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May 28, 2007
Redesign!
I redesigned the blog!!! After realizing two years had passed since I created this blog, I thought it would be a grand time to redesign the thing. So I did. And here it is. What say you?
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May 26, 2007
Clapping to the Rhythm of the Waves
Despite not having a proper workplace (or heck, even a job), I've been trying to craft as much as possible while staying at my friend's house. It's what's keeping me up and happy during these tough days of anxiously waiting for money. Drawn up plenty of ideas that may or may not see the light. But it's good to be creating once again.
Now y'all know I am obsessed with Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine, so I took a little inspiration from the tear sheet below and created my own little boutonniere with vintage buttons, brown ribbon, wire and muslin (btw, I love muslin). How cute would these look as brouches for your Fall coats?
Ideas for Photoshoots
I separate my ideas with dashed lines.
Cute little drawing. Plan to make it as a fabric "painting" sometime soon. :D
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May 25, 2007
Happy 30th Birthday, Star Wars!!
Thirty years ago, a movie event unlike any other in cinema history took place at the Mann Chinese Theater in Hollywood Boulevard. Hundreds of people, young and old, lined up for a science fiction film with no big actor names and a relatively unknown young director. For many, this unforgettable screening would be one of the most memorable events of their lives (and one that us youngin's envy like hell).
My equally nerdy (maybe even more so) older brother was the prime influence for my love of all things sci-fi. I officially became a Star Wars fan in early 1993 when I had viewed all three movies in local Puerto Rican television, even though I like to believe my fandom dates as far back as 1983, where my Mom was forced to get her crying baby daughter out of Return of the Jedi's screening in San Juan (I guess I was just grossed out at Jabba). The very first English-language novel I ever read was Heir to the Empire in Summer of '93. I was hooked. I rewatched the films over and over again, especially Empire Strikes Back, the most layered and emotional of the trilogy (I mean come on, "Luke I am your father", you can't beat that).
Every teenager has a world to escape to, be it imaginary or real. Mine was Star Wars. I would bring my nerdy Star Wars paperbacks to class and read them. I have no idea how I never got my ass kicked. I was that girl. I didn't care. I loved this galaxy far, far away. I was intrigued with what became of Luke, Leia and Han after the Empire was overthrown, how they helped rebuild the New Republic and the Jedi Order and what became of their lives. I read all the novels, even fan fiction written by fans like me all over the world.
Two years ago, George Lucas and his team revealed plans for a live-action TV series. I was peeing in my pants from the excitement. Ideas flourished into my mind, then into paper while at work. A dark and gritty, post-Revenge of the Sith Galaxy where the very few remaining Jedis are still fleeing for their lives while hopelessly fighting againt the rising tyranny of Emperor Palpatine. Gosh, if I had stayed in the film department, I'd be whoring myself to Lucas just so I could write that series.
That's how much I love Star Wars. We know the looks we get from people. The roll of the eyes, the derogatory whispers. Whatevs. Through Star Wars I have met wonderful people, even a boyfriend who shared the same geeky sci-fi passion as me. Star Wars is as part of me as... my talent or my ridiculous humor. It is part of what I am, of what I still dream of at night. It's that fleeting promise that someday..someday, we might reach those far away stars and begin adventures of our own.
May 25, 1977, Mann Chinese Theater
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May 22, 2007
LE PORTFOLIO!!!!!
Allright, so I finished in three days what took me an entire year to even push myself to do. Le Amy Nieto Photography Portfolio is finally ready!
I am working on the PRODUCTS and INTERIORS portfolio, because that's what seems to be my main focus right now.
Please stop by the site. Tell me what you like, what you don't like, what images need to be taken out. Any feedback is highly appreciated (oh and yes, I know the images are taking a little bit longer to upload, am working on fixing that). Click on the image above (or visit amynieto.com).
THANK YOU MILLIONS!
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May 19, 2007
Threading the world together
Ahh I love complaining how penniless I am, but then spend my hard earned money on vintage awesomeness. Somebody needs to hide my wallet away. Anyways. VINTAGE THREADS! CRAZY JEWELRY FINDS! EMPTY WALLETS! YAYYYYYY!!
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May 18, 2007
The words I write...
I have been mentioning a secret assignment on several entries, and I'm sure you're all dying to know. All I can say it is an article about Savannah for a national magazine. And that's it. This being my very first experience with a magazine, I have been asked for several rewrites that have delayed my departure. So these are pictures of me working on said article at the Back in the Day Bakery, the most wonderdul place on Earth!
and these are just pretty flowers
Added bonus: me:
HOTNESS.
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Three is the magic number
All things lovely and pink
All things blue and marigold
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May 17, 2007
You don't choose who you love
I am knitting a scarf. I cannot even explain to myself my undying love for scarves. The softness. How I rest my neck upon them. How my neck feels a little bit more secure. How I feel a bit sleepier as my cheeks absentmindedly caress it. How my fingers peek through its stitches when I am bored. How my earrings love it so much they unhook from my ears and travel to its softness. How they can make a fashion statement. How a boy will use it to pull you closer and kiss you for the first time. How they provide a little bit of comfort.
Funny thing is... I, Caribbean Emissary Extraordinaire, hate the cold weather. Don't usually look forward to single digits, or riding a bike in the wee painful morning.
But scarves...scarves I LOVE them. And even though right now, I cannot choose where I am, because it chooses me, I will always have a little scarf to snuggle me into warm, Caribbean dreams.
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May 10, 2007
Enjoying the quiet time
Lovely flowers Ness and I picked. Abbey's cat Rhonan. Yummy cake from the Bakery.
I feel it's been so long since I last posted. Still here in Savannah, anxiously waiting my departure date for Vegas. The longer I stay here, the more I spend on... beads, and unnecessary pretty things. Like so:
Horay for fantastic (slightly expensive) vintage beads!
Baby ribbon, Jasper stone and glass beads
This is me at the Gryphon, awaiting my Frenchman Sandwich, mmmm
I've spent the last week and a half at Brandon and Ness and Abbey's apartment, having lotsa fun and great food, while I finish my freelance assignment. Am getting really anxious to leave, to the point I can barely sleep at night. But I am enjoying this quiet time, away from the drama that was my previous apartment and the high intensity stress that awaits me in Vegas. But I am oh so excited.
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