Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Cute Hand Tattoos

This collection of hand tattoos is chalked full of fun, silly and cute artwork ideas for both boys and girls of any age. I imagine you'll take an immediate liking to the little hand goblin, and you would be right for doing so, he's a lot of fun!

Hand face tattoo idea.
Four leaf clover tattoo on bottom of thumb idea.
Cute colorful butterfly design picture.
Matching swallow birds.
Cute angry panda bear growl.
Black light small cosmic stars.

Hand Tattoos For Girls

As we mentioned before, hand tattoos are often regrettable because they are not easy to disclose when needed, however it does seem like girls hand tattoos in general are much less subtle and perhaps more appealing to people whose fear the wraith of an inked man or woman.

Rose hand tattoo with ladybug.
Lovely flower on wrist area.
Purple and white flower idea.
Several stars artwork idea.
Picture of three small stars.

Small dotted lizard ink.

Hand Tattoos

Much like facial tattoos, getting a tattoo on your hand is also a rather daring choice of location which is somewhat difficult to hide for those formal occasions. Perhaps not quite as difficult as covering your face, but still its a pretty risky and often regrettable tattoo area.

Checkout these pictures of some real top quality hand artwork ideas below.
Owl hand design photo.
Engine with wings image idea.
Red skull comic book villain artwork.
Spider-Man with web fingers ink.
Single star on top of thumb area.
Matching lotus flowers.
Henna artwork picture.

Chic, Clean and Fit for a Princess: When fashion meets home decorating Part Deux

As mentioned in a previous post, I am currently in the process of adding some updates to my room in order to achieve that princess-y, shabby chic look that Rachel Ashwell does so well. So far I have invested in a lace trim 400-thread count sheet set courtesy of Century 21 in Manhattan, a crystal post lamp and some lovely air spray from Calypso. In the process of adding these pieces to my room (and unpacking all of my luggage from NYC) I have realized the importance of tidy, clean organization. What's the point of putting all these beautiful pieces into my bedroom, if it is not clean to show it all off? With that in mind, I have neatly organized different parts of my room and I hope you find my tips as helpful as I did!

To the left we have the contents of my jewellery box. As you can see, I have a lot of pieces that I have accumulated over the years. Many are vintage pieces, flea market finds, passed on from family members or freebies!

Each piece has a special place in my heart from my Juicy Couture tiger charm necklace that is a tribute to my late cat, Spike and my cocktail rings that make me feel like a glamour-puss! I have an intense love for costume jewellery and let me tell you, there is nothing worse than having a jewellery box filled with tangled, cluttered jewellery. Not only does it increase the chance of your jewellery chains and jewels breaking (this has happened to me) but it distracts you from all the wonderful pieces you have. So read on my friend and discover a few easy tips to making that jewellery box look fabulous!

1) Find a jewellery box with compartments


This will make your organizing so much easier especially when you are running out the door and want to get that perfect necklace in a hurry! Try lower end departments or craft stores to find affordable and practical jewellery boxes. I got mine from Zellers.

2) Sort your by end use


This means the necklaces go with the necklaces, rings with rings, bracelets with bracelets. You get my drift? This way it will minimize the chances of your dainty charm necklace getting caught in the middle of your favourite chunky bracelet and cocktail ring.

3) Keep your prized possessions neat and tidy


Don't just throw those sparkly things in your jewellery box. This includes after a late night or stressful day. You took the time and money to invest in the piece, take care of it! By doing this you will increase the longevity and wearability of all of your jewellery, including the dollar store finds.

4) Clean those baubles


Just like your clothes, jewellery gets dirty, so make sure to clean it every so often. If you wear silver jewellery, you can often clean your pieces with some tooth paste and a tooth brush. It's that easy! You can also refer to an article here for some more tips on how to keep your jewellery looking its shiniest.

5) Always remember you get what you give


The more time you invest in taking care of your jewellery, the longer it will look absolutely fabulous. Just think one day your pieces will be considered vintage and you can show your grandchildren what old grandma or grandpa used to wear in their yesteryears!

Enjoy!

Amanda
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Monday, August 30, 2010

It's hard to cook without a book!: The Cookbook Store

Looking to find that sought after cookbook? Look no further than The Cookbook Store! Located at 850 Yonge Street in fashionable Yorkville.

This is a great place for the novice cook or the master chef. Nestled among the neatly lined shelves, you'll find every cookbook from the renowned Joy of Cooking, a classic for all cooks to the hard finds such as, Dulce Latin American Desserts by Joseluis Flores, and everything in-between.

The store also hosts many culinary events throughout the year catering to the desire of every cook’s heart. So if you are just starting out to explore the Nigella Lawson in you or looking to try your hand at a new recipe, look no further than The Cookbook Store!



Enjoy!


Donna for Amanda's Fashion Spot
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Tribal Sleeve Tattoos

Tribal sleeve tattoos are almost always seen in the form of the classic arcs and curves, which come in all shapes, sizes, widths and lengths, sometimes all of which are connected at some point.

These tattoo pictures below are a great collection of high quality tribal sleeve ideas for either girls or guys, however tribal sleeve tattoos in general are much more commonly seen on men.

Arcs and curves reaching up to the neck.
Black with hints of red.
Thick artwork idea.
Before and after completion.
Beautiful blue and purple combination.
Very fine and maze looking idea.

Sleeve Tattoos For Girls

Clearly there is not limit in the range of designs a girl can choose from when selecting a sleeve tattoo, however we've determined that the most common sleeve tattoos for women often include flowers, sometimes as the centerpiece or perhaps to complement a larger design.

Green vegetation sleeve tattoo idea for women.
Large flower and peacock idea.
Colorful artwork with four leaf clovers.
Nautical star with large rose.
Youthful toy inspired art.
Bright cosmic design picture.

Quarter Sleeve Tattoos

The quarter sleeve tattoo is a partial design which starts at the top of the shoulder and usually extends to just above the bicep area. And despite these shorter sleeve designs being rather small in size, they really pack a punch, as you can includes several smaller tattoo designs within this compact quarter sleeve.
Skull and flowers quarter idea.
Aztec inspired quarter tattoo.
Voodoo skull and vegetation art.
Japanese dragon and crystal ball idea.
Koi fish and water artwork.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Fall for Liv by Au Lit

Are you one of those people who start planning your fall wardrobe as soon as August hits? Have you already started daydreaming about a faux fur vest and leopard print scarf? 

If you are more than ready to start you Fall 2010 shopping spree, may I suggest stooping by Liv by Au Lit? The lovely boutique lifestyle store that sells everything from vintage-inspired vanities with crystal door knobs and ornate details to chic, chunky sweaters and stylish jeans. Their fall 2010 collection has landed and is filling up the racks with pieces from Amanda Uprichard, James Perse, Mink Pink and more!



If you are in search of the perfect Italian cashmere sweater (I know I am!) or leather leggings then be sure to make Liv by Au Lit your first stop on the shopping trail!


Enjoy!


Amanda
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Friday, August 27, 2010

Japanese Sleeve Tattoos

Japanese sleeve tattoos are truly stunning works of art, often containing such designs as dragons, flowers and plant life, fish, animals such as cats and of course the Japanese sword wielding samurai.

Enjoy these wonderful pictures of cool Japanese sleeve tattoo ideas below.
Flowers, clouds and flames design.
Bright and colorful idea with vegetation and sun beams.
Flowers and ocean waves idea.
Peacock and bengal tiger artwork.
Animal inspired with sea creature.
Cloud base with samurai and tiger.
Koi fish.