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

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!).

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.

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

Saturday Morning Soak

Over the last few years I've collected TONS of recipes for homemade beauty remedies (some good...some not so much). So here are some of my favorite recipes/products for baths that will turn you into a bathing beauty. Enjoy!


Ginger Spice- Warms/Revives Sore Muscles
Add a small piece of fresh ginger (around the size of your big toe) and steep with a gallon of boiling water for an hour or two. Strain, place in bath with a few drops of any essential oil.

Got Milk?- Softens and Smooths Skin
Add a quart of full fat milk or mix in a pot of powdered milk into your tub. Stir and soak up.

Oatmeal Lavender*- Exfoliates
Get a square of muslin and fill with 1/4 cup ground oatmeal and 1/4 cup dried lavender. Tie off with ribbon and tie underneath the faucet to let the running water wet it, then scrub all over.



This stuff is amazing. It feels like you're in a blanket of Jello...without the what you'd imagine to be a sticky mess. I love it after a long day or flag ball practice (yes...I do play that, it's the most un-meish thing I do).



The Best Bubble Bath Ever*- Just plain groovy
Mix together 1/2 cup unscented shampoo and 3/4 cup water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir until it gets thick. Mix in about 15-20 drops of any essential oil (I like grapefruit and coconut mixed together, with a bit of cantaloupe.)

*These ones keep well when placed in containers and make really nice/easy gifts.


I love early birthday presents (yeah, I've jumped on this bandwagon a little late). Tomorrow I go shopping for my party outfit, so hopefully I'll have some good things to post. And possibly see Leatherheads (I'm a sucker for anything John Krasinski...except that movie with Mandy Moore...that was just painful).

ps:Thanks for the comments, they made my day!

Currently Listening to: The Engine Driver- The Decemberists