Shades of colors !

While this is the most interesting and important thing to share with you guys ... Well this is a copic shades but no matter if you are using ne type of medium this is just the land of rescue 

Sometimes it happens when we actually dont wat to draw or which color to draw so i use these charts 

It gives u clear idea of using colors without ne confusion 

It also helps me alot in aquiring my desire nd shading techniques 

Happiee coloring !!! 

Prom princess

5 Reasons to Invest in a Watch this Season

1. They look super classy...

   ...If you've got taste. Believe me, working at a jewellers repairing many a wristwatch, I've seen my fair share of hideous timepieces. However, get the style right and you're on the money. The watch doesn't even need to function if it looks that good - you could potentially wear it as a piece of jewellery. Skagen and Daniel Wellington bear my current favourite designs; their minimalist casings and sleek materials make for the most stylish mid-price watches.

2. You'll never be late

   Okay, this isn't a guarantee. The White Rabbit always seemed to be late, yet he always carried a gigantic pocket watch. But I found that, when wearing the time on my wrist, right in front of me, I was able to keep a much closer eye on my next approaching appointment.

3. You can stop constantly checking your phone

   Unless you've got pockets, it's a bit difficult to keep rummaging around in your bag every 5 minutes to find your phone. Plus, it's a well known fact that we spend to much time with our eyes on our screens, instead of what's going on around us - you could miss something amazing!

4. It's a chance to be unique

   Let's face it, how many people wear watches these days? Out of all my friends, most will rely on their phones to check the time - but they're missing out on a crucial fashion accessory! Therefore, if you buy a watch  that suits your style and taste, the chances of one of your friends buying the same one are minimal. Instant individuality.

5. It's a statement

   Like that Céline tote, or those Giuseppe heels, a watch is bought as a statement of your style and personality. For example, you may go for a black, buttery leather strap with a rose gold face as a sign of your love of luxury, or you might be tempted by all over silver hardware with a metal bracelet if you're a minimalist girl - or even an all-white affair with a rubber strap if sports luxe is your thing. The possibilities are endless.

fOr tHe lOve oFaRt

love the art in yourself "... not yourself in the aRt "



It matters not wHO u loVe.. whEre you lOve ..who you lOve..whY you lOve..It maTTers onLiee dAt yoU lOve ..:)

love is patient
love is kind
it always protects
it always trusts
always hopes
always preserves

lOve nEvEr fAils..
so just dont be like the rest of them dArling ...!
beliEve in you ... u knoe u can do it..
its oke if it comes uncertain so just make yourself understand that certain is yet to be come!

DIY Statement Earring Kit-- The Tutorial

Hey everyone! I'm on vacation for the week up in the mountains, so things are going to be pretty quiet this week. But, I wanted to share the tutorial for the DIY statement earring kit I designed with Wander & Hunt. I love that these earrings you can go big and bold or small and delicate (see that version on instagram here). With all the rhinestones you get in the kit, you can make several pairs in either style. Pick up your kit here today!





 

DIY Triangle Tank

The bold contrasting graphics and geometric shapes of the spring 2013 runways inspired me to adorn a basic tank with black fabric paint. While with a steady hand and a brush for touch-ups you can achieve sharper shapes, I embraced the stamped on look. Details after the jump.

Tools and materials:

Tank or t-shirt

Fabric paint

Cardboard

Masking tape

Scissors

Ruler

 

large piece of cardboard in the shirt to keep its shape and prevent paint from seeping through. I made a triangle stamp out of a small piece of cardboard and taped a makeshift handle to it. To begin, I measured out the placement of my triangle and placed masking to create a baseline, then began stamping.

After letting the paint dry, it's ready to go!

ooHH i nAiled it :)

Last week I hinted at this project inspired by the spike bracelets of Eddie Borgo. However, I was equally inspired by using up the materials I have in my stash. (I feel like I'm saying that a lot lately... but after years of DIY blogging, I've got a lot of supplies that need to do more than just collect dust!) I didn't have enough beads of one color to make a bracelet, but that's okay, because love mixed metals! And, this way it always matches to what I wear.

You can easily customize this to your personal color preference, with cone spike beads available in loads of neons in addition to metals. While I really like these petite spikes, you can go bold with a bigger size spike. Read on for how to make this (ridiculously) easy bracelet in less than 10 minutes! 

Tools and Materials:

Stretch beading string

Scissors

Spike beads (I used mini ones, but different sizes are available on Amazon and Etsy)

Small metallic beads (optional)

Cut a piece of stretch beading string about 12 inches long and string on the beads in your choice of pattern. Hint: To keep the beads from sliding off the end, I like to hold the end of the string with a binder clip.

