tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49279738393095246782024-02-20T16:29:43.845-08:00Quaintrella - The Designer and BrandSonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-13268146587751554932012-03-14T22:08:00.000-07:002012-03-14T22:08:14.499-07:00Sneak Peek!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEddlp_2hPM5112IPJBEyWdLO8xHW_X5n3_4cyVF1Ien9cXq6u9E5uWFVzhlR9VZED4Nx4nCehyphenhyphenCuTxp4JZi0eHcKMWtOlrzpe-_SOvJ0kykquqare3kzBcrTretHWBx3N8Q2YrsO0pLQ/s1600/476766_315948738465669_111715638888981_853417_1593528371_o-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEddlp_2hPM5112IPJBEyWdLO8xHW_X5n3_4cyVF1Ien9cXq6u9E5uWFVzhlR9VZED4Nx4nCehyphenhyphenCuTxp4JZi0eHcKMWtOlrzpe-_SOvJ0kykquqare3kzBcrTretHWBx3N8Q2YrsO0pLQ/s640/476766_315948738465669_111715638888981_853417_1593528371_o-1.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My mind has been wandering and I have been so busy lately. Here’s a sneak peek at what I have been up to. My <a href="http://www.covensk.com/" target="_blank">COVEN by Sonia Kang</a> line also got published in the March Issue of Ellements Magazine. But, I have been way too busy to make any posts on it. I also now intern at Jenny Bird. :)</div><br />
</div>Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-40913834555255456032012-02-23T03:16:00.000-08:002012-02-23T03:16:34.541-08:00Preview at Quaintrella Spring-Summer 2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdtM61-oVI43OyyZj-61_LYEILNIVTWAoeemJyxwWgtgm0hHO9fViyxaaPa7qWFkD470LBWCCjjYlalO8R8CJlgATSIzSG3XyVWqNJQThmOwwEY17XwD4x8U43iuhUMRkz66m3cJR7tqk/s1600/IMG_2716.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdtM61-oVI43OyyZj-61_LYEILNIVTWAoeemJyxwWgtgm0hHO9fViyxaaPa7qWFkD470LBWCCjjYlalO8R8CJlgATSIzSG3XyVWqNJQThmOwwEY17XwD4x8U43iuhUMRkz66m3cJR7tqk/s400/IMG_2716.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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In other news. I have had two new products bought off my head recently. :) They are what I call half-circlets. They also make great hijab clips which is funny because most of my sales have been from Muslim girls lately. They are a new product that I am still testing that vaguely look Elven. There are also a few more pieces that will be hitting boutiques very soon that I have posted pictures of in this post. <b>Thoughts?</b> I’m taking the non-bridal stuff to a different direction at the moment. It looks a lot more modern Bohemian.<br />
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</div>Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-41235858396595159252012-02-15T01:15:00.000-08:002012-02-15T01:16:04.034-08:00COVEN by Sonia Kang<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhAdyDReqYg02FByZiliU2bWk5aMD1AHJMtCVWORC1hmyL5_uoi948u_i3uEimCo6F56IFwFMO-czq27QS0JPvzhkqDZ8NrvXr6Vs1lpjllYxAGLWQqWn4d5Qv4FdwJeCD7YrJATm-a3Q/s640/blogheader.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My focus for the time being will be developing my re-branded line, COVEN by Sonia Kang. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Aside from catching up on University work after being sick with the flu for so long. I will not give up Quaintrella - I’m currently waiting for the seasons to turn into Spring so I can set up an appointment with a prominent stockist (a museum) for my gorgeous Quaintrella goodies. I will be moving into a more bridal direction later on in the year and have tonnnnnssss of new product I haven’t posted about. I will do that in the coming weeks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Currently, I will be stocking in by stockist boutiques more so then my Etsy. We’ll see what happens. I have let my creative passions flow both ways but I have always wanted to pursue a high-end market. This will be my chance to see just how strong I can be in proving I can take a cutthroat market and challenge the way I do things. The price points are higher and my business plan is almost done. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wish me luck, guys!</div></div>Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-67310420268501918042012-01-26T21:41:00.000-08:002012-01-26T21:48:54.528-08:00Little Devil Outfit Shot and new COVEN by Sonia Kang Updates!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is quite rare I ever consistently do outfit shots and this does sadden me a bit. But, it is a New Year’s Resolution of mine to try to take more outfit shots! I had actually just dyed my hair my synthetic red. I actually bought out the stock of this red at Pacific Mall when Palty (Japanese hair dye company) announced they were discontinuing it. So, that is the last of my synthetic red shade until I get another Japanese brand or find more of this color. So sad.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This outfit was for the first day opening of Underworld Awakening. I love nothing more then seeing women in catsuits in movies. Kate Beckinsale in PVC is no exception. I loved the movie and am so happy Michael and Selene have a child together. I hate how so many stereotypical fantasy-horror movie genres make vampires dead soulless sterile beings. Life would be so much more beautiful if they could have children with each other (or so the sappy romantic in me would like to think). Then again, there are probably a few sick vampires out there who would abuse this biological advantage. But, let’s not get into the technicalities. :) I definitely think the plot has been getting better as every movie is made in the Underworld series. I really wish I watched it in 3D now.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Another update with my COVEN by Sonia Kang line is that I have finally sewn chain on to the bird skull clutch. It looks amazing. So far, I have a waiting list of at least 5 orders (1 overseas) for the clutch and I have been recommended a couple boutiques to approach in Yorkville once I start production of it after all the testing and refining. Exciting news! I have also started a sample product that I made from scrap leather from the bird skull clutch. I braided the leather and made a really really cool studded headband (I’m wearing it in my outfit shot) which I want to sell very soon after I make a few more tweaks to it. <b>What do you guys think about my new direction and re-branding?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Also, I feel like since re-branding COVEN by Sonia Kang I feel like I should add more black in my wardrobe. I spent two years removing it from my wardrobe and now I want to go back. The irony. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-40704591537839654332012-01-17T06:36:00.000-08:002012-01-17T15:33:59.469-08:00MENTORS + BIRD SKULL CLUTCH SNEAK PEEK!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div> I have had a crazy few days with little sleep and attempting to do as much as I can with the time I putt around being insane - creatively insane that is. People always ask me how I do what I do. I just don’t sleep that much and it has really destroyed pieces of me. Hahaha. I can’t stay on a consistent sleep schedule. Even sleeping early is hard because my body now runs on 5 hour sleep and 1-2 hour power naps.<br />
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The great news is that this Passion for Fashion program I completed has this great little middle? Aside from the cash prize competition the best part I think is the MENTORS. I now have FASHION INDUSTRY MENTORS. You have no idea how excited I am over this and I have Mentors who have experience in adding environmental value and charitable causes to their businesses. Something, I strive for. This is so great! I met most of them yesterday and I was so impressed by all these people who are just willing to help budding entrepreneurs like myself. The Fashion Tribe was there too! What a great thing.<br />
