Organized knitter on board !

New Year is a great time to try new things and kick other things to the curb.
So as you may already guessed Im in "Clean up , Ship out and Move on mode !So I have been working hard, getting rid of knitting supplies , yarns, fiber for spinning that have been waiting in vain for me to use. I really am a minimalist that gets side tracked every now and again. But LESS is more for me right now...One of the best ways for me to stay organized is BAGS ! In the past i was a bag freak , now Im more of a wallet girl, as I do hate to be bogged down with a bunch of stuff. But I still need to hold my knitting projects, lunch and a book or two in some fashionable and functionable way...
So I been looking on knitting sites, Etsy, Designer sites to see if I could find the perfect bag to suite my needs...I was impressed and disgusted at what i found..But it was the Angry Little Girl Collection that I was truly delighted by. I learned of these cute , cartooney , extremely pissed off, vulgar little girls from Hello Kitty line and have been amused since... So when i came across this tote in my search I enthusiatically pulled out the purse and paid for the carry all ! Check them out ! I got the blue one !!!!


And this is what the fabric says all over :

A knitting blog.

Changes to my Knitting Blog ...2010 !


Decidedly letting go of a few things for a fresh start in 2010... People, places , and projects that no longer serve or support me can not follow me into this new chapter....In regards to my blog I am changing a few things...Here goes:

First ~this is an exclusively crafty, namely knitting blog with splash of crafty tangents quick, knitty post,tons of pics of knitting & fibery fashion. I think the mix of make-up, fashion ,knitting and the occasional family rant may have confused a few readers. I am sorry. I'm a better blogger now ... I will post the link to my new fashionated/make-up blog once it's up and running...So stay tuned...
Also,
I am a professed blog stalker, but I will keep those being stalked to my self. So no more side links to my favorite blogs. It gets messy ... Thanx to blogger i'll just follow you ....and
I will post a new "Crafty Conversations" inner-view every other week ( interviews from our favorite crafty /knitty bloggers) and offer updates on what is taking place in the knitty corner of the world.... Hope to reunite with my old knitty online buddies and meet new Yarn Hoes , I mean Pros ....yup, wanna meet more Yarn PROs !!!

Better knit pics too will be posted too! Give-Aways and Sharing my own patterns in 2010!

Okay so enough about me !!!! HAPPY 2010 to you !

Kwanzaa : Kujichagulia : Self Determination !!!

Demanding more of my self and of you in this blogosphere !!! Keeping standards and living up to standards...

Stepping up my blogger, blogging efforts and status - minus the whining and unnecessary comments!!!!

Hope you are shining your light this Kwanzaa season and expressing joy - love -harmony - peace - craftiness with those you come across. I know it's not easy and takes alot of EFFORT some times to live and let live in love....How ever LOVE should be practiced EVERYDAY , not just during the holidays or when we get a gift or have a good day or because our calendar says so !!! Loving will be easier each time we practice it....through our actions and deeds ...or lack of ....We can heal with LOVE ...

Determine who you are , Determine what you love and LIVE LOVINGLY my bloggy friend.

Happy Kujichagulia 2009 !

busy and pretty

'Tis the season.....I am getting things prepared and ready for my daughter's first birthday party (Im calling it her 1st social network event)and Kwanzza, which i observe every year with my kids and hubby...
So Im busy and trying to keep pretty , staying organized and making my list and checking them twice ...I wonder if i can complete a hat for hubby before the last day of Kwanzza..That is the goal ....Can get hectic, but it's good stress !!!!! 2010 here we come !!!!!

I am also trying to get into the knitta book ...
Cause I am dah bomb !!!!!

B-Glammy !

Nappily , Happily ...

Well my curls held up for a week. Not as much definition , shine or bounce..but curly none-the-less...

I ended up-doing it today with a little water ,gel and hair clips before I stepped out .I did get a compliment from a co-worker and an insult from my son " You wore your hair like THAT? to work? why ? " because mommy loves her self baby ....LOL..got to love 'em...

Not sure what the style will be this week , I think I may try my hand at flat twist ....We'll see...I was going to wash and style once I got home if the energy was there .but it wasn't ...
Was after midnight when i left the office tonight.

We'll see what the a.m. holds...

The week-end was a bumpy ride and I'm shooting for smooth sailing,beautiful week....

Any body with me ?

Have a sexy week ...

B-Bold !




kudos to my hubby( Mr knot-so-knice ) for helping me upload my pic tonight. He shared few tips with me, made me a better blogger....kisses .

yea .yea. yea ...excuses , excuses , excuses !!!

Not quite sure what the hell is going on ....
But I attempted to take pics today , these damn stripes I wore were cute ...The babe and I coincidentally wore stripes today..
When I finally got to the camera the SD card was full and the battery was dead...So again I ask the fashionista blog Gods, wtf ?
Here I sit hours later, beneath the glow of a warm fluorescent office light, letting you know tomorrow is another day ...I will try to flash some fashion once again....
sigh ...loud and clear ...

Here some i-candy that caught my attention while walking the mall...

I always love a good purse ...and the knit is cute...
knit Fedora !!!! Pure hotness....I really just like it just because its a knit ...
These jeweled bibs necklaces are hot ...I would like on in a knit of course , but sexy non-the-less ...

Next time , pics of MEEEEEEEE !

A Beautiful Birthday !

