne in the Graveyard Giclee Print
• Chop Siouxsie Giclee Print

{ { Cute -n- Naughty Greeting Cards... } }

shown above...

• Can I Play With Your...Banana Greeting Card

{ { Super Yummy Soy Candles... } }

shown above, L to R...

• Ginger Spice Soy Candle, 12 oz
• Sugar Kiss Soy Candle, 12 oz.
• Bavarian Chocolate Mint Soy Candle, 12 oz.

❤ BUYERS: Wait for revised invoice before you pay or convo me to correct & reserve your listing beforehand. Also, be sure to check out the featured items in my shop as they are 20% off this week only. This offer expires on March 31st!

Freaky Friday... Lisa Rinna

"Whoooo... Little ole' ME???
I am just as surprised as YOU that they think I'm qualified to be here judging other people's fashion sense and makeup!"

"I was yet again so very excited to be asked, so I had my hair stylist super glue my big early 90's hair into place and got my lips plumped up bigger than ever before."

"I even stayed up alll night practicing these poses...and I made SURE that they got my good side, you know, the side of my face with that huge killer "beauty" mark on my brow."

"People have always looked at me strangely, but I'm just positive it's because I am so damned gorgeous! If only they KNEW just how much I have to spent on my plastic surgeon and trainer to maintain all of this!"

"Anyway...do you like?"



"This is one of my faves 'cuz I'm looking over my shoulder like I'm a coy little school girl..."

"Oh, and my lips are sheer plumped perfection in this shot...You can't tell I'm trying to push them out even further, can you?"





















"I almost cried when I saw this shot...and I made an appointment with my plastic surgeon the very next day! Don't you think my amazingly fake boobs look like they are sagging a bit??? ...and I paid so much for them!! I'm so mad right now!"






















"Now, in this photo, I wanted to make absolutely sure that all the jewelry I was borrowing for the evening was shot. I know most celebs wouldn't admit that they are actually GIVEN almost everything they wear, but I will. What do I have to lose at this point in my life? I did in fact practice this pose beforehand, but it looks so spur of the moment, doesn't it?"













"I'll leave you with this one, so you can see that I've actually been working out so much that my back muscles are ripped. ...And, what gorgeous woman doesn't pull out an 'over the shoulder' look anymore? Eat your heart out, Megan Fox!! God, I'm SO beautiful...I'm off to have these babies framed."

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Pretty Things to Get You Clean...

I've discovered a new shop with things to make you squeaky clean...and smell good too!
Long Winter Farm makes creams, lip balms, massage oils and the most gorgeous cold process soaps with quirky names like Jane Doe, Porridge, Bloody Lumberjack and Hippie Stink. The names just make you smile, don't they?

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And...Long Winter Farm is currently being featured by Nicole of Lillyella, Uniquely You and they have a very generous and super delish give -a-way going on right now...but HURRY, the deadline to enter is tomorrow morning!

Of course, you can still visit the Long Winter Farm shop on Etsy...and Lillyella always seems to have some sweet treats to share.

Thursday FUN!

Don't feel like actually working today? Me either!

So, here's another of those fun time wasters...MAKE YOUR OWN ALBUM COVER!

My band is called 4th Regiment of the Front Guard and my album is called "Trying to be in Love" {right}. Doncha just love it? ...definitely check it out!



...and now, go get yer own:

1 } Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random - The first article title on the page is the name of your band.

2 } Click http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3 - The last four or five words of the very last quote is the title of your album.

3 } Visit http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days/ - The third picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.

4 } Use PhotoShop to put it all together.

5 } Post the link to your band's new album and, if you want, TAG up to 10 people you want to join in. {I'm not gonna tag anyone, but would LOVE to see what you do!}

Photo: JenKneeBee

Hey You Dirty Pretty Things!

...Wanna spend some fun time getting down and dirty with yer honey-pie and then take a long leisurely bath together to clean each other up??

Well then, you little minx...I've got just the recommendation for you!

The Muddy Moose Bath Boutique sells edible chocolate body paint....and the yummiest soaps and bath bombs! Get thee to the shoppe...oh, and do stop by her blog also for a sweet give-a-way.

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And, whilst your are shopping, you might wanna grab a card or two from the Dirty Pretty Things shoppe...There are some super cute cards that will definitely help set the mood for your night of fun, below:




From L to R...

• Hot Monkey Love Card
• Your Place or Mine Card
• Can I Play With Your Banana Card

Have You Been Wondering if I Still Love you?

"I do...I still love you more than you'll ever know!
I thought that YOU didn't love ME anymore. You never call, You never write..."

