tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262857052024-03-07T18:59:18.715-08:00IF the IcebergWear What I Please, Gonna Spread the Disease Because I WannaIvy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-87539611649315674752008-06-11T00:44:00.000-07:002008-06-11T00:55:44.347-07:00Moving Day!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/2549452928/" title="Backyardigan by Ivy Frozen, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2374/2549452928_8838e3483e.jpg" width="270" height="500" alt="Backyardigan" /></a><br /><br />I'm still doing some cleaning, but you all can take a peak at my new place if you'd like:<br /><br /><a href="http://ivyfrozen.blogspot.com/">Ivy Frozen Productions</a><br /><br />Same neighborhood; just moved down the street and upgraded a little bit. The new address is easier to remember and the space is a little more me.<br /><br />Still to do:<br />I have about a million links to add, mostly those of Wardrobe Remixers from the most recent "Do you have a blog?" posts in the discussion area. If your blog was fashion/style related and had a clickable link, it's most likely on my list to be added.<br /><br />Finish my how to sucessfully alter clothing series. I added P3, but there's still two more parts to go.<br /><br />Fix some of the graphics.<br /><br />Post my not really secret but still kinda secret news. Actually, I think I did mention it on there already, hmmm...<br /><br />Start my new posts =) I've got lot's of ideas.<br /><br />Moving on up,<br />Ivy FrozenIvy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-22974648393991514712008-03-20T21:13:00.000-07:002008-03-20T21:23:23.543-07:00Still AliveI think I'm ready to start posting here again. I had blogger problems, then internet and computer and basically just got really annoyed and frustrated and thus stopped the posting. Plus, I've been working on a not really secret but still kinda secret project that will coincide with this change. I will probably jump ship to a new blog since I want a new name for the blog and a new look that will make me happier, and I hope you all will like it too. (and a much better address) Rest assured, the new blog will pretty much be the same as this blog only prettier. And actually updated a regular-like basis. <br /><br />I am back and brimming with stuff to share with you all, and I think I've figured out more what I like and what I don't and how I want my blog to go. So stay tuned for the new link.<br /><br />Only moving forward, dahling, never backwards,<br />Ivy FrozenIvy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-83926483126386782432008-01-18T01:35:00.000-08:002008-01-18T01:53:58.469-08:00How to Successfully Alter Clothing pt2: Useful Things to Pick Up<a title="seashore high maintenance by Ivy Frozen, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/2200242113/"><img height="500" alt="seashore high maintenance" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2214/2200242113_b71564f342.jpg" width="259" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Before reading, see </span><a href="http://if-iceberg.blogspot.com/2007/12/how-to-successfully-alter-clothing-pt1.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">part 1: inspiration </span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">if you care.<br /></span><br />Sorry about the latness of this one. Urgh. Just had some internet-computer-this site issues whuch hopefully won't be an issue again. Hopefully part three will follow much sooner. So, without further ado:<br /><br />So, you have an idea. But before you can implement it, you need to do some planning and pick up some supplies. I'll leave it to you to pick out you more project specific needs; I'm going to list useful items that are more general and you might not think about having around.<br /><br />1. <span style="font-size:130%;">iron<br /></span><br />An iron is a very good thing to <strong>have and use </strong>on your projects. Use it to iron your fabric before cutting, to iron seams, to set iron on adhesives, on your final product, etc. You can get by without an iron, but you'll be surprised by the difference an iron makes.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">2. iron on adhesive or fabric glue</span><br /><br /><br />If you're not so good with the needle and thread, iron on adhesives and fabric glue are great alternatives to explore. They're also great tool if you can handle your needle and thread. Use it to hold fabric in place while you sew, make your own appliques, and a dozen other uses I'm sure you can come up with. I like to keep some iron on adhesive tape in my sewing kit, though I also keep a sheet or two on hand for appliques.<br /><br /><br />Also, if you plan on button holes, iron on interfacing is a good idea. It will keep your button holes from stretching, making them look nice and work better. It's also a good idea to help reinforce waist bands and support zippers on light fabrics.<br /><br />3. <span style="font-size:130%;">straight pins</span><br /><br /><br />If you plan on doing a bit of diy, get yourself a pack of straight pins. They're cheap and very worth it. Safety pins, though I love them, are no substitute. Get the longer ones; they stay in the fabric better. Plus, you can use the straight pins to pin your fabric into your carpet or corkboard, which may come in handy for you later.<br /><br />4. <strong>thread</strong><br /><br />Dollar store thread sucks. Get yourself some good quality thread. It may seem like it costs a lot, but good quality thread is sturdier (& therefore will last longer), looks nicer, and is not wrapped in a retarded style that makes it impossible to use on a sewing machine and annoying to handsew with. Also, get the big spool of thread, at least a 100 yds. You'd be surprised how quickly thread goes, especially if you use a sewing machine.<br /><br /><strong>Selecting a Color:</strong> It's hard to match fabric colors to your fabric sometimes. I find that a thread that is a little darker than your fabric won't be as noticible and prominent as thread that is lighter. When you can't find a color even mildly close to your fabric, try selecting a color that just looks nice with your fabric. Also remember thread color doesn't really matter that much in most cases since it isn't visible on the outside. If you're still learning and prone to messing up, you might want to use a contrasting color in non-visible places. It makes picking on your foul stitches much easier.<br /><br /><strong>5. needles </strong><br /><br />There is a reason for all the different sized needles. if you're using a sewing machine, make sure you have the proper needle for your fabric, especially if your fabric is really heavy or light. If you're hand sewing, the needles are different sizes for functionality. If you buy a pack of hand needles, they usually say what the different needles are for on the back of the package.<br /><br />On this note, if you're using a sewing machine, make sure you have the right feet and the right needles for your project. The information you need should be in your sewing machine manuel.<br /><br />6. <strong>Seam Ripper</strong><br /><br />It's my favorite tool. It's so useful when you mess up and need to rip out stitches, moving stitches when altering an item, and it just generally looks cool and hardcore in your sewing kit. They cost like a dollar and are totally worth it. Beware though; they're very sharp and you can stab yourself with them.<br /><br />7. <strong>sewing shears</strong><br /><br />While they don't necessarily have to be sewing scissors, a good pair of sharp, strong shears could make all the difference in cutting a straight line, and a wierd, choppy line. If you're having trouble cutting you're fabric, buying a new pair of shears might help. Dollar store sewing scissors seem to be decent, but they also seem not to last for lengthy periods. The rotary cutters work even better at helping you get a straight line, but the sets are also kind of expensive.<br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Alright, that's all I can think of. </strong>Wonder around your local sewing store and investigate. You'll find cool embellishments you can use and maybe some products you didn't know were available. (Grommets and hooks & eyes come on tapes!)<br /><br />The dress on this post was made from a twinsize fitted sheet. The bubble hem and straps are formed from the stretchy portions on the ends. Really sweet and simple. Click on the image for more info.<br /><br />Arrives precisely when she means to plus 15 minutes,<br />Ivy FrozenIvy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-26159524669526470742007-12-18T17:50:00.001-08:002007-12-18T18:08:14.296-08:00Eco-mercial<p align="center"><br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/no0WqYWdH74&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/no0WqYWdH74&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object></p><br /><p>This is Ivy Frozen reminding you to support your local stores and industries this holiday season. Only <strong>YOU </strong>can save the magic.</p><p></p><p align="center"><a title="Night of Fire... Doom! by Ivy Frozen, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/2089482291/"><img height="500" alt="Night of Fire... Doom!" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2160/2089482291_f7b2705592.jpg" width="264" /></a></p><p align="center">Sticking it the Valdemart,</p><p align="center">Ivy Frozen</p><br /><br />P.S. Part two to successfully alter clothing will be up soon. We'll be looking at materials and know how before we can finally make the first cut in part 3.Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-52813794176050435232007-12-01T19:00:00.000-08:002007-12-01T22:47:23.641-08:00How to Successfully Alter Clothing pt1<p align="center"><a title="Family Circle by Ivy Frozen, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/383060725/"><img height="500" alt="Family Circle" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/178/383060725_9eed3401c1.jpg" width="283" /></a></p><div align="left">I love making my clothes unique and how I want them. And in sharing my creations, I've come aross many people who admire my work, but are too afraid to go after their own wardrobes. Thus, I figured I'd do a few posts to reveal how truly easy it really is to alter clothing to make it your own.<br /><br />In this, the first part, I'll be covering the first step and sometimes the hardest: figuring out what to do to the item of clothing.<br /><br /><strong>Figure out what you like about the piece. </strong>What attracted you to the piece in the first place? Perhaps you just liked the color or pattern and nothing else. Maybe you're a sucker for ruffles like I am. Or maybe it was all about the lace. Figure out what you like about the item so you can figure out what you want to keep.<br /><br /><strong>Figure out what you don't like. </strong>Is it too long or too short? Is it horribly unflattering on you and can you pinpoint why? Are you not feeling the pleats? Is it too plain or WAY too much fun? Figure out what you don't like in the item to figure out what NEEDS to be changed.<br /><br /><strong>Figure out your style. </strong>Take a look in your closet and note the items you wear most frequently and why you wear those items so much. Also note your favorite items in your closet and why you liek them. Perhaps you keep a <a href="http://www.stylediary.net/">StyleDiary</a> or post to other street fashion communities like <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/wardrobe_remix/">Wardrobe Remix </a>or <a href="http://www.stylemob.com/">Stylemob</a>. If so, check out your outfits there. Find your favorites and take a look at what you wear. Figure out your style so you can make sure your new item fits into it.<br /><br /><strong>Find examples and inspiration.</strong> Street style sites, fashion blogs, fashion magazines, phtography books, and diy sites and books are all great places for inspiration. I really like <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/wardrobe_remix/">Wardrobe Remix</a>,<a href="http://streetclash.blogspot.com/"> street style blogs</a>, and <a href="http://stylebytes.net/">fashion</a> <a href="http://www.thecoveted.blogspot.com/">blogs</a> <a href="http://stylebubble.typepad.com/style_bubble/">from</a> <a href="http://www.dressaday.com/dressaday.html">around</a> <a href="http://thesuburbanqueen.blogspot.com/">the</a> <a href="http://www.painfullyhip.com/">world</a> for inspiration. I also love looking at costumes and antigue clothing. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/index.php">Etsy</a>, <a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=a35d2d2ce975aa468de5c67e4c601050;www">craftster.org</a>, and <a href="http://www.threadbanger.com/">Threadbanger</a> are places where crafty people gather and share (or sell) and thus are rich beds of inspiration. Stores, the runways, and art can all inspire you and help you know what you want to do.<br /><br />Check out my list of <a href="http://if-iceberg.blogspot.com/2007/10/diy-link-love.html">DIY Links</a> for some more inspiration and help with your DIY needs. Also check out my sidebar, which I need to update, for more inspiration and help.<br /><br />In these posts I'll also include some of the stuff I made but haven't done a formal write up of yet.