Well, Here I stand, 31!
I’m ever confident that this will be a great year for me! I always view the B-day as a renewal; New Year in my life and I always honor my day. This year I really wanted a spa experience. A mud bath, back rub, facial and
mani/pedicure. Well you and I both knew the expense that would have been. Do the math. LOL. So I opted for DIY pampering and spent abut 20 bucks and created my day-spa session in my very own bathroom.
Journal, candle-lights and baby sitting were the key components in my day of relaxation.
The baby spent time with my mom and the boys hung out with my bro as I buffed, shaved and smoothed my body while soaking in a hot tub of bubbles, eucalyptus oil and oatmeal after working out and sweating to some hip hop music. My hubby surprised me, coming home from work on his lunch break and pretending to be my personal masseuse and gave my back a well deserved rub down.. Very sweet and unexpected of him.
I also incorporated You Tube.I discovered some really soft, relaxing meditation music for background. I also found some fun/cute videos on walking with heels and incorporated that into my spa workout as well. Hey,I needed the practice and it's MY spa! Besides,the last thing I wanted to do was bust my ass while out to dinner with my hubby,so I practiced and got some good tips too!
Finally after a home made face mask consisting of olive oil, crushed bananas and oatmeal, I scrubbed my feet and hooked my self up with a mani/pedi and painted bright yellow polish on my nails. Hubby asked why I chose that color and I told him “to remind me that I can tap into the sunshine when ever I want to!” Color is POWER…
I did not allow any one to rob my joy, did not break up any sibling fights and I ignored rudeness and jealousy from kids (they hating me cause I was loving me…kids!!!) and remained pleasant and pretty and poised in positivity.
My hair was styled after I built up enough stamina to wash, moisturize,twist and tease. I have been inspired by Pretty Dimples on you tube (check her out if you need natural hair help) and I aint turning back….She has certainly helped me make my hair look a lot prettier lately!!!!!
Finally,

Hubby and I went to my favorite Mexican restaurant; I can still taste the fried ice-cream and strawberry Margarita! TASTY!

We came home to a peaceful house with the kids still alive a sleeping soundly.

And yes,
I did go back and get the Fiona bootie from Payless to go with my little black dress!
Fish net stockings were sexy under my pea-coat and I know my legs got a few double takes, even from the ladies.LOL..hubby was happy to have some eyes candy on his arm, so everybody was happy ....Wonderful day all around !

Today, I’m just excited and feeling very positive about my future ….

Peace and Love

B- Happy!

Labor Day and Delivery ~Nov. 30...birth of a new me !

Peace & Laughter,

I have challenged my self to keep my hair done this week. LOL..yes .
All part of the Birth of a new me / Mommy Wow journey that I am embarking on to improve my self inside and out !

So I washed and conditioned and moisture my hair last night and tied it with my silky cap.
This morning, I was pleased to see that I could get my comb through the thickness with out much effort or pain. I think I will continue to use the melted shea butter as a moisturizer and I feel it acts slightly like a gel/paste to control the run--away hairs.

I have always been pretty no-fuss and lazy about my hair upkeep and usually opt for a fro with a head band . Now, that style is cute , but it is also tired on me.
I will be seeing another birthday in 8 days and I want to have a new look to accompany the New Woman I aim to be.
Grown and SEXY , yes but I'm seeking grown and smiling. I think If your happy, your smiling and to me smiling is sexy ...So that is the new look for the lips ...a smile...constant and shimmering under my lips gloss.

Second I'm going back to Mary Kay.

Not really to go after the pink caddy, but because I loved the product and want it at discount and I have not found ( not that I've done any MAJOR searching) any thing as good. And Eye color , I want Eye color ..MAC is not all that exist women !
My main focus for the face will be the daily ritual and seeing that I am consistent with washing , moisturizing and care ...I also need some powder to keep all this sheen away ...So I look forward to getting back into make-up and have a few women who will model some looks for me ...

Finally , I want a heel... A bad heel. These I spotted at Payless and Im going back for them!
My birthday outfit will require it. Not that I even have plans or anything ..Not yet anyways ..Maybe dinner with my man, or maybe see if my girlfriends can go out that night for dinner , not likely . I may just treat my self to the club , or take pics at some sexy location to record the 31 years of the twisted and complicated sexiness that is ME !

Who know ...Still , I plan on dewing it BIG with my natural hair styled and lovely, I am seeking these sexy shoes and I will rock my harem pants finally with a close fitting top and a cute little clutch bag ..yea the birth of a new me ..Grown and Sexy...... I mean Grown and Smiling ! yea ...


In retrospect ...
I took a look at my The Mommy Must Bag list that I wrote months ago :

You will see a star next to what I DID get :


Peep toe booties
*Trench style coat
Thick& soft hand (preferably my hand) knit sweater
*Hand knit scarves
Cowboy boots
Denim skirt (blue and black)
*Run-around-town-sneakers
Grey,black,brown leggings
Mary Kay Skin Care System
and maybe braids, big sexy dookie ones


So I still need to get the boots, the denim skirt, and those leggings too..
Box Braids is a must , maybe for Dec into Feb ..No more than 6-8 weeks for me ...
Will I pull it off as lovely as Ms. Pinkett?
Imma try..LOL>. Mine will be thick and long and oooooooh soooooooo lovely ...

Well gotta run ...
B~ da best !

Local celeb !

It was creative and fun pro-bono projects like this that really drove the whole fashion/photography thing to home plate for me ...I enjoyed this fully and look forward to more positive photo sessions in front of and behind the camera ...

it is just so ...

And on the 3rd day ....she rose again ....

Hi every one ..
I did it again. Deserted you . And this time it was all because of ( well mostly ) my face book activity.
And I owe you an apology for this !
I have come to realize that I am way too connected to that dang website ...and have left my blog behind for mere status updates ..
So it's over, no I am not deleting the account, I actually connected with my family and some pretty inspiring , creative and crafty folks and I LOVE the networking,
but I am minimizing my fb activity to get other creative, endeavors started and completed ...
It was fun and now I will try my hardest to put it on the back burner ....and keeping it there until the flame slowly, but surely dies out ...