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I would like to personally thank, Gail McInnes, our lovely coordinator of PFF for doing this. Without her, this program would not exist and I wouldn’t have ever found the niche I belong in. I met lovely Mentors and had great insight into the industry. THANK YOU, GAIL! :)<br />
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For the Mentor Meet and Greet I made a leather envelope clutch for myself last minute. There’s the sneak peek before I take better photographs of it. :) Yes, it’s an epic bird skull clutch - I already have 4 commissions for it since debuting it. However, it’ll be at least 2 months of testing, wear-and tear, durability, and refinement BEFORE I feel comfortable to sell it. I have insanely high standards and I want to know how I can make my product the best it can be before I sell it. It makes new designs for me slower to get to the market but it also gives me a chance to perfect it.<br />
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This will be sold under COVEN by Sonia Kang. I’m hoping the upcoming editorial that will feature a few of my pieces chooses this clutch. It’s too epic to not go into a magazine. :)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my stockists, Nathalie, had told me months ago certain things I should look into for my Ofelia Ljuv Collection. My Ofelia Ljuv Collection is all about Mori Girl aesthetics - bringing in the natural world, upcycling scrap fabrics and laces, and using bits and pieces of found objects. She had told me that I should consider silk and linens for backings of my pendant necklaces and brooches because some people are allergic to wool. That, wool was also a material limited to seasonality. She said that I should explore other color options since my palette was limited to beiges, creams, and browns. There was also positive feedback received on the versatility of certain pieces - combinations where a headpiece could be a brooch and necklace. At the same time she said my aesthetic was very romantic and feminine which means I should attempt to test the bridal market. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some of my resulting pieces made from mostly upcycled materials. The filling for these pieces is actually the bits of chiffon scraps from making the flowers. :) The variable hues in the laces achieved through a tea-dyeing process. They are pretty and I am immensely proud of them. Also, because for the first time I used consistent freshwater pearls. I used to only use freshwater pearls I got randomly in those baggies of random beads at bead stores. They were an investment and it’s reflective in the pricing of these new pieces. They are also versatile pieces that can be a headpiece, necklace, brooch, and even a sweater guard attachment (not shown).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This will mostly be a belated catch-up post of my holidays. I hope everyone had a awesome holidays like I did! Wishing all my readers, clients, stockists and friends the best for the New Year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I really took advantage of my Christmas holidays in 2011. It feels strange saying last year because it seems like it was so long ago yet I still remember it. I made a list of what I wanted to do and accomplished most of it. To top it off my University grades were awesome - very awesome for a person who balances a PT job, full-time university, and a fashion business. I was surprised. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But, I know my perseverance has been very high since the whole debacle with my former business partner. I almost have to thank her for giving me a better view of my priorities - because without the bullshit and drama I wouldn’t have been this successful. Sometimes, I wonder what she took from the experience. I certainly learned I was stronger than I thought I was. That I can conquer my fears. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It makes me so proud to say that my brand has been carried by six local boutiques. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Even prouder is the fact I did it by myself mostly in under 7 months as soon as I launched Quaintrella. There has to be something said about that and not letting people tell me: ‘You can’t do this..’, ‘You can’t sell better then this person..’, ‘You need this…’. If I faced an obstacle I just told myself to take it as an experience and learn from it. I don’t let anyone bring me down in the process. Yes, it’s been difficult and testing at times. But, I did it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was recently told my unwavering attitude is what makes me different. It came up in a discussion with a co-worker about a mutual friend who was unable to find a job in her field. I told my co-worker this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">“If I can’t find a job in my field then I’d make my own. I don’t believe in being told I am not good enough.”</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes, economic conditions are bad. Everyone has a degree but no one can find a job. But, we all come out of University and College with skills that make us very employable. One of them is the tenacity to stick at a 4-5 year long education. Sometimes, I feel that University and College teaches us to essentially work for someone else. You don’t have to. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If I couldn’t find a job in my field I would first try internships, volunteering, and even exploring my passions (like my brand Quaintrella). I would not settle for less and most of all I would utilize my education to perhaps evens start my own company. I study Environmental Studies in the Ecological Management stream but all my courses have been on a business slant. I would attempt to harness that into consulting businesses on their sustainability practices and it’s effects on their branding. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don’t trust an education enough to bring me just a job as soon as I graduate. Sure, I look forward to graduation in 1.5 years but I know that the economy is also being brought down with the meltdown in the EU zone. I know everyone will be effected and I can already see the results slowly happening. But, there’s always an under appreciated market waiting to be exploited. Find it and make it your own. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some of us might feel entitled after our expensive educations. At the end of the day that’s just a paper you get. You have to go out there and make it worth it. To experience it on the forefront. Don’t turn down the opportunities to see it at every angle and when it comes to deciding never settle for less then your worth. Because, we are all worth more then we think. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My New Year’s Resolutions will probably be posted later on. It’s a huge list and I hope I can accomplish all that I have set out for myself. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyways, done with my rant and on to pretty pictures!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Visited The Distillery District’s Lowes Christmas Market. Saw this as I went to my PT job’s Christmas Party and was entranced by the atmosphere and ended up going back with my family the last day of the event. It was gorgeous and well worth the cold weather. The Distillery District is a portion of Toronto where heritage buildings of old factories still exist but revamped into boutiques and studios. Gorgeous area and the vendors at the Christmas Market all were located in these tiny log cabins. Even better was the ferris wheel and merry-go-round. I will definitely be going again next year because it really embodies the best of the holiday season. </div><br />