<br /><br /><strong>This skirt,</strong><br /><a title="Rainy Day by Ivy Frozen, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/467973398/"><img height="500" alt="Rainy Day" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/210/467973398_7749f8bb11.jpg" width="386" /></a><br />also in the outfit at the top of this page,<strong> became<br /><br /></strong><span style="font-size:130%;">this dress:<br /></div></span><p align="center"><a title="Flower Power by Ivy Frozen, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1167522708/"><img height="500" alt="Flower Power" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1154/1167522708_beb111201d.jpg" width="381" /></a></p>with some scissors, thread, red ribbon, and two white buttons. Look out for a formal tutorial (with photos!) or maybe video when I make another one. That might have to wait until January though. It's really quick and easy though. Just take a maxi circle or a-line skirt, cut off the waistband. Cut the waistband at the point oppossite to where the closure is (or anywhere you'd like). To make the waistband bigger to fit your chest, simply add ribbon or a strip of fabric to the waistband. If the waistband is already big enough, you can cut out a portaion and replace it with ribbon or fabric. Sew the waistband back on the skirt. Use some more ribbon (I sewed two strips of ribbon together, side by side) to create straps. If you want, you can create button holes on your straps, but I simply attached the straps to the dress and sewed the big white buttons on for show. And voila! You have a sweet pinafore tent dress, which is perfect for the summer and with layering for the winter.<br /><br />images: click on the images in this post to be taken to it's flickr page, where more sizes, outfit deets, and further info is available.<br /><br /><div align="center">doin it herself,</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Ivy Frozen</div>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-50089701594024467642007-11-03T01:30:00.000-07:002007-11-14T13:46:47.593-08:00Icon: Snow White<p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128532919347482786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4XdVsGIztGmC_4pT-i9-tGgasrvqlJVjjH3Fzr9FIdG2S3y8Qm6x0tsaQsTBw5DeBoimMwmKR23zEqdpQssZJny5bEfpw27OCul8pddLOCD6-7o6xtdA-idHdrW3blOqVxKTBw/s400/disney+snoow+white.jpg" border="0" /> Not <a href="http://disney.go.com/vault/archives/movies/snow/snow.html">Disney's Snow White</a>... </p><p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128533675261726898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijNiXwwyiytwWwcvDdRWsBnsDaUVQphNBcbOLDevxp6DKY8LdsNvWZbhv_ytEy79WIkN6q_M8TH7wB2-NHIbPFqmc_nUal2JL78JI2DEN7aGVsRrtPo7mvYdWGsKUHAZiWp1g6Bg/s400/Snow+WHite+korean.jpg" border="0" /><br />This <a href="http://www.hancinema.net/korean_drama_Taste_Sweet_Love.php">Snow White </a>is a Korean drama about a nerdy girl who falls in love with her best friend. He, naturally, does not know and thus continues to date other girls while rubbing our Snow White's, Young Hee's, face in it. Eight years down the line, Jin Woo, or leading man, shoves his delinquent younger brother on Young Hee while he dates the plastic beauty Hee Won. With Jin Woo getting serious about Hee Won, Young Hee must finally make some changes and confess her love to Jin Woo. But does Young Hee still love Jin Woo?<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132806648779535570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw_ynYrrN_-PXU9rIUAo_3DZGZnToEwTx7GR-H1rmjw46wjx4-NtFYW97k4-n4DVgPh-fv5X3DUi-M7JR5m7m62TH4M0nEdK-eHcGdrmuR2KXF_dQtV2V6k7rHn3z02PsAXtBljw/s400/snow+white+5.jpg" border="0" /> While I love the drama itself-- it's predictable with a twist-- I really love the wardrobe on all of the younger characters except Hee Won. (She would be the one int he blue dress. Her style is kind of boring.) Young Hee, Jin Woo, Sun Woo, Minako, Chu Lee, and the rocker couple with the babies all have great looks! Even when Young Hee is nerdy, I still coveted many of her clothes. I think when she gets hot she basically wears many of the same things.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132807194240382178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCFzI3HhxfvjsQaUV4VbuZSqrTibgmK0onFy8CXPtAf9VHcvqqIfmXhOGH0pHiipZckuUGXxsphvNTrjlt6y1L3T-IPL2pXHHQonkhhjvh2uXumbve_6WtiuCkSpSkiXTBg15Vw/s400/snow+white+4.jpg" border="0" /> Young Hee has this really quirky-sweet-girly style I love. I now need a jacket like the on e above and solid colored jacket the same color as one of the stripes to wear with all my stripey shirts. Btw, the title can also be translated as Taste Sweet Love or it's just also called that.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132807658096850178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5OTE5AgP_6j-MNINWSVX383fCcSLg0ttSZzi4xlSH724CnCVDtGKsNQhtU_-e6wUD-DLxiBBY-JwxoV94FbupPz2gIGugNbUGwwb4Ds8tSnersh1OXkPuagBj8osd-diMl2_tkw/s400/snow+white+11.jpg" border="0" />The scarf! And that cape/coat thing!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132807585082406130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzXo6ooDoO6qWf3UTiAhhU_gj1ReL8kHTznAuDZox4tY-I75I9S5eZHYfgnBMJPuS38fd0bwrxPsO-dLxBtRvAvtB9sTyf2Fxnmv0ZrK3SGICeKzm-IHUdk8EClS1hrY-AqPGy_Q/s400/snow+white+9.jpg" border="0" />I love this whole outfit! Unfortunately, I can't find a picture of the whole thing. That looks like Sun woo behind her, and I love his outfit too!<br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132808319521813842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KUWYBypNwM0ArxkwIbT5GmeWrxNd_iuX8X5ByCTgRIzI8ucmBBgJT8TR9eJrRlQdt0y7YCTyF6whQpgUF7J1e8CYsBLeq7u45V-CyDkpFEFpmpYLizSIVW1kzkfb8_T3qefPsg/s400/snow+white+10.jpg" border="0" /><br />Chu Lee has this AWESOME '80s style that I adore. It's hard to find pictures of her though.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132808018874103090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCTR2yzpMMZ7dAndjW2vhFnebha4i6AUkYe776He7oTutsaGHvzFK2mj_A0t3zPlJPKzOobHcB4fxWsG9mRnVDOY-BE57mdILwbN9AlOpVHc_QIVzaaw4M53R_VMBcWqjCYD3Yg/s400/snow+white+8.jpg" border="0" />Minako has crazy awesome Japanese street style. It's adorable! In this picture, I love her hat with the long white coat and how her hat matches her guitar, though this is far from her best outfit.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132808190672794946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_5Q_g6SbgE8nuWg4HRGB2LSIdJMdG4jYmV3DW9xyaUqxJEMuEzZFG3q4cKPmA58XW0iE9FUu5bY7XEAgjSBx6nyxlVTETPYIV7E0jdFyT4nM0wKmAja3rMS1-WA69fqIhg6keNA/s400/snow+white+14.jpg" border="0" /><br />Jin Woo has a very preppie style-- he's a news anchor-- so you think his wardrobe would be as boring as Hee Won's. But Jin Woo manages to be preppie, casual, and hip.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132807765471032594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuxqeIP87lftOrWELGz7MryQdBG0U58ED_TcOAV9mTYEBXPhUs2lc_5gS833xkenouUd7BiAqEjwgXvZtGkDEoPD9pfO6qFikooCdg9WCCUgP6kcCd8W39NYtCV2foU5J1jXQnNw/s400/snow+white+6.jpg" border="0" />I think his scarves and great use of color are the key.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132807915794887970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-hABQ4gm6j0BI-YXqgBP6p1Mxp-ONgN-P8eqsUlPyvcIhuBeGiSez2PqUIYAEPUzIYrNKbeUBV5HgoI4VwQy29i0U6uUvB_huWJBjw9neFUIoGyipUFI5_Ke4hOhNqf6BNARuw/s400/snow+white+7.jpg" border="0" />Sun Woo is the bad boy of the group, but he doesn't get by on just leather jackets.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132808633054426482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYIIMuWE9SxP7-lI0daAgeK-XoSWLaLFQWniWOQoVjptYR1d6JNE4Kco8VZRscTj7xMqjKuYgqZq3JTS1lX0vgujUWROx6a0fwUMyzvzRDym5AVsnz-o1dER4yzaE7CXwasSvrOA/s400/snow+white+13.jpg" border="0" /><br />He wears snakeskin too!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132808478435603810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg41eSnzsxyG7xwSknryXmxt03ypGAMC-Zz3qN2o8LsignXpqN2wm-1wJHfohdMO2GBLoJStzGM4gd7G-wp611DTQlfZiWoZJVi5HyOek37bMh3f2fsb-DucTdkizyvTiq0AhxmMA/s400/snow+white+15.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>Here, I like the pinstripes on just the cuffs and collar. I wish I could find a good picture of his formal event suit-thing, but the internet is being uncoorporative. I guess you'll just have to watch it yourself.</p><p>You can find the whole series, sixteen episodes, on youtube (& elsewhere), with lazy subbing. They don't translate when the characters are speaking sometimes, but they translate more than enough for English speakers to understand.<br /><br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zpqqnSASYDQ"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zpqqnSASYDQ" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object></p><p>My homage to the ladies of Snow White.<br /></p><p><a title="The Golden Plum Super hero by Ivy Frozen, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1809479255/"><img height="500" alt="The Golden Plum Super hero" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2005/1809479255_1cee636927.jpg" width="230" /></a><br /><br />Minako made me want to wear my hair in pigtails. Chu Lee made me want to go a little 80s and Young Hee was all about the scarf.</p><p> </p><p>Images: <a href="http://www.hancinema.net/korean_drama_Taste_Sweet_Love.php">HanCinema</a> & me. Click mine for more info., such as outfit deets and more sizes.</p><p align="center">Snow White,</p><p align="center"><a title="The Golden Plum by Ivy Frozen, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1809476021/"><img height="500" alt="The Golden Plum" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2412/1809476021_81d086cdea.jpg" width="199" /></a></p><p align="center">Ivy Frozen<br /></p>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-7889636320743254332007-10-21T00:41:00.000-07:002007-11-02T21:25:33.242-07:00Trend Alert!<span style="font-size:130%;">This just in!<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1593210598/"><img height="500" alt="Calm Before the Storm" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2405/1593210598_c6091b7ac6.jpg" width="247" /></a></p><span style="font-size:130%;">A lot of neck action...</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1454272977/"><img height="500" alt="Tackle Fall" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1232/1454272977_309a55c30b.jpg" width="314" /></a></p><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Bra Outline Visible through a colored shirt.</strong><br /></span><br /></div><p align="right"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1604758192/"><img height="500" alt="Puss in Boots" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2204/1604758192_0cd5a26493.jpg" width="233" /></a></p><div align="right"><br /><br /><strong>A Sorta Fairytale with you.<br /></strong><br /></div><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1486027832/"><img height="448" alt="Graphic Afternoon" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1432/1486027832_67181bbf0b.jpg" width="500" /></a></p><div align="center"> <strong>This scarf...with EVERYTHING!<br /></strong><br /><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1517110985/"><img height="500" alt="Cat Woman" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2195/1517110985_5537c7e86c.jpg" width="281" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Business on top, party on the bottom!</span> </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><ul><li>The neck sees a revival of the double scarf but in a new (and exciting!) way. Instead of two knit-type scarves, I'm using a big rectangular one and a long one to create interesting arangements. It's like Marie Antoinette hairstyle, but for the neck. </li></ul><br /><ul><li>For some reason, I've been loving the idea of a visble bra silhouette through a thin shirt. I'm not so crazy about it as white under white, but under a colored shirt is floating my boat. </li></ul><ul><li>I've also been feeling the Fairytale vibe after<a href="http://galadarling.com/article/dressing-with-the-essence-of-fairytales"> Gala Darling's fabulous post </a>on the matter. That photo shoot was delicious, and implanted many ideas in my brain. </li><li><br />Recently, I've gone crazy for that scarf in my hair. I'm crazy about the color and pattern and how it interacts with the rest of my wardrobe. I wear it has a belt, around my neck, and even in my hair as there. In fact, it's in four of the five pictures in this post. I wonder if France is still relaxed about those marriage laws...</li></ul><ul><li>I also noticed in going through my photos that I have been relegating fun prints to skirts while wearing solids on top. </li></ul>So, what are <em>you</em> wearing this autumn or just really itching to wear?<br /><br />Images: Clicky if you have a mind to know where I got something, see more sizes, and some other info.<br /><br /><div align="center">Setting her own trends,</div><div align="center">Ivy Frozen</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-82966515534113711682007-10-20T23:46:00.000-07:002007-11-03T01:30:12.917-07:00NewsReel<p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1449974424/"><img height="500" alt="Autumn chic" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1410/1449974424_b976413874.jpg" width="191" /></a></p>I figured I might start a new feature, the Newsreel that is basically a place for me to share articles and news I found with you dear readers. So, without further ado, the headlines that caught my attention.<br /><br /><a href="http://lifestyle.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-2276665,curpg-1.cms">Dare to Bare: Are Indian Models Ready?</a><br /><br />This article is about Indian models and lingerie campaigns. I found it while looking for something, but the article is interesting and has some lovely pictures. I especially love the one on teh second page. The whole site looks awesome and I saved it to my favorites to explore more another day.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1449117477/"><img height="500" alt="Autumn Chic 3" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1414/1449117477_14bea74ab7.jpg" width="230" /></a></p><a href="http://www.thatsfit.com/2007/10/15/prada-breaks-free-of-the-skinny-model-mold/">Prada breaks free of the skinny model mold</a><br /><br />I saw this and went to seek more. It seems Prada sent a curvier model down the runway. Unfortunately, a google search turned up little more. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ehttp://www.mamapop.com/mamapop/2007/10/thank-you-prada.html">This</a> blog post has a little more information. I'd love to see a bigger deal made out of it to encourage designers to start moving back up in model weights.