HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

This Halloween, go monogrammed and make your own Louis Vuitton pumpkin. Using a sharpie no less!

Image: Sweet Paul

OCTOBER COLOR PALETTE

Images (Clockwise from top left)

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THE FUTURE BELONGS TO..

So true. If only we weren’t so afraid of getting dirty..

Image: Dirt Poster by Roland Tiangco

ROXANNE PANDORA WARDER

I enjoy being introduced to new artists and artwork. Roxanne Pandora Warder is an artist I learned about from a blog I visited. I was very impressed with many of her paintings. I love how some of them have a prim and flowery wallpaper sort of background peeking through. It looks like the artist didn’t want it to be perfect so she paints over it and lets the paint drip down. It’s a lovely contrast between pretty and chaotic.

Lay, 2007

Woman with the purple rose, 2007

Time for a little change, 2008

     Rose garden, 2007

Visit the site to see more of her paintings and illustrations (plus drawings in her Moleskine notebook!).

CALLING ALL WRITERS!

I’ve written about Khaleejesque a number of times before on this blog. I’m also a contributing writer to the site, and have recently become Fashion Editor.

For those of you who haven’t heard about it, “Khaleejesque” is an online lifestyle magazine that covers everything new and talked-about  in the Arabian Gulf countries. If there is something that’s getting some buzz, you can guarantee it’s on Khaleejesque. If you’re interested in Fashion, Lifestyle, Travel, Entertainment, Art & Design, and Personal Perspectives, then you’ll love Khaleejesque.

I’m looking for freelance Fashion writers, but am willing to accept submissions from any of the above categories. Writers are paid per article after having three of their pieces published (excluding Perspective).

If you would like to contribute to Khaleejesque, or would like more information, please email me at alya@khaleejesque.com or p.patchouli@gmail.com.

Image: Khaleejesque

ALL THE WRONG PEOPLE HAVE SELF-ESTEEM

All the Wrong People Have Self-Esteem: An Inappropriate Book for Young Ladies or, frankly, anyone else by Laurie Rosenwald has the longest title I’ve ever seen, but one of the most capturing. Isn’t that so true, though?? All the wrong people do have self-esteem. And the right people don’t!

I’m going to get that book just because of the title. Or because it’s written in a direct, witty and hilarious way. Or because I want to relive my teenage years. Fun times!

Via: Design Crush

SUPERIOR SCRIBBLER AWARD

Isn’t it wonderful when you’re awarded something? Even if it’s a virtual award and not tangible, it still makes me feel good. Accidentally, Kle awarded me with a Superior Scribbler Award, and in turn I have to pass it on to 5 deserving blogs.

Please visit this post to see the rules of The Award since I don’t want to turn this post into a super long one.

I have a ton of blogs I would love to award, but I’m going to go with ones that have unique writing styles, are completely different from each other and (I hope) haven’t yet won this..

around the way girl

Aurea

Head Over Heels

One day, Paris

She’s In Vogue

WOULD YOU LIKE YOU?

What do you think? Would you? I think in my case, I would. I think I’m a pretty nice person. Really! I am!

Image: Flickr via English Muse

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

I look just as grumpy as the cat above. I had a “nightmare” that I turned 27 (I’m 26). Completely ignoring what I said last year. Officially entering panic mode. What is wrong with me??

Note to age: Will you just stop?

Image: Suzalayne

AND THE WINNER IS…

Congratulations NEWBIE MOMMY!!! You won the beautiful multi colored Tolani silk-wool blend scarf! Please send me an email with your details (name, email, shipping address, phone, etc) so I can forward them to the appropriate people.

Thanks everyone for participating. Don’t be disappointed if you didn’t win, because there are more amazing giveaways coming soon!

Note: If the winner does not respond within 4 days after being contacted, another winner will be chosen at random.

PIE CHART FLAGS

Shahee Ilyas calculated the proportions of colors on every country’s flag. He then transferred those proportions into pie charts and created the Flags By Colours project. What a fantastic idea!

It’s fun trying to spot your country’s flag. I got mine right on the second try.

To see your country’s flag, and all of the others, click here.

Via: Black*Eiffel

WIN A SILK-WOOL TOLANI SCARF!

This week’s giveaway is a gorgeous Tolani silk wool blend scarf from Chickdowntown.com. It is absolutely exquisite, with florals and stripes beautiful colors such as emerald and shades of blue.

Chickdowntown.com carries so many well-known brands such as J Brand, Balmain, Elizabeth & James, Anna Sui and much more. Also, be sure to check out Chickdowntown's Twitter where there is a 100-day daily giveaway where you can win the Twilight Bella Jacket!

To enter, please read the rules below:

• Please leave an appropriate comment below. You can only comment once.

• Leave your name and email in the comment.

• The contest is open to US and international readers, however the latter is responsible for any customs fees.

• The winner will be chosen at random. If the winner does not respond within 4 days, another winner will be selected.

• If you don’t follow the above rules, your entry will be disqualified.

The contest ends Friday October 9th, 2009. The winner will be announced the following day.

GOOD LUCK!