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</div>Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-88738135335860516432011-12-22T23:38:00.000-08:002011-12-22T23:38:04.904-08:00H&M’s Dragon Tattoo Launch<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi18RECQsFgjbuv0lKrT2OxEQ3XdJQdqV89ICkuN9Ch1zu7d66YnpZl9OuyV4EQ4zG1GLR7RtcQj_6NJYv82RC9MY8IOQ1kuJjbyI3qcFW8bSJCMpsUE0Eza4b1u4NWsDDAaV7Il5RqRDQ/s1600/387991_10150443217034836_501809835_8289837_210531069_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi18RECQsFgjbuv0lKrT2OxEQ3XdJQdqV89ICkuN9Ch1zu7d66YnpZl9OuyV4EQ4zG1GLR7RtcQj_6NJYv82RC9MY8IOQ1kuJjbyI3qcFW8bSJCMpsUE0Eza4b1u4NWsDDAaV7Il5RqRDQ/s640/387991_10150443217034836_501809835_8289837_210531069_n.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recently attended an event that I found out from the <a href="http://www.flist.ca/" target="_blank">F-list</a> which apparently according to many of my friends was not a publicly advertised event. I shared it with the ‘Fashion Tribe’ and most of us ended up going. It’s been a while since we have all seen each other - half of us are still in school which puts constraints on certain months. But, I had one more exam after the event and I had promised myself I would go because the stress of finals was killing me slowly on the inside. I’m glad I did - H&M provided free finger foods (the mini slider hamburgers were a piece of heaven) and free alcohol. We also looked at the clothes (not shown because the pictures turned out terrible with the crowding). Click below for pictures of the fun. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ranu and her friends!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emily’s friend, Emily Woudenberg (Designer), Myself and Veruca Cyn (Designer)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ranu, Sachi’s friend, Sachi, Emily’s friend and myself.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The interior of party after the models left.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me wearing my designed pieces - body chain and slave bracelet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Myself and Veruca.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Again.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flaunting the bling.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trying to pose.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thank you, Veruca for the posing direction.</td></tr>
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</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Veruca asked if she could try on my newly made jewelry pieces and I obliged. Onwards, you will see the mad posing she does with my pieces and werks it like the model she is. Man, she is fierce - especially with her new partially shaved hair. The jewelry totally suits her. </div><br />
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</div></div>Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-43344053613327962282011-12-21T18:29:00.000-08:002011-12-22T23:43:47.189-08:00Shopping Like a French Girl - Part 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><em style="font-family: helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;">If she can’t afford it, she won’t buy it. If it doesn’t fit (or make her feel good, or flaunt what she’s got), she won’t wear it. If she can’t find it, she won’t compromise. If she loves it, she won’t toss it. She reuses it, rethinks it, lets it age.</em><em style="font-family: helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;">When a French girl shops, it isn’t a solitary act of buying something new. It’s part of a lifelong process of editing her environment, making small but meaningful additions to her home, her closet, her life.</em><em style="font-family: helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;">When you shop like a French girl, you buy only one of anything – and make sure it’s the best quality you can afford.</em><small style="font-family: helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;">- from E<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0312308779/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER" style="color: #4f4f4f; text-decoration: none;" target="blank">ntre Nous: A Woman’s Guide to Finding Her Inner French Girl</a></small></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">However, I feel as if my shopping choices are now gravitating towards more quality items. Things I know that will add to my wardrobe rather then be one time stand alone items. I barely shop for jewelry nowadays because I always end up losing at least half of my earrings. I only buy statement piece necklaces I cannot make. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Everything else, I know I in one way or another am able to make. Clothing is a little more difficult as I am consumed by a fire when I create clothes. Unfortunately, it’s the fire of perfectionism. If it isn’t perfect I can’t touch it. If somethings off - I can’t feel good about it. But, once it has reached that high standard I just love wearing it. That is a rare occasion because I know exactly where I have made a mistake were something is just a teensy bit off. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Buying is so much easier on my psychological health. But, understanding this ‘French’ way of shopping has definitely allowed me to appreciate high-end brands more. I love reading about how someone’s mom or grandmother had a (insert old high-end brand here) for this many years and how it was so classic and versatile. I really wish I could dump the $500+ on a quality shirt that I could use my whole life. However, there are two things that trump this notion: “instant gratification" and the inability to forever stick to a brands “aesthetic appeal”. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">If there is one thing I love about fashion it is this constant recreation of my physical appearance. Being a 20’s-something means that I have not quite settled on the idea of buying into a certain ‘look’. Which is exactly what high-end luxury brands do as they tend to be associated with a lifestyle. I don’t buy Versace because I find their whole Italian look so distinct and in your face. I don’t invest in Louis Vuitton because the amount of time I would spend saving for a purse would have meant I could have bought at least 2 vintage purses at the fraction the price and be totally one of a kind instead of being a diluted form of luxury that many people can attain. Perhaps, when I am older I can appreciate this more. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My 'natural parts’ supplies that include pieces of once living things mostly.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My small doily collection, with hand crochet flowers by my mom, and vintage lace applique.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HALF of my cream and white lace collection. These are the more expensive pieces from Mokuba<br />
a lace trim place that I simply adore and spend way too much money at. Sorry, pocketbook!</td></tr>
