tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-159124592024-03-07T13:23:18.536-08:00Not Quite Vintagecrafts made with love and lots of cussing...Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-47826866686766795462011-04-27T23:53:00.000-07:002011-04-28T00:29:46.373-07:00New hair .... Literally & Adele<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5663815312/" title="New bangs by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5663815312_c01935712f.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="New bangs"></a><br /><br />I got new hair.... literally. I got extensions & bangs!!! Its totally different and I have a love hate relationship with them. I miss my short cute retro curly hair but I sort of love having as much hair as a horse. It's something different and hey I am a hair dresser! Time to change it up. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5663268791/" title="photo by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5142/5663268791_13dc3662cd.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="photo"></a><br /><br />I did finally figure out how to do my signature "roll" with my new extensions... thank goodness... I was having retro withdrawl... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5663268765/" title="photo by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5104/5663268765_07f9294ea9.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="photo"></a><br /><br />Other then that... I have been OBSESSED with everything <a href="http://www.adele.tv/">Adele</a>. I love her look. Her clothes, hair and ESPECIALLY her make up!!! Not to mention her insane voice! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thedemoiselles.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Adele_GlorifyYourself.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 252px;" src="http://thedemoiselles.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Adele_GlorifyYourself.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.celebrityviplounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/adele.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.celebrityviplounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/adele.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/27682653/Adele++hires+PNG+400x370.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 370px;" src="http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/27682653/Adele++hires+PNG+400x370.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Not only does she have great style an amazing voice and an English accent. She also is funny as hell! When I hear her in interviews I feel like she is my best friend hahaha or at least should be! <br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8_xRlRVQNnM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />My favorite song she sings is " One and only" its SSOOO GOOD! <br /><iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rYEDA3JcQqw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-40734217554345982462011-03-10T23:21:00.000-08:002011-03-10T23:58:39.914-08:00OOTD #2<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5516424677/" title="OOTD 3/9/11 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5516424677_3b48ee33b5.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="OOTD 3/9/11" /></a><br /><br />I have my Johnny Cash uniform on:<br /><br />Poncho- TJ MAXX<br />shirt- old navy<br />skinny jeans- Old navy<br />shoes- target<br />purse- coach<br />scarf- vintage<br />earrings- made by me<br />bracelet- vintage<br /><br /><br />Okay so I know I sort of turned a new leaf buying different clothes but I must admit I am a sucker for an all black outfit. I love it. I feel its really classic. My family had to go to the lawyers and we all cracked up when we got out of the car and we were all wearing black. We looked like we were going to a funeral. After we got back I made my mom take pictures of me in her backyard with my hipstamatic.... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5516424439/" title="IMG_1735 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5098/5516424439_c4c9bd74e7.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="IMG_1735" /></a><br /><br />She couldn't figure out how to get my feet in the picture so there was plenty of pics because my mother is technically challenged. The viewfinder on the hipstamatic is pretty annoying. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5516424575/" title="I'm not normal and I dont care by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5516424575_4b1f6f00f4.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="I'm not normal and I dont care" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5517014802/" title="IMG_1752 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5517014802_1a78da95a3.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="IMG_1752" /></a><br /><br />Me showing my mother how easy is it to get HER feet in the picture. (her in all black too... shocking)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5516424489/" title="IMG_1736 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5516424489_2a01cf485f.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="IMG_1736" /></a><br /><br />Then my mom tried to get me to do " model" poses so of course I did the complete opposite<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5516424649/" title="meow by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5516424649_8eb9bbd506.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="meow" /></a><br /><br />I pretended I was Elle Wood from Toddlers and Tiaras. I was busting out all my moves <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5517014894/" title="#1 favorite toddler and tiara move by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5517014894_591976dbfc.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="#1 favorite toddler and tiara move" /></a> the invisible wall rest<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5516424831/" title="2nd favorite toddler & tiara move by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/5516424831_67f41a3b35.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="2nd favorite toddler & tiara move" /></a><br />kiss the boo boo's <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5517014990/" title="Channeling my inner toddlers & tiaras by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5517014990_377eee3d97.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Channeling my inner toddlers & tiaras" /></a><br />ouchie boo boo! <br /><br />If you've ever seen that show you know what I'm talking about. The funny part is Elle Wood looks like I did as a kid. Except my mother wasn't a freak and dressed me up like a child hooker. <br /><br />but she did make me put on this GOD awful scarf that one of her bible study ladies gave her. I said " OH LAWD this looks like Pinata puke! This fun fetti scarf is a SIN!" but I gave in a took a picture for her<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5517015080/" title="death the confetti scarves by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5517015080_b5772df2e3.