Rummaging Through Matilda's Closet

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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Whenever I want a heavy dose of Nostalgia I head for a neat Shop called <strong><a href="http://www.historic-glendale.net/matilida%27s_closet.htm"><span style="color: #351c75;">Matilda's Closet</span> </a></strong>in Old Towne Glendale.  Everything Vintage to wear... clothes, shoes, hats, coats, jewelry, bags... their Mantra seems to be:</span></em></div><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: medium;"><strong>We love the classic look and everything that applies to it...the music, the dances, the hair styles....and the glamour of it all! (Quote from their Web Page)</strong></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><em>If it's from the 1930's through 1970's you're likely to find it here.  As a lover of all things Vintage myself I am right at Home in a Shop like this.  The Pin-Up Girl era was very glamorous and ultra feminine and I loved seeing the Family photos of my Nanna, who was in the Theatre, in her 1930's Glam... she even got Married in a Flapper Dress and Cloche Flapper Hat with huge Rosette at the side!   I grew up in the 50's-60's era so seeing a Shop full of those styles brings back a lot of memories and heavy Nostalgia.  The 70's were my young adult years... even the styles I cringe at now that were popular in that era make me smile when I recall how enamored we were with them when it was a new fad. *LOL*  They have some great Vintage Jewelry spanning several eras too... I'm lusting after a few particular pieces... which look WAY better in person without the glare of the showcase in some of the photos... but I HAD to show ya! *wink*  Yeah, I love rummaging through <strong><a href="http://matildascloset.com/"><span style="color: #351c75;">Matilda's Closet</span></a></strong>... well, anyone's Closet that has great stuff actually *wink*... Dawn... The Bohemian</em></span></div></div>

Rummaging Through Matilda's Closet

Whenever I want a heavy dose of Nostalgia I head for a neat Shop called Matilda's Closet in Old Towne Glendale.  Everything Vintage to ...

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P2 013 Stylish + P2 Crackling silver topcoat

<div style="text-align: justify;">I know it's Disney Piglet week on my blog, but I wanted to show you my current nails :) I've cut my nails they were really long and sometimes it is nice to have shorter nails, although it feels weird like I'm missing something but that I have to get used to.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love polishes from P2 that is one reason I often go shopping in Germany. This color was a present from a friend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEwJ49fcHGy-yXVdcRpExPIZDck0LGFdNBQQq9B2l4Og0S8eUzyNluH4utGWyH-JPo1jnc_4GhVZio9foZHWZ0F9NrwqnQV287T4BaGLep0TLE3OLVTaf12KIWclehIHkoegklqzjIEpY/s1600/P2+013+Stylish+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEwJ49fcHGy-yXVdcRpExPIZDck0LGFdNBQQq9B2l4Og0S8eUzyNluH4utGWyH-JPo1jnc_4GhVZio9foZHWZ0F9NrwqnQV287T4BaGLep0TLE3OLVTaf12KIWclehIHkoegklqzjIEpY/s400/P2+013+Stylish+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">Photo with flash under artificial light.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; 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border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">And now the photo with the P2 Crackling silver topcoat on top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8UT7tWAzfxcWJv-Vgr_n7KW0BZz8dKPzLFXbxMyvvCulIzCZjjnf8syzXJxQ78E-4rdLs2gHj6VBiYs1cBKDuWmS2iRd3QzgeKGcGn5HY_Abu2xxKIN7AHP8PKm-DoafR3YhBymLLz0/s1600/P2+013+Stylish+met+P2+crackling+zilver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8UT7tWAzfxcWJv-Vgr_n7KW0BZz8dKPzLFXbxMyvvCulIzCZjjnf8syzXJxQ78E-4rdLs2gHj6VBiYs1cBKDuWmS2iRd3QzgeKGcGn5HY_Abu2xxKIN7AHP8PKm-DoafR3YhBymLLz0/s400/P2+013+Stylish+met+P2+crackling+zilver.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">When you apply a thin coat you get more small cracks, when you apply a thicker coat you get bigger cracks (see my ringfinger) I love this crack polish I also have a black one from Isadora<em> (will post those swatches from a couple of months ago later) </em>but I like the P2 one better it is not so thick and is easy to apply.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">I'm planning a giveaway with crack (and magnetic) polish so keep watching my blog!<em> (comments are nice to instead of just watching ;))</em></div>

P2 013 Stylish + P2 Crackling silver topcoat

I know it's Disney Piglet week on my blog, but I wanted to show you my current nails :) I've cut my nails they were really long and ...