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">One thing that I have done is sort all my supplies into boxes and sections as you can see above. While, this is only 10% of my total supply hoard I am very proud that I sorted everything out. I have this habit of thinking I know where everything is but…it usually results in me spending a lot more then I should and having doubles of certain supplies.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I’ve also managed to successfully find a local supplier to cast me bird skulls after my normal supplier decided to switch from being a supplier to the end market. This definitely but some strain on meeting Christmas deadlines (which I didn’t think happen until one of my stockists sold out - Hells Belles specifically) but I’m glad I can manage independently at a local level. It’s funny because the new supplier lives 2 city blocks away from me and we both are generally located on Queen West. Which proves that this was simply meant to be living in one of the most vibrant parts of Toronto. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I never blog about fashion enough. Well, my personal fashion - it’s even harder to take decent outfit pictures because I am a night owl by nature now and it’s so dreary because of winter. However, this does not deter my drive to still own very nice things. I have added so many styles to my wardrobe recently (Country, Hipster, Bohemian, Avant-Garde Goth…etc. to name a few). Right now, I am focusing on building colors and expanding what I normally wear. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I went to Pacific Mall with <a href="http://www.verucacyn.com/">Veruca Cyn</a>, my fashion tribe buddy, and we went with a shopping goal. She found her real fur earmuffs for a steal at $20 while I found the Otome dress above (which is perfectly me) for $30 flat. Pacific Mall likes to skimp on taxes if you pay in cash or debit. Mostly cash. It’s funny, because Veruca ended up knowing the owner and I got a hefty discount off that dress. And, we both ended up with that Gyaru top for a mere $12.50 - as we split the 2 for $25 costs. She ended up with a pink colorway and I got the cream. We both look adorable and I explained the Japanese concept of ‘Twinning’ to her. She tells me that that shirt is the only bright and super feminine thing she owns in her closet of dark shadowy blacks. Hahaha. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That very same day of City of Craft there was also The Art Collective at 38 Abell Street which is a few building behind me on Queen West. It’s a artsy loft place which frequently has galleries and other events happening. I went to this because my new friend, Dylan of Dylanium Knits was at The Gladstone doing a show and told me that he also had stuff at The Art Collective. I visited him at The Gladstone and then headed to the venue closer to me. It was well worth it since they had free mulled apple cider (perfect for a nippy day) and numerous shortcake cookies. As I munched away, I took in the sights. I absolutely LOVE displays that incorporate such a rustic and peaceful setting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My City of Craft haul. A shirt for The Boy from 1% talent, two jars of Eudora’s coconut and coriander curry,<br />
bath bombs, two I LOVE ETSY stickers, and a fistful of interesting business cards. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here, I smack one of my stickers on my fridge LIKE A BOSS.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">So, what is everyone else doing for the holidays? </span></b><br />
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I’ll be making another post in the next couple of days on my other adventures. Including attending the Collection Launch of H&M’s Dragon Tattoo line - which is inspired and based off of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo movie. And, my Christmas Market adventures with some recent creations. </div>Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-32061906701417587622011-12-14T01:44:00.000-08:002011-12-21T17:30:21.668-08:00Birds of Prey Photo Shoot with Dandy Boy - my Men’s taxidermy accessories line!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Art Direction and Model - Wesley Burness<br />
Photography - Naomi Peters<br />
Wearing: Dandy Boy - Sparrow Skull Cuff Link</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Art Direction and Model - Wesley Burness<br />
Photography - Naomi Peters<br />
Wearing: Dandy Boy - Dual Chain Bird Skull Necklace</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Right now, I am consumed by total fear of really messing up on the first final I did. I just finished everything but I’m just petrified of the first one I did because I really should have NEVER set a foot into the room to do that exam. I spent those excruciating 3 hours fighting my body because I felt so sick. Which, most likely resulted in really sub-par essay skills. So upsetting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">However, one to better things in life. My friend, Wesley Burness who studies Fashion Communication at Ryerson University borrowed a few of my Dandy Boy pieces for a photo shoot assignment. Posted here are some of the results and my most favourite. I never told him what I wanted and he had complete creative freedom with his assignment but the first two pictures that used my pieces WERE EXACTLY HOW I WOULD PHOTOGRAPH THEM HAD I THE SKILL. The dreamy nostalgia, the slight play on androgyny, the black, the natural light, the brands… I was so surprised it was so spot on to what I liked. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see I have (if you do not follow my <a href="http://www.twitter.com/Quaintrella">TWITTER</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Quaintrella">FACEBOOK</a> then you are missing out on what I have) been secretly working on my other aesthetic. A mixture of androgyny, chains, death, leather, and natural history. It’s for Men and Women and I’d like to somehow make it more interchangeable then what I normally do. I’m definitely drifting away from what normal taxidermy jewelry would look like. I’m currently working on a clutch, too! Keep you guys updated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-25312322162831533242011-11-17T00:20:00.000-08:002011-11-17T00:20:27.788-08:00Some travel and a new headpiece<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I couldn’t resist buying a toadstool decoration and a Yellow Owl Workshop Ink Pad (which I recommend highly because it sets pretty fast and doesn’t smudge under the fingertips).</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recently had a chance to visit the Wellington County which covers Kitchener, Waterloo, Elora, and St. Jacobs of Ontario - the province I lived it. It was quite a dreary day but it was well worth the trip to see a scenery that makes a City Girl with a Wild Heart like myself feel so wholesome. I would like to thank my friend, D. for taking me. I love learning about the countryside outside of my Metropolitan city of Toronto. There were such quaint little stores in Elora and St. Jacobs that were so pretty. So many unique things I wanted to buy! Including this 3D leather acorn coin holder-pouch which was well beyond my budget but I found it online at a much more affordable price.</div><br />
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<div>Lately, I have been inspired to make some new pieces. I’m really loving patterned feathers and flowers. Evident in my latest work I’m striving to meld bohemian with romance as themes. Texture and softness. Airy to earthy. </div><div><br />
