That's right. Katherine, the designer extraordinaire of Whirling Turban is sponsoring a giveaway in celebration our affiliation and the wonderful new updates in store for her site!
ENTRY RULES: The prize will be a wing bust dress (similar to the one pictured above) made from any of our rayon prints that do not require a lining. Only one entry is allowed per person, you must be a new mailing list member, and you will be required to pay shipping.
TO ENTER: 1. Go to the Whirling Turban Website: http://www.whirlingturban.com
2. Choose your favorite Whirling Turban design. This is for feedback purposes. The prize is a classic wing bust dress with circle skirt.
3. Go to the Whirling Turban facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/Whirlingturban 'Like' the page and post a photo or a link to your favorite Whirling Turban along with a note stating you'd like to be entered into the giveaway.
4. You will be privately invited to the mailing list and entered into the drawing. If you do not have a Facebook account, email us to be added to the mailing list: http://www.whirlingturban.com/call-or-contact.html
5. Giveaway will close on or around Dec 15th.
This more involved entry process is designed to increase the mailing list and the flow of traffic to the Facebook page. It also benefits YOU in that those who are not seriously interested in winning will be weeded out and increase your odds!
It's time again to pay homage to those brilliant businesses that keep the hair curling, here on Lisa Freemont Street!
I'm so excited by some of the new additions to the respective sites of my lovely sponsors, some in response to climate changes, and some due merely to the creativity of the parties involved.
Sponsors: _____________________
Heartbreaker Fashion: Just in time for this season's formal events, Heartbreaker has released a few elegant frocks to capture your 'fancy'. This gorgeous dress, the Antoinette, is a new design from the independent company. Modeled here by the lovely Ludella Hahn, this dress features a sophisticated fabric, peek-a-boo back, and gorgeous scalloped lace. It retails at a very reasonable 120.00 __________________________________________
2. Queen of Heartz: Don't fall into a slump as the cold weather approaches, by breaking out those faded jeans and yoga pants. Stay sleek and fashionable all year round with these casually stunning 'Nandy Pant's from Queen of Heartz! The Denim lends a relaxed mood to your style while still appearing professional, on the job. For your day off, pair them with a cozy sweater and some sensible shoes. Heads will turn for all the right reasons! The pants retail for 119.00 _________________________________________
3. Kelly Grace-Artist
Etsy seller Kelly Grace has more than just retro styled and Pin Up art in her shop! For those of you looking for whimsical wall art for yourself or a little girl's room, please see her selection of beautiful Fairy pieces. New items are added often and Kelly's signature style will be an instant conversation piece.
Click on the links to the right to visit our Sponsors! ____________________________________________
Affiliates:
More and more often, I'm using Layrite products in my every day styles. The Grooming Spray and the original pomades are my favorites but my husband feels that the Super Hold is ideal for maintaining his mustache. He prefers it to any other mustache product he's found. To purchase Layrite products, simply visit my shop, linked beneath the heading of this blog.
In addition, don't forget that Whirling Turban is adding a shopping cart to their site very soon! For those of you who are on the mailing list, a special DEEPLY discounted sell will be happening as soon as the bugs are worked out of the new system. If you haven't joined the mailing list, get on the ball! Click here to be added to the mailing list and get that invitation when the big event happens. Whirling Turban's site currently has plenty of gorgeous items in the boutique as well, for those of you who just can't wait for the sale.
Ihad an idea. Today I filmed a video called 'Barbarella Bodies', in which I lamented the fact that even though I have always been inspired by Jane Fonda's physique in the 1968 film, I have really done little in the way of trying to achieve my own version. While I've always been somewhat active and had a very clean lifestyle, I have never truly committed to any diet or exercise program over the years.
The time has come to develop a fitness routine in my otherwise very routined life!
Since Viva Las Vegas-The Rockabilly Weekender- is an event that many of us plan our year around, why not set April 5th as the 'finish line'? So those of you who are planning to attend the Las Vegas Weekender, join me and plan some fitness goals that you also would like to meet by the deadline! We can keep in touch via blog posts and facebook, where I plan to post weekly updates on my progress and touch base with you on yours. We can trade suggestons, recipes, work-out plans...we can even gripe about our inevitable failures along the way. I'll be starting a page for the Viva Fit Club and hope you'll all join me there. If you aren't attending Viva, you can absolutely still join the group to discuss your own Fitness goals and add your two cents! Request to join the group and I'll be happy to add you.