<br /><br />I was also happy to see <a href="http://lifestyle.indiatimes.com/Exclusives/Walk_tall_walk_large_and_curvy/articleshow/2136077.cms">this</a> article from the first site I mentioned, saying India is ignoring the whole ideal body shape of disappearing behind poles and embracing a curvier shape. I especially enjoy Dr. Ghei's comment on body types on the second page.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1449118121/"><img height="500" alt="Autumn Chic Take 4" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1374/1449118121_7b63524d7a.jpg" width="197" /></a></p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071021/ap_on_re_us/teacher_sex_abuse">AP: Sexual Misconduct Plagues US Schools </a><br /><br />While it's not fashion related, I was greatly disturbed by this article. You'd think schools would take greater care to ensure child molesters weren't teaching our children than they do. I do understand the school's position in this; if it became public that a child was molested by one of the teachers at the school, it would lead to all sorts of other accusations and investigations, and possible punishments. That happened at my high school, and the event was used to fire our principal, who did a good job. (Our principal would fight for what the students want at our school, going against what the district head-person wanted. Also to clarify, or principal was not the child molester.) I was also pretty ticked about how lightly the teachers seemed to treat this. Just saying sorry and people believed they wouldn't do it again. You have to be pretty messed up to molest a child, especially the younger ones. There is no "I won't do it again."<br /><br />I was also shocked at parents comments. "I thought it was just innocent ducktaping [of students and putting them in a closet]." No. Children are our future! Let's take better care of them. I'm sure the article exaggerates, but abuse of any kind has always struck a cord in me. The Michael Jackson story movie when his dad is going to beat him always freaks me out more than any horror movie. Abuse of any kind freaks me out. <br /><br />Pix: As always, click for more info.<br /><br /><div align="center">Reading Headlines for Once,</div><div align="center">Ivy Frozen</div>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-12713854629554564902007-10-20T23:08:00.001-07:002007-11-03T02:18:24.999-07:00DIY Link Love<p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1836475002/"><img height="500" alt="Tomoyo" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2064/1836475002_9da331e091.jpg" width="214" /></a></p><p>Now that Halloween's over, I figured I'd post a lot of cool DIY (do it yourself) sites I found. I know, too late to help with your costume this year, but the links include a plethora of DIY projects that can be used for daily wear, Christmas pressies, any other events you'd love to wear a costume too, and maybe just give ya something to do rainy/snowy/I just don't feel like going outside weather.<br /><br />Note that<strong> all of the sites, regardless of category, offer projects or tutorials of some kind.</strong> At least, I'm pretty sure. </p><p><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1835648883/"><img height="500" alt="Tomoyo awkward" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2098/1835648883_e6500a8ccc.jpg" width="196" /></a></p><p></p>If you like that site I posted about before, with those demon-deal inducing dresses, you might be interested in some of the following <span style="font-size:180%;">historically accurate reproduction sites</span> I found.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.modaruniversity.org/"><strong>Modar University</strong></a> has a few tutorials on Medeival Clothes, but it's real strength is ALL THE LINKS. I haven't had time to explore them all, but how could something Medeival Russian clothing tutorials and Persian clothing patterns not be awesome? Join me in nerdy revelry! I drool, I drool! Scroll down ont he page and click on "Clothing" to find this treasure trove.<br /><br /><a href="http://home.clara.net/arianrhod/Aldebaran/DoItYourself/"><strong>The DIY Guide to LRP</strong></a> has some great stuff to use for costuming projects and if you're bold, to wear eveyday. Unfortunately, a lot of the links aren't working and it places the tutorials uin the tiny sidebar. Maybe if you download the link...<br /><br /><a href="http://shira.net/costuming.htm"><strong>Shira.net Belly Dancing Costumes page</strong> </a>has some great tutorials and advice for costumes and everyday for the bold. I've been aching for a pair of full harem pants ever since I saw Aladdin when i was a little girl. I've got that project, from Ask the Costume Goddess, bookmarked for me to complete when I find some good fabric. And maybe I'll try some of the skirts, a veil, headress...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shanmonster.com/belly/index.html"><strong>Dance and Shantall</strong></a> is another bellydancing costume site. Click on costume design for a few cool tutorials. What I really love is the guide on making the Turkish-Macedonian vest. I fell in love with it in Art history class and must now make one. Duly noted for self.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.koshka-the-cat.com/"><strong>Katherine's Dress Site</strong></a> goes from the 18th century to the Edwardian period. Lots of inspirational eye candy, including fashion plates!, and some patterns. It includes instructions for making the items both the period way and the modern way. How awesome is that? Also check out Katherine's costumes. A+ from me.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vintagesewing.info/index.html"><strong>Vintage sewing. info</strong></a> offers "offers free online access to public domain sewing books". Gotta love the advice in those old books. It offers information 1893 to the 1950s.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sensibility.com/"><strong>Sensibility.com</strong></a> has some awesome period costume patterns and tutorials. Check them out! I might try the Romantic era dress but make it shorter.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tudorlinks.com/"><strong>Tudor links!</strong></a> has a wealth of information on the Elizabethan Tudor period. Click on Textiles and Costumes for enough information to fill the historical clothing nerd within you with glee and keep you reading for several hours. <a href="http://www.tudorlinks.com/treasury/index.html"><strong>The Ladies Treasury</strong> </a>, somewhere connected to this site thoguh I can't find the right sequence of links to follow, offers <a href="http://www.tudorlinks.com/treasury/freepatterns/index.html#Victorian"><strong>these free Victorian/Eduardian</strong> <strong>patterns </strong></a>too, as well as articles on Victorian & Eduardian period dress. More drooling!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.elizabethancostume.net/custompat/index.html"><strong>Check out this Custum Corset Pattern generator</strong></a> for Elizabethan style corsets meant to flatten the chest and not narrow your waist. So it's different from the more Victorian corsets that are popular. The wide skirt in Elizabethan dress makes the waist look smaller in comparison. It gives you a pattern and instructions.<br /><p></p><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1838409314/"><img height="331" alt="Twinkle sleeping 1" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2248/1838409314_a2f9351cc9.jpg" width="500" /></a></p><p><br />If you love modern <span style="font-size:180%;">free patterns and tutorials</span><strong>,</strong> clap your hands<strong>.</strong> *clap, clap*<br /><br /><a href="http://www.daciaray.com/"><strong>DaciaRay.com</strong></a> is a visually stimulating blog with a few fun tutorials to try out, like a yo-yo, wallet, and pear satchel. The lovely DaciaRay also has a useful tutorial on how to hem jeans. Worth a looksie.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.whatthecraft.net/"><strong>Whatthecraft</strong></a> is one of my favorite places for tutorials. I use several of them regularly, although now I know them by heart. There's also a forum, contests, a blog, and some helpful articles and links. Check it out if you haven't already.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.burdamode.com/"><strong>BurdaMode</strong></a> has some really cool patterns that I NEED to try. Click on Downloads to get there. They also offer suggestions for simply refashioning items you already have into the items in the pattern. Awesomeness abounds!<br /><br />The glorious Queens over at <a href="http://kingdomofstyle.typepad.co.uk/my_weblog/"><strong>Kingdom of Style</strong></a> have posted a few tutorials. Unfortunately, they're hard to find. So here they are linked: <a href="http://kingdomofstyle.typepad.co.uk/my_weblog/2007/05/tulip_hem_maste.html#comments"><strong>Tulip Hem</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="http://kingdomofstyle.typepad.co.uk/my_weblog/2007/05/cocoon_hem_mast.html"><strong>Cocoon Hem</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="http://kingdomofstyle.typepad.co.uk/my_weblog/2007/04/a_bubble_hem_ma.html"><strong>Bubble Hem</strong></a>. Those are the only ones I saw; there might be more. Give me a holla if you find more and I'll add them here. Don't forget to check out their awesome fashion blog while you're there!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.getcreativeshow.com/Crafting_Sewing_Conference_Center/craft_sewing_seminars.htm"><strong>Get Creative! Conference Center</strong></a> has all sorts of crafting goodness tutorials and advice. It's more crafty and accessories, and less clothes, but it has a lot of information that I have yet to explore. I would say they could just a few extra pictures in the tutorials though, such as a picture of the finished project. Otherwise, check it out. Now.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sewing.org/enthusiast/html/e_learntosew.html"><strong>Sewing.org</strong></a> has a lot of articles on sewing. Tips, tricks, techniques. It also has some cool projects to do. I'd say it's strength is crafty versus clothing. Click on fun projects; I really want to do the Dancing Diva project. Also, for the world concious among you, check out the charitable sewing projects. I might have to give one a go when I have more time.<br /><br /><a href="http://darnkat.wordpress.com/"><strong>that*darn*cat</strong></a> is a blog by a sewing and crafting mother with some cool projects for inspiration and some tutorials and explanations which might be useful. I bookmarked it for the quilted wallet tutorial.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.simplythrifty.com/13-things-you-can-make-out-of-your-old-blue-jeans/"><strong>13 Things You Can Make out of Your Old Blue Jeans</strong></a><strong>.</strong> I think that's self explanitory. You should check out the rest of the blog too, if you're into thrift.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/"><strong>Martha Stewart</strong></a><strong>,</strong> the DIY queen. Her emphasis is more on crafty, but she does have some cool clothing tutorials too, like<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=18e3254c57922110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&vgnextchannel=c479cf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aRCRD&rsc=todaysidea&lastnavigatedchannel=c479cf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aRCRD"><strong>this swimsuit</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=d21e046d1f963110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=also_try_p1"><strong>what to do with old bridesmaid dresses</strong></a>, and this<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=afe776ecfd22f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=also_try_p2"><strong>flower hat</strong></a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.onehourcraft.com/"><strong>One Hour Craft</strong></a> is a crafting blog which features quick and easy projects and inspiration. Love.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.supereggplant.com/blog/"><strong>Super Eggplant</strong></a> has a simple <a href="http://www.supereggplant.com/archives/000216.html"><strong>tote bag tutorial</strong></a>. It's a great crafter's blog with plenty of eye candy.<br /><br /><a href="http://fitzpatterns.myshopify.com/"><strong>Fitzpatterns</strong></a> offers free and low cost downloadable patterns. It's got some good stuff too. Scroll down and click on "free" for the free ones. I wanna make the cape!<br /><br /><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20040402053409/www.getcrafty.com/index.html"><strong>Get Crafty!</strong></a> is a crafty DIY zone, with crafting-related articles and some tutorials. It also has some good articles on living cheaply. They also have a store, forum, and other things.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.costumewardrobe.com/"><strong>Costume Wardrobe</strong></a> has some cool projects for your costuming needs. I really want to make the cat ears, the petticoat, and the shoe covers! The instructions assume some knowledge of sewing. It's really more write ups of the costumes than full step by step tutorials. </p><p><br /><img height="452" alt="Twinkly sleeping 2" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2348/1838410734_7f4666d1c2.jpg" width="500" /><br /></p><p title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1838410734/">If you need some</span> help with sewing, </span><span style="font-size:100%;">you might take a look at these links.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://sewing.about.com/od/techniques/Sewing_Techniques.htm"><strong>About.com</strong></a> has some helpful articles on sewing techniques. All sorts of sewing related advice are there. Give it looksie if you're having trouble.