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Sponsor Highlight January 03, 2010

I thought the new year would be a perfect time to introduce to you some new sponsors on Here's Looking at Me, Kid.

Last year, Naomi Davis, of the darling blog The Rockstar Diaries, began creating these wonderful headbands which quickly became popular across the world wide web.  Now she has a shop which she has been updating with new designs.  Be sure to check out her blog, too!

Rachie's Place is the blog of a crafty lady who shares my love for vintage goodies and scrapbooking.  She also has some lovely inspiration to share!

Katrina's blog, Pugly Pixel, is full of little bits from her love, like food, fashion, and beautiful photography.  Her blog also shares some really beautiful inspiration. Oh, and did I mention, she's also a vegetarian foodie? That's a veggie burger, kids.

Danielle Thompson has this crazy cute vintage kitch style.  And her crafts?  Genius.  Her blog inspires me to take better family photos and to not take decorating so seriously.

If you would like more information on sponsoring Here's Looking at Me, Kid, click here.

January JBS Mercantile January 02, 2010

I can not express how much I loved this month's Jenni Bowlin Mercantile kit! It's like it was made for me. Check out what the other girls did here. We were all quite busy with the holidays, so there will be more to come!

I adored the Basic Grey patterned papers and lace papers included in the kit. They were so feminine and fun at the same time. Also, I am seriously obsessed with Studio Calico's new paper line. I might be hoarding some of it for "later..."

Included in the add on kit is this fabulous vintage Macalls paper.  I was terrified to cut into it, but I managed to do so in a manner to reuse the scraps in other layouts.

Here's where I used a scrap of the poor vintage lady who had been cut in half by the layout above.  And the heads of the ladies are used on the layout below. I can be a tad obsessive when conserving bits of vintage scrap!

A Blurry 2010 January 01, 2010

So, we decided that next year we would make sure the camera is not on manual focus and then we can start drinking.

My friend Sylvia invited us to her annual New Years Eve bash/birthday party.  We tried too many times to get pictures together and could not for the life of us understand why they were all super blurry.... yes, the camera was on manual focus.  But we didn't figure that out until well past 1a.m.  So alas, no Sylvia + me photos, but here is a blurry Syvlia + champagne photo.

During the party, my coat was smashed in the bottom of the closet... resulting in the lovely look you see above.  Ah well.  I have ironing to do today anyway.  Did I mention that a long overdue shop update is happening this week?

2010. Weird. January 01, 2010

Most likely today shall be spent sleeping lots after partying last night... ironing lots of vintage clothes for the shop update this week, scrapbooking, making resolutions, and wishing I hadn't piddled away my winter break. Sigh. Happy new year.

image credit: elena-lu

Wait... Wooden eyeglasses? December 31, 2009

I don't care how ridiculous these would look on my face.  I might just have to have them.  Unless, of course, you beat me to them...

Oh wait, I just saw the price tag. Bummer.

Best photoshoot of 2009 December 31, 2009

During the Christmas holiday, my dear friend Jolie and her husband, John-Paul (of whom I can now say is also a dear friend!) were visiting from Florida and asked if we could do a photoshoot. Heck yes! I was a little nervous about photographing photographers... but I think I loosened up after a bit!  These two are simply the cutest ever, and so, of course, I deemed it the best photoshoot of 2009.

Our Christmas December 30, 2009

Our first Christmas with new babies (not mine, don't worry! ha) and new puppies (totally mine, although he's not exactly a puppy any more! 4 years old!).

Gifts for everyone. Especially for our grandmother. She had a rough Christmas last year.

And cheesy poses by the Christmas tree.

I loved reading what everyone was doing for Christmas. Those of you who were fortunate to spend it with family are truly blessed!

Wardrobe Wednesday: Fur & Lace December 30, 2009

This winter, it's seems that all I want to wear is lace and fur. And sweaters. Big sweaters and sweater tights. I think I could last until Spring.

But I just can't decide how I truly feel about fur... Obviously I love it, or I wouldn't be wearing it so much lately. And I only buy vintage fur... I wouldn't support a business involved in poaching animals and whatnot... but still. I don't eat animals. But I wear them. Ahhhh! I just don't know. I sound like I'm trying too hard to justify wearing fur. What do you think?

To fur, or not to fur. That is the question. Indeed.

On a side note, I've been putting my hair in big rollers again. It seems the past two years I've transformed into a low maintenance just let my hair dry by itself kinda girl. I'd like to stay that way (as long as I don't end up with the sniffles this winter), but I'm really digging the 1960s full bodied look.

Outfit Details:

Dress: Vintage (Etsy)

Sweater: Vintage (thrifted Canton, OH)

Fur: Vintage (Hidden Pearl, CUyahoga Falls, OH)

Tights: Love Colour Love Tights (UK)

Shoes: Vintage (thrifted)

Twitter, duh! December 29, 2009

Are you guys on twitter? You should totally follow me if you are. Then you can know if there's a good movie on TCM, see what fun things I'm working on, help me make mundane decisions, and, of course, see my twitpics! Duh!

 

Vintage Typewriters December 29, 2009

Raise your hand if you like vintage typewriters. Now keep your hand raised if you actually use vintage typewriters.... That's what I thought. Just a few of us. It's okay, they're pretty to look at. Some people use them for decor these days. I use them for scrapbooking. And if you're super artistic, like little Cathie here, you can even find a typewriter in your favorite hue to match your favorite sweater ensemble!

I rounded up a few fun typewriters on Etsy for your shopping pleasure. Or for your viewing pleasure. Whichever your budget allows.

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(image credit: elena-lu)