Call It A Day

What this? A week with no post? Lame to the max. Between my cousin coming over and getting Season 1 of Carnivàle (Help me,I'm in desperate need for TV rehab ) from Netflix, it's been a pretty busy week.

I'm afraid I don't have anything really exciting to post, but with back to school shopping right around the corner, I should have some lovely things coming later in the week. Here's a sneak peak:

Dress from Ruche ( A shop I found on the always lovely Painfully Hip)

I fell in love with this dress and luckily I snatched it up right before it sold out!

Currently Watching: Olympic Opening Ceremonies

Ohmygoodness, the calligraphy part was just about mind blowing and super creative!

Ps: Another thing to add to the list of reasons I'm a dork. After all my many hours of watching Sesame Street with my 4 year old cousin, I thought I knew all there was to be known about the Sesame gang. Apparently not, because when I was showing someone this post they informed me that I got Cookie Monster's tag line (last post's title)completely wrong! Maybe I should stay away from complex shows like Sesame Street, and just stick to what I know best: trashy reality TV.

Birds of A Feather

Watching Project Runway always makes me want to grab a pair of scissors and some fabric and go to town. Sadly I am no Christian, so it usually ends with me lying on the floor, exhausted, surrounded by scraps of fabric and no dress for Michael Kors to mock (and no Heidi to "Auf Wiedersehen" me).

Tonight was no different.

Except this time, instead of trying to tackle a whole dress, I decided to make the feather hair accessories that I noticed some of the models and designers wearing throughout the episode. If y'all remember, I did a post a bit ago about some feather hair accessories that I was in love with, especially the ones I saw at Urban Outfitters. Sadly, I wasn't feeling the same about the price tag. (Call me cheap,which believe me I am, but I pay $20 for shoes ,not headbands.) And here's the end result!



They were SUPER easy to make (I just glued the feathers on fabric covered headband with some tacky glue) and it cost about $10 to make two.

PROJECT RUNWAY SPOILER BELOW

My favorite dress of the night.

Currently Reading: My Custom Van: And 50 Other Mind-Blowing Essays that Will Blow Your Mind All Over Your Face- Micheal Ian Black
I was so happy when I found out that my favorite commentator on VH1's I Love the -INSERT DECADE HERE-... had written a book.

My mom surprised me and signed me up for a cupcake decorating class tomorrow (3 hours! Who knew baking was so hardcore!?!) so hopefully I'll have some nifty things to post.
xoxo
Golden Calf

Something Old, Something New

Agh, so sorry for the lack of posts, I've been pretty busy this week. But luckily I have bunches of new things to post. So on Sunday, my mom and I dragged ourselves out of bed in the early morning (aka, 9 o'clock) and drove down to "Antiques By the Bay" in Alameda.

If you're one of those people (like me) that don't have that Salvation Army Luck (my phrase for you can never find anything at a decently priced thrift store or other vintage shop) this place is perfect for you.

Unlike some "antique fairs" the stands are filled with some pretty nifty things. The vendors sell everything from vintage shoes to tennis rackets straight up from the 70's.

What I Bought:

(From Left to Right) Birdcage Pendant $2, Vintage Watch Bracelet $45, Ship In Bottle Charm $1, Typewrite Key Earrings $4, Cameo Brooch $5

Cherub Candlestick Holders $2 (set of 2)

(In suitcase I bought) Hat with Pin (that I have absolutely no use for, but bought anyway) $1, Black and Gold Clutch $1, Suspenders $1 (they totally remind me of what the Disneyland employees who run the Matterhorn wear at . Very Sound of Music-ish)

I did get a few more things, which I'm sure that y'all see in later posts. Now off to play the Sims (ohmygoodness, I am such a geek. Don't tell anyone that how I'm spending most of my summer. Shhh) Sorry about the lack of comment replies, I'm going to chat back asap!

xoxo

Golden Calf

Currently Listening To: California Love- Tupac and Dr. Dre

Although I'm not really feeling much California love with all this nasty smoke. Seriously, is the whole state on fire?

Have You Heard of My Religion?