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="death the confetti scarves" /></a><br />Have you seen Toddlers and Tiaras??? It make me realize how good I had it as a kid.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-42499111745374469962011-03-07T21:51:00.001-08:002011-03-07T22:24:58.689-08:00FOTD- Face of the day & Shellac review<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5508026833/" title="IMG_1703 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5508026833_f1db912a63.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="IMG_1703" /></a><br /><br />My outfit was pretty boring today. Just like my day at work. Black cartigan & jeans bleh! Good news is last week I made the most money I have since I've been working at the salon. GO ME!!! So this week most likely will be on the slower side. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5508026971/" title="IMG_1705 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5508026971_fc9ede1eba.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="IMG_1705" /></a><br /><br />I was thinking of posting some pictures of my work I do in the salon. You would think I would remember to take before and after pictures but of course I always forget the befores and so people can't see how fucked up their hair was before and how fabulous I just made them... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5508027037/" title="IMG_1707 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5508027037_0c14238c9b.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="IMG_1707" /></a><br /><br />On another note I would like to talk about <a href="http://www.cnd.com/Products/Color/shellac-hello.aspx">Shellac</a> Its an AMAZING product!!! My nails have never felt stronger and stayed longer then with Shellac. Its pretty much like nail polish but doesn't ever chip. You need a UV lamp to cure it and as of now can only get it done professionally. The manicurist at my salon does my nails. I am HOOKED! I used to wear it with a half moon manicure but this week I just did regular. It last for 2 weeks!!! I am constantly in water and using my hands all day long. <a href="http://www.opi.com/">OPI</a> also makes one called Axxium that I've also used. It takes a bit longer then Shellac but has a far larger assortment of colors. Personally I only wear classic reds. (big fat surprise!) so thats why I have been using Shellac. I did see that OPI has a gold in the axxium so I might have to try it! Have you ever heard of shellac ? Have you tried it?? What did you think?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-59406859080636742592011-03-06T20:02:00.000-08:002011-03-06T21:09:18.656-08:00OOTD- #1 & ramblings of a girl having a quarter life crisis.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5505090386/" title="March 6th, 2011 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5505090386_f7a2a84309.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="March 6th, 2011" /></a><br /><br />Blouse- Forever 21+<br />Jeans- Torrid<br />Belt- Torrid<br />Shoes- Miz Mooz<br /><br />Okay so apparently I've been missing out on this whole " Fatshionista" concept. Where "plus size" women take on the world and express themselves through fashion and being happy to be themselves no matter what size. Seriously am I the worst fat girl on earth? Never knew Forever 21 had a plus size section? Been into torrid 2 times my whole life. Didn't know <a href="http://us.asos.com/">ASOS</a> even existed!!! (if you haven't been to the site check it out. They have some fabulous items for most sizes)<br /><br />I guess its because I can still shop at a majority of the mainstream stores. Plus I was obsessed with having a retro flare on everything so I was SO PICKY about what I wore and pretty much was a combination of pencil skirts, jeans, cardigans, sheath dresses, black, black and BLACK! <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4303254366/" title="IMG_0720 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4303254366_b99e3da94e.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_0720" /></a><br /><br />Then I became obsessed with this idea that I was only going to make clothing from vintage patterns and or wear vintage clothes. That sort of is on the back burner for many reasons. The main one being I do hair. I use bleach & color everyday so the idea of ruining something that was expensive & has lasted 50 years with someone else only to be splattered with bleach by day 1 with me is depressing. That and I've been working like crazy so my sewing has taken the back burner, as well as cleaning, doing laundry, making crafts, sleeping, paying attention to my loving boyfriend, roller derby... you get it! BITCH is fucking BUSY! <br /><br /><br />Which has led me to my quarter life crisis. I turned 25. I feel like I've had the same " look" for years now. I wear red lipstick every day. I needed a change. I went one whole week without wearing it.(anyone who wears red lipstick knows my pain... its my security blanket) I was over my obsession with having this retro look on a day to day basis. Vintage will always be part of my life. I love it. Even when I don't try people still identify me with someone from 50 years ago. <br /><br />my quarter life crisis is not about my appearance. Mostly about things happening in my life. I'm officially ready to get married. I am not freaked out about the idea. I no longer have this mentality that I am a child trying to be a grown up. I have a budding career and talk of buying a house has been in the air. Its a lot to take in. Now I just need my boyfriend to ask me to marry him! HAHAHAHAHA!<br /><br />I guess everything is just coming together. I stumbled upon a "fatshion" blog just as I was looking for something a little different. I found out that online shopping is fun and ended up spending $800 in a week on some clothes from forever 21, ASOS, & torrid. I love all my clothes!!! WOO WOO WOO! I'll probably be posting more OOTD's and rambling about being plus size and being totally confident in myself. Little did I know its actually called something!!! Seriously I just crawled from under a rock....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-66647781304020018512011-03-05T21:41:00.000-08:002011-03-06T01:47:45.849-08:00AVOCADOS for the 50 year old.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5498323639/" title="IMG_1660 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5135/5498323639_02352f5bde.