String on all the beads until the beaded portion of the bracelet is about 8 inches long. Tie the ends in a surgeon's knot.

 You're done! Happy making!

DRAWING HANDS

How to Draw Hands

Drawing hands can be difficult. Extremely difficult. Perhaps the main reason is because we don't pay enough attention to hands. When drawing a human representation, we tend to focus on drawing the face because let's face it - facial features are much more interesting in terms of its aesthetics.

Attempting to draw hands can be overwhelming. Especially the fingers. I don't know how many times I've drawn the hands and messed up the fingers. When you encounter this sort of problem with your own drawings, don't be discouraged. Practice is all it takes. Practice and patience.

Above are roughly four guidelines to help break down this "overly complex" part of our human body. 

I have represented the shape of the palm in a trapezium shape. However, when drawing the human figure, avoid using straight lines. Straight lines can look geometric, therefore use slightly curved lines to achieve a natural look to this part of the human figure. As seen on the diagram above, I have created a better version of the trapezium shape of the palm, replaced by the broken lines. The diagonal broken line represents how the hand folds as it moves. If you touch your little finger and your thumb, you can notice an invisible line from the fore finger to the wrist.

The broken lines represent the joints of the fingers. Note that this does no include the thumb. There should be four broken lines starting from the top curve of the pink trapezium. Notice how where the pinky or little finger is located, the blue lines descend to a point, and where the fore finger is located, the lines are parallel to each other. I have added the circles to further represent the joints for the fingers and thumb. The length of the middle finger should be roughly the same as the size of the palm.

Finally, elongated ovals were used to represent the fingers and the thumb. This was easily done by connecting the blue circles together.

This tutorial only covers the basics of drawing hands extending and somewhat relaxed. Bending or clenching the hand is a different story and more complex.

Below is my first step-by-step of how I used the guidelines to draw to very simple hand gestures.

 

 

 

 

6 Reasons to Thrift Shop

1) They're inexpensive and if you're lucky you might find a few items that are valuable for nothing.


 

2) Eco-friendly: Thrifting provides a less wasteful approach to the mass-produced fashion mainstream.




 3) Charitable cause: Aside from providing low cost goods, thrift shops are active in community service. The Salvation Army provides housing and homeless services including food, shelter, educational, and vocational opportunities to those in need. Ask thrift shops before donating to see what their mission statements are.




4) One of a kind/vintage:  Some of my favorite items in my closet are from thrift shops. Beaded vintage flapper garments, 70's crochet blouses, top of the line denim just to name a few.  If you look hard enough, you may find a few favorites of your own. Hollywood Stylist Jackie Adams says, "accessories are her favorite at thrift shops. Look for vintage jewelry or designer pieces and handbags. Silk scarves and leather goods, although this stuff can be rare it's there." Another key tip, "look at tags, materials, dates for vintage items, and even where they're made."



5: Home Decor: Thrift shops are a dream for collectors and interior designers. Be on the look out for glassware, furniture, and art to use in your home. Favorite LA Airbnb host Corey says, "find unique things to use in your home. The little heart bowls (below) were handmade in France. I also look for original collector items like Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup." Not everything has to match either, "look for all kinds of different pieces to add to your collection, especially if you enjoy entertaining." The desk I use in my sewing room is a thrifted find.



6) It's fun: Aside from the array of projects you can come up with. I love the challenge and thrill of finding that one thing. It's a sense of victory.


Some necessary tips:
-No Hoarding: do you really need another plaid scarf?

-Look for quality.

-Cleanliness: Wash items before you get home. Make sure items are in good condition before purchasing.
 

fOcal pOints

      Coloring Backgrounds to create Focal Points
When you are presented with a complex image, where the details run together, it can be intimidating for the viewer if you color it all the same as well. Before you color, it helps if you identify focal points, or which parts of the image will be most important (if everything is important then nothing is important).

Here is a freebie image you can download as a simple color along to understand the concept. The bugs are nice but really appear to get lost in the mass of surrounding flowers.

 Right away, I know that I want the bugs and a couple of the biggest flowers to stand out. So, I start by coloring the dark background and building out from there. (for simplicity, the tutorial will show flowers that are all the same color, but the same theory applies for multicolored flowers)


First, I isolate the focal points by coloring everything else in dull, grayish purple tones. One of the great qualities of Copic markers is that any lighter color can push a darker color out of the way. This means that even if I do tone my whole image grayish, when the time comes to add colors back into it, they won't be totally obscured.

Instantly it becomes easier to focus on the parts of the image that I want important. This trick works on just about any kind of image. (If you aren't confident enough to go as dark as I have gone here, then try the same thing with a very light gray instead.)


