Then April 2012: All manner of things have kept me from my knitbetch-y ways. I returned to study and although I am on the internet a lot procrastinating with the new Madmen, 2 broke girls and Entourage (Really, just don’t ask why. That was the Sex and the city for men. I suppose it did resonate slightly) … Continue reading »
She is an absolute (D&G) Doll.
An original post from old blogspot account. Pre-Knitbetch.com days
Trying to finish a hat for a lady love. one hungover Sunday before going over for coffee on Cork Street So I knit hats mainly [i]because the creation is finished all the quicker [ii]& I get to smile at them all the sooner! I began knitting in November 2011 again after a 5year interlude. It’s … Continue reading »
If only this was what towns 5am stragglers looked like
Ok. Just a quick post and absolutely nothing to do with knitting, but ragged fabulous-ness instead. Here is a post from Stephen Moloney (Dublin based award-winning blogger and fashion editor of Trinity’s University Times newspaper) with some images from the 2012 Trinity Ball Guide shoot. Here are the 4 best shots. Stitches Fabric & Soul … Continue reading »
Bad hair days begone & bowties:)
Doing a tad bit of knitting since I went back to college. Here is my bad hairday hat from the pattern I posted on my facebook a few weeks ago. I am looking forward to knitting the LFMAO hipster look alike next. Today I finished these three colours mint, violet and peach bow ties. They are really … Continue reading »
Marc Jacobs (like myself) has watched Sophia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette one too many times
What I know to be true: Clothing is functional. What I believe: Fashion is art that we wear. It projects on to the cement ahead of us that we tread each day what we are and who we want to be. I am going through a grunge phase at the moment, throwing in some tribal print … Continue reading »
The newest hit from your KNIT-HIT-MAKER
The idea of facial hair and beanie combinations was first introduced to me by a mate from home, you will find crocheted beard beanies online for €30 plus, ridiculous-ness! I am selling a similar product at a much more reasonable price here and I am not opposed to including a smig or a handle bar mustache in … Continue reading »
I AB(W)HOR(E) JASON WU
My favourite Norman Rockwell painting: The prom dress
Norman Rockwell born 1894, was one of the most noteworthy illustrators of the 20th century. Remembered for his capacity for warmth and familiarity. He captured life in the first half of the 20th century USA and catered to the American dream and later to the social conscience of American society.Below are some of my favourite illustrations.
My Christmas Wishlist 2011
It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas when its mighty Founder was a child Himself. ~Charles Dickens Ah Christmas is 5 weeks away yesterday and due to my financial state (I think) my family are suggesting that we do secret Santa and limiting it to thirty euro. I got … Continue reading »
Some additions to the wish list!
Look at these beauts! This morning I am wish listing HH The product there on the billboard courtesy of HH’s collaboration with Australian brand Le Specs Are they not only savage!
My nail inspiration
Its Sunday night and I have painted my nails in a likeness to the image below. Fun
Congratulations to my Classmate Yvette Byrne who won best dressed lady at this years Galway Races
Gush: She caught the judges eye with her own design. look at the quality of the materials and the subtle tones in the layers of that full skirt. Its my favourite part and also the cut of the lace at the neck
In Prep for Kiki and I. Our Kingsland Park Revival ya see
I am here wanting to go to bed as I am up early but pulling clothes and accessories for a little photo-shoot Kiki and I are going to commence with at 2pm tomorrow on the street formerly known as Kingsland Park. Where respectability and Reputation reign. The original name of my Street was Kingsland Park, It began … Continue reading »