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="IMG_1660" /></a><br /><br />So what do you buy a man who buys himself EVERYTHING he wants? Only leaving you scrambling 3 days before his birthday? Something you want, DUH! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5484419545/" title="fruits of our labor by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5484419545_8799984b55.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="fruits of our labor" /></a><br /><br />My parents bought the house my grandpa built when my dad was a teenager. So pretty much they will probably die there. So whats better then buying them Avocado trees! My dad has a fond memory of a giant avocado tree in his backyard when he was a kid. He still talks about it like its the fucking tree of life. I don't know why he hasn't planted one in his backyard he has now. Especially since we all love avocados. So I figured buying two would be beneficial to ME in a few years when it start to produce delicious buttery hass avocados! <br /><br />It was actually FUN! Granted the b/f was doing most of the digging and I was doing the directing (big surprise). <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5484420269/" title="Avocado Soil by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5136/5484420269_1ca54b55c2.jpg" width="500" height="270" alt="Avocado Soil" /></a><br />I did have to do the dirty work though and mix the soil and get my hands dirty! My mom came out and stole my thunder by trying to boss the b/f around and ended up making him practically trim a whole tree down. It was fun to watch. I like a man who can work outside! mmmm mmmm! Plus we were slipping down the hill because it was muddy! Not to mention he was cutting tree branches that were huge so he was DRIPPING sweat using all his testosterone and muscle (bah hahahaha) doing manual labor. While my mom and my job was to throw the trees over the fence and direct him to the next branch.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5485011652/" title="avocado tree by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5485011652_8d3d68d12c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="avocado tree" /></a><br />While we were driving home I was talking to the b/f and was like " That was so much fun!!!! Don't you think???" He looked at me and his eyes said it all!! HAHAHAHAHA That's why I love him! My ideas become reality with him as my muscle!<br /><br /> Happy 50th Dad!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-22904000494988533272011-03-04T20:12:00.000-08:002011-03-04T22:17:19.589-08:00Valentines Day In Capo Beach<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5484390895/" title="IMG_2120 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5056/5484390895_870cf5116a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_2120" /></a><br /><br />SO this post may be painful to everyone who lives where its cold OR has buckets of snow at the moment. But let me bask in its glory and recap my valentines day. This beach is about 2 minutes from my house. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5484405175/" title="IMG_2143 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5484405175_83a89eafcf.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_2143" /></a><br /><br />We went there after I got off work from the salon. We had already planned to have Valentines dinner on another day since the thought of going out that night gave me anxiety! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5485002582/" title="IMG_2147 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5140/5485002582_e13cdf7011.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_2147" /></a><br /><br />Baby Gus loves the beach!!! Its really funny to see him pull my boyfriend on the skateboard too! hahaha! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5484396727/" title="IMG_2125 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5484396727_b5aa3d8aea.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_2125" /></a><br /><br />I realized that day how much I hate snow! HAHAHAHA! I love looking at every ones pictures and watching snow fall but I am really not very happy when I am cold. I realized that I was just where I wanted to be on Feb 14th with my two loves! <br /><br />While I was working my Dad brought these in for me <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5498316477/" title="IMG_1606 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5498316477_4e04c56da0.jpg" width="374" height="500" alt="IMG_1606" /></a><br />They are HUGE!! It was so funny! Hes the best!!! <br /><br />Then Juan brought these in for me.... AWWWW! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5498315823/" title="IMG_1610 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5294/5498315823_f0da156cc7.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="IMG_1610" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-13442804936269003912011-02-27T22:03:00.000-08:002011-02-27T22:31:44.438-08:00Blueberry Jam. DELISH!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5477838153/" title="IMG_2096 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5477838153_929b668362.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_2096" /></a><br />My local grocery store had a 10 for $10 on blueberries and I couldn't pass up the deal. I've been wanting to make blueberry jam for some time. It's the one fruit I haven't really experimented with. I am so glad I did! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5478440478/" title="IMG_2099 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5478440478_ab3ef751f9.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_2099" /></a><br /><br />I actually made it with a friend who had been wanting to learn " the art of preserving". I am always excited when people take interest in canning. It seems like a lost art here where I live. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4950134833/" title="making Strawberry & strawberry blackberry preserves by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4950134833_e9f45718f3.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="making Strawberry & strawberry blackberry preserves" /></a><br /><br />After making the jam I thought it would be a perfect filling for my new <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/apple-pocket-pie-mold/popup/view-larger.html?zoom=1">William Sanoma pocket pie mold</a>. I love it so much! Its makes the cutest little pies ever! Besides my boyfriend thinks they are amazing. He calls them homemade " uncrustables". They are so easy too! YUMMY! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5484415257/" title="blueberry pie by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5052/5484415257_0d3f2f228e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="blueberry pie" /></a><br /><br />My mans heart is definitely through his stomach. (no pun intended)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-48380909680598887862011-02-21T21:31:00.000-08:002011-02-21T21:54:53.207-08:00The Metro in DC is.....