Next, I colored the top flowers in a pure, bright pink, RV02. I added Y11 to the centers of ALL flowers. This helps it make look like the whole cluster is made of the same flowers. You can still see the yellow through the purple background, but it's not overwhelming.

If you want the flower centers to stand out more on the flowers in the distance, simply go over them a few times and it will push the darker colors out of the way. This is a matter of personal preference.

You can leave the image like this, but I like to add even more depth. Right now I have basically two layers, the bright top layer, and the grayed out under layer.

For my final you can see I have 4 layers:

1. Bright Top layer (RV02)
2. Grayed under layer (V93)
3. Slightly darker grayed under layer (V04)
4. Darkest background layer (V17)

This was much easier to visualize than if I had tried to simply start on one flower and color each flower individually to start. The finished picture looks more complicated than it really is, and it is much easier now to identify the bugs as being the most important. A word of caution: Don't color the final bugs in dull, grayed colors or else they will get lost. Choose vibrant colors that stand out so they remain your focal points.

                    Multi-color variation
As I mentioned above, this can also be done with flowers of different colors. Here is the same illustration, this time with pale yellow and pink flowers.

Same as before, I colored the flowers in the background entirely with the grayish purple, then I went back in and colored over some of the flowers with a pale yellow. I left the other flowers alone. Then, I colored the hints of the farthest background with my darker purple to make it look even more dimensional.

I hope this helps you speed up your coloring and simplify the layering process. Enjoy the free image download!


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What Makes A Personal Style Blog?

 The word 'oversaturated' is thrown around a lot in the context of blogging. 

   Unfortunately, some believe that blogging has 'had it's day' because it's become 'mainstream' and large numbers of people now have blogs of their own; but if this is so, why are we still doing it? It's simply because it brings us enjoyment, entertainment and happiness. Blogging is a hobby that is enjoyed by many - so why decry it? I, personally, read blogs everyday, and I'm constantly subscribing to new blogs, commenting and sharing.

   I can totally understand that it can be hard to find your feet starting a new blog, especially when you see others with hundreds or thousands of followers - but I can't stress this enough: DO NOT let this put you off. There are always ways to learn, improve, be inspired and enjoy working your way up.

   If you're reading this, and you're starting (or thinking about starting) a personal style blog, here are a few tips that could help you understand the basics:

1. PERSONALITY

   Personality is key, hence the title: 'PERSONAL style blog'. Your readers want to relate to a human being, not a computer, so make them feel like you're talking to them face-to-face, rather than through a screen. If you want to reflect a fun, down-to-earth make your readers laugh with a witty pun or a bit of sarcasm. If you're aiming towards the professional tone of a high-fashion publication, keep your text clear and concise.

   Talk about subjects that YOU really want to talk about. Don't write about things just because everyone else is. If you're not interested in a post, your readers will sense it. This is where research comes in: read magazines, newspapers, other blogs and scour social media for up to date topics that interest you.

2. YOUR OWN STYLE

   If your main priority is OOTD (outfit of the day) posts, mirror your personality in your style. 

   Wear clothes that you'd wear in real life, not just for the sake of a post. I used to dress myself up, take photos of the outfit for a post, then change back into jeans and an oversized t-shirt - after a while, I could see that I was trying to portray a person other than who I really was. I would look through posts and think, "this isn't me".

   Now, I've refined my style, and I'm happy with each OOTD that I publish.

3. THEME

   For me, it's important to see a theme running through a blog. A theme creates cohesiveness, but it's also another way to allow your personality to become visual.

   Your theme is mainly communicated through your blog design and your photographs. So invest in good quality graphic design software such as Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro, or buy a blog template or theme from a designer such as Pipdig. 

   In terms of photography, most phone cameras have great pixel counts, for example the Sony Xperia Z1 has a 20.7 megapixel camera - perfect for taking snaps on the go. Or if you're really looking to invest in high quality photographs, a DSLR is the answer. I currently use a Canon 450d for all my OOTD posts, but I will be upgrading to a semi-professional DSLR, such as the Canon 70d, in the near future.

   Obviously, there are many elements involved in starting and maintaining a blog, but the fundamental component is to be happy with the content that you produce and the image that you convey!

Must Have Bohemian Fragrances

For some reason, I've become a closet perfume obssessive; not even a year ago, I could walk past a perfume stand and not be drawn in by the various scents wafting at me - now, I sample a fragrance I adore and I inevitably become attached to it like the family dog.

   An exemplary occasion happened earlier this week, when I stumbled upon Miller & Harris in Covent Garden. Of course, I've walked into this shop many a time when visiting the district with family, but I was never mature enough to appreciate the craftsmanship of their fragrances. 