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</div></div>Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-85857403085986807232011-11-11T00:00:00.000-08:002011-11-11T00:00:18.105-08:00New Collection and Pictures from Everyday Life<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNxqmUglDJMkbw1X5b2b1x4Rdvw2yTgq1G1LJOhpEzW6KjvULG0NFOqYO7RQ_Hkl61QVtfmyDUNrkKa4uJoMBab7zRmX_xNbPtOfGu6eKUXmEqmIZ6hO8MSr63Gjffb845VdiVUtFB8M/s1600/photo+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNxqmUglDJMkbw1X5b2b1x4Rdvw2yTgq1G1LJOhpEzW6KjvULG0NFOqYO7RQ_Hkl61QVtfmyDUNrkKa4uJoMBab7zRmX_xNbPtOfGu6eKUXmEqmIZ6hO8MSr63Gjffb845VdiVUtFB8M/s320/photo+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here’s a picture what my workspace / studio looks like when I am actually working on things. I have a talent for working within chaos and finding order within it. It’s quite evident in many of the things I make or do. From afar it will look like a cluster but when you look closer it has a kind of balance or order. Very few notice it - but when they do I am very impressed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some of my latest pieces. I have yet to add to Etsy but they will most likely be going to stores instead. I haven’t made up my mind yet. I’ve really liked carved bone pieces. Especially cooky fish with really funny expressions. :) I’ve also found a way to use the silk and rayon tassel samples I bought from the Textile Museum Fabric Sale. This makes me happy and I hope it diminishes my hoard a bit.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some of my latest works. I’m a total romantic bohemian at heart. Sometimes I feel more bohemian then usual. I think recently, it has really been a reoccurring theme in my life. To me, it’s just the essence of free-spirit. My latest pieces are inspired by islands, windswept beaches, sun-bleached fabrics, summer, salt, natural colors and just being free.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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At the same time. My style has slowly gone towards the Hipster fashion for the Winter. Trust me, by no means am I a Hipster. I only identify with the fashion itself but not the subculture. I’ve also begun experiment with strange colors and different silhouettes. I bought green oxfords. Haha. </div>Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-14069550793456326012011-11-02T01:08:00.000-07:002011-11-02T01:08:04.472-07:00Halloween: Fetish Masquerade Ball<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_pSSMPdXYvhSnjQNPdYjnKO-knB4qOfQtWo77RDFuWg3IvQQEj7V0cqxbjal8My6vbwIPuWrqAs1KM8Ypj0_5b1S7Zxl5aFOajqMuhPpdRoXZI88wMlmgLscfrGr4lHv-jFdRAVZ1Go/s1600/IMG_1935.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5oug7K20jbUxsIojBoOK347dsR7c5Lj53KYDQ35fyuS_E941CLXy-et6hUrL0JMaBVWFh2JeaprjDAOf1Klmno9uGAYjbsac_bkoDJmUzukasq7R_O2yVSFro2l_3k8-z85kvRT-P2eY/s1600/IMG_1926.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5oug7K20jbUxsIojBoOK347dsR7c5Lj53KYDQ35fyuS_E941CLXy-et6hUrL0JMaBVWFh2JeaprjDAOf1Klmno9uGAYjbsac_bkoDJmUzukasq7R_O2yVSFro2l_3k8-z85kvRT-P2eY/s320/IMG_1926.JPG" width="240" /></a><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_pSSMPdXYvhSnjQNPdYjnKO-knB4qOfQtWo77RDFuWg3IvQQEj7V0cqxbjal8My6vbwIPuWrqAs1KM8Ypj0_5b1S7Zxl5aFOajqMuhPpdRoXZI88wMlmgLscfrGr4lHv-jFdRAVZ1Go/s320/IMG_1935.JPG" width="239" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had the opportunity to be invited to the Fetish Masquerade Ball by my friend, <a href="http://www.verucacyn.com/">Veruca Cyn</a>, who put me on the VIP list. It has always been something I had wanted to attend but never found the right crowd to go with or had the time. But, this year is different. It was wild and I loved it. Veruca was modelling for a fetish designer, Heather D. and she was absolutely breathtaking on stage dancing in her little nurse outfit. Hahahaha. With her huuuuuugggeee red hair all dolled up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have defied all odds this year so far. I left my business partner and I survived. I was able to do much better then we would have ever done together. I went out and got myself into stores. I saw new perspectives. Made new friends. Changed a complete crowd of people I hang out with. I balanced social life with full-time University, a part-time job, and my business. I danced. For god sake, I danced on stage. All I can say is life is awesome. I have another party to attend tonight and of course the wicked never sleep. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-45615168421909078912011-10-07T22:33:00.000-07:002011-10-07T22:33:47.996-07:00New Stockist: Treehaven in Erin, Ontario and PFF ‘Fashion Tribe’ at Nuit Blanche in Toronto<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have really been neglecting my website / blog, lately. I have been so swamped with school, life, business, work, and other things that have slipped my mind lately. I really need to start blogging about all the things that I have done recently. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Most notably, I made got my things into another store (not consignment, thank god) called Treehaven Natural Foods up in Erin, Ontario. I’m a City Girl so it was quite a feat and I have a lot of people to thank for it. Notably, K., D., A., A., and L. for giving me (a complete newbie) the opportunity to help stock some Christmas items at Treehaven. It was wonderful learning about the wildlife, small town life, the environment, and overall it was thoroughly inspiring. I’m touched by the generosity people have shown me and eternally grateful they put up with someone like me. I have never really done a large-scale wholesale and I think I was a complete mess because I had noooo clue they would buy much of my sample stock there and then. Hahaha. I’m still painting the "Thank You" cards. I made a small mistake with something so I’ll do my best to rectify the situation like I always do. :) I’m so grateful right now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I attended Nuit Blanche with my ‘Fashion Tribe’. Has anyone ever read Kelly Cutrone’s book: If you have to cry, Go outside? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you haven’t then let me explain to you what a ‘Fashion Tribe’ is. It’s a group of people you are linked to by profession, passion (for fashion), and who you solemnly swear to help out in a time of fashion-related need (haha). Fashion, I have been told over and over by my parents and some of my close friends is an ‘inane’ thing. Almost superficial. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But, you know what? It’s where my heart lies. Quite frankly, it’s where THEIR hearts lie. We are a group who go to social events, hang out, and help each other out by creating a bigger network. As you can see this is a portion of my ‘Fashion Tribe’ and it keeps growing as I learn to navigate the networking waters. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I’ll post more often as I finally get internet. I’ve been cut-off for several weeks now because I ended by Internet commitments with Rogers and Teksavvy is booked up in my rather newly constructed area. Expect a Taobao review, lots of pictures, some outfits, my new hair cut…etc. I’ll have a formal Nuit Blanche post up, too. I need to get all my pictures off all my devices and such. :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div>Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-87464068605033472192011-09-19T16:55:00.001-07:002011-09-19T16:55:46.261-07:00The Creative Heart Collective, New Ideas and a Farting Alpaca!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Vpw-eWENdmcoB3tYtmsgk98Tno6LxDmAV3L8zCkwo7HW6ZUEKta5WSFSmDRozdVSxGjhcN4ln8E9UaMo8SxfpzbiN4cGeM3oTAA0TCgt7fiqnXH3as6leWxsj2iGhT13Ir_NAAtfHvo/s1600/300902_286476984699930_120096951337935_1255141_67668883_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Vpw-eWENdmcoB3tYtmsgk98Tno6LxDmAV3L8zCkwo7HW6ZUEKta5WSFSmDRozdVSxGjhcN4ln8E9UaMo8SxfpzbiN4cGeM3oTAA0TCgt7fiqnXH3as6leWxsj2iGhT13Ir_NAAtfHvo/s320/300902_286476984699930_120096951337935_1255141_67668883_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I really love having those moments in which inspiration just strikes you hard enough to wobble your brain. I had one of those moments at 5AM while reading my Ecological Economics textbooks for University. I kept thinking about Consumerism and how it was King -> Crown -> Death…viola! My latest inspiration and foray into more gothic aesthetic. See the picture above. Wouldn’t they be perfect for an ornate necklace or ring? :)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Creative Heart Collective was pretty nifty. I table-shared with <a href="http://www.hellomorico.com/">Morico</a> buddies Chu and Cindy. It was nice to meet old familiar faces and new ones. Thank you everyone who came out to support me! I hope to participate at bigger venues next time around. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I end this entry with my Farting Alpaca totebag from Chu of <a href="http://www.hellomorico.com/">Morico</a>. It’s a beautifully random bag of sorts…I’m not sure what draws me to it more. The fluffiness of the pictured Alpaca or the blissful expression on it’s face as it passes gas. Hahaha. Go figure. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-74047059653656849732011-09-17T00:40:00.000-07:002011-09-17T00:40:25.031-07:00Future Goals and Plans for Quaintrella<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I’m a very lucky girl.<br />