<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5363364838/" title="IMG_2074 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5005/5363364838_5b298706b1.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_2074" /></a><br />So if DC wasn't horribly and horrifically humid & hot in the summer I think I might live there. But swamp ass always wins and I am brought back to the reality that I'll probably never move from CA if I can help it. Nonetheless rich history always has me coming back for more (preferably in winter/fall). This trip we used to metro A LOT. Every time I was slowly making it down the steep escalator I was amazed by the wonderful architecture. The massive amounts of stone, cement, arches, granite. EVERYWHERE! You would think the metro would be simple, dull, more " to the lowest bidder" of standards but its beautiful. breathtaking. and to my delight with the lack of urine stench.... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5362752605/" title="IMG_2069 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5362752605_b7cc7b28dc.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_2069" /></a><br /><br />The lighting reflects off the ceiling in a way that makes the whole place have a feeling of calm. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5362756469/" title="IMG_2077 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5362756469_fbf9b822b2.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_2077" /></a><br /><br />Granted this was taken later at night around 10pm so rush hour didn't disturb me as I gawked at the wonderful sights. I knew I would regret not taking these pictures. I'm so glad I did. What other places do you go to that have surprisingly wonderful architecture ? <br /><br />Here is a picture of me riding the metro. I was feeling the 60's that day mostly due to rain and semi-dirty hair... I think I sort of like it! <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5362749233/" title="IMG_2062 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5362749233_b8241debf8.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_2062" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-40032577063246660482011-02-11T22:08:00.000-08:002011-02-11T22:24:04.874-08:00Random shots around DC<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5362638849/" title="IMG_1934 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5046/5362638849_af7fd8c2fa.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_1934" /></a><br /><br />I love to upload photos only to find that they turned out exceptionally well. This was a picture I took of the back of a historically building. Something about the barrels and cobblestone wall. I don't know too much about photography. Actually none at all. I have a big ol 8MM camera and have no clue how to use it. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5362640187/" title="IMG_1935 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5201/5362640187_05c30047e8.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_1935" /></a><br /><br />I wonder where I can figure out how to use it. Anyone have any advice? I have a Canon rebel Ti. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5363252406/" title="IMG_1936 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5363252406_09887ca60d.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_1936" /></a><br /><br />I thought I would use it a lot more then I do. Its sort of BIG to carry around. I guess I just have to get used to it. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5363257292/" title="IMG_1940 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5203/5363257292_6edd336104.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1940" /></a><br /><br />eehhhh! Anyways. This is sort of a random post. I am trying to find the will to sew. I have been in a weird funk lately. Work has been super busy.... WAH!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-64951778389804843622011-01-21T22:04:00.000-08:002011-01-21T22:28:29.872-08:00Deadstock Glasses<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5362624277/" title="IMG_1921 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5362624277_eeb82a11f6.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1921" /></a><br /><br />I've needed glasses since I was in 9th grade. I've worn an assortment of different styles, all quite statement pieces. I have to say though these are the boldest of them all. I love them. L-O-V-E ! I got them at <a href="http://www.rosebowlstadium.com/">The Rosebowl flea market</a> in Pasadena by an amazing vendor <a href="http://www.allynscura.com/">Allyn Scura</a>. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5363234234/" title="IMG_1920 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5363234234_5b99f63eea.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1920" /></a><br />He has a huge inventory of dead stock vintage glasses as well as his own line. I bought two pairs and he worked me a good deal. I can't wait to get the other pair filled with my prescription!! They are gold and FANCY! <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5362627187/" title="IMG_1923 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5362627187_c95b5c7d56.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1923" /></a><br />The first time I wore them was on our trip to Washington DC. I got quite a few stares. Anyone that has been to the DC area knows what I mean. Everyone sort of looks and dresses the same. Platinum hair and red lipstick are few and FAR between! So what do you guys think of the new spects?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-18870908513384842872011-01-13T23:35:00.000-08:002011-01-14T00:04:18.412-08:00Fun With Friends<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5329638928/" title="IMG_1692 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5287/5329638928_d83ecca252.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1692" /></a><br /><br />I have to say that 2010 was full of F-U-N !!!! I didn't have any crazy new years resolutions but one of them for 2010 was make more friends. Not that I need to have 500 friends to feel good about myself... because lets be honest. If it wasn't for my boyfriend and my dog I would probably lock myself in my house all day making crafts and watching Netflix. hahhaha not entirely true... but pretty close. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5329631274/" title="IMG_1683 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5329631274_dca9922303.