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.expertvillage.com/search/sewing.htm"><strong>Expertvillage.com</strong></a> has some videos on sewing techniques and projects. I personally found them kind of boring. They basically say word for word what's in the articles, so I usually use the articles. You may find the videos more helpful than I do though, and occasionally I use the videos for the visual. Plus, I can listen to them while doing something else.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.simplicity.com/index.cfm?page=sewingBasics.html"><strong>Simplicity.com</strong></a> also offers sewing help, tips, tricks, and advice. They also have some free patterns and projects online somewhere. </p><p title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1838410734/"><br /><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1838412220/"><img height="487" alt="Twinkly sleeping 3" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2404/1838412220_8a41eea849.jpg" width="500" /></a></p><br />If you're in need of inspiration, motivation, and perhaps some new friends to talk shop with, you might enjoy the following <span style="font-size:180%;">DIY Communities</span><strong>.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/"><strong>BurdaStyle</strong></a> has free patterns, many tutorials, and plenty of inspiration from it's fabulous members. It also has a handy-dandy sewpedia, a forum, a blog... Basically everything you need for sewing delight. They are more foucised on clothing then say crafting.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.threadbanger.com/"><strong>Threadbanger.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong> If you don't know them you should. Weekly videos with project ideas for stuff you already have or can get cheap. They've also got a banging forum with even more project ideas and a place to show off your creations, get inspiration, and get help. Check them out. They're image is hip, fun, and thrifty. They alsosupport independent designers and eco and world friendly stuffs. Great for crafty, though an emphasis on wearable stuff.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cosplay.com/"><strong>Cosplay.com</strong></a> is a HUGE forum for cosplayers and those interested in it. Take some time to browse it for some amazing costumes. For this post, I'm mostly interested in <a href="http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=121627&highlight=wings"><strong>this link</strong></a>, which has a bunch of links to tutorials for various cosplay related things, which can also be used for other costumes or even everyday clothes. I really love the tutorial for feather wings and I hope to make it sometime. Unfortunately, many of the tutorials are in Japanese, which stinks since I can't read it. Hey! Maybe if I use the google page translater thing...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=b1b51455fb2e9729c9e39d73f5cde669;www"><strong>Craftster.org</strong></a> is a large forum for the crafters. It offers great resources for crafting and sewing clothing. It's the cosplay.com for crafters! Check it out for tutorials, advice, help, inspiration, and maybe some encouragement and companionship. <p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1800470542/"><img height="500" alt="Tomoyo Hime" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2386/1800470542_316cdf541d.jpg" width="205" /></a></p><p align="center">Me and Twinkle stayed up very late to write this post.<br /><br /></p><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1838409314/"><img height="331" alt="Twinkle sleeping 1" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2248/1838409314_a2f9351cc9.jpg" width="500" /></a></p><p>Be greatful, peons! </p><p></p><p>Pix: Click on the pic for more info, as always. </p><p align="center">Tomyo Hime,</p><p align="center">Ivy Frozen</p>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-45550992100213385112007-09-14T18:47:00.000-07:002007-10-20T23:04:49.236-07:00Ivy Frozen Presents: How to Layer Ivy StyleLayering is so last year. Toss grunge back in the dumpster from which it sprang. This year is all about ladylike looks.<br /><br />Bwahahhahahahahahaha!<br /><br />And once you're done laughing with me, let's forget that. I actually have no idea what bull they're pitching this year, but layering is always in with shizo California weather and temperaturaly challenged classrooms. And so, as my gift to you, I now present the proper way to layer.<br /><br />Now I know, all those magazines make layering seem like a science. Or you know, you just wonder how the models can still move their arms since they've piled up enough clothes to rival the little brother in <a href="http://www2.warnerbros.com/achristmasstory/">A Christmas Story's </a>orange snowsuit.<br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Step 1: </span><span style="font-size:180%;">"I'm cold."</span><br /><br /><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1517110985/"><img height="500" alt="Cat Woman" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2195/1517110985_5537c7e86c.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">Step 2:</span> <span style="font-size:180%;">Look in closet.</span> </div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="left"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1624631492/"><img height="500" alt="Eye of the Tiger" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2086/1624631492_1669e749e5.jpg" width="255" /></a></p><div align="center"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Step 3:</span> <span style="font-size:180%;">Eyes land on tights and long socks; put on a pair.<br /></span><br /><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1375226374/"><img height="500" alt="Ode to the 90s" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1138/1375226374_0c2c53ff31.jpg" width="229" /></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="right"><span style="font-size:130%;">Step 4:</span> <span style="font-size:180%;">Eye sweaters and jackets.</span><br /><br /><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1546923000/"><img height="500" alt="blur fun" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2387/1546923000_4910749e59.jpg" width="234" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Step 5:</span> <span style="font-size:180%;">"But not that cold."<br /></span><br /><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1469019111/"><img height="500" alt="Magical Girl Ivy Frozen" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1233/1469019111_ba40cad671.jpg" width="257" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1556123074/"><img height="500" alt="Boogie" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2078/1556123074_8dbbddbda9.jpg" width="250" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Step 6: Opt for a cropped jacket with short sleeves.<br /></span><br /><br /><p>Because Ivy's have layers,</p></div><div align="center">Ivy Frozen</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><p>P.S. Yes, that was a <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0126029/">Shrek</a> reference.</p></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">P.P.S. I know I've been MIA, but I've been busy with school and trying to make costumes this month. My return is forthcoming though. Cheer, masses. Cheer.</div>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-77939814375443326212007-09-10T12:47:00.000-07:002007-09-10T14:00:43.814-07:00Everyone Else is at Style.com<p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1198656863/"><img height="500" alt="Sweet Dreams" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1229/1198656863_204fbf4359.jpg" width="333" /></a></p><br />And where am I?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.antiquedress.com/item3952.htm"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5108672141652452130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Ns80vJto9ZICDDlz5GfYXAe0QGrYTEoKNLrs_o2VFd5USv1kyLsBPQpxg3d6Shwy2T_fk-BKt6jBLPjrzamiItI_x122JH6CeTCi2iVJbpPSadyaq_PdTLVSEQMErSp8c0lCjg/s400/black+swan+dress.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.antiquedress.com/gallerymuseum1new.htm">Here</a>. An Antique dress gallery. But look at the lovliness that is there and you won't blame me. Like that dress above from swan lake. ::drool:: That's the lovliness that led me to this site. But I must confess,<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.antiquedress.com/item3182.htm"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5108673782329959218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCXt1cZ-AIkupU-Mzw3n1OYyU-8mGQ5NySSjvwEMzNT8GDTJGss699-Y_xe1SorawDCUBTlv8HAd8OIxkgQDqz5Hi1v2eAR_z3-hABNsRoJDaVeKFOzmcptL7a-OelAwIRr1L5bw/s400/victcapewooltansm.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />it's this beauty that captivates me. ::drool, drool, drool:: Just look at the collar! I suppose my actual fascination with this coat is because I've had the image of a cape in my mind that has a collar like that. My "dream cape" came about before I saw this, and is actually extremely short and striped. But I want that neck on it!<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.antiquedress.com/item0088.htm"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5108676934835954498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfWLPJBIn0pBsA7dKZwYFN4gDWIvagTI1x6uVaQ-M9ELqR9Da1Fht5k8R3mJglL96L9KYWzNKvksn80TrViQwslFGVr0nOgbydCyzfK1Qd2Ofnet2c-c9AjSzP0MZEEYnHP7PYhg/s400/hattallfeathersteens.jpg" border="0" /></a>Look! They even have accesories like hats and shoes. And they're actually selling this stuff, for hefty pricetags of course. That doesn't stop me from totally considering selling my firstborn child for an antuque dress. Not even the fact that I would probably be to scared to wear the item ever can dissuade the dark recesses of my mind from turning that idea over.<br /></p><p>Images: Clicky!<br /><br /><br />Should Not be allowed the have children,<br /><br />Ivy Frozen<br /><br /><br />P.S. I did not eat <a href="http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/yoda/">Yoda</a>.<br /></p>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-81315484424292846232007-09-03T10:43:00.000-07:002007-09-03T10:59:59.095-07:00Fashion Fun<p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1151395068/"><img height="500" alt="Bewitching Night Fever" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/1151395068_619f033def.jpg" width="292" /></a></p><div align="center"> <strong>Lessons in shopping from Kelly.<br /></strong><br /><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1151396056/"><img height="500" alt="Night Fever 2" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1397/1151396056_fa061c596c.jpg" width="342" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /><strong>#1: Forget it; just get it.</strong><br /><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fBMqgpXrLhU"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fBMqgpXrLhU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br /><br /><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1150552407/"><img height="500" alt="Night Fever Search" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1120/1150552407_a47412ccc2.jpg" width="352" /></a><br /><br /><strong>#2. Shoes. Shoes. Shoes.<br /></strong><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wCF3ywukQYA"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wCF3ywukQYA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br /></div><div align="center">As per usual, clicky the pix or video for more details, different sizes, etc.<br /><br /><strong>Rad,</strong><br /><br />Ivy Frozen<br /></div>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-21167421450958335592007-08-28T17:20:00.000-07:002007-08-28T18:17:38.167-07:00Ivy Presents:3 Steps to Bubblicious<div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1218152135/"><img height="500" alt="Hawaiian Heart" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1257/1218152135_bd5c417548.jpg" width="372" /></a></p><div align="center">How to bubbleify a skirt. Apparently, next year bubble skirts are out. In this heat, I like to take my long skirts and hike them up. I'll just tell them that I didn't get the memo. So, without further ado, here's my three step plan on how to take your maxi a-line skirts from this:<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/392370117/"><img height="240" alt="The Eyes of Truth" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/175/392370117_14e58557f4_m.jpg" width="200" /></a></p><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">to this:<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1023785948/"><img height="500" alt="Hija de La Luna Grounded 2" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1292/1023785948_bd8ad07e41.jpg" width="328" /></a></p><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center">Materials:<br /><br />long a-line maxi skirt<br />safety pins<br />(optional) needle and thread<br /><br />Directions:<br /><br />Step 1: Put on skirt.<br /><br />Step 2: Grab a section of the hem and fold it inwards (towards you) and pull it up until the fold falls at desired length of skirt. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103923119003853586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKqy7Y4zIJvIt_VgEH00Gp-yDUb0VFwKYktjHmSdNSdb_Sgzxlw9qAcyQBA-C-eQuIZkqvEeydRLfBldI5IG6nfFi-lX9XEAMqrKbWqhOD3dWTygOtO7_6nlWx4QqMrC21QasBgw/s400/IMG_2639.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Picture of the inside. See how it hangs? I used six pins on this one.</span><br /></p><p>Step 3: Pin from the inside or sew a few stitches to secure. And repeat until you're done.<br /><br />Tips:<br /></p><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1244283699/"><img height="500" alt="Romance" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1140/1244283699_7e8f915834.jpg" width="249" /></a></p><ul><br /><li>I usally start with one pin in each of the four main directs, front, back, and the two sides, then insert and extra pins.