Thursday, May 20, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
How You Can Help The Gulf Coast
Please contact your local hair salons, Petsmart, Petco groomers and suggest that instead of putting that hair, fur in the trash it can go to help clean up the Gulf.
One pound of hair is able to absorb over a quart of oil.
This organization, MATTER OF TRUST, will provide them with one of 15 warehouse locations spread along Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida.
They are receiving a huge International Natural Fiber Recycling response!
Please help protect our coastline.
Hair Boom vs Conventional Boom Demo
Some of the heart wrenching images coming in:
The oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico is seen from a helicopter.
(Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times / May 6, 2010)
Oil floats on the surface about 12 miles from the Louisiana marshes. Shrimp boat operators nearby tried to mop up as much as they could.
(Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times / May 5, 2010)
The entire series is here.
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is struggling financially as oil catastrophe looms!
Due to a million dollar deficit they were forced to cut staff last year and last week struggled to meet payroll. They are in the middle of an emergency crisis.
I myself saw how dedicated these folks are in 93 when three oil vessels collided at the entrance to Tampa Bay leaving more than 300,000 gallons of heavy oil and another 33,000 gallons of jet fuel in their wake.
The brown pelican was already endangered at that time. The Seabird Sanctuary helped thousands of oil affected creatures. Day and night they worked tirelessly.
They have recruited 300 volunteers but they are in need of donations and supplies:
Linens, kennels, towels, sheets, Dawn detergent, paper towels, bottled water and Gatorade.
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian shores, Fl 33785-2097
Telephone 727-391-6211
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One pound of hair is able to absorb over a quart of oil.
This organization, MATTER OF TRUST, will provide them with one of 15 warehouse locations spread along Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida.
They are receiving a huge International Natural Fiber Recycling response!
Please help protect our coastline.
Hair Boom vs Conventional Boom Demo
Some of the heart wrenching images coming in:
The oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico is seen from a helicopter.
(Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times / May 6, 2010)
Oil floats on the surface about 12 miles from the Louisiana marshes. Shrimp boat operators nearby tried to mop up as much as they could.
(Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times / May 5, 2010)
The entire series is here.
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is struggling financially as oil catastrophe looms!
Due to a million dollar deficit they were forced to cut staff last year and last week struggled to meet payroll. They are in the middle of an emergency crisis.
I myself saw how dedicated these folks are in 93 when three oil vessels collided at the entrance to Tampa Bay leaving more than 300,000 gallons of heavy oil and another 33,000 gallons of jet fuel in their wake.
The brown pelican was already endangered at that time. The Seabird Sanctuary helped thousands of oil affected creatures. Day and night they worked tirelessly.
They have recruited 300 volunteers but they are in need of donations and supplies:
Linens, kennels, towels, sheets, Dawn detergent, paper towels, bottled water and Gatorade.
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian shores, Fl 33785-2097
Telephone 727-391-6211
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Sunday, May 9, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Vote For figure8studio For Top 10 Vintage Sites!
Please vote my vintage store figure8studio for Top 10 Vintage Site of 2010!
To vote please follow the link to Lulu's Vintage Blog and post your vote/support for figure8studio!
Only one post per person.
Votes will be tallied and the top 10 will be announced on Monday, May 31st.
Thank you for your continued support and friendship!♥
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Trashy Fashion: Haute Trash
I try to make it to this show every year. There are a few so so's (props for effort) but some exceptional ones as well.
'Garbage can be gorgeous, as evidenced by Saturday's night's "Haute Trash" fashion show at the New York Fashion Academy in Ballard. Sponsored by Seattle's recycling gurus at the ReStore,local designers fashioned incredible outfits out of stuff the rest of us just throw away. You won't believe some of the things they came up with.'
'Garbage can be gorgeous, as evidenced by Saturday's night's "Haute Trash" fashion show at the New York Fashion Academy in Ballard. Sponsored by Seattle's recycling gurus at the ReStore,local designers fashioned incredible outfits out of stuff the rest of us just throw away. You won't believe some of the things they came up with.'
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
In memory of Alexander (Lee) McQueen
16 March 1969 – 11 February 2010Visionary, artist, showman, staging genius, trend setter of the modern fashion world.
His critics called his work 'dark' I call it Organic, Romantic, Haunting, at times Goth.
Birds - he loved them. Skulls, crossbones, insects, feathers...a celebration of the earth.
Recurring Eagle Theme.
Pure Drama.
Discovered by Isabella Blow he paid homage to her eccentric style after her death in 2007 by sharing the runway with avant-garde head pieces by Philip Treacy in his spring/summer 2008 collection.
Totally Organic - Basket, Feathers...
Heart be still! - Steam Punk
Recycling?
Aimee Mullins modeled for McQueen wearing hand carved wooden legs made from solid ash, everyone thought they were boots.
Alexander McQueen infused the excitement of old school Yves Saint Laurent and Valentino Couture shows.
The following are my favorite articles.
Joyce McQueen interviews her son Tuesday 20 April 2004
'Meeting the Queen was like falling in love'
In this link - Cathy Horyn reflects on Alexander McQueen's talent, his career and his contributions to fashion.
Remembering Alexander McQueen
In the following link editors of T Magazine recall their favorite memories of Alexander McQueen.
Remembering Alexander McQueen - A celebration of his life.
And finally
A Chat With Alexander McQueen
It was Daniel Milford-Cottam, a member of a vintage clothing group I belonged to some years ago, who first peaked my interest in Alexander McQueen.
Rest in peace Lee, we will miss you.
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