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1683" /></a><br /><br />I had a party at my house and I invited my old friend from high school, <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5329636316/" title="IMG_1688 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5329636316_4aa8250ba2.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1688" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5329040437/" title="IMG_1705 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5285/5329040437_5f3cc118fa.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1705" /></a><br /><br /><br />my craft friends, <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5329655968/" title="IMG_1711 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5329655968_09a836bb55.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1711" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5329616062/" title="IMG_1666 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5329616062_fa4fdf242a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1666" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5329613218/" title="IMG_1665 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5329613218_f11e03018d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1665" /></a><br /><br />my work friends,<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5329627916/" title="IMG_1679 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5329627916_2b9b03ddc9.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1679" /></a><br /><br /> & my roller derby friends.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5329015743/" title="IMG_1677 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5004/5329015743_197f6a052a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1677" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5329039671/" title="IMG_1704 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5288/5329039671_7a28c8b90c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1704" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /> To be honest I was a little concerned... These are all things I like to do but wasn't quite sure they would all mesh well together.... Oh the power of A LOT of alcohol and good food go along way! I love grown up parties!! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5329672910/" title="IMG_1732 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/5329672910_5c6afd393d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1732" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5329666332/" title="IMG_1725 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/5329666332_6be12939b2.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1725" /></a><br /><br />How can I forget! MUSIC!!! I love to dance. Especially When highly intoxicated. I have been known to do " high kicks" which I was unaware of while sober until I saw some of my pictures. Shoot me now! My brother came and the next day my mother called saying " Your brother said you embarrassed him with your dancing. I thought you were a good dancer." Oh well! I had a great time and everyone else did to! I sure know how to throw a party! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5329050049/" title="IMG_1717 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5329050049_8462722459.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1717" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5329656750/" title="IMG_1712 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5329656750_05a5d48eec.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Lets hope 2011 brings many more!!! <br /><br />I will end this post with this picture.... This is why the camera should be put away after 11pm. Apparently I have no shame. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/5329049249/" title="IMG_1716 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5084/5329049249_ec393bbcc2.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1716" /></a><br /><br />HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-72428732333388320522010-08-27T22:25:00.000-07:002010-08-27T22:49:04.386-07:00Canning Peaches<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4933998544/" title="lovely by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4933998544_1e3f717f1b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="lovely" /></a><br />SO back in September 2008 I made a <a href="http://brookowens.blogspot.com/2008/09/honey-do-list-crafts-i-must-learn-do.html">Honey Do List</a> with a list of crafts I'd like to learn. Well i am proud to say today I knocked another one off my list! CANNING !!!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4933426051/" title="boiling to get the skins off by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4933426051_1d7a36ce82.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="boiling to get the skins off" /></a><br /> It was actually not as hard as I thought it would be. I was having nightmares of the lids not sealing and having a horrible death caused by botulism.... <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4934031360/" title="Chopped peaches for preserves by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4934031360_95e57c893b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Chopped peaches for preserves" /></a><br />But it wasn't so! Each "PING" of the lids sealing made us all so excited. It was pretty funny. Throughout the day we would cheer after each " Ping"... The sign of success ! <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4933443205/" title="They look so pretty by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4933443205_cfb9584018.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="They look so pretty" /></a><br />We made Peach Jam, Canned peaches and Peach Salsa from <a href="http://www.gibbs-smith.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=2117">Putting Up</a> MMMMM MMMM I think that was everyones favorite! <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4933430667/" title="mango salsa by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4933430667_b72682c931.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="mango salsa" /></a><br /><br />What do you enjoy canning? I cant wait to make blackberry Strawberry jam!! Might have to take a little road trip up to the west coast and pick wild berries!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-15437379783030196232010-02-17T21:40:00.000-08:002010-02-17T22:35:34.323-08:00Leopard Cocktail Hat at Not Quite VintageSo I am excited to announce that I will be adding some new lovely things to the shop!!! Its been awhile since I have adding anything new to my Etsy but I have been making a bunch of new things for the past 6 months. ( Shame on me ... I know) I have started making more things that reflect my personal style. I have also made a few custom bridal pieces for some girls on Etsy... SO fun!!! I love working with birdcage veiling. I think <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BrookOwens">Not Quite Vintage</a> might have a bridal section for spring... but we shall see. <br /><br />The newest thing in my shop is the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40954293">Leopard Cocktail Hat</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4357353823/" title="etsy.... stuff by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4357353823_070a0479a9.