<br /></li><br /><li>It should only take about 15 minutes or less.<br /></li><br /><li>The skirts I use are cotton, which folds just right to get that bubbly effect. Other fabrics might not work as well.<br /></li><br /><li>You can probably thrift an a-line skirt, if you don't already have one. </li><br /><br /><li>Try to keep pins relatively at the same height, depending on the shape you want. It gets more jagged and crazy the more you vary them. </li><br /><br /><li>Less pins adds to the slouchy shape of these ones. Using more pins or actually sewing it up should be more uniform and neatly bubbled.<br /></li><br /><br /><li>I haven't tried it with a circle skirt, but it might work.<br /></li><br /><li>I only used 4 to 8 pins and they're pinned to about the top of the pockets.<br /><br /></li></ul><p>The same thing can be used on longer pencil skirts to result in a hem like this:<br /><br /><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/338099351/"><img height="314" alt="The Dreamettes" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/338099351_ef0af0df81.jpg" width="500" /></a></p><br /><p>You want to put the pencil skirt on inside out to fold up and pin though.<br /></p><br /><p>Easy, no? It truly is. Just put on your skirt and go to town. I should warn, of course, that this could leave needle holes in your skirts. If you're having a tough time inserting a needle, try not to force it. Instead try removing the pin and then trying again to help prevent the tiny holes. The pin should go in fairly easy, depending on the thickness of the fabric.<br /></p><p>My outfits: click the pics for additional details. </p><p>Bubblefied,</p><p>Ivy Frozen</p>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-87374482195124576442007-08-22T19:05:00.000-07:002007-08-22T19:13:27.570-07:00Shirley Love!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_o0CKREt1zFI/Rsvr__Ug4wI/AAAAAAAAAEs/JqHaXtEgSAE/s1600-h/shirley+manson.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101430487488979714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_o0CKREt1zFI/Rsvr__Ug4wI/AAAAAAAAAEs/JqHaXtEgSAE/s400/shirley+manson.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Shirley Manson, the rocking frontwoman of <a href="http://www.garbage.com/home.php">Garbage</a>, has captivated listeners worldwide with her signature huge green eyes, red hair, and sultry voice. Apparently the looks that we all love earned her beatings from her schoolmates when she was a child. That caused her to go into depression and while she's overcome the depression through music, she still struggles with how she sees herself. I don't understand the whole beating someone up because you think they're ugly thing. I mean, I'd be more likely to hurt someone out of jealousy that they looked good. I mean, what's the point if they're ugly? Just my two cents that they were totally jealous, Shirley, and anyone else who suffered teasing about their looks! </div><div></div><br /><div>Shirley is not just the vocalist and face of Garbage. When she first signed on to the band, she went through and heavily revised all the lyrics. She became their lyricist, and she plays guitar in the band. She is one talented and beautiful lady.</div><br /><div>What I love about Shirley is that you can put her in anything, even the most conservative outfit, and she still gives off this rocker vibe. In fact, she often does keep it simple, and lets her hair and make up do the talking. Plus, she seems so fun in interviews and even in some of her videos and photos. And of course I admire powerful women, involved in music or otherwise, not afraid to do their thing.<br /><br /></div><br /><p align="center"><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/z-CHEnJ7gnc"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br /><br /><br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/z-CHEnJ7gnc" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object></p><br /><br /><div>I love her kind of Jetson/futuristic style in these two videos, for "Push It" and "Only Happy When it Rains". Push it might not be quite safe for work; it has some fetishy stuff and aliens. "Only Happy When it Rains" should be cool though. Love her brightly colored minidresses.</div><br /><p align="center"><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zdodc1Eu1nA"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br /><br /><br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zdodc1Eu1nA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object></p><br /><div>I was inspired by this, since I've been on a Garbage kick lately, and decided to do my own thing.</div><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1195640807/"><img height="500" alt="Simply Garbage" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1314/1195640807_c9f1f9b03f.jpg" width="284" /></a></p>No, I am not widening my eyes to make them look really big. My eyelashes get stuck together and I widen my eyes like that to unhook them. It happened to be the picture that showed off the outfit the best. I kept it simple like garbage and added some fun rock accents. I also think the trash shirt goes well with my Garbage theme. I made those elastic bands on my feet and over the shoes because I've seen similar things built into shoes now, which I thought looked cool and I read somewhere that the trend originated from elastic bands used to keep models shoes on their feet on the runway. I'd say they work good. Really simple and cheap to make. Just some thick elastic from your local fabric store and stitch it into a tube, and you're good to go. Plus, I can wear them as wrist band-bracelet things.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1196509926/"><img height="229" alt="Garbage hair" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1070/1196509926_752746b49f_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></p>My hair really has nothing to do with Garbage. I just felt like doing this to it. It was orginally going to be my usual ponytail with the front down, but I wanted the hair out of my face so I took the very front part of my hair and swept it back and pinned it with a bow.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1195639443/"><img height="500" alt="Sweet Garbage" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1409/1195639443_fbc7c6971f.jpg" width="291" /></a></p>Later on, I hiked the skirt up and tied it with a scarf.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1207272267/"><img height="500" alt="Running Out of Time" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1096/1207272267_94232897d2.jpg" width="414" /></a></p>Here, I simply didn't belt, despite my total love for the belt. It was hard, but it's for Shirley! I would have worn taller shoes too, but I was walking to campus from my condo for the fist time so I wanted to be comfy. Only took bout 15 minutes and I ran into Purple while I was there. I forget Purple's real name , it's something normal, but I dubbed him Purple since he has this plain purple tee that is just the perfect shade of purple. I earned my title as "Distracto Girl" again, since Purple always ends up passing where he's heading when he walks with me. Something to do with pirate ninja ghost zombie dragons, in disguise.<br /><br />I leave you with various pictures of Shirley Manson throughout the years to the song "#1 Crush." ("I would die for you/I would die for you...") She's about 40 now and cute as a button, though I'd be wary about petting her...<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><br /><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/weNcDNTxqRY"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br /><br /><br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/weNcDNTxqRY" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object></p><span style="font-size:85%;">Pics: Click for more info. The Shirley pic was on my compy and I think I got it off flickr. And the videos can also by clicked to head back to their youtube pages to see their info there.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br />Dressing for the MANson*,<br /><br />Ivy Frozen<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">*Bwahhahahaha! I couldn't resist. Remember, I am a nerd.<br /></span>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-33247560744150582812007-08-20T11:43:00.000-07:002007-08-20T12:55:37.058-07:00Poison IvyOn her way to a tea with the Garden Club, Poison Ivy hears a strange noise. She goes to investigate and discovers it's a tree.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1185312338/"><img height="500" alt="poison ivy tree" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1426/1185312338_4b843abf7b.jpg" width="368" /></a></p>She talks with the tree for a while and discovers the horrors it has been sufferening.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1185034356/"><img height="500" alt="Poison Ivy" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1045/1185034356_b9be88f887.jpg" width="435" /></a></p>Poison Ivy was pissed.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1184455231/"><img height="486" alt="poison ivy crazy" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1129/1184455231_f85f04e882.jpg" width="500" /></a></p><br />What she did, I'll let you decide. But she was very pleased with the results.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket" src="http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l204/WingMonkee/ivydividerw.gif" border="0" /></a></p><p align="left"><a href="http://batman.ugo.com/gothamgirls/poisonivy/default.asp#">Poison Ivy</a> was my supervillain of choice for <a href="http://galadarling.com/">Gala's</a> International Dress Up Day (IDUD) #007. I've had a thing for Poison since Uma Thurman's ridiculously over the to portrayal of her in the Batman movie with the breeze. I think that was Batman and Robin. Love her scene with the weird monkee suit-dancers. I also enjoyed her in animated form on Batman, where she hangs out with Harley Quin and is a general bad girl. </p><p align="left">I love her so much my name is derived in part from her (Poison Ivy --> Frozen Ivy --> Ivy Frozen) and I relate to her. She became a super villain because some experiments left her with the ability to resist all toxins, but also left her sterile and unable to have children. Since she was a botanist, she then began to think of the plants as her children, and that's why she's so crazy for them. As a female villain, she just can't be evil just because. In fact, she can't be evil. She can be bad though.</p>As such, I developed my own vision of Poison Ivy. I know she runs around in a green swimsuit/bodysuit in the comics, but she can't wear that all the time? Interesting enough, my childhood vision of Poison put her in a sort '60s time warp where she wore a shift dress made from dirt and wire from which live ivy grew and covered it and big sixties hair with a head band made of ivy. When I investigated her for IDUD, I found that she first appeared in the comics in the mid '60s. My slight psychic powers win again!<br /><br />I actually developed a characterr off this vision of her, Ivy Vine. Her chracter drew more on the meaning of the ivy plant which is friendship. She mainly played a supportive roles in my fictional land of Nowhere, being the reliable friend in a world populated by really interesting (read slightly crazy/unique thinking) people. Because of this, she is often stuck babysitting Fairy, a siren whose concept of right and wrong is that if someone asks her to help them do anything, she's doing good by helping them. While she doesn't get enough page time to display this really,Ivy does have an aversion to men like her spark of inspiration, and she would probably choose plants over a man. <br /><br />But anywho, for IDUD, I wanted to show her more ladylike. She may be a vixen to men, but she doesn't seem to have any particular dislike of women. Other then if they jack with her plants. so I did Poison Ivy on her way to the Garden Club. I think she'd adore it. No clear face in any of the pictures, because I wanted it dark and like the dark nature of women. So much imagery of Poison Ivy seems to be that, kind of a mother nature thing.<br /><br />I suppose I actually did Poison Ivy's alias, Dr. Pamela Isley, but when it gets down to it, they are one and the same.<br /><br />Pix: Clicky the middle pic for deets.<br /><br />Poison Ivy,<br /><br />Ivy FrozenIvy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-19884303373061367882007-08-17T23:53:00.000-07:002007-08-18T01:20:27.965-07:00Josie and the Pussy Cats<p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1096038958/"><img height="350" alt="Violet Red Theatrical Instead" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1265/1096038958_ffd9ce8c47.jpg" width="500" /></a></p>I've really been thinking about the Josie and the Pussycats movie lately. Come on, you know you love it too. It's up there with the Spice Girls, and we're all excited about their pending return, whether openly or secretively.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bAbcDTylchw"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bAbcDTylchw" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object></p>How the uncool girl was dictating to everyone what was cool reminds me of many, many fashion magazines. Take Seventeen's August issue. (I just read it because my dad neglected to tell me he gave it to me until recently, and he has my September copy.) Anywho, I love the section where they tell you the cutest stuff at the mall, so you don't have to work that tiny brain of yours to pick out something you like and put your own outfit together. I mean really, who has time for thinking for themselves?<br /><br />That's generally why I stick to fashion blogs, although some blogs have the same sort of attutude, like they are Lisping Lisa trying desperately to be cool by telling you what is cool.<br /><br />But, I digress. This post isn't about raking our practically zombie-ish society over the coals. I also love the movie for another reason. Shiny and leopard print, need I say more?