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Love Of Lucious Fabrics

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text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Everybody knows what their greatest weakness is... mine happens to be the love of lucious fabrics... well, that and eating... but that's a whole other story, so we'll stick with the first part! *LOL*  It is the one thing I have the greatest trouble walking away from (other than good food *wink*) ... if something is made of a fabric I adore, I'm drawn to it like a Moth to a flame!  Velvets, Silks, Satins, Lace, exotic hand woven Linens, Tapestries, Needlepoint, Embroidery, Quilts, Brocades, Vintage Linens, Tassels, Fringes and Trims ... I love it all!   Becoming a Fabric Artist really just matched up my Artistic nature with the medium that I most loved.  I wear lucious fabrics, I decorate with them, I make my Art from them and I collect them. I probably own more lucious fabrics than I do any other specific thing and it's the one thing I have the most trouble parting with.  I would literally agonize over getting rid of any of my beloved fabric collections... unless of coarse I make something beautiful out of them for a client or to give as a special Gift to someone.  If I know the recipient will appreciate and cherish them as much as I do then I'm more likely to be able to let go of some without a level of anxiety.  I have some pieces that I've had around me since early childhood and I would never part with.  In fact some of these cherished fabric items are much older than I am and have been in the Family for as long as I can remember and I was honored to inherit them.  My Family traveled extensively and we were in many different Countries... so the exotic lucious fabrics were always present in our Home and I wouldn't feel at Home without the presence of such things surrounding me or wearing them.    I love wrapping myself in beautiful well made fabric clothing and wraps... paired with Antique or Vintage Jewelry it always brings numerous compliments and I just plain feel good wearing it.  I like to mix fabrics, patterns and textures and I prefer to purchase items made that way... or have them custom made in that style.  It is not for everyone and so it is often difficult to find because it's not as popular or accepted... so typically I've had to resort to making my own or finding those other Kindred Spirits who have a similar sensibility and style that make it available for those of us who step to the beat of a different drummer.  Some of the items shared today are from my personal collection or caught my eye at a couple of my fav Shops like<strong> <a href="http://rustandroses.net/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Rust and Roses</span></a></strong> and<strong> </strong><a href="http://matildascloset.com/"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><strong>Matilda's Closet</strong></span></a><strong>.  </strong>What I enjoy most about lucious fabrics is that they are still readily available and can be had at great prices.  You can spend more on those pieces that take your breath away... or you can still score equally breathtaking pieces at the local Flea Markets, Tag Sales and Thrift Stores for a pittance.  I have a passion for wraps and shawls... especially from India, Asia, Africa and Arabic Countries where the quality of the fabric and workmanship is exquisite.  In a Boutique that specializes in imports you will find them at a hefty price range and they are worth it... but at a Thrift you can often find them for under five bucks if you live in an area with a large immigrant population from those Countries that have donated their beautiful items from their Home Countries.  So I troll our local areas often seeking out coveted pieces to add to my collection at bargain prices.  They are so versatile as a fashion accessory and yet they do double duty as a decorating accessory as well.  And yep, I wear my  preferred ensembles <strong>everywhere</strong>, I have never been one to adhere to "Dress Codes" anyway, I'm quirky like that... that's yours truly bedecked in an African Wrap, MP Bloomers and Fashionista Claus Hat *and the required S.A. Jacket*... ringing my Bell for the Salvation Army with one of my Grandkids at my side. ... I know, I look like a big ole' puddin' and I cringe when I see all those extra pounds I've packed on... so this January 1st the New Year's Resolution will be to lose all that extra weight... <strong>once AGAIN</strong>!!!!!!!!  *le sigh*  So I also invested in the Zumba Fitness exercise Kit for the Holidays... how fun is that my Friends!!!???! The Grandkids and I can hardly wait to start and have us a Zumba Party *smiles*... Merry Christmas from the Southwest Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian  </span></em></div></div>

Love Of Lucious Fabrics

Everybody knows what their greatest weakness is... mine happens to be the love of lucious fabrics... well, that and eating... but that's...

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