The Creative Cookie

Upcycled Aprons, w/ Cookie!

I'm so excited about all the fashion camps and workshops that I'll be leading this summer! Here's the link to the Upcycled Apron class that I'll be teaching on Monday, June 18, and July 2, from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Brooklyn Brainery...unplug and hand sew with your favorite Cookie, xo!

Barbie's Virtual Dream Closet: Fall 2012

During New York Fashion Week I stepped out of the tents and behind the pink doors into Barbie’s virtual dream closet at Lincoln Center. The experience was inspiring, whimsy, & um very pink:). 

Try on looks from your computer by visiting the Barbie WOW site. There's vintage, haute couture, 9-to-5, and even attire for Ken.

photos: Lesley Ware © 2012

Me in Barbie's architect look; love Barbie's style

Read related Creative Cookie posts: The Barbie Issue, Barbie Exhibit

Not Just A Dress

Our wedding is 2 days away & I'm up to my ears in crafty projects that need completion. I'm also trying to have a little fun. On Tuesday afternoon a few friends & I went to a taping of The Nate Berkus show were we sat front row at their 1st ever Pink Show!  It was awesome for reasons besides the opulent rosy decor. I squeezed with glee when Nate introduced noted fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi as his guest!!! Isaac gave tips on how to wear one of his favorite colors (you guessed it) and we got to see a few of his pieces in a mini fashion show. Actress Molly Ringwald was a guest of Nate's too! The audience got a copy of Getting the Pretty Back, Molly's national bestseller, and a Pretty in Pink dvd. It was absolutely perfect!

That evening a larger group of my girlfriends threw me a super swanky surprise bachelorette bash at lovely Ethiopian restaurant in Harlem! I must admit I was:

1. totally shocked
2. super happy
3. very difficult to lure

...but it all added up to fun times! 

At the Nate Show with Kimberlee, Miss Al Boggie, and a producer:)

So, more wedding stuff....here's the sketch of the Maid of Honor Dress that Epperson is designing for my cousin, Charmel!

Charmel's dress is not "just a maid of honor dress" I was careful to select something that she'd likely wear again. But we all have bridesmaids dresses that have been abandoned to die in our closets. Here's a Mad Lib with some suggestions for revival.

More wedding goodness to come, if I can find the time to blog. Please send my your positive vibes, good wishes, and sunshine. I'm going to need them to pull my DIY wedding off with out a hitch! xo

Dress for Impressions 2011

Dress for Impressions is our way of celebrating Women's History month on The Creative Cookie! For the 2nd year in a row we're asking lady bloggers* to share images of what they like to wear when they blog. We're curious to know how they like to "dress for impressions".

Entering is simple: 

With Dress for Impressions as the subject email us, studiowassistant@gmail.com, a .jpg image of you blogging. Tell us a little about you and your blog by responding to the following: 

    My name is: 

    I live in: 

    My blog is (name & URL): 

    Five words that describe my blog are:

    When I blog, I like to wear:                 

Last but not least, share social media URLS (fb, twitter, LinkedIN, Pinterest) you want included w/ your post. 

See the ladies from 2010 here & keep making history!!

*Dress for Impressions is not limited to fashion bloggers; all female bloggers are welcome to enter. 

 

pg. 88

From Jim Krause's Creative Sparks.

What's your answer? 

another eleven

Here's a random list of 11 things that bring me joy -- I often jot them down when I'm sitting on the train, in a coffee shop, or like tonight, on the sofa before bed reflecting on the week and the days ahead. It's been months since I've posted one of these lists on Creative Cookie and I'm noticing a few themes; I'm happiest when I'm learning, giving, and (of course) creating. 

This week, I'm jazzed about:  

1. having the ability to surprise and be surprised  
2. being a part of a wonderful community of women writers
3. having the opportunity to be a better daughter
4. being able to support, splurge, and smile (all within a 10 minute period) 
5. purging and pitching 
6. starting to create cloth books for babies of dear friends and family
7. making progress with wedding plans
8. having photos to edit
9. flexible Fridays
10. amazing magazines 
11. the things that end up being better than what they seem

What's on your happiness inventory? What are your recurring themes? How do they connect to your dreams?

happy, April

It's April and our 1st dress for impressions series is officially over. To all the fantastic bloggers who took the time to send us photos and words, I'm so happy you decided to celebrate Women's History Month with The Creative Cookie. Keep up the great work! It's going to be fun following your blogs in the days and months ahead. I also have to give a big thank you (with sugar on top) to Lau and kamau for the support and inspiration. Gracias;).

In the spirit of sharing, I'll contribute as well:

> When I am blogging, I like to wear comfy dresses. Sometimes I layer my tights; fishnets over regular stockings or leggings and really tall socks. I often wear one of my aunt Emma's scarves and fancy earrings. Today I'm blogging in my favorite boots, which are tattered, because I wrote this post from a hotel lobby in Washington D.C.

photos: kamau ware & Lesley w. © 2010

What Do You Wear When You Blog?!

We wanted to do something fun to celebrate March with other female bloggers, sooooooo send us a photo of you blogging and we will post it with a blurb about your blog(s). We’re really curious to see what you wear when your uploading images and writing away! How do you "dress for impressions"?

If you are interested, please send your submission to: creativecookie@me.com in .jpg format by March 12^th and we will try to make sure it posts. 

Let's celebrate Women's History month and our amazing weblogs!!!

   

Enhancing your Creativity

This is me in the mornings (minus the blonde bob). Tips on starting and maintaining a morning routine would be lovely.

 

Real Simple Magazine circa 2003

Perfect Ten

For the past few days I've spent serious time and elbow grease, with my family, purging our cozy Brooklyn apartment to simplify our lives a bit.  We want to spend more time being creative. The process of bringing in the new year in our family also includes making a vision board by selecting images and words, from magazines, to create a collage. Once mine is complete, I'll be sure to post it. If you have not already, think about the reality that you'd like to create in 2010. Write it down, turn it into a visual, make it a reality. Cheers and welcome to twenty-ten!

[INSERTING NEW VISION BOARD SOON--CLICK HERE TO SEE LAST YEAR'S]

Art Sparks

I love prompts and mini-activities that transport me into a creative space. As the weather gets colder and the holidays approach, I'm constantly creating. Here are a few exercises that I'll be using this week. 

• Make your two favorite animals into one animal.

• Think about the inside of a rock . . . Draw it . . . and write a poem about the inside of a rock.

• Draw or write about the part of your home that you like the best.

• Draw or write about the heaviest thing on the planet.

• Draw a picture using 3 squares, a circle, and two primary colors.

• Illustrate your favorite poem.

Try them alone or with others and share your creative sparks with us (please)!  

 

an otter who thinks she’s a kitty -- very fancy! ( by a young artist )