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="etsy.... stuff" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4358098876/" title="etsy.... stuff by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4358098876_4dbbe2d6f8.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="etsy.... stuff" /></a><br /><br />Then i had the lovely Solanah from <a href="http://vixenvintage.blogspot.com/">Vixen Vintage</a> model some pics of it. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZuQTr_cH3CCgcmt2eWiUSUKIgC4GYX-_qSAmrWWeYCuklH07ibg8iJ__B-Vj9DKhcx6bXXJDXqvncFqHEj87nbTvysMYYESOcq4rC8Ai_3im_0O4uBvxxcGI03p7OcwZeJQw/s1600-h/4358862496_bd62f6b1d8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZuQTr_cH3CCgcmt2eWiUSUKIgC4GYX-_qSAmrWWeYCuklH07ibg8iJ__B-Vj9DKhcx6bXXJDXqvncFqHEj87nbTvysMYYESOcq4rC8Ai_3im_0O4uBvxxcGI03p7OcwZeJQw/s400/4358862496_bd62f6b1d8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439464758982228098" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEO_YWociRCYcU3uWEfkHq8UWc1UMZK2LsQBz9oF3BF_drhktuNDKlsKyvGViJmM9LjTMQzzodezJmZK1bB7UjF9VfMWxsfamlYrm37O4yrlDE1Wge8VS-LL7JenzrwLsWgIG/s1600-h/4358117153_7cea60c5f2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEO_YWociRCYcU3uWEfkHq8UWc1UMZK2LsQBz9oF3BF_drhktuNDKlsKyvGViJmM9LjTMQzzodezJmZK1bB7UjF9VfMWxsfamlYrm37O4yrlDE1Wge8VS-LL7JenzrwLsWgIG/s400/4358117153_7cea60c5f2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439465035972602834" /></a><br /><br />Shes so cute! I love her blog and her style!!! So glad she was willing to model me pieces! <br /><br />If you are interested in the hat you can check it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40954293">Here</a><br /><br />I am constantly looking for new inspiration so any suggestions on what else I should create would be great!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-87005172953239440412010-02-11T18:47:00.000-08:002010-02-11T19:33:23.500-08:00Lazy Days In The DesertSo my parents and brother love to go to the desert and camp and ride atv's and motorcycles... So do my neighbors...Me...mmmm not so much. But I go because its actually pretty fun to just hang out around camp and Gustus loves the desert because he gets to run FREE!! I don't really love riding around but I will putts around a little bit on our razor. Its sort of... uumm white trash... Like ... " desert people" and its sort of weird to think that 3-4 hours away people can be so different. my mom says I need to stop being a judger... but come on... Everyone hates a bro-ho... I know I do! I did manage to take some amazing photos... The sky is so different at the Desert. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4252338174/" title="Ocatilla Wells New Years by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4252338174_bd8b29d24b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Ocatilla Wells New Years" /></a><br /><br />Gustis is my best model. He loves posing for the camera!!! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4252373740/" title="Ocatilla Wells New Years by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4252373740_585897018d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Ocatilla Wells New Years" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4251681907/" title="Ocatilla Wells New Years by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4251681907_2be9d319b8.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Ocatilla Wells New Years" /></a><br /><br />UUUUMMMM I think burning your tree like this might be borderline white trash but it was fun.... Thing burned up in like 2 minutes! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4251684403/" title="Ocatilla Wells New Years by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4251684403_e8dc86e6f1.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Ocatilla Wells New Years" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4252497854/" title="Ocatilla Wells New Years by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4252497854_fff72c599d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Ocatilla Wells New Years" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4252503768/" title="Ocatilla Wells New Years by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2701/4252503768_8360757150.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Ocatilla Wells New Years" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4315741074/" title="Glamis January 2010 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4315741074_bc63dfd31f.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Glamis January 2010" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4315778372/" title="Glamis January 2010 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4315778372_db721cb4ef.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Glamis January 2010" /></a><br /><br />Everything is nice and peaceful then we went to the drag races... and then I was blown away... these things were INTENSE!!! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4315768418/" title="Glamis January 2010 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4315768418_72ceb24e5c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Glamis January 2010" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4315035291/" title="Glamis January 2010 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4315035291_60f67f9968.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Glamis January 2010" /></a><br /><br />I wanted to ride in one!!! They were so fast... I like speed as long as I am enclosed in something hahaha. I'll leave the dirt bikes for the boys.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-64406955562730114912010-01-31T20:42:00.000-08:002010-01-31T20:55:04.121-08:00The Real Me<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0ipNvzluZ9Td56EvHsYw0xX2WCEO-zQOICOmirh3YU5E5Lgz6YwuvsBR0VnStI8TtQEdaoWbmrNZdnd2mQqt7m6jShALkjF9ctpanG8KnGpn56-ue0Ar8Q-5aYlIdgUfkg-8/s1600-h/IMG_0561.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0ipNvzluZ9Td56EvHsYw0xX2WCEO-zQOICOmirh3YU5E5Lgz6YwuvsBR0VnStI8TtQEdaoWbmrNZdnd2mQqt7m6jShALkjF9ctpanG8KnGpn56-ue0Ar8Q-5aYlIdgUfkg-8/s400/IMG_0561.