Have you been wundering why you've been losing followers and why people haven't been commenting on your blog for the past several days? Me too! I've tried many times to leave comments and the word verify on many blogs isn't working...so I did some research and wanted to share.

Here's what Blogger had to say...

The word verification form is currently failing to load for some users. As a temporary workaround, you can disable word verification from the Settings | Comments tab. We're working on a fix now, and apologize for the inconvenience.

For a list of other issues with blogger right now and how you might be able to work around them until they are fixed, such as losing followers, etc..., go HERE.

Now go and DISABLE your word verification.
I did...so now you can comment again and hopefully win some of the great give-a-ways we have going on this week! Good luck!

xxx
Raven

Pretty Things Fashion: The 81st Annual Oscar Awards

Here's a look at our picks for best, worst...and a little "meh" from the red carpet at the 81st Annual Oscar Awards.

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The Best...

Miley Cyrus - My pick for best dressed of the night surprised even me...and I took a long time to think about this one since I'm not a fan of Miley. Although many put her on their worst dressed list, I thought her jewel-encrusted gown by Zuhair Murad was absolutely delicious and her hair and make up just perfect. Getty Images

Evan Rachel Wood - Her pale satin and chiffon gown by Elie Saab was a perfect choice as she looked the epitome of Hollywood glamour. Getty Images


Anne Hathaway - Anne sparkled and looked absolutely stunning in her Armani Prive gown. WireImages [L], Getty Images [C,R]

Alicia Keys - Although her gown is in a Pepto Bismal shade of pinkish purple, it looks great with her skin tone. We though she looked absolutely amazing! Getty Images

Taraji Henson - She's been batting a thousand lately with her wardrobe, so kudos to her stylist! She looked stunning in her Roberto Cavalli gown and beyond gorgeous Fred Leighton jewels. Getty Images [L], WireImage [R]

Angelina Jolie - Angelina is finally out of the frumpy dresses and looked gorgeous in this black gown by Elie Saab. Of course, I'm sure many of you think that her having Brad Pitt as an accessory doesn't hurt either. Getty Images

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Meh...

Freida Pinto - We love John Galliano and the shoulder detail of this dress, so you'd think we'd be all over this Bollywood-inspired beaded gown with lace sleeve, but unfortunately the colour and the fabric makes it a bit too cheap looking. Getty Images

Penelople Cruz - Everyone seemed to just love her vintage gown by Balmain. We liked the bodice of the dress, but the skirt not so much as it looked liked it was taken off a vintage wedding dress. Getty Images

Kate Winslet - The colour of her Yves St. Laurent gown is gorgeous and most of its detais very pretty,...but the one shoulder detail looked a bit contrived and could have been edited. The dress would have been prettier as a strapless gown. Getty Images

Natalie Portman - Although she looked very pretty and, upon closer inspection, we do like the style of her Rodarte dress, the colour is just a bit too Pepto Bismol for us and doesn't suit her bottle-bronzed skin tone. Getty Images

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The Worst...

Beyonce - Definitely not hot...and now we know what happened to those hideous drapes we tossed out. Beyonce is not 'all that' in this skin tight fish tailed nightmare supposedly designed by her mother. Getty Images

Heidi Klum - We love the red and the earrings, but for someone who lives in the world of fashion and judges others for their fashion sense, she sure doesn't dress the part herself. Dress by RM by Roland Mouret. Getty Images

Tilda Swinton - We love her, but her Lanvin blouse and skirt ensemble just makes her look frumpy and the colour of her blouse doesn't flatter her skin tone. Getty Images

Amy Adams - Her crimson gown by Carolina Herrera with geometric piped bodice just didn't go well with her hair and her necklace fought the details on her dress for attention. Getty Images
Viola Davis - The gold lame looking dress by Reem Acra flatters Viola's skin tone, but little else as it draped and clung to her oddly shaped breasts. The wrinkles in the fabric didn't help the look either. Getty Images

Amanda Seigfried - Her red dress by Valentino Haute Couture missed the mark with its large bow and unflattering bodice. Getty Images

Marisa Tomei - Her deco-inspired white Versace one-shouldered gown with pleated bodice and fish tail hem just didn't do it for us. We're over the fish tail and this would have looked better strapless. ...but we're so happy to see her acting again! Getty Images

Sophia Loren - Classic Hollywood glamour -Italian style...and very HER. But, this dress looks as if it's circa 1988 prom with all the ruffles and pouf shoulder details. I've never been a fan of her excessive tanning either. WireImage

Mickey Rourke - Looking like he needs a bath, a hair cut -- and a stylist, Mickey yet again doesn't disappoint in his attempt to make the worst dressed iists. Wait, is that a Scrabble tile necklace from Etsy? WireImage [L], Getty Images [R]