Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Color Day: Red, Black, and Khaki



December is finally here and that means today is the first day of our 12 Days of Christmas promotion!  Please start commenting and you'll be entered into our random drawing to win a great little prize from a local artist or crafter.  We have things to give away from cards to candles to prints, soaps, jewelry and more! 


Now, in the meantime, to get us into the holiday spirit here is a color board that says Christmas with style.  One look at this color board will leave you longing for a snow day where you snuggle up with a warm blanket and sip cocoa by the fireplace. Red is a signature shade of the holidays and it very vibrant, but here it is toned down with the neutral khaki, black, and white to create a rustic, country look with a level of sophistication that we think even the people over at Burberry would be pleased with.


Khaki, Red, Black, and White Inspiration Board
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May your days be merry and bright!


XOXO
Jen & Saira       

Don´t It Always Seem To Go...

...That You Don´t Know What You´ve Got Till It's Gone"

The Making Of My Corsett

Alguses kui peamine "kiht" valmis hakkas saama, pidin õnnest siniseks minema, sest see polnudki nii raske, aga kui jõudsin voodrini, pöörati kõik mu positiivsus tagurpidi ja believe me, see on suuuht õudne. Muidugi ma täiesti lõplikut pilti taas üles ei pane, sest muidu pole teil pärast huvitav moeshow pilte vaadata. Aga vähemalt näitan teile mõnes mõttes seda valmimise protsessi.

Booobieeeees

Trying To Fit The Boob Into The Corsett

The Helping Tools To Make My Corsett

Probably All The Parts That I Need

Stay Tooned, Cause Soon You´ll See How It Turned Out :)

Monday, November 29, 2010

On the first day of Christmas PDR gave to me...

...some earrings?  some coasters? a print? a candle?  
You'll just have to wait and see!!

Paper Doll Romance is pleased to announce our very first gift give-away promotion, The 12 Days of Christmas. We have a handful of lovely items, donated to us from some local Philly/New York/New Jersey crafters and artisans, that we're very excited to give away this holiday season. We will randomly select one winner per day for 12 days and the lucky winners will receive prizes that could be anywhere from $5-$40 in value.


So, how can you get in on all this holiday fun?  It's easy!  Just comment on any of our December posts from 12/1/10 until Christmas Eve (December 24th, 2010).  In your comment, be sure to tell us what you like about that post, what you like about our blog in general, or what you'd like to see us write about in the future and you'll be automatically entered in a random drawing to win a prize. 


We will start drawing winners once a day starting on December 13th and finishing up on December 24th so be sure to leave your comments early for the best chance at winning some great prizes.  


RULES: Yea yea, we know, rules are not fun, but we have to have a few. Only comments on posts from 12/1-12/24 will be considered for prizes. Only one comment per person per day will be eligible but you can certainly comment once a day, every day, if you'd like (we love to hear from you!). Be sure to include your email address so we can contact you if you win!  Entries submitted by email will not be considered.




First chance to enter starts tomorrow, 12/1, so be sure to check back and get commenting!



Best of Luck and Happy Holidays!


XOXO
Jen & Saira

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Holiday Greetings

Black Friday has come and gone and it's almost December, so let the Christmas countdown begin! In a week or so you'll start collecting holiday cards from friends, family, and the dentist's office, which means that you'll need to reciprocate with cards of your own. Now, we're not huge fans of the typical "matching sweaters in front of the tree" theme (or really any photo card unless it's an adorable child or pet dressed in people clothes), so we decided to pick out a few cards that are stylish, fun, cheerful, or otherwise solid choices that will save you from being mocked at the next holiday gathering.





Celebrate Christmas this year with this layered holiday card available at Target. It's sure to make your card stand out from the rows upon rows of greeting cards lining your friends and family's fireplace, and a little texture goes a long way.




For a traditional look featuring Santa and his reindeer, try this letterpress set by Kirtland House.  Maybe it's the vintage design or the ornate font, but something about these cards just remind us of "A Miracle on 34th Street" (the original one, not the one with the little girl from Mrs. Doubtfire). We can just picture writing out these cards in front of the fireplace with a mug of of hot cocoa... how wonderful!




Even though red and green are the traditional colors of the holiday season, we're partial to blue and silver. It tends to stand out a little more from all the other cards, and looks a bit more chic. Share visions of a winter wonderland with this set of cards from Papyrus. It's simple, pretty, and a little bit glitzy, which is just the way we like it.