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433131593766142850" /></a><br />hahaah this was a lot harder to do then I thought. So many of my pictures are me perfectly done up. I hardly take pictures when I'm not wearing make up... I guess the real me is wearing make up... I always wear red lips... I guess this picture best shows me... This was after a fulls day work at the salon. hair not so perfect, lipstick needs touching up and tired eyes.... hahahahah me myself doesn't show so much the real me... but the background of that picture.... MY MESSY ROOM! More often then not my room is a mess. Its actually is a constant battle... I have figured I have more clothes then I do hangers. More craft supplies then I have storage for... Is this a case of hoarding? Quite possibly... but I need more SPACE!!! Probably need to stop buying stuff as well... eeeehhhh... Story of my life... There isn't enough hours in a day... <br /><br />Thanks to Kat at <a href="http://thevintagehousewife.blogspot.com/2010/01/real-me.html">The Vintage Housewife</a> for making me do this!!! Check out her "Real Me" Shes so cute!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-56114283389779441402010-01-30T00:55:00.000-08:002010-01-30T01:15:21.372-08:00Weather Wear: what I wore<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4302134021/" title="IMG_0709 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4302134021_289979939d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_0709" /></a><br /><br />If any of you live in Southern California you will know that a) our weather is hardly "harsh" and 2) People apparently forget how to drive when it rains... COME ON PEOPLE F-ING DRIVE... ITS WATER... falling from the sky... <br /><br />Well since California is right back to its perfect weather I guess its a little late to post this but I am going to anyways because its a rare occasion that I need to wear a coat and scarf... especially to work and all day... My grandma knit me this hooded scarf last year and I love it so much! It kept my curls dry in the horrible storm! My coat was sssoo cozy! I love being snuggled up when it's chilly! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4302132239/" title="IMG_0707 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4302132239_71c5101f20.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_0707" /></a><br /><br />I also wore some black socks and my new <a href="http://www.seychellesfootwear.com/seystart.tpl">Seychelles, Spellbound</a> they turned out to be a great rainy day shoe! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.seychellesfootwear.com/productgraphics/spellbn9slDBRN.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 290px;" src="http://images.seychellesfootwear.com/productgraphics/spellbn9slDBRN.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I normally never wear socks with shoes like this but I've been inspired by some pictures I've seen online and thought it looked cute to a rainy day! Beats UGG boots!!! What do you think?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-82139958329849192152010-01-20T20:12:00.000-08:002010-01-20T20:40:06.470-08:00Hot Sticks SetGEE!!! The weather has been horrible these past few days. I am surprised I haven't floated away! Trees are falling all over town. power is going out. TORNADO WARNINGS in Orange County... SCARY! So with that being said I have spent A LOT of time at home. I've been lurking on the <a href="http://www.thefedoralounge.com/">Fedora Lounge</a> reading all of the threads... Boy do I have a lot to learn.... Some of these ladies have so much vintage knowledge its incredible. I ran across the talk about these Hot sticks and had to have them! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41zClq1AgSL._SS500_.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41zClq1AgSL._SS500_.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I normally set my hair in sponge rollers (not so comfortable) or I do a curling iron <a href="http://brookowens.blogspot.com/2009/09/partying-in-portland.html">pin curl set</a> So I was excited to try something different. First set was HORRIBLE! I used EVERY curler so my hair was a poofy mess... NO brushing could save that rats nest! So this is pictures of my second set... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4289337973/" title="IMG_0617_2 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4289337973_a6ef67dd48.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_0617_2" /></a><br /><br />It was super windy... The storm was coming! <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4289339545/" title="IMG_0623 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4289339545_7fc4e68088.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_0623" /></a><br /><br />Here is my outfit pic... I am wearing nude fishnets but you cant tell... and my heels are sinking in the water logged grass! <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4289343801/" title="IMG_0641_2 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4289343801_29e6f708f5.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_0641_2" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4290088078/" title="IMG_0643_2 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2726/4290088078_728de3e7bb.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_0643_2" /></a><br /><br />and my leopard pillbox hat<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4290093620/" title="IMG_0656_2 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2798/4290093620_e8bb4e2268.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_0656_2" /></a><br /><br />wind + curly hair are not friends! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4289351745/" title="IMG_0665 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4289351745_da6af18a33.jpg" width="500" height="291" alt="IMG_0665" /></a><br /><br />I also was watched a fabulous youtube video by <a href="http://www.diaryofavintagegirl.com/">Fleur</a> about <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfhhXW_iDn0">Faux 40's Bangs</a> I'm going to go to Sallys and buy a rat to try it out. Im sure it will look bizarre on me though... <br /><br />As far as my hot sticks set I think it was pretty swell for a second go! Next time I will add some setting lotion or mousse. What do you think?