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I am immensely thankful for all the opportunities presented to me to pursue my dreams. I have always believed that I will get whatever I want if I work hard for it. So far this has proved to be quite apt. I’m thankful that I know at this moment who I am, what I truly want, what I am worth, how I am going to achieve it, and who will be there with me in the very end.<br />
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I’m keeping my eye out for potential store locations when I open my own boutique in hopefully a few years. I’d prefer a Queen Street storefront but there is a lot of potential and growth in some nearby neighbourhoods that are worth keeping an eye on (one reason why I fastidiously will stalk neighbourhood statistics).<br />
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I have to go to 3 stores in Northern Ontario in the latter of this month and introduce potential Christmas stock to the owners. Yesterday, I approached an local boutique about selling with them and I have a few more in mind to approach in the coming weeks.<br />
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I am also re-connecting with my German contact to see if I can begin selling my Taxidermy lines within the country despite the double-dip recession parts of Europe is experiencing. I expect France may come next if my friend there is comfortable approaching stores on my behalf. Japan seems a little more tricky - I already have a lot of friends willing to translate communications for me but it’s a matter or which boutiques to approach as I don’t have many friends IN the country right now. If all goes well by early 2012 I’ll most likely be accompanying a friend to Miami and New York - I’ll see if my aesthetic fits somewhere. :)<br />
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Wish me luck on the playing on the global market!</div>Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-86869718755045116042011-09-14T23:14:00.000-07:002011-09-14T23:14:50.909-07:00TIFF Party - John Varvatos Fashion Show at Ultra Supper Club<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Part of a going through a 'Quarter-Life' crisis made me realize many things.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">One of them was that University does not prepare you for the real world. The real world is many things but most importantly it is a world full of social networks. I'm not talking about Twitter, Facebook, MySpace...etc. But rather the social network of who you know and who they know. I want to pursue a career in the fashion industry but it's a industry full of contacts, acquaintances, friends, and who you can connect with. In order to get opportunities you have to network.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">It just seemed like fate that a couple weeks before I was invited to a Holt Renfrew "You've been Coveteur'd" After Party hosted by a childhood acquaintance and former ELLE UK intern. She invited me and then I invited a few people from my 'Passion for Fashion' workshop. I even bumped into my rather famous publicist instructor who mans the workshop. It is a different world - especially for someone as tame as myself. I like to say the only club I have been to is a book club. Hahaha.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Two nights ago, I attended another party. This one was a TIFF Party - John Varvatos Fashion Show at Ultra Supper Club. I would like to thank my new publicist-in-trainng friend, Ranu, for telling us about this party. I'm determined to cross the boundaries of just 'fashion' based networking since I believe fashion is a lot more then clothes. I brought some friends from outside the industry and thank god my friend, Veruca, brought a camera! Most of these pictures are from her camera. :) Thank you, Veruca!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">I highly recommend you visit her awesome fashion blog:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://www.verucacyn.com/">http://www.verucacyn.com</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">I wore my new dress I ordered off Taobao from the supplier of Japanese Gyaru brand, Snidel. It's gorgeous! I bought it in pink, too! I love Snidel because it combines my love of Mori aesthetic with a romantic and girly silhouette. I'll be writing a review about my first experiences using Taobaospree and ordering from direct suppliers.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><br />
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Things weren't looking so good on so many levels. Friendships deteriorated, I felt bitter, lost, my emotions were a train wreck, and I felt that everything that could possibly go wrong was going wrong. But, after so much introverted hermiting I rejuvenated my social juices and decided to take the plunge despite my rather hectic scheduling at work. I have always firmly believed you make your own life and only you can change it. Only if you have the guts to that is. Your own happiness is in your hands.<br />
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We, as humans are a creature of habit. We constantly believe in a routine and sometimes we are so set in it that it's so hard to change. We hold grudges. We let petty people live in our heads who have nothing better to do. We dwell on things that hold us back never taking that step forward. We don't take risks.<br />
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I'm happy to say that my life change has arrived. I took the advice of a friend and attended this fashion workshop locally called Passion for Fashion. It has changed my life. Despite being in Environmental Studies fashion has always been my passion. Creating things is my passion. I feel at peace and happy because this is my calling. It's amazing how small the world is. Knowing people who know people you know. Things aren't so scary when you know that. I have a new circle of friends who aspire for the same thing as me. The most amazing thing being that these people have vastly different educational backgrounds just like me but they are still following their dreams. How inspiring. I am going to go further - just signed on a burlesque production and will be sitting in with at a high fashion photoshoot next week. Can't wait! Goodbye, quarter-life crisis.Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-84716350063627484302011-08-16T23:48:00.000-07:002011-08-16T23:48:50.387-07:00New Stockist: HELLS BELLES and Late Summer ~ Early Autumn ItemsAs of August 9th I have added a new Stockist for my items. You can now find my items at <a href="http://hellsbellesclothing.com/">Hells Belles</a> at Queen Street West and Spadina. They are one of the longest running Goth stores in Toronto and it is an honor to work and sell with them! <br />
