A Glamorous Glue

Kureyon Sock Afghan

The afghan is coming along.  I have four squares (out of nine) complete, and I'm working on the fifth.

 

My friends a Droit and a Gauche stop briefly cease bickering to take a peek.

I'm loving the squares, if not the yarn, and I already have the Koigu for the border.  It's gonna rock.

I picked up the new Crochet Today this morning.  I like the bolero on the cover, and this bag.

Have you seen the new Twist Collective?  It's pretty awesome. 

I like this and oh, yes, that.

Isn't this pretty? I can pull this off with some DIC Baby I have in stash.

Does Patrick deserve these socks? I'll give it some thought.

Something crocheted...

Shock the monkey! This blanket is darling.

This is my favorite. There's a sleeveless version too.

Hello March!

It's blustery outside, but with HK, there's never a worry that the winds would muss her dress, dogs or 'do..

Hello Kitty & Me

Those of you who met in person may wonder why I would have an affinity for such a style icon like Hello Kitty. 

Well, the thought has crossed my mind too.

Stuck in the Before Bin

While I love being female, I've never been much into all accouterments that go along with it.  I rarely wear make-up; I don't go to a hairdresser; I don't own a pair of high heels, and the last time I got my nails done was for my wedding.

My preferred dress is usually jeans, a t shirt, or sweat shirt, and I normally wear tennis shoes or birkies.  I'm not a tomboy, either.  It's all due to my comfort zone and a certain amount of laziness. 

In college and the military, and even at some jobs,  I was often the target of some women who would cluck sympathetically and implore me to wear makeup, dress smarter, and above all, get my hair done.

After a while, they'd sigh, give up, and mentally regulate me to the "before" bin.

To that point, here's a self portrait from this morning. I'm looking pretty typical, although out of sheer vanity, not wearing glasses.

While I took photos that were in focus, there was something about this one I liked.   On the one hand, I'm in full grungy girl mode; on the other, not bad for someone who's justthisclose  to fifty.

While it shouldn't be a news flash, my resemblance to my mother always catches me off guard--just always does.

So Why Then?

I digress. So why do I like Hello Kitty?

I say, "Why not?'

I like her over the top,  independent spirit, and her devil may care ways.  She makes me smile.

I know it may sound daft to take inspiration from a cartoon character, but inspiration is where one finds it, and I'm not alone. 

I often get compliments about the HK watch, bags, or other trinkets in my possession. 

People send me links.  It's great fun! It's a movement...

And the glamorous glue that attaches me to her.  It has to be glamorous, you know.

Comments

[Beverly]

I'm a mascara and lipstick girl myself and nine times out of time I forget to refresh my lipstick. I tried but never could get into using foundation and doing my face. It never mattered because people always complemented me on my beautiful skin, even the dermatologist.

[Dorothy]

I am so with you on the girly stuff. I do wear makeup because without it I am just too pale - don't have your dark stunning good looks! But my favorite uniform is jeans and a sweatshirt. And the older I get, the more comfort means much more to me than looks. No high heels here either!

[Jeanmarie]

I live, resignedly, in the before bin. I would live ecstatically in the before bin if I looked like you!

[urbanknitrix]

Be you. You look good being you too!! Love the afghan.

[NIK]

I am going to step back a bit before the lightning strikes from that lie you told. ALMOST FIFTY? Stop lying.

[Adelle]

I ended up going buying the Laeticia sock pattern from Twist Collective... even though there is NO need for me to buy a sock pattern. I just loved it, though!

[Jamie]

hey!! i love your blog :) i check in often so i thought it was fitting to give you the "Kreativ Blogger Award" that i just received as well! the idea is to pass it on. you can get more info at my blog :) (shesbattydesigns.blogspot.com)