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-27197945235342420002010-01-18T16:04:00.000-08:002010-01-18T16:46:45.238-08:00Colette Pattern- SenchaSo I just ordered a few LOVELY patterns from <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/">Colette Patterns</a> and I couldn't wait to get started! Normally I do a little trial run using cheap fabric to make sure things will all work out. I bought some of this black polka dottie stuff at Joanns for $2/yard just to be safe. As far as the results I guess I am "eeehh" about them. I feel like it looks like a 1960's pregnancy shirt. It doesn't hang right and is quite short. I think this has a lot to do with the fabric I used. The ones on the model is made out of a light silky material and I think thats what I'll have to do.... <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static.colettepatterns.com/images/shop/1007-storefront.jpg?1259339071"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://static.colettepatterns.com/images/shop/1007-storefront.jpg?1259339071" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />Truly though the buttons are what SOLD ME!! I love buttons. Especially ones down the back... they make me swoon... I think I am going to try to re-work the neckline. maybe try a lower cut neckline bring it out a little boat neckish... though I have no clue how to do that... eeehhh. Even if it had a neckline like the <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/shop/rooibos">Rooibos</a> does:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/shop/images/170"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="http://www.colettepatterns.com/shop/images/170" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />But for a test run I feel like it went pretty well. I really want wait to make the <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/shop/ceylon">Ceylon</a> cutest dress EVER! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4286368516/" title="colette front by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4286368516_767cf94f35.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="colette front" /></a><br /><br />OMg and my hair is a HOT MESS! Its been raining like no ones business ALL DAY... like SCARY rain... <br /><br />mmmm momma like me some elbow rolls! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4286365320/" title="side by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4286365320_0e5f47f34e.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="side" /></a><br /><br />Gustus wants to know what the hell I am doing<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4286369798/" title="colette shirt back by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4286369798_2de165c441.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="colette shirt back" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4286366270/" title="front by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4286366270_8cf76bcb1f.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="front" /></a><br /><br />I will for sure make this pattern again but for sure in different type of fabric. Either lightweight cotton possibly seersucker or some silky material of some sort. there really is great detail with all the tucks and stuff and with black you really cant even tell... SO who knows... What do you think?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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</div>Brookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798218808241696303noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15912459.post-20624862771688102742010-01-06T13:30:00.000-08:002010-01-06T15:07:36.152-08:00Canon Rebel T1i How I love you....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/2009/03/canon-rebel-t1i.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 470px; height: 417px;" src="http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/2009/03/canon-rebel-t1i.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />SO for Christmas I got this .... seriously... Where have you been my whole life... The picture quality is sickening! I hardly even know how to use it still but every day I am trying to get better! I need to buy a book or something to help me! Any suggestions? <br /><br />here are some of the pictures I have taken... tell me what you think...<br /><br />Oh before I go there. I collect christmas ornaments from all the places i visit... I have quite the collection from the past 2 years ( since i started collecting) <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4217106465/" title="Christmas 2009 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4217106465_cb5f76413b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Christmas 2009" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4217875068/" title="Christmas 2009 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/4217875068_1b3b4af352.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Christmas 2009" /></a><br /><br />here is a little vintage ornament I love...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4217115499/" title="Christmas 2009 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4217115499_479c7d4b66.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Christmas 2009" /></a><br /><br />And then my dear son... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4215590706/" title="Christmas 2009 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2664/4215590706_da0c5d8123.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Christmas 2009" /></a><br /><br />the pappa O cookin some eggs<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4214819099/" title="Christmas 2009 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4214819099_8926071e17.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Christmas 2009" /></a><br /><br />My go at MACRO shots... I came home from work on Christmas eve to find flowers that Juan who is in Afghanistan had sent to me... i cried... it was sad and sweet and who knew I was such a cry baby! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4252306920/" title="IMG_0140 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4252306920_95a793b5be.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_0140" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4252305764/" title="IMG_0139 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4252305764_fd2f028dd7.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_0139" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4251534891/" title="IMG_0142 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4251534891_7aa1c5447c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_0142" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4251538963/" title="IMG_0154 by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4251538963_ebd62291cf.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_0154" /></a><br /><br />and here is a goody of my ring.... my point and shoot couldnt capture its pure wonderfulness! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brookowens/4251699457/" title="Ocatilla Wells New Years by Brook..., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4251699457_9fb3db870d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Ocatilla Wells New Years" /></a><br /><br />Okay so I need some books/ resources that will help me with my photography skills I need inputs!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><table border=0>
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