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They will specifically carry my Men's Accessory line, <a href="http://dandyboy.big cartel.com/">Dandy Boy</a>. So far, this includes black and white bird skull cuff links, corded necklaces, and lapel pins. I have juuuuust found adjustable Men's ring bases so expect those to be stocked in a few more weeks. They also carry my Women's taxidermy line with white and black bird skull necklaces and adjustable rings. <br />
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Please, check them out if you are are passing by Toronto! You will not be disappointed! :)<br />
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNO5OhclvKPGiOGWtSDrYIygOwmPJvIfWVFAUfwofo5IFLpwOXS_gpqSwS0zPGZNtyZgh5IJIKkFXcc-Nr4kyja6kAJ6jgo3V1dG94GYFM07zSIld5ru1a_whmJa6WW7X5w3rhN-h7Hgc/s1600/photo+1-774791.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNO5OhclvKPGiOGWtSDrYIygOwmPJvIfWVFAUfwofo5IFLpwOXS_gpqSwS0zPGZNtyZgh5IJIKkFXcc-Nr4kyja6kAJ6jgo3V1dG94GYFM07zSIld5ru1a_whmJa6WW7X5w3rhN-h7Hgc/s320/photo+1-774791.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641701870972361570" /></a></p>These are some new hair slides I made. Some will most likely be available online but I'm not too sure as of yet. They'll be making their debut appearance at my first ever craft show (The Creative Heart Collective) at The Gladstone Hotel - September 18th. If they sell well, I'll be making more in the coming months but as of now they are test products. I think they are unbelievably adorable. <br />
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmO_dor6Ylz7be5Zf1nP3vyFDnR0KtP07urF_O9NiGFHHNC8LZGJblTBrYyQS5XJZayv5_oqWYIboVxVFX3X2jK2h504Z4tKoC2DWEEa81z6az2xTasu7EdrXkgYLBGGdauZVM4cLG3vY/s1600/photo+4-708973.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmO_dor6Ylz7be5Zf1nP3vyFDnR0KtP07urF_O9NiGFHHNC8LZGJblTBrYyQS5XJZayv5_oqWYIboVxVFX3X2jK2h504Z4tKoC2DWEEa81z6az2xTasu7EdrXkgYLBGGdauZVM4cLG3vY/s320/photo+4-708973.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641702013892369602" /></a></p>Here's some Mori Girl items I made. Lace bow barrettes in three color ways: Tea-stained, Ecru, and Cream. Gorgeous and they come with not pictured pearl and charm dangles! Perfect for keeping hair out of your face when the autumn winds blow.<br />
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVGHfBFmvqggnuzUEibyVAM654nmUj1Ck1X-3HPl9swXT97VQGV8q82aS8ktELDn2M7KxurcyQhsPpdk2Cv24EJecXO-TMV4hWILmZPqeNoFXrJK-M-1YeK7MrDg25e2UOHjn7xrloA8Q/s1600/photo+5-712033.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVGHfBFmvqggnuzUEibyVAM654nmUj1Ck1X-3HPl9swXT97VQGV8q82aS8ktELDn2M7KxurcyQhsPpdk2Cv24EJecXO-TMV4hWILmZPqeNoFXrJK-M-1YeK7MrDg25e2UOHjn7xrloA8Q/s320/photo+5-712033.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641702025056167970" /></a></p>Lastly, here's a sneak peek at my new Autumn line under, Ofelia Ljuv. Very foresty and Mori Girl. The charms are motifs in nature that I hold dear to my heart: mushrooms, squirrels, acorns, and leaves. I will be selling them in sets at a promotional price and loose pieces. They'll be on my ETSY this coming week as will so many of my other items! <br />
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Don't forget to LIKE my QUAINTRELLA Facebook Page (tab on side) for a chance to win a surprise item in my GIVEAWAY when I reach 100 Fans! :) Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-27695597783566841622011-08-07T04:04:00.000-07:002011-08-07T04:06:30.894-07:00Pictures and Purchases!It's actually my Birthday today! But, I have had a stomach bug for the past few days. It's been a little too long to be food poisoning. I had big plans to go to Centre Island and fulfill my childhood dream of riding 4 person bike and canoeing. But, it's raining as I type! :( I also wanted to go out for a massive sushi dinner - but, it's ruined by my stomach problem. So sad! :/ <p>But, I managed to finish all the sample products for my Men's accessory line called, Dandy! :) I have a meeting with a popular Goth store on Queen Street West this Tuesday with the Owner and Buyer. My only concern is that I will desperately need to break my supply binge for the month of August because I need more black bird skulls. I need enough for more cuff links and necklaces. I also ran out of silver chains prematurely. I really under estimated just how much coverage I would need to cover two consignments and a craft show in September. <p>I'm actually going to be at the Creative Heart Collective Craft Show at The Gladstone Hotel September 18th. If you are in Toronto, please, feel free to drop by and chat! :) <p>I have also finished a new range of items which include hair slides and teeny brooches. It'll be posted in my next post! I promise. I will also begin updating my Etsy like mad in the coming days. I know I have been posting a lot of products but never listing. Sorry! I promise to get to it soon! I'll post my complete Men's Collection soon. :)<br />
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCaW7iled6NXk354PSwkWUEoS2nmXXDswzfcpc1goXaYPMYIFFvGqaN02gexo-Z1leqR1_QNXz-fSms5oqXXO0HxgsNRLHKGXoYmfiKCQOJ3tIyNDs6NligyrUg-llgUtFVrjrhx_mZrA/s1600/photo+1-754723.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCaW7iled6NXk354PSwkWUEoS2nmXXDswzfcpc1goXaYPMYIFFvGqaN02gexo-Z1leqR1_QNXz-fSms5oqXXO0HxgsNRLHKGXoYmfiKCQOJ3tIyNDs6NligyrUg-llgUtFVrjrhx_mZrA/s320/photo+1-754723.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638063077700440338" /></a></p>I have always been really bad at styling my hair. Haha. But, now that I am growing it I have decided to try my hand at braiding. Not bad. I added my H&M flower headband for a Mori and Natural-Kei touch. I'll be updating more outfit posts, too! <br />
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuCVv63NXMNTV7h87TewhyphenhyphenZSVJyHJeuUlYtC1ITmxd_098J88XSdxfLLjYuRZJJBnsMMr0C_3jf0FQvSIXpinQzVpIMtMqqER2xS6JlwQ08OHuycsgL7JtYD6mCqb_hAv9G1N85yajvA/s1600/photo+2-756237.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuCVv63NXMNTV7h87TewhyphenhyphenZSVJyHJeuUlYtC1ITmxd_098J88XSdxfLLjYuRZJJBnsMMr0C_3jf0FQvSIXpinQzVpIMtMqqER2xS6JlwQ08OHuycsgL7JtYD6mCqb_hAv9G1N85yajvA/s320/photo+2-756237.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638063084438448162" /></a></p>My mom made me a Toadstool hat one Christmas. I love it to death and it looks great with braids!<br />
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5cXM8QZzpTJrX8vt1s8763G1mL0DAsG9XH-_11EURUFjst1agSx9tc_bJ3jfYxeDZKx8uyR1EAVOCGPb5sLAd-bHr_oMH5w5YWI9nY3ROFG9prS_CG0IWT05SFLo5U6hkUuZ4qchrIL4/s1600/photo+3-757120.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5cXM8QZzpTJrX8vt1s8763G1mL0DAsG9XH-_11EURUFjst1agSx9tc_bJ3jfYxeDZKx8uyR1EAVOCGPb5sLAd-bHr_oMH5w5YWI9nY3ROFG9prS_CG0IWT05SFLo5U6hkUuZ4qchrIL4/s320/photo+3-757120.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638063085915289938" /></a></p>My new apartment is close to so many vintage stores. One notable one is, I Miss You which specializes in 1980's-1970's and under high end vintage. I found this gorgeous leather bag for a mere $25 and it fits my iPad 2! :D<br />
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7P7P0Lq7rDJV2iLwYHsnssTp7asUAZ-AVwke46t0nrA1EfLJ8SciEYmK-6cEdk8U1w8dKbA2y3BeB9aAxFQEPKsH0GntHieOdFZQ62tUP_hSA8_Li4CLOcspWK2tH9-TIkW_Dpc7nxD0/s1600/photo+4-758039.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7P7P0Lq7rDJV2iLwYHsnssTp7asUAZ-AVwke46t0nrA1EfLJ8SciEYmK-6cEdk8U1w8dKbA2y3BeB9aAxFQEPKsH0GntHieOdFZQ62tUP_hSA8_Li4CLOcspWK2tH9-TIkW_Dpc7nxD0/s320/photo+4-758039.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638063090860396162" /></a></p>Another vintage store I would recommend is called CTS which is a short form for Canadian Thrift Stores. Their tiered pricing system actually makes things more at a thrifty value then a market value. Many vintage stores in Toronto price their items based on trends and market value. CTS defies this - I got this skirt for $12.99. It's a dropped waist with pintucks, clung lace, ruffles, and cream cotton. It's absolutely perfect for Mori Girl. <br />