My own fitness goals are as follows:
1. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day 2. Work Out 4 days a week, at least 30 minutes of focused activity 3. Eat balanced meals and decrease refined flours/sugars. 4. Treat self to 'sweets' and empty calories on weekends only 5. Visit photo inspirations often, to keep self on track.
Feel free to post your own goals here in the comments, on your own blogs (let me know if you post a reciprocating blog entry, please!), or in the Facebook group!
For this installment of the 'Whatcha' Got Cookin?' series, I chose to do my own family favorite recipe for the Aussie traditional dessert, Pavlova.
I first learned this recipe on the food network but tailored it to my own tastes. Thought the traditional recipe calls for Red Wine or Raspberry vinegar in the meringue, I go with Balsamic. I find that this gives a nicer color and a slightly richer taste to the finished product. Try it both ways and see which you prefer!
Ingredients: 4 egg whites at room temp. 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp cream of tartar 1 cup sugar 1-1/2 tsp cornstarch 1 T. balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1-1/4 c. heavy cream 2 T. light brown sugar, packed. fruits of your choice.
Preheat oven to 350 degreen.
With a hand mixer (or with a whisk) whip the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in a clean, dry bowl until lightly foamy. Add granulated sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla. Continue whipping until smooth, glossy, and stiff enough to not budge when the bowl is turned over. On a sheet of parchment paper (placed on a sheet pan), use a pencil to draw a 9 inch circle. Use a pie plate or a spring form pan bottom to trace. Turn paper over and fill the circle with your meringue, being careful to evenly spread the mixture to the edges of the circle. Bake in the center of the oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 300 degrees and back 45 minutes more, until the meringue has puffed a little and cracked. It should be about the color of cafe au lait. Turn off the oven, prop the oven door open, and let the Pavlova cool in the oven for at least 30 minutes, to room temperature.
Whip the cream and brown sugar together until stiff. Spoon into the pavlova (cooled) and top with sliced fruit.
Ready to break some hearts? Heartbreaker Fashion has been helping gals do it for years!
One of my favorite vintage inspired lines out there, Heartbreaker Fashion is the brain child of mother/daughter team- Teresa and Amanda Becker. By May of 2008, the initially 'home based' business had grown out of its britches and was making its mark at an ever increasing office/warehouse space located in San Dimas, CA. The casual elegance of their travel-friendly styles will certainly keep them growing and adding even more darling designs to their already impressive selection.
Since I already had some Heartbreaker pieces in my collection, I was extra excited to get a message from Mandie Bee, informing me that she'd like to contribute to my Dressing Room Series. She sent me two dresses for your consideration, which I review thoroughly in the following video:
The first dress is their very popular style, The Sweetie Dress. This comfortably cut halter dress has been around since the inception of the business, and it's no wonder! The classic lines, cotton fabric, and easy flow of this dress makes it an absolutely ideal piece for ladies on the go. Pair it with ballet flats for a trip to the park, heels for a dinner date, and a sweet shoulder shrug for those cooler evenings. The dress retails for 90.00.
The 2nd dress they sent, The Monique Dress, is my favorite of the two. It has a classic late 50's/early 60's shape that is universally flattering. Also constructed of a quality cotton, the boat neck really frames the face and the simple sash at the waist creates a clean and complimentary silhouette. Another ideal dress for busy days around the office, it also dresses up nicely for a night out! Simply change your shoes and add a snazzy hair accessory and you're ready to go! Retails for 90.00
The 3rd dress I reviewed is one I've owned for about 3 years, the Astro Dress. Though my particular fabric is not currently available on the site, it's easy to see why the style continues to stick around. Reasonably priced at 88.00, this dress features a crossover neckline, patterned belt at the wide waistband, and additional touches that really help make it special. It works especially well for day, also being constructed of high quality cotton, and though the neckline is a little low for me (I usually wear a camisole underneath), continues to be a go-to dress in my wardrobe.
The last item I wanted to feature (but technical difficulties prevailed) was one of my favorite separates, my Trixie Top. Suffice it to say that I have never owned a knit item that has held up so well to washing, wearing, and *gulp* even pregnancy! It has not lost its shape or shrunken up at all, which is saying a lot. The neckline is decidedly 60's inspired, which I love, and the length is very flattering since it easily sits over the hips and doesn't ride up. Get thee some Trixie Tops now! (I actually think I've mentioned this before on my blog but it bears repeating.)
In addition to these lovely frocks, Heartbreaker has also broadened their options to include (quality) hair accessories, intimates, and swimwear!
It's easy to see why the company's motto is: 'Made in California with Love and No Regrets.'
So get to clickin' on that link at the right and once again, 'Happy Shopping, Ladies'!