   The sales assistant asked me a few questions about the scents I was attracted to, then talked me through a few fragrances that she recommended, one of which really stood out for me - it was the 'Le Jasmine' eau de parfum: a cocktail of beautiful citruses, florals and woody notes. After a sample spray, I was hooked. But then she told me that it was 500 , and my heart plunged into my stomach.
  
   Being a student on a rather tight budget, I had to embarrassingly make an excuse and leave, but I couldn't stop smelling that little patch of aroma on my wrist for the entire day. I was actually so caught up in a moment of sensory stimulation, that I had half a mind to blow my entire day's shopping budget on one perfume.

   My family  couldn't understand my manic fixation when, in his words, "perfumes all smell the same, so why buy more than one?". But, to me, this fragrance was the holy grail. I'm hoping that someone will be extra nice to me during my upcoming birthday and reunite me with this more than wonderful scent, but, in the mean time, here's a list of all the rather bohemian fragrances that I'm lusting after right now.

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5 Things to do on a Rainy Day

Since the weather's decided to take a turn for the worse, I thought I'd compose a (hopefully) helpful list of things to when going outside just isn't an option. 

   I've seen thousands of lists like these on the internet, but most are dedicated to families with children - so if you're mostly by yourself (like me!) then here are a few productive things to do to keep occupied!

1. Feng shui

   I find that this ancient art is one of the most satisfying activities for a rainy day! There are certain rules in 'proper' feng shui, but I just tend to move things around and re-organise until I feel that the room looks good.

   Start by clearing out everything that you haven't used in the last six months (I use the three box system: one box for things to throw away, one to give to charity, and one to sell). Then, start shifting the large objects around, i.e. beds, wardrobes, tables. Think about how you use a room and move around it - it must flow well - and consider how you're going to get the best lighting, as I find that this completely changes the look of a room.

   'I Heart Organising' has some great ideas for home organisation!

2. Baking

   To say that I'm not great at baking would be an understatement - I'm terrible. It's the one thing I don't have patience for, but maybe making fresh cookies/cakes/puddings appeals to you.

   Have a good flick through internet recipes (I find that Pinterest provides the best inspiration - though most of the recipes seem to be American, so be careful with measurements). Clear a workspace in your kitchen, and bake your heart out! And if you really want to be savvy, buy some pretty packaging and deliver your fresh-baked goodies to your friends and family!

3. Order your winter wardrobe

   Right now I'm thinking long and hard about cosy boyfriend coats, leather trousers, black boots and blanket scarves, all of which are only a click away.

  
4. Small-scale DIY (and starting your own internet shop)

  I'm talking practical-but-chic make-up storage, adorable tablet cases and beautiful hand-made photo albums.

   My favourite DIY bloggers are Ann Le at 'Anne or Shine', and Elsie and Emma at 'A Beautiful Mess'. Why not get inspired by their ideas and create your own DIYs? If they go well, you could start your own DIY blog, or even create an internet shop and sell your homemade products on Etsy.

5. Work out

   This may seem like the last thing you want to when the weather is dragging your mood down, but a little yoga, circuit training or even an exercise DVD can boost your endorphin count and make you thankful that you went through with it. For me, exercising is a chore; but I only need to remember how I felt after my last work out, and I'm ready to go.

   If you're by yourself, make a workout playlist and turn it up while you're getting sweaty - or maybe reward yourself at the end of your routine with a little bit of retail therapy, á la point number 3.



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lOvetHeart - Design Ideas

Design inspiration can come from anywhere and anything. A blank piece of white paper and a pencil can be very daunting, sometimes it really helps to have a specific theme or inspiration source. I've assembled a list for you of possible design ideas to work from. (I actually LOVE making lists. There's so much satisfaction in checking something off a list!) Some of these were assignments of mine from college and others I just came up and think could be fun.

• A collection inspired by costume history. Dig deep, how about a contemporary Egyptian inspired collection?
• Design a wardrobe for your favorite character from a book, film, television show, etc.
• Design a concert wardrobe for your favorite singer.
• Pick 2 opposing looks or ideas and meld them together, for example: Urban Quaker, Athletic Granny, Socialite Nun, or Biker Ballerina.
• Your favorite childhood outfit. I know you know the one! Why not use it as inspiration?
• Pick a country or a favorite vacation spot and google image your way to an inspired collection. Why not research Bali, Morocco, Israel or Switzerland and see what inspiration you may find.
• Chose a designer and a theme and design a collection as though you've just been hired as their head designer. One of my favorite projects from college is a collection I designed for "Bob Mackie inspired by Kabuki Couture".
• Create a mood board. Either base it around a theme, with one of the ideas listed above, or create a collection of images or swatches with a similar color scheme, or of papers and textures.

Design away, and see where the inspiration takes you!