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So, has anyone made any recent VINTAGE purchases? If so, what? I'd love to see your stuff! <br />
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Blogged from my iPhoneSonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-61641688319108456542011-07-27T21:38:00.000-07:002011-07-27T21:39:58.707-07:00Death & Sneak peek of New July Product!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaI41TN9FcBhKpePdPOQ9Ew8SGe6V8fY34cAk839RF_B1qtqKLpLnJ0bOrt4aqgkjtLqW7KUVksHWHGyoFVkk3lPTAwSVqi9QlmAKU13x3WlqXnaTOdClKlorIQq1DN-z46_yhX4jAyMQ/s1600/photo+1-752830.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaI41TN9FcBhKpePdPOQ9Ew8SGe6V8fY34cAk839RF_B1qtqKLpLnJ0bOrt4aqgkjtLqW7KUVksHWHGyoFVkk3lPTAwSVqi9QlmAKU13x3WlqXnaTOdClKlorIQq1DN-z46_yhX4jAyMQ/s320/photo+1-752830.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634257300306711122" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UbPJCR_Z3pHqmYUYwJ8vubm_YYYo3E6be_FxBVCib06THX49tO73FduSmqcPwArsG2ARIxZf_OydW1KtF08qVpeu5UGr6JFnOgqzQTpDoI1mT9exaz5j8KO9sCU_LvCxYqEgzVLrKsk/s1600/photo+2-753781.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UbPJCR_Z3pHqmYUYwJ8vubm_YYYo3E6be_FxBVCib06THX49tO73FduSmqcPwArsG2ARIxZf_OydW1KtF08qVpeu5UGr6JFnOgqzQTpDoI1mT9exaz5j8KO9sCU_LvCxYqEgzVLrKsk/s320/photo+2-753781.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634257300062986530" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFTHW2IsI5-F9U4cAKdLhLg5bsf1Bm6Chod5L6TqV1e7oJj0ssSLN6xrqHY9IbYQqXxzq0AE0rjOu_TaultLHbtYIib7kYiKzktCvDSy0QCcqsQANVJuO8WHec05ebQxMU-UUnSfvmzJ4/s1600/photo+3-754554.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFTHW2IsI5-F9U4cAKdLhLg5bsf1Bm6Chod5L6TqV1e7oJj0ssSLN6xrqHY9IbYQqXxzq0AE0rjOu_TaultLHbtYIib7kYiKzktCvDSy0QCcqsQANVJuO8WHec05ebQxMU-UUnSfvmzJ4/s320/photo+3-754554.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634257303036800722" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHoKJ057gHht6Vj78VWroMRDL3rCNVmuisg9QKHaf5wlCO5v58mv0M0nlS_ddZb7JbmfuvC5smsalZWTw31xyCsdnVvMDD5_iZQLbT07mQC-5Bd6sEuFjmQCFXa6Cgjhaw2y2D9VNyXVU/s1600/photo+4-755622.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHoKJ057gHht6Vj78VWroMRDL3rCNVmuisg9QKHaf5wlCO5v58mv0M0nlS_ddZb7JbmfuvC5smsalZWTw31xyCsdnVvMDD5_iZQLbT07mQC-5Bd6sEuFjmQCFXa6Cgjhaw2y2D9VNyXVU/s320/photo+4-755622.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634257307340541346" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUsNnyOr2YLGCPI0EuoKAbHZ2_TdfGgHBnUjIVPRToqDcra56WiFh7Vm5K2zgKb_MpPF8w6W9DiwPsd3Vex7hBvdtgz3CJoLMhUzNuKUDBwSv4KxtkEHR1JbBv9NZBSFvSWYVwBJpViQ/s1600/photo+5-756463.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUsNnyOr2YLGCPI0EuoKAbHZ2_TdfGgHBnUjIVPRToqDcra56WiFh7Vm5K2zgKb_MpPF8w6W9DiwPsd3Vex7hBvdtgz3CJoLMhUzNuKUDBwSv4KxtkEHR1JbBv9NZBSFvSWYVwBJpViQ/s320/photo+5-756463.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634257310271693154" /></a></p>It's been a tough week. I just attended my first open casket Wake yesterday. One of my closest friend's mother died a couple days ago. It was all so sudden. :'( I bawled when I heard she had a few months to live and then a couple days later she passed. I cried a lot over it. I didn't breakdown at the Wake which was a slight relief. Nothing worst then being the loud catalyst of grief - when I cry I get pathetically loud and clogged. My heart and prayers go out to my friend's family. Especially my friend who has been nothing less then precious and to this day remains one of my most steadfast buddies. I love you, A.<p>That aside, been busy working on new designs! I have also expanded into Men's accessories. Lots of Mori Girl + Mori Boy / Dolly Boy items. Dolly Kei headpiece. Natural Kei + Fur Puffs and Tails are back after so many personal requests! Here's a few quick low quality pictures of my items until I get them photographed nicely. :) Enjoy! <p>As always, comments are welcome and I don't mind constructive criticism at all. :)<br />
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- Blogged from my iPhoneSonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4927973839309524678.post-23449892006116706072011-07-09T23:11:00.000-07:002011-07-09T23:18:10.789-07:00Blog Revamp + TNK Restock + New Hairbow!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaf4UWrsl6BV91BZhpdcbIA0UtBnqSbBVrQQwXnUhwS3ocsN0JyxRgBDivZeEHQuKznKJMz9iF_67JaRK9W_BplDKFuY15gdV6jzNBG7fkT-iXc7_n4dTlCD9vUvOZbkqbkM_mUnZeueY/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaf4UWrsl6BV91BZhpdcbIA0UtBnqSbBVrQQwXnUhwS3ocsN0JyxRgBDivZeEHQuKznKJMz9iF_67JaRK9W_BplDKFuY15gdV6jzNBG7fkT-iXc7_n4dTlCD9vUvOZbkqbkM_mUnZeueY/s400/photo.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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I have been sick all Saturday. To the point I had to call in sick for the first time in months since this year. It seems like I have either given myself food poisoning (seeing as I am quite clumsy) or had a 24 hour stomach bug that some people at work currently have. Either way, the images of microbes dancing across my vision right now is revolting.<br />
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I added a button on the side called ‘Appify’ which will be my reviews, commentary, and such about Apple products, apps, and information for fellow Creatives and Creative Lifesytles-Businesses. I will refrain from random posting only to specifically target the Creative and Business niche. I begin my first iPad App review this Monday on Wacom-developed, Bamboo Paper. I’ll be attending the Toronto Apple Expo July 12th - reporting from a Creative perspective.<br />
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I restocked my items at <a href="http://www.tnkvintage.com/">Tomorrow Never Knows</a> - a vintage and handmade store curated by the lovely, Eva Bowering. You will find more fascinators, lace applique necklaces (gold and silver chains) and taxidermy jewelry (rings and necklaces in gold and silver chains).<br />
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If you are in Toronto I would HIGHLY recommend that you visit her store and <a href="http://www.ransacktheuniverse.com/">Ransack the Universe</a> which are in the same building. Both carry my items and some of my mom’s items!<br />
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Despite the pain I told myself I had to be productive. I spent most of the day doing the moooost Photoshop in my life. Maybe, just maybe I might be getting the hang of Photoshop finally. I totally revamped the blog! LOOK! Isn’t it more beautiful and simple? :)<br />
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I also got a mailing list service up, set up my blog pages (upper navigation bar), made new earrings, and sewed some lace bow barrettes. I also have a new listing for up for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77413907/amigurumi-pea-pods-choose-one">Amigurumi Pea Pods</a> by my mom on Etsy. I need better pictures of everything - so expect that all to be done by the next few weeks. :)<br />
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</div>The lace bow barrette (seen in picture above) has been stocked at Tomorrow Never Knows and my <a href="http://www.thequaintrella.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> for $20 CDN. I am in the process of making them in three colors: ecru, cream (pictured) and tea-stained (in progress).<br />
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Thoughts? Love it? Need it?Sonia Kanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134646011623330185noreply@blogger.com3