Nests

Sticks And Stitches
with Susan Edmonson
SATURDAY, NOV. 20 || 10:30 a.m.

These one-of-a-kind stitched and beaded necklaces can be done by hand or on a machine free-motion. The base is painted canvas with trees, branches or flowers for the stitching. The rest is fabric, threads, sticks and whatever your heart desires that can be stitched on! The chain is a simple beading technique, but can be customized through placement and selection of beads.
Fee: $85; includes all materials except brass pendant. Level: Beginner.

To reserve your spot for any class: 704-376-3331

Susan Edmonson is an incredibly talented quilt and mixed media artist. I'm extremely fortunate to have met her, and very flattered that she likes my jewelry (and wears it frequently!)
I always feel so inspired after talking to her. So if you live in Charlotte (or within 100 miles. she's worth the drive) Call Beadlush (704)376-3331 and reserve your spot right now! Now Now GO! Why are you still reading?!
Call!

Luv,
Vanessa*

Old Photos

I found these going though my pictures the other day, and I thought I would post them before I decided I didn't like them anymore. I have got to be better about blogging! I don't dislike it. I just hate editing photos. But here these were, all ready to go, and I forgot about them. Ah well. Better late then never. I have several shoots that I need to get up. (Yes, Halloween will be up soon. I need to retrieve the photos from my friend. Same with my vacation)




I really like this outfit, and wore it a ton this summer. It was light, comfy, and combined stripes and florals which I adore.

Check out my sexy, white, bruised legs. This was taken late July, early August. This is as tan as I get.

Shirt:Walmart ($1!)
Skirt: Vintage Gap
Shoes:Ann Taylor
Necklace: Corvidae (my new line! More news on this very soon)

Luv,
Vanessa*

Tatts

This year my Hetero Life mate and I will be tackling 1920's era (ish) Midway freaks. It's always been something that the two of us have had a fascination with. I have actually talked about old circus posters on here before. I just love the colors, and stylization.
This dress is the inspiration for my costume (designed and built by Britt)

I love how this Lady looks like the queen. Makes me happy!

She is so sassy! Notice the rad boot tatts. I replicated them on my leggings. I wish I was as covered in tattoos as much as these ladies are, but after 6 (!) hours of painting. I'm so done.
I will get some pictures up ASAP. Until then, Happy Halloween!
luv,
Vanessa

Zombie Attack!

Pom Pom

In honor of teaching the altered t-shirt class I decided I needed to create something new to wear. I would love to say that this was completely invented by my brilliant mind, but sadly chance has a great deal to do with this. I was playing with the pom poms to see if I could create anything brilliant, and I kicked the little bucket of them. Tiny colored fluff balls spilled all over the neck and shoulder of the this tank I had intended on altering. I immediately fell in love with the random pattern, and began replacing some of the colors for less clashing ones. Staying with a more limited palate, I ended up with something I really loved!

Yellow tights and the blue cardigan picked up the colors in the Pom Poms.

Vintage cardigan bought at Hong Kong vintage, DIY pom pom tank, Forever 21 skirt, Anthropologie tights, Ann Taylor Shoes, Jewelry By me!

Sorry about all the harsh light! I going to try to get up earlier to get better photos. I just love my sleep!

Luv,
Vanessa*

Tee Time

You totally missed making t-shirts with us! Crown Town Handmade does "Make Out Sessions" every month! Join us next time for fun with Zombie Makeup!

Luv,
Vanessa*

First day of Fall

We got to enjoy a beautiful harvest moon tonight! I tried to get a photo of the moon on my camera, but it just didn't happen. So i borrowed this from the National Geographic webpage. I actually think it was way more beautiful above my apartments.

Luv,
Vanessa*
(p.s. Happy Fall!)