A partridge in a pear tree in metallic gold? Yes, please!  We love these screen printed cards by treasurydesigns.  They are whimsical, fun, and sure to stand out with their beautiful metallic ink and simple white silouhettes. And they are printed on recycled paper, which is always a plus.




Too much tinsel can be a headache, so be low key this holiday season with these printed cards by Etsy seller thecraftpantry. We love the earthy feel to these cards, and think it's a lovely, understated way to say "Season's  Greetings."



Celebrating Hannukah?  We found the cutest card to wish your friends and family a Happy Hannukah this year.  We love this handmade card from cutiepiecompany for it's totally mod, bright, and fun menorah design.  Send your wishes with this card and you're sure to make their holiday cheerful.




Saira longs to be back in Brooklyn, so we had to share this Brooklyn Bridge holiday card by Moon Tree Press. Perfect for New Yorkers, this card adds a nice personal touch, especially if you have friends and family across the country.



These cards by desTroy are simply charming.  We love their simple design, bright colors, and the beautiful layered look that the screen printing creates.  This cards definitely make a statement and is sure to be a favorite this holiday season.


 While the holiday season is all about peace and love... it also makes spending hours at the mall a selfless act. We at PDR are all about peace, love, and shopping, which is why we love these sassy retro holiday cards by Anne Taintor. They are fun and fabulous, just like you!




Feel good this holiday season with this holiday card from UNICEF. Every year UNICEF produces a series of holiday cards representing all the children that UNICEF helps support.  This years design is just as sweet, and proceeds from the sale help children all around the world, so not only will you feel good, but you'll also do good this holiday season.


Seasons greetings, dolls!  


Be sure to check us out tomorrow for a special holiday announcement!


XOXO,


Jen & Saira

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Fall Fashion: Leaf Jewelry

Autumn in NJ is known for brightly colored, falling leaves.  We love fall and we love accessories, so, why not combine the two? Leaf jewelry makes it easy to add some fall flair to your wardrobe and with the kick off of the holiday season we think some of these items would be great gifts!  Here are a few great styles we've come across:



Dainty and delicate, this leaf necklace by JewelryDeli is a great find for those elegant special occasions or for your classic, everyday, work attire.




This modern style leaf bracelet by Juliesadorabowls is certainly something to swoon over.  It's got just the right gold tone and it's clean lines and modern shapes make it easily wearable all year long.




For a slightly more statement like necklace you can choose this one by Mystic Moon Studio.  The bold leaves will certainly draw some attention and update your fall or winter wardrobe. 




You don't need to be a Greek goddess to rock a bracelet like this one, by BeadsbyEvelyn.  Show the world you're a winner in this bracelet that we think is reminiscent of Greek laurel wreaths, a symbol a victory.




Hello, modern!  This is not you typical fall inspired jewelry.  Paper Demon Jewelry's necklace is a crisp, modern, and romantic take on fall with an icy blue color that can seamlessly transition to winter.




How this is done we cannot comprehend, but lauralidesigns uses real leaves, hand painting and gold plating them, to create these lovely little works of art.  The detail is amazing and they are real leaves so each pair is slightly different from the next, making them as unique as you are!




This necklace by FreshyFig has a classic leaf  pattern with modern varying sizes, but the antique brass gives it overall vintage charm.  We think this would look stunning on some fall wedding bridesmaids in strapless navy gowns!




Sometimes simpler is better and, when it comes to jewelry, it's nice to have pieces that are versatile.  These earrings by roundabout are so simple that they can go with pretty much any outfit, for any season.  




Express your love for fall in this casual, understated bracelet by Silkstone Designs.  The thin suede wrap-around band and tiny leaf charm make this bracelet the perfect one to accompany your weekend jeans and t-shirt look.




An acquaintance of ours, a best friend of a friend, has recently started selling jewelry through her company, Gypsy Warrior!  We want to help her spread the word because not only is her stuff lovely, it's unique and therefor right up the PDR ally.  Check out these fun, dangly leaf earrings and other accessories on her etsy shop!




Hammered metal makes a statement and this handmade bracelet is no exception.  Be bold and show your your edgy side this Fall with a metal leaf shaped cuff like this one by birdforbread.





XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Friday, November 26, 2010

Food Coma

Hi, dolls! We hope you all had a great thanksgiving. We ate a little too much stuffing and, due to food induced comas and crazy black Friday madness, we were unable to post this morning! Keep an eye out for our post later today or tomorrow.



While you wait, be sure to check out some of the great deals today online or in the stores if you're brave enough to venture out.