<br /><br /><p align="center"><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Qfxwsgvtgq8"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Qfxwsgvtgq8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object></p>I actually totally adore Tara Reid's hippie sweet style in the film. Never thought she'd get fashion icon status, did you?<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5099946696547295986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikrkaiup9E2OxZKxx9ORcMFaNLLEnQPzSboFPAtcw7JoIhqZvFYZPCG7awmpN9DSygnlfvl9atwdP1Glt_tXLRdmmfwzS9yxyqsAawrvEXUpG_fFD8280QApVfEXB6wVXy5XaAZg/s400/josie+and+the+pussycats.jpg" border="0" />While she still does not have a bra on, I feel she shows skin at the waist in a chicly sexy way. It's really tough to do that. Most of the time, skin shown at the waist tends to make you look street whore rather than rich/classy/snob whore that I prefer. Unfortunately, there are a lack of photos online of her good outfits. I like the one in the picture above though. She's rocking those tie-tied, wide-legged pants with the simple, flowy top.<br /><br />I also adored <a href="http://uk.imdb.com/name/nm0182455/">Paulo Costanzo</a>'s-- who played Alexander-- style too. It's actually a lot like a cross between the two brothers in <a href="http://www.royaltenenbaums.com/">The Royal Tenenbaums </a>and/or Duckie from <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091790/">Pretty in Pink</a>. You can see some bits of him in the videos I posted above, but they're like flashes. Just watch the movie. It's silly, and fun, and doesn't take itself too seriously. Just how I like my movies. It also has some great pop-y music. I got the CD, cried when I left it in the CD player of a rental car in Florida, where it was taken by someone, and cheered when I received a new copy via one of my sister's friends. It's nothing prolific, but good music to do something to, like driving or cleaning. It's got the generic pop rock feel to it.<br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1096037214/"><img height="500" alt="Violet Red minus the Head" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1189/1096037214_63e25b4f72.jpg" width="364" /></a></p><p>Here's a better look at my outfit. Going a little boho with the scarf in the hair, but I just had to have that scarf hitting the shirt somehow. Too hot for pants, so I used a flowy tunic tucked inside the shorts. I altered the top of the tunic so it wouldn't fall off me, like it usually does. Gave it a whole new neckline which I love and might just make permanent.<br /><br />Pix: Clix them for more info.<br /></p><p>With the Pussycats,</p><p>Ivy Frozen</p>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-52763024291845262392007-08-10T23:02:00.000-07:002007-08-10T23:08:28.956-07:00Grant Who?<p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1078232816/"><img height="500" alt="Ghost of the Innocent Past" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1153/1078232816_e91e9adf44.jpg" width="374" /></a></p>It was <a href="http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.html#5750149340017961981">Fred Astaire vs. Cary Grant </a>for the title of best dressed man of old hollywood over at <a href="http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/">The Sartorialist</a> earlier this weak. As usual, I'm late to join to join the fun, but better late than never. If my title didn't tip you off, my vote goes to Astaire.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097305474740293314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_o0CKREt1zFI/Rr1EUpWMjsI/AAAAAAAAADk/CwzjDI4BqK0/s400/astaire-sized.jpg" border="0" /> For Grant, his clothes are the frame. For Astaire, his clothes are part of the artwork.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097311225701502722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_o0CKREt1zFI/Rr1JjZWMjwI/AAAAAAAAAEE/t8WyKJPjf4g/s400/fred+astaire+damsel+in+distress.jpg" border="0" /><br />Astaire's style manages to express his personality or the persona he wants everyone to think he is. Witty, casual, approachable: Astaire's clothes help convey all this. The Sartorialist says Astaire's less-than-perfect looks made him more relateable and attainable to male fans. I say that it goes beyond his genetically created looks and extends to his clothes, which also portray a more welcoming, friendly air than Cary Grant's.<br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097305702373560018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_o0CKREt1zFI/Rr1Eh5WMjtI/AAAAAAAAADs/WNVWHZDm7lo/s400/220px-Fred_Astaire_in_Royal_Wedding.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p>While I admit to giving Astaire bonus points for pulling off that effortless casual chic look that I think is so much harder to pull off than polished formal looks, Astaire is just overall more creative and inspiring with his clothing. He mixes patterns and colors that even I hesitate to mess with, and that says a lot. Colors and patterns are much more difficult to work with, and Astaire handles them with aplomb.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097305294351666866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_o0CKREt1zFI/Rr1EKJWMjrI/AAAAAAAAADc/FKDheEcvTMw/s400/Fred+Astaire+%26+Ginger+Rogers.jpg" border="0" /> I must also point out that in a google search of images for both actors, most Cary Grant pictures were headshots while Fred Astaire's more commonly depicted his whole body. While this may have been to showcase Astaire's big claim to fame in the dancing arena, it's also important to note that his clothes always seem like an extension of the dance and Astaire himself.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097306715985841906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_o0CKREt1zFI/Rr1Fc5WMjvI/AAAAAAAAAD8/FWl24sA_oDA/s400/fred+astaire+en+pointe.gif" border="0" /> To be fair, I must also admit that I have far from seen all the movies of either of these two actors, etc., etc., and I tend to find Grant's films boring. He's kind of my male Audrey Hepburn: goodlooking, dresses nice, but I find them both terribly boring.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097305015178792610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_o0CKREt1zFI/Rr1D55WMjqI/AAAAAAAAADU/kKaqMamdH2Y/s400/carey+grant+for+turner+classic.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />I do like the tie he's wearing in the picture above though.<br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1077385487/"><img height="500" alt="Ichigo means Strawberry" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1223/1077385487_d1bb75c1f7.jpg" width="290" /></a></p><p>Inspired by my posts this week discussing color, I decided that I needed to wear some more. The bush and I had a very good conversation in the picture above, by the way.</p><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1077383201/"><img height="500" alt="Strawberry Secretary" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1074/1077383201_98b724c3eb.jpg" width="275" /></a></p><p></p><p>I've also been kind of on a personal mission lately to wear all the pieces I usually don't wear often because I find them hard to work into an outfit I like. This shirt tunic--three more inches and it could have been a dress!-- is difficult for me to wear because it does the same thing to my boobs as <a href="http://if-iceberg.blogspot.com/2007/08/movie-style-dick-tracy.html">my last outfit</a>. Basically, I think it make them look droopy. Blech! So I employed the same bow trick and voile! The girls appear as they should. </p><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1078234704/"><img height="500" alt="Her Kingship" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1175/1078234704_ede1696f6b.jpg" width="354" /></a></p><p></p><p>I lunched at Burger King and forgot I had this crown on my head, so I walked around with it for much of today. I kind of like it though.</p><p>My Outfit: Click the pics for details.</p><p>Other Photos: Yahoo and Google Image Search</p><p>Her King-ness,</p><p>Ivy Frozen</p>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-39681260368582464292007-08-09T19:05:00.000-07:002007-08-09T19:53:10.938-07:00I just Can't Hide It<p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/280972952/"><img height="500" alt="Red Ribbons" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/119/280972952_96b8b2bd60.jpg" width="279" /></a></p><p align="left">I love shoes. The sexy curve of a high heel, the dangerous implications of red or leopard print, the sweetness a bow adds. Shoes are very talkative items of clothing. Perhaps it was the song "Meet Virginia" by Train that turned me on to them. Virginia is decribed as wearing high heels to exercise, which sounded and still sounds terribly glamourous to my young, impressionable mind, especially considering the rest of the song. <br /></p><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/401069316/"><img height="180" alt="Follow the Concrete Road" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/123/401069316_3588a0b5fd_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p align="left">Regardless of when my love affair started, I have a deep appreciation for the shoe. Especially pretty, pretty ones! When I find a perfectly beautiful shoe, I get a warm feeling inside. It's like cotton candy or chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven without the carbs. </p><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/268803498/"><img height="162" alt="The Fascinater" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/98/268803498_602f6dcc91_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />It's not surprising that shoes are popping up in my art. </p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1066854570/"><img height="193" alt="The Ice Pad" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1281/1066854570_68c30bde97_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p align="center">It seems they're invading my home though too. </p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1065982751/"><img height="240" alt="The Shoes" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1184/1065982751_45919a1236_m.jpg" width="225" /></a></p><p>If you have a lot of something, don't try to hide it! Use it for decoration. An easy way to let people know what you love, and you no longer have to curse yourself for buying your large collection everytime you clean.</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1065980457/"><img height="179" alt="The 1000 Shoes of Ivy Frozen" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1045/1065980457_834aa38499_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><a href="http://jungledreampagoda.blogspot.com/">Jungle Dream Pagoda</a> likes to use<a href="http://jungledreampagoda.blogspot.com/2007/06/big-reveal-crooked-halos-new-room.html"> pretty vintage frocks for decoration</a>. I personally prefer using shoes, although I will have some signed shirts on the wall soon. Perfect to showcase my book-nerdiness to all, even though my desk turned out to be a little Kim Harrison themed already...<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1066851912/"><img height="193" alt="The Iceberg" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1019/1066851912_d81ea49d2e_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p align="left">They go great on the window too. The two pairs on the ledge keep the blinds from doing that annoying swingy thing too when it gets breezy. I put some little bow hair clips on those white shoes too. Me likey the results. One of the bows is messed up though and I'll have to get a hot glue gun to fix it, although I'm going to try just using some thread.<br /><br /></p><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/270850199/"><img height="209" alt="Happy Elf Shoes" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/105/270850199_0fadf93755_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p align="left"><br />Pictures: Clicky on them for more information.</p><p align="left">The 1000 Shoes of</p><p align="left">Ivy Frozen<br /></p><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/270850199/"></a> </p>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-78936630209274842792007-08-08T16:59:00.000-07:002007-08-08T18:15:12.359-07:00Movie Style: Dick Tracy<p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1046489496/"><img height="500" alt="Trainspotting" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1198/1046489496_8008578994.jpg" width="299" /></a></p><a href="http://amazon.imdb.com/title/tt0099422/">Dick Tracy</a>. It was a decent movie, but I'm crazy about the costumes.<br /><br /><p align="center"><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hhgXWjUZIvE"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hhgXWjUZIvE" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object></p><p>The colors! That was a clip from a meeting of the bad guys. They may be mean, they may not be the most physically attractive people in the world, but each and every one is impeccably dressed. I need every coat in the movie. Seriously. Look at this old commercial for a McDonalds scratch and win game.</p><p align="center"><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bRAsCNz1-cs"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bRAsCNz1-cs" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object></p><p>It's proof that the Dick Tracy costumes make everyone look better. Bright coats ad hats rule.<br /><br />As for the whole film, it kind of came off as sub par despite winning three oscars with five more oscar nominations. It had quite a few of those radom music videos that films that feature music stars tend to have. Despite<a href="http://if-iceberg.blogspot.com/2006/12/style-influence-and-inspiration-pt.html"> my love for the woman</a>, I didn't really like Madonna in the film. She's just not a bombshell. She's beautiful, she's sexy, but she's not the boss's gal. I pictured more of a Jessica Rabbit type with some dangerous curves in that role. Plus, the character was kind of random, so it wasn't all Madonna's bad. But I do feel a different actress could have made it work. Al Pacino, playing Big Boi, was wonderful in the movie and his character was similarly a little random. But he made it work.<br /><br />My favorite character in the movie was The Kid. He was awesome. Impeccably dressed, humorous, and a helpful sidekick. Think suspenders, knickers and newsboy caps all in the same deliciously bold colors seen in the clip above. I'd post some pictures here, but it seems that despite the movies fabulous visuals, which is really it's strongpoint, there arn't too many pictures or even video to be found. But, it appears you can find some of the old Dick Tracy series on youtube.<br /></p><p align="center"><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/maGehQxUf1o"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/maGehQxUf1o" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object></p><p align="left">It's black and white, but the clothes are still luscious. I love every outfit the women in this clip wear. </p><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1046489508/"><img height="364" alt="Trainspotting Joker" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1284/1046489508_e3bd7159cf.jpg" width="500" /></a></p><p>As for my outfit, it not as colorful as the ones in the film, but it carries a bit of the same charm to me. I've had this top for a while, bought back during my ruffle obsession of 2005 maybe and have had trouble wearing it. I did wear it more back when I first bought it, but now I just feel it makes my boobs look weird. I decided to try tying that satin ribbon around my neck as a bow, and I like it works wonderfully! And the shorts I just love now that I took out the cuff in them. They suffered a similar fate as the shirt, since I decided I didn't quite like wear they ended on my thighs. When I tried them on in the store, I had the aist pulled lower down than it actually fits on me. The shorts are also the first jean shorts I have ever really like, since mose of the other ones in store have a trailer trash vibe to me: short and messy. The whole nice shorts treand that has taken hold is my favorite! I would wear shorts, miniskirts, and minidresses all the time if I could. Oh wait, I already do...</p><p>My outfits: click on the pics for more info.</p><p>The detective has missed her train,</p><p>Ivy Frozen</p><p>P.S. Anyone else excited about the upcoming <a href="http://www.beowulfmovie.com/">Beowulf</a> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0442933/">film</a>? I'm a little worried though, with them employing the now standard ancient accent, because apparently long ago the whole world had the same English-speaking accent. It also describes Hrothgar as the corrupt king, and i don't remember that from the book. And with such great lines as, "I'm here to kill your monster," well... It does feature Angelina Jolie though, as the voice of Grendel's mother. I've never disliked Angelina in a film, and Grendel's mother promises to be interesting. </p><p> </p>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-73553471088732576412007-08-06T02:31:00.001-07:002007-08-06T03:27:07.322-07:00Burqini<a href="http://www.ahiida.com/index.php?a=details&cat=0&subcat=65&id=189&page=1"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095524699694993042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iM8DURLRcVl-RZMXIa0hADJrR4yalD4vtMQlbjgtjSJpkChAA-I2LN7RMrZlWynksW2cGcgZLIBmlMr84ugXin088mGhkQ3Ec4JM-rJM015tLzxtv929V0ecJNQuE9qygwv6Cw/s400/green+burqini.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div align="left">I always find it interesting to learn about other cultures; I really had no idea before spying <a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/30/swim-wear-for-muslim-women-and-more/">this article </a>that swimming in public was an issue for muslim women. But now I remember back in highschool, when we had swimming in P.E., some of the girls weren't able to swim because of their religion. How I envied them*...</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">But now Muslim woman can swim comfortably and protect their modesty with <a href="http://www.ahiida.com/index.php?a=subcats&cat=20">Burqinis</a>. (Burka plus bikini.) Looks like Burqini was developed for Muslim Austrailian lifeguards. Of course, the burgini isn't just for Muslim women, or lifeguards, as mentioned in the article. Many people are hopping on the burqini train to protect against skin cancer, their burns, and their modesty. It's better than a wet suit since it's two pieces and has a looser fit. I really love that luscious green on the one pictured above. </div><br />Anywho, I remember when I was child. My parents would always buy me a one piece, which I thank them for, and I had no problem with except for the whole wet suit plus using the restroom issue. I was so happy when tankini's came out, so I could be covered and not have the hassle that a one piece is when you have to use the bathroom. Then, I saw all the other woman having fun and not caring in their bikini's, so I said, why shouldn't I hop aboard and me happy now =) specially when it's really hot out, and I really don't want to wear anything at all. I no longer fault popstars for skimpy outfits on stage because those stages get HOT as evidenced by their near melting sweat. But really, I just feel better in a bikini.<br /><br />I imagine that's how muslim women feel, perhaps it's their tankini or even bikini. You can swim and be comfortable. A little pricy, but to be able to swim in public? In the heat, I'd gladly hand over the cash, thinking of it as all the money I never spent on swimsuits, to be able to jump in the neighborhood or local high school's pool. Then, I'd plan all sorts of beach outings.<br /><br />More on the Burqini:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/news/fashion/burqini-comes-to-aussie-beaches/2007/01/16/1168709713446.html">The Sydney Morning Herald</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ahiida.com/index.php?a=subcats&cat=20">Buy a Burqini from Ahiida</a><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/756768768/"></a> </p><br />Images: Click the pics for details<br /><br />Bikini is still my -kini of choice,<br /><br />Ivy frozen<br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/756768768/"><img height="120" alt="Hawaiian Safari" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1040/756768768_fcea3ef92f_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><br />*we had swimming, in an outdoor pool, in winter! In the rain! The pool may have been heated, but outside the pool was not.Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-55608932347479633822007-08-06T01:31:00.000-07:002007-08-06T02:30:48.090-07:00Welcome to Verona<p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/841374905/"><img height="500" alt="Shakespeare in the Park" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1385/841374905_5e980f582f.jpg" width="441" /></a></p><p align="center">Romeo and Juliet wrapped to the tune of "Welcome to Atlanta."</p><p align="center">Verse 1:<br />Welcome to Verona where the Capulets hate<br />The Montagues and they fight almost everyday and dispute,<br />They hate each others guts and they fight<br />On stupid little thing like little purple tights<br /><br />Verse 2:<br />It’s the Romeo and Tybalt killer fighting scene<br />These two are fighting hard but they ain’t fighting clean<br />We want em stop, but they ain’t gonna stop<br />And they’re all gonna be turned into the cops<br /><br />Verse 3:<br />See Romeo and Juliet really like each other,<br />But their parents don’t really get along with one another<br />This is a problem for these two star-crossed lovers<br />Cause they’ll never get to spend time under da covers<br /><br />Shouting part:<br />NO KIDS FOR THEM!<br />NO KIDS FOR THEM! (LET’S TELL THEM!)<br />OH YES!!! INCREASE THE VOLUME PLEASE! THANK YOU…..<br /><br />Chorus:<br />Welcome to Verona where the Capulets hate<br />The Montagues and they fight almost everyday and dispute,<br />They hate each others guts and they fight<br />On stupid little thing like little purple tights<br />CAPULET! MONTAGUE!<br />What the ----? I don’t care do you?<br />They don’t stop, they keep on fighting<br />They go on till 3 in the morning!!!<br /><br />Verse 4:<br />Benvolio is the peaceful one<br />He doesn’t like to fight with anyone<br />He doesn’t really want to have any fun<br />Now this character’s verse is done<br /><br />Verse 5:<br />Here’s Mercutio Romeo’s main man<br />He likes to have fun and he wants Romeo’s hand (what??)<br />He was slain by Tybalt which wasn’t that fair<br />Know what? Romeo was mad as a bear!<br /><br />Verse 6:<br />See one day Paris came for Juliet<br />And she was acting like a child in a basinet<br />She can’t marry Paris because she’s already wed<br />And she waiting for Romeo to come to bed<br /><br />Shouting Part:<br />NO KIDS FOR THEM<br />NO KIDS FOR THEM<br />NO WIFE FOR HIMNO LIFE FOR THEM<br /><br />CHORUS<br /><br />Verse 7:<br />Art thou a man? That’s what the friar say<br />Like Romeo care; he just cry and stay<br />Run to Juliet this very night<br />And then run to Mantua and sit tight<br /><br />Verse 8:<br />A sail, a sail! A boat's a coming<br />They say that to the nurse when she is humming<br />She usually helps Juliet a lot<br />But lately she has been a flop<br /><br />Verse 9:<br />Mercutio’s line “a plague o’ both your houses”<br />Foreshadows the end of these two louses<br />We talking bout the Capulets and Montagues<br />Down with them and their stupid feud <br /><br />Shouting part:<br />NOW THEY ARE DEAD<br />AFTER THEY WED<br />ON THEIR DEATHBED<br />THIS IS THE END<br /><br />CHORUS</p><p align="left">Gotta love the movie versions. If I remember correctly, Tybalt had purple tights paired with yellow pantaloons. His pants oddly reminded me of Disney's Snow White's puff sleeves. This is back from 9th or 10th grade English, composed with two buddies for a group project. Our's ruled. </p><p align="left">Speaking of period costumes, check out <a href="http://www.costumersguide.com/">The Costumer's Guide to Movie Costumes</a> to get the lowdown on the luscious costumes used in movies set 100+ years in the past. Plus, it gives you a heads up on movies coming out in the future. If you love historical fashion as much as I do, it's well worth a look. </p><p align="left">And for those sewers and crafters among you, check out <a href="http://home.clara.net/arianrhod/Aldebaran/DoItYourself/">The DIY Guide to LRP</a>. I'm going to have to make one of the cloaks and the Robin Hood hat. If you're not so good with that type of stuff, you might also peruse it to see how some of the stuff is made. Of course, this is aimed for light role playing, not the hard core stuff. It's scary how awesome the hardcore role players costumes are. </p><p align="left">My outfit: Click the pic for details. & no, I'm not really orange and related to oompa loompas, despite what that pic and my driver's liscence pic would have you think.</p><p align="center">Peace Out,</p><p align="center">Ivy Frozen</p>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-91153213741055327092007-08-04T20:09:00.000-07:002007-08-04T20:51:11.381-07:00How can something so wrong be so right?<a href="http://www.shopbop.com/shop/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441795827&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574488378517&fm=search&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181057&bmUID=1186283716944"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095049079311601282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNU4PMAWG5kvKIgNDkVBqtvoxgwahn3iIoL4uSRC20SQQ8Gelb6yzbvhwdWsioEwJI2P9IfniC08PVsqkJHowElhgIbvysJ9SBOyj_o6quFPGMESotXFQlY-v0xmYPRR7nGW2O4A/s400/winged%252Bshortalls.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://daddylikey.blogspot.com/">Winona</a> says <a href="http://daddylikey.blogspot.com/2007/08/high-fashion-haiku-actually-id-probably.html">they're wrong</a>, but I love them. What's wrong with wings? How about a little sensitivity for our fairy friends? </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>But, seriously, it looks like that's just a shirt under the overalls, and the picture could be better. The model looks kind of like she's trying to stare me down and her left eye won't coorporate. Or she just slipped. Or she's having some trouble functioning. They were charging $269 for just the shortalls; they could have afforded to take a better picture.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>But I love this outfit and how it suggests butterflies. I did my own inspired outfits, that don't really create the same effect, but I like them anyways.</div><div></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/998991310/"><img height="500" alt="In the Navy" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1083/998991310_a6d43e776c.jpg" width="327" /></a></p><div align="center">This one went after the monocrome look, although the top has white dots on it. I'm holding For a Few Demons More by Kim Harrison in my hand.<br /><br /><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="184" border="0"><tbody><tr><td width="30"><a href="http://www.harpercollins.com/book/browseinsidemain.aspx?WT.mc_id=biHTMLWidget8242033c-7559-4e32-988c-9edb16e84dc6" target="_blank"><img height="182" alt="" src="http://www.harpercollins.com/services/browseinside/images/biBoxLeft.gif" width="30" border="0" /></a></td><td style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(http://www.harpercollins.com/services/browseinside/images/biBoxCenter.gif)" valign="center" align="middle"><a href="http://www.harpercollins.com/services/browseinside/browseinside.aspx?isbn=9780060788384&WT.mc_id=biHTMLWidget8242033c-7559-4e32-988c-9edb16e84dc6" target="_blank"><img style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 5px" src="http://cdn.harpercollins.com/harperimages/isbn/small/4/9780060788384.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 2px 2px" src="http://www.harpercollins.com/services/browseinside/images/biCaret.gif" align="absBottom" border="0" /><a style="FONT-SIZE: 9px; COLOR: #ff0000; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" href="http://www.harpercollins.com/services/browseinside/browseinside.aspx?isbn=9780060788384&WT.mc_id=biHTMLWidget8242033c-7559-4e32-988c-9edb16e84dc6" target="_blank">Browse Inside this book</a> <div style="MARGIN-TOP: 5px"></div><a style="FONT-SIZE: 9px; COLOR: #ff0000; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" href="http://www.harpercollins.com/book/index.aspx?isbn=9780060788384&WT.mc_id=biHTMLWidget8242033c-7559-4e32-988c-9edb16e84dc6" target="_blank">Get this for your site</a><br /></td><td width="8"><img height="182" alt="" src="http://www.harpercollins.com/services/browseinside/images/biBoxRight.gif" width="8" /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div></div><div><br /><br />I was going to try to recreate <a href="http://if-iceberg.blogspot.com/2007/05/american-doll-posse.html">that Tori picture</a>, but I was too self concious and tired after hauling two packs of laminate up the stairs and into my place. And that's a fanny pack around my waist, not a belt. Viva la hands free revolution, baby! </div><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1010221466/"><img height="500" alt="Americana" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1145/1010221466_c47706f0ec.jpg" width="283" /></a></p><div>In this photo, I just slipped myself and fell back against the wall, right as the timer went off and snapped the picture. I like the result though--a happy accident. This is the outfit I wore to go to Home Depot and do the same thing I did in the previous outfit. Beleive it or not, but the heels from the other outfit were comfier than these tiny wedge sandles.</div><div></div><div></div><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/1010221564/"><img height="500" alt="Americana with Tree" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1023/1010221564_fcad88ee27.jpg" width="439" /></a></p><p align="center">Pics: click pics to be carried away for more info.</p><p align="center">Dances with the dark side,</p><p align="center">Ivy Frozen</p>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-12924113116048740052007-08-01T14:07:00.000-07:002007-08-02T19:40:44.288-07:00Dress Up for Yourself<p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/964431521/"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img height="500" alt="Fired Up" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1273/964431521_2ea1b338cd.jpg" width="318" /></span></a></p><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Matching is <em>vastly</em> overrated.<br /></span><br /><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/976719224/"><img height="500" alt="Der Blaubeermund Te Amo Te Amo" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1124/976719224_e3ec45c3f2.jpg" width="347" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Free the shoulders!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/976661068/"><img height="500" alt="Der Blaubeermund" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1412/976661068_04abd9f1ee.jpg" width="375" /></a></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Because handbags are vastly overated too.</span></div><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/988077168/"><img height="500" alt="Havaiana" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1381/988077168_7ea3eb5b8c.jpg" width="337" /></a></p><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Viva la revolution, baby!</span> </span></div><br />Why do we have to go out somewhere to dress up? In the first outfit, I basically stayed at home. I did run some errands earlier in the day, where I picked up those sweet shoes. (It's hard for me to find shoes that fit me perfectly --both size and budget-- since I have narrow feet. So when I find some, me must have!) But, if anyone I knew had been around when I had this outfit on, they'd be like, "So where are you going?"<br /><br />On blogs everywhere I see women and fashion bloggers who talk about their wardrobe consisting mostly of PJs and other loungewear because they work from home for a living and thus don't bother to get dressed. And they say they don't buy nice things because they have nowhere to wear it.<br /><br />I say let the madness stop! Dressing up is not strictly for going out. Dress up at home; dress up for yourself!<br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><div align="center"><em>But, Ivy! I have kids to think about!</em></div><div align="center"><em></em></div><div align="center"><em>But, Ivy, I need to be comfortable!</em> </div><div align="center"><br /></div>All I'm going to say is where there's a will, there's a way. I spent all night typing out my short story <a href="http://www.writing.com/main/view_item/item_id/1299543">Coffee at Midnight</a> in the second outfit featured above. Sweatpants are not the only item of clothing in the world that is comfortable; there are plenty of pretty and comfortable things out there. Plus, this is about you not me. Dressing up for you.<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">What I Find Comfortable,</span></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/772794197/"><img height="488" alt="Ivy in Wonderland" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1156/772794197_d8863ee71b.jpg" width="500" /></a></p><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">You may not.</span></div><br />I like short hemlines because I feel they give me ease of movement, since I hat stuff rubbing against my knees. Others feel that short hemlines inhibit movement, since they have to worry about flashing the undergoodies. Or perhaps they aren't as fond of their legs. And I like to wear those skirts with huge pockets for doing housework since the pockets hold so much. Either that, or I don my apron.<br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">So, I also offer...</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/373703841/"><img height="375" alt="Like an Eagle" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/150/373703841_dcc08a82e0.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Find cool, interesting, or nice sweatpants.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><p align="left"></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/memepunk/854323084/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5094203743848402546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkrg7K-APeSJJclYSj0hDWt8u8uZGR2yhq9LVCQgMI9fHjtF_ELuUeLispDfgRaeQm2I4d-DFQG3HNzzwWA5vrchVwXK-uvaFaQqmNCISzZJq3evUuIHaBECY7DphonTPKQelj4Q/s400/Memepunk+cool+sweatpants.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Experiment and rock what you got!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/slice/383677183/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5094188333505744450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwtkHRqDIixzY13dz43UG7h7bYZY7xJlRhUVe8qVRUnYgCoYhHxIlH-3HdjsB7ZJnLgTMDN9h75X1lohLSwkDZ7ga9bc-6FHk-f86U5LEBnWpmejiUdSvTKHMuuRMcwjUWR3nXSw/s320/cool+sweatpants.jpg" border="0" /></a>Because when ya look good, ya feel good.</span><br /></p><p align="center">Featured Photos: Click all the pictures to be carried to their flickr pages where further details can be found.</p><br /><br /><p align="center">Feeling Good,</p><p align="center">Ivy Frozen</p>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-29759127618171742272007-07-26T00:59:00.000-07:002007-07-26T01:56:27.569-07:00Sheet Ghost Skirt<p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/712157485/"><img height="483" alt="Back to the Future 2" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1125/712157485_7fe8cb6642.jpg" width="500" /></a></p><p align="left">Here's a new skirt I made back at the beginning of July. It's my take on the high wasit trend seen on shorts and jeans. I might make some shorts or wide legged pants with a similar waist, if I ever find fabric I'd like to make them out of. The waistband on this skirt is high, thick, fitted, and has four little buttons in an upside-down trapezoid shape. I'll wear it again soon and have some better pictures up, but I was spending the day with my friend there since this is right before I moved back from my hometown to my college town.</p><p align="left">Hmmm... I do love this skirt though. </p><p align="left"></p><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/712157373/"><img height="457" alt="Back to the Future" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1046/712157373_ace93dd329.jpg" width="500" /></a></p>Here you can see the buttons on the waistband better while I appear to be being choked by one of <a href="http://if-iceberg.blogspot.com/2007/07/blog-tag.html">the ghosts I adore so much</a>.<br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/712157501/"><img height="378" alt="Back to the Future 3" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1064/712157501_ca2fa705d1.jpg" width="500" /></a></p><p>Here I like the shape the skirt has before I jump, the beautiful billowing. The fabric was made to be this skirt. It's actually a sheet, I think. I got the material for free from the campus recycling resource center. I might head back over there once fall session starts and see if they're still stalking the fabric there. They were talking about giving the fabric back to the Salvation Army since it was just there.</p><p>My outfit: jean vest- mom 70s/80s, orange halter- forever 21, skirt- me made =), shoes-old navy, headband- ross, friend- Highschool</p><p>Scarlet O'Hara ain't got nothing on me; although that drape dress was awesome, it wasn't made from sheets,</p><p>Ivy Frozen</p>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26285705.post-60743671207960478252007-07-24T23:15:00.000-07:002007-07-25T13:44:52.894-07:00Hats Off to Ya<em>Edited since on my computer, I couldn't click the hat page for a larger, legible, version. Now, I uploaded it to my flickr so you can click it and view it at a variety of sizes.<br /></em><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/847650995/"><img height="500" alt="Quam Serena Lillium" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1172/847650995_dc9faa6d08.jpg" width="422" /></a></p>Reading <a href="http://www.dressaday.com/dressaday.html">Dress A Day</a> and blogger Erin's love for the old sewing books, I can't help but have an affection for them myself. So when I saw this little jem and the Salvation Army, I picked it up.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5091019077138025986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJpY94lFOaa-iN5qNuwUOsPRw_Wvmf9d4dkKiU7N-GZLE7Oq15U0efgWifJbj12OoR35cJqaaOpLNPV-21Sr_4YS8P4eXkmBWvwwDO0pwaHAJ9o35WwHHkGl_fZ8UBO0IxDgZatw/s320/better+homes+and+gardens+sewing+book+1961+cover.jpg" border="0" /><br />This would be the 1961 version. While it says it's to encourage women to learn how to sew by showing how easy it is, I think it doesn't exactly achieve that. It doesn't have simple step by step instructions and diagrams that would better achieve that purpose. It's still very helpful though, especially with my about equally retro Fleetwood sewing machine, and perhaps I'll go more into that later.<br /><br />Today, I'm focusing on my favorite part of this baby, which is the fashion advice. It has a whole chapter devoted to telling you what's acceptable and what is not.<br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/897996918/"><img height="500" alt="better homes and gardens sewing book 1961 key accessories to suit color" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1424/897996918_2faac3b52f.jpg" width="397" /></a></p>I didn't take a picture of that page, which makes their suggestions seem more like a mandate than a friendly tip, so the above page will have to suffice for now. I'm sure the other page will make an appearance here sometime in the future, while this one is one of my favorites.<br /><br /><p>If you've been following <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/">my flickr</a>, you might have noticed my now ubiquitous big, Forever 21 sun hat I've been wearing practically every day. I love headwear, and since I began my campaign for it's revival in popular clothing, I've begun feeling half-naked without my hair up or something on top of my head. </p><p>Since I have such difficulty finding hats, since my hair is so big. And I see no advice in fashion magazines or even the blogs, despite the minor hawking of hats as coming back and pimping out of hats that <strong>YOU</strong> can wear, unless, you know, your hair swallows it, I was thrilled to find the rules of thumb for hats in the pages of this tome.</p><p align="center"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/theiceberg/897996788/"><img height="500" alt="better homes and gardens sewing book 1961 hats" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1089/897996788_69224b9470.jpg" width="342" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Because anything else is just not suitable, dah-link!</span><br /></p><p></p><p>There's the attitude I was talking about and there's what the book has to say on hats, complete with examples and diagrams. Apparently my hat doesn't make the grade, being made of straw and metallic thread and not "feathers, flowers, felt, or fur." But the article does strike the nail right on the head with the whole balance thing. They key to a hat is balancing it with the outfit and your silhouette in the outfit. Plus, I think that sentence was just missing a little clause, since they later mention velvet as acceptable.</p><p>My outfit: Click the pic for outfit deets and the date I actually wore it.</p><p>Sun shaded,</p><p>Ivy Frozen</p><p></p>Ivy Frozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05481804922031026095noreply@blogger.com2