Very handy if you live too close to a sewage plant or spend any time around teenage boys.
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. The surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.) 3. An excuse for me to be an obnoxious, snarky New Yorker once per week.
One of the keys to good fashion design is a working understanding of anatomy. Human anatomy.
I hear wet dog is very in this season.
I’m really conflicted about this one. On the one hand, it’s cute AND made by one of my favorite Etsy sellers. On the other, it looks like I made a last-minute costume using a bathing suit and office supplies.
There’s no need to spend hundreds of dollars on this. If it’s this look you’re after, just go to the nearest housewares store.
You like Project Runway? Despite my complete lack of fashion sense, I enjoy the show as well–actually, I really like the Jr.s Last year’s run was marked by a complete lack of cattiness and such earnest compliments–this year doesn’t seem to be as nice, but it is early.
As for the first outfit…I think that space is to put your purse, or your phone, or your laptop.
As for the Rubber Romper with wings…It has a kind of sex appeal….just maybe more fun at home than out.
I’m enjoying junior, too, though most of their clothes are painful. I spend a lot of time yelling “crooked seams” at the tv. It’s as close as I get to sports.
I can’t be so critical about seams, or zippers or anything technical because I can’t sew. However, I do find it entertaining and I appreciate that for some of these young people it is there first chance to connect with people who are more like them, and who might better understand them.
Besides, I don’t know how good their home ec (It probably isn’t call this anymore, but it was called “family studies” –perhaps even less politically correct) teachers are or how much technique is taught because creativity and risk taking are over praised–perhaps not overpraised, but praised to the detriment of solid foundations and mastering the basics.
Caption for last entry: “You didn’t tell me this was a costume party? I wore my street clothes not even my formal wear. I knew you were out to get me.” per fan ~~dru~~
I waited a full 24 hours to come up with some words to attach to that last one. Just. Not. Possible. Am I right that the search phrase you used to come up with these gems was “Are You F*@#ing Kidding Me?”
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Project Runway. What I wouldn’t give to hear Nina (and Michael Kors) critique this line up.
January 5, 2017 at 8:27 am
You like Project Runway? Despite my complete lack of fashion sense, I enjoy the show as well–actually, I really like the Jr.s Last year’s run was marked by a complete lack of cattiness and such earnest compliments–this year doesn’t seem to be as nice, but it is early.
As for the first outfit…I think that space is to put your purse, or your phone, or your laptop.
As for the Rubber Romper with wings…It has a kind of sex appeal….just maybe more fun at home than out.
As always, love your finds.
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January 5, 2017 at 8:38 am
I’m enjoying junior, too, though most of their clothes are painful. I spend a lot of time yelling “crooked seams” at the tv. It’s as close as I get to sports.
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January 5, 2017 at 8:43 am
I can’t be so critical about seams, or zippers or anything technical because I can’t sew. However, I do find it entertaining and I appreciate that for some of these young people it is there first chance to connect with people who are more like them, and who might better understand them.
Besides, I don’t know how good their home ec (It probably isn’t call this anymore, but it was called “family studies” –perhaps even less politically correct) teachers are or how much technique is taught because creativity and risk taking are over praised–perhaps not overpraised, but praised to the detriment of solid foundations and mastering the basics.
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January 5, 2017 at 8:44 am
That’s an excellent, thoughtful, mature point, but it won’t stop me from yelling at the tv. It’s fun!
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January 5, 2017 at 8:46 am
That’s a form of exercise too.
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January 5, 2017 at 7:01 pm
I was going to suggest PRJ; it’s helping my with my Runway withdrawal.
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January 5, 2017 at 8:27 am
I am a Project Runway Junkie also. Funny post.
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January 5, 2017 at 8:38 am
Thanks! I love Etsomnia Thursdays..
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January 5, 2017 at 8:40 am
PROJECT RUNWAY!!! It’s my guilty pleasure…. And I’m thinking… Dance of the HarleBumbleQuins? Too literal? xoxoxo
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January 5, 2017 at 8:43 am
HarleBumbleQuins is amazing! Happy New Year, doll!
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January 5, 2017 at 9:17 am
My favorite show.
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January 5, 2017 at 10:23 am
Isn’t it fantastic? Beloved hates it as much as I love it, so I’m not allowed to watch it when she’s in the room EVEN IF SHE’S SLEEPING. So unfair.
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January 5, 2017 at 10:42 am
So glad for recording capabilities. I save it and then spend time watching several at once.
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January 5, 2017 at 4:46 pm
I should do that, but I can’t resist watching as soon as it appears.
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January 5, 2017 at 10:58 am
Exploding sleeves will deploy in the event of a fashion fail.
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January 5, 2017 at 4:46 pm
Clever girl! (Hi, Luciana!)
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January 5, 2017 at 1:44 pm
Sometimes it makes me feel a little sad to think of people devoting so much time and energy to crafting such abysmal shit.
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January 5, 2017 at 4:47 pm
Sure, but they’re (presumably) doing what makes them happy, so it can’t be all bad, right? They certainly entertain me!
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January 5, 2017 at 4:58 pm
That much is true.
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January 5, 2017 at 4:59 pm
I am also sure some of those Etsy makers at least (maybe all) could look at my art work and have the exact same thoughts.
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January 5, 2017 at 6:37 pm
NEVER! Show me where they are and I will beat them up.
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January 5, 2017 at 7:03 pm
I can’t look at the plastic skirt because the sandals are SO fugly!!! And I don’t think the Miyake is as bad as the pose makes it seem . . . maybe.
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January 5, 2017 at 11:09 pm
Maybe. But it’s still not so good.
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January 5, 2017 at 11:48 pm
Caption for last entry: “You didn’t tell me this was a costume party? I wore my street clothes not even my formal wear. I knew you were out to get me.” per fan ~~dru~~
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January 6, 2017 at 1:43 am
Ha! Well done!
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January 6, 2017 at 10:40 am
I waited a full 24 hours to come up with some words to attach to that last one. Just. Not. Possible. Am I right that the search phrase you used to come up with these gems was “Are You F*@#ing Kidding Me?”
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Project Runway. What I wouldn’t give to hear Nina (and Michael Kors) critique this line up.
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January 6, 2017 at 3:44 pm
I have dreams where Tim Gunn does a guest spot on Etsomnia.
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January 7, 2017 at 10:49 am
Hahahaha! An eternal loop of “I am deeply disturbed by this”, “I believe in you”, and “Make it work!”
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January 7, 2017 at 1:36 pm
Yes!
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January 8, 2017 at 2:25 pm
Big Balls, :::snicker:::
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January 8, 2017 at 4:54 pm
I knew you’d pick up on that!
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January 12, 2017 at 1:28 pm
The first one is actually a Dr Who alien. Google Sontarans!
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