Modcloth is offering 25% off some items and The Limited and Ann Taylor are having a "40% off you entire purchase" sale!





Today's the day for low prices and leftovers! Enjoy!



Xoxo,

Jen & Saira

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Bastion´s Ladies Night... And The Feeling´s Right!


    Taas kord on kõigil moehuvilistel võimalik tulla Bastioni naistekale, mis toimub 8 detsembril,  kell 18.00 kuni 20.30. Õhtul saavad kõik bastioni sõbrannad tunda ennast kui printsessid, sest kõigile soovijatele teeb meiki Bella Pierre Express, juuksed aitab soengusse sättida J.E.Mi juuksurid, eesotsas Janeli Lepikuga. Tööst ja koolist väsinute turjasid masseerib MyFitness.
Loomulikult ei puudu ühelt õigelt naistekalt mõnusad snäkid Tallegilt ja dringid Põltsamaalt.
Ja et õhtu kulgeks veel paremini, aitab stilistikat teha Bastion. No mida veel ühelt õhtult tahta?
Kõik huvilised saatke ruttu-ruttu meil info@bastion.ee (või need, kes minu meili teavad, võivad novembri lõpuni mulle saata regamise) ja registreerige end moeõhtule, sest KOHTADE ARV ON PIIRATUD! Meili lisage oma ees- ja perekonnanimi ning telefoninumber. 

PS! Naistekas toimub Bastioni tootmishoones Telliskivi 61b.


Kohtume Naistekaaaaal





Bastion´s Ladies Night (8th Of December) Model: Kristiina Heinmets

Working On A Dream With Marit!

Minu Kaunitar Marit soovis, et teeksin talle jaki. Selle tegemine polnud küll alati lust ja lillepidu, kuid lõpptulemus oli seda kindlasti väärt. Kui nüüd mõelda, miks ma just sellise jaki õmblesin, siis pean ütlema, et mind inspireeris "tellija" isiklikult, Mariti ääretult armas ja siiras iseloom ning tema õrnus!
Loodetavsti meeldib see ka teile, sest mul oli seda igatahes jube kahju käest ära anda :(

Pildid Jakist ja Pooleldi Olevast Korsetist (mille lõppfaasi on näha kooli "moeshow´l" juba detsembris):

Sweet & Rough Marit In My Jacket And Corset

Isn´t She Just B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L?! (Make Up Also By Me)






Mõned pildid Jaki Valmimisest:


That´s How It Looked


Wednesday, November 24, 2010

DREAM X-MAS WISHLIST

  With the holidays right around the corner,  I was thinking to myself what would I want to get for X-mas.  So here is my dream list:


I have a borderline obsession with Models...  I been eyeing this coffee table book for a while by Harold Koda and KohleYohannan

I love to study the history and terms within the fashion industry.  Knowledge is truely beauty IMO (in my opinion).

This was and still is one of favorite T.V. shows.  I always felt the same way Daria felt about high school and being an outcast.

Another coffee table book that I've been wanting for the past year by Maia Adams.

I really love basketball and love going to the actually games.  I wouldn't mind getting tickets to the Lakers vs the Nuggets game.  GO NUGGETS!!!

I really love photography and  I want to learn the technical skills and tricks to getting it right on point.  Also I would love an old school camera.

Who wouldn't want to know Pat Fields tricks and tips on how she dressed the cast for a second round of SATC.

We're in Trobule lol....  I love sappy dark teenage 90's movies.  Especially this cheese-tastic dark comedy.

In a dream world this would be the ultimate gift to myself of going to London, England for the holidays.  I've been wanting to travel out of the U.S. since forever.  Now I definitely don't have an excuse since I finally got my passport for my 22nd B-day.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Color Day Themes: Turkey Day Delight

Since 1863, Thanksgiving has been celebrated each year in the United States.  Often overshadowed by Christmas, Thanksgiving doesn't typically get enough credit and many might look at it as the day they can finally start playing their Mariah Carey X-mas CD.  While we do love Christmas, we think Thanksgiving is just wonderful and deserves equal celebration.  Tell the people in your life you're thankful for them and go ahead and gobble up some yummy food.  Traditional thanksgiving day foods like turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce that is shaped like the can, delicious pies -- these are things we look forward to all year!  Don't forget to wear your stretchy leggings so you have plenty of room for that extra helping of stuffing!



Thanksgiving Inspiration Board

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T-Shirt By Multistability






Few Pictures Of Their StreetArt:











Some Clothes By Multistability: