Inspiration Daily: Mint Condition

Mint Condition fashion ensemble by Sunday Crossbow | photographed by WheelHouse (via Eadaoin on Pinterest). Digital frame from Besotted Brand Blog.

The HP / Project Runway Challenge: Week 4

This past week on Project Runway the designers were tasked to design a workday-to-evening look for Nina Garcia. I wasn't sure what we'd be seeing walk down the runway since it seemed that just about every color, pattern, silhouette concept from the designers was met with a brisk "no" by Nina. After all the "nos" we did find out that Nina likes pants, and....I think that was it. I was stumped right along with the project runway designers. But oh how fun it was to watch the psychological mind game that this challenge became. In the end I adored the winning designers look. If you've seen the episode, were you happy with the winner too (try not to give any spoilers away)?

So as you know I have been participating in a fun challenge by HP to use their TouchSmart 610 computer to interpret each week's challenge. I really had a hard time getting started this time since I felt that the winning design pretty much encapsulated the perfect look for Nina. But of course this is called a "challenge" for a reason, so I stopped second-guessing myself and got to work. In the end I deciding to make a top and skirt (two piece offer more mileage) for Nina. The skirt features sculptural pockets and is accented with a softly draped top with hand-beaded applique and convertible sleeves that drape open to reveal beaded spaghetti straps for a more evening appropriate look (they fasten up with a hidden closure for daytime wear). And I'd finish the look off with a pair of classic pumps like these by Kate Spade. It's a good thing that Nina isn't really judging me, because I'm not sure that I would fare all that well. But regardless, I'm personally pretty happy with the look I came up with and kind of wish that it was in my closet right now.

I hope you like my interpretation this week. I'll have another challenge to share with you next Monday following this week's show. If you haven't been watching Project Runway you can see full episodes online for free, right here. And if you missed the first three posts I did in this series, you can pop on over and see those right here. xo Ez

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Full disclosure...because that's just how I roll. HP provided me with a TouchSmart 610 computer for use with these weekly challenges. All content was left solely up to me. I have not been financially compensated for my opinions of this product or the Project Runway show.

Pinterest Picks: 08. 22. 11

Hi lovelies! Did you all have a relaxing weekend? I was super busy on a couple projects that kept me hurry-scurrying, but it was a fun weekend none the less. In my rather time-evaporated state I still managed to make it over to Pinterest for my weekly fix (I just can't stay away from that place, sheesh), and spotted a few sunny little pins that seemed the perfect kick-off to this new week. I hope you agree! If you'd like, you can see my previous pinterst picks right here. xo Ez

| 1. Street Scene in Washington DC, seen on Sunsurfer, photographed by Paul Frederiksen (via Stephanie) | 2. DIY Apple Artwork - Better Homes and Gardens (via Lisa) | 3. Sure Crystal Necklace with Dirty Yellow (sold) - Iswas + Willbe (via Janne) | 4. Vintage Rotary Phone - Anthropologie (via A Golden Afternoon) |

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Inspiration Daily: 08. 22. 11

Credit for these honey-sweet images belongs to: 1. this joy+ride, 2. In the Tub, 3. Buzzlegum Cupcakes, 4. We sit alone so comfortably, in the silence

Weekend Link Love: 08. 19. 11

It feels like the sort of week that has just been flooded with online awesomeness, so I kept track of it (sort of) and here's a list of some of my favorites from around the web this week...plus a roundup up of some of your favorite posts here on Creature Comforts in case you missed them. Phew...long sentence! Have a great weekend everyone!

1. I need to try this genius party candle holder DIY a.s.a.p.. Imagine these at a glamorous circus-themed party!!! Amazing, right?!
2. Speaking of circus-themed, how adorable is this branding that The Darling Tree designed for etsy shop Cirque du Bebe. The shop's not yet launched, so in the meantime you can visit their blog here.
3. Vivid pink nail polish and animal print heels...yes please!
4. Glitter + tape = brilliance dreamed up by the fabulous Katrina of Pugly Pixel.

More link lovin'

• Have you seen Victoria's new virtual digs? My eyes are actually starting to cramp up from gazing at it for so long.
• This clip of Anderson Cooper's laugh attack on air had me (and probably half of the interweb cracking up yesterday). If you don't want to see the whole 4 minutes, queue in at around the 2:32 minute mark and get ready to giggle.
• And this music video by The Naked and Famous has me feeling wistful about the fading summer and remembering what it was like to be young and carefree.

And just in case you missed it...this week on Creature Comforts:

• I shared an awesome batch of free Printable Patterned Gift Tags yesterday.
• I made Gluten Free Cookie Cupcakes! What are cookie cupcakes you ask...pop on over and find out.
• I also obsessed over this Ice Cream...and then a bunch of you chimed to let me know that it is worth all the hype. Tummy grumbling.
• And finally I fell in love with a dark and spicy color palette for Fall. Sweater weather just can get here fast enough in my opinion!

Thanks for being here this week. I hope to see you next week too. xo Ez