I love religions. Each one is completely unique and beautiful. I've been fascinated by it since about forever and I just recently started to collect religious centered jewelry. I'm always on the look out for new pieces, so let me know if you have seen any neat pieces lately!

Saraswati Pendant (this one was hard to identify, I could be wrong)

Vintage Sunday School Bracelet With Ten Commandments

Buddha Pendant

Shiva Pendant

Tomorrow I leave for some grand camping in the woods with friends. I'm not really what you'd call a "nature fanatic", but I'm excited to go boating,snack on smores and play Uno till 1 AM. Not so much about the 2 minute showers, if I'm lucky. But I will totally be quoting the Brady Bunch (from the "A Camping We Will Go episode") And yes, I have memorized those episodes (it had 2 parts! Cause everyone knows that you can't explain that kind of plot line in just one measly 1/2 hour) Be back on Friday!

xoxo

Golden Calf

Currently (Re)Watching: Arrested Development, the one where Will Arnett's puppet, Franklin, testifies at the fake trial. I swear I am in love with that man. Him and Andy Samberg are totally my top 2 in people to hang out with if stranded on desert island (yes, I actually do have a list).

ps: I set up an email account for this blog! It's goldenxcalf@live.com Feel free to email me tips,tricks,questions,comments or just to chat cupcakes (or anything else cool, of course!).

Feathered Friends

I'm just gonna admit it, I love Katy Perry. I just do. No excuses. What I especially love about her is the AMAZING 1940's hair accessories she wears all over town. I have a feeling that stores are beginning to taking notice and soon these feathered hair clips will replace those Gossip Girl inspired bow headbands that are beginning to clutter up our closets. Enjoy!

From Angie Hearts

From Begurple

From Urban Outfitters

From Piper Ewan Girly Girl Fashions

Currently Listening To: Grapevine Fires- Death Cab For Cutie (My absolute favorite off the new album)

Twists and Turns In Every Sort of Way!

Gah, San Francisco was a major fail. We literally turned right back around as soon as we got there, due to a family emergency. Oh well, those things happen. I'll just have to do a make up trip ASAP.

Normally, I try to stay away from posting my mom's work,just cause I think it's just kinda weird to, but this one was just too good to pass up!!! In case y'all don't know, she's an accessories designer known as Jamie Noel (<- link to her shop on etsy). She normally makes pins and stuff like that, which isn't my style, but this adorable headband is totally me.

It's made with silver wire and features 3 different acrobats. I got SO many compliments on it and it's basically part of my summer wardrobe now. Click here for more info about it.

And yes, that is my Gossip Girl inspired dress I'm wearing in that picture. I was a bit nervous about ordering it online, but it fit perfectly, as was surprisingly comfortable.

June 19 can't come fast enough.

Pretty Fly

Damn Fred Flare, why do you have to make so many adorable things for me to drool over? I could get my 60's stewardess on in this lovely frock. All I need is a pillbox hat and my handy refreshment cart.

Coffee or tea?

Click here for more info on the dress

Dead or Alive

Day of the Dead Figurines from Polanco

I'm in absolutely in love with these earrings I have, but I'm stumped with what to wear them with. Since all of you lovely bloggers have amazing taste, I figured that y'all could help me out. Any suggestions?

Dead Mermaid earrings from Polanco

Currently Reading: Nylon Magazine

ps: Yay, my yellow dress from Pink Ice Store came today, it fits nicely and looks absolutely lovely. Can't wait to wear it next weekend!

Roses Are Red...

WARNING: CONTAINS GOSSIP GIRL SPOILERS FROM LAST NIGHT'S EPISODE

"Florals are back"was obviously last night's message on GG ....or was it that Chuck Bass can't ever change (did you really expect him to just prance off to Europe with Blaire with absolutley no drama?)?

Of course I beelined for my computer and searched for some tamed down (and cheaper!) versions of their attire as soon as I heard the "xoxo" sign off. So here, my friends, is some flowered garb you can afford.

From flowerclip.com

(The name says it all, sells any sort of flower hair acessory you can imagine)

From Forever 21

From fredflare.com

(My favorite of all of these pieces, hopefully I can get it for my friends' graduation)

From pinkicestore.com