I’ve been a big fan of stockings, tights whatever you want to call them for forever. I still remember my mom dressing me in white cable knit ones to match my outfits. Also, there’s a picture of me not even two years old in a blue dress with a white pinafore, a blue barrette in my hair, white lace-up shoes and blue tights. Because my mom is so gangsta at color-coordination.
I’ve always considered myself an amateur photographer. Good enough that people comment favorably on my pics but with no formal training, everything I shoot is based on instinct. To be honest I have no clue how my Nikon camera works. I’ve learned to experiment with the settings until I’m satisfied with the desired effect. I’ve been in a darkroom exactly five times, having developed some film and watching friends develop others. To say that I’m curious about using my lens as an instrument is an understatement. This is an interest that I’ve had for a very long time.
I have a thing about the mail. I love it.
I love getting little postcards, greeting cards and the best are letters. Magazines and catalogs are also very much appreciated.
Bills and junk mail…not so much.
When I was in seventh grade, I had a pen pal exchange set-up through my school and I received my first letter all the way from Japan!
Unfortunately, that was the only letter I received as they unexpectedly ended the program.
My cousin and I exchanged letters for the longest time and I still have those to this day.
As I watch old movies or period pieces, when someone writes a letter or receives one, I get all tingly. It’s all been built up so romantically in my head. The art of writing.
I’ve decided that I want to revive the art of hand-writing. I want a pen pal, someone that will actually write back and hopefully we won’t get bored of the whole thing.
Any suggestions?
♥ the alchemist
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Happy New Year, lovelies!
New year, new decade. Whenever Jan1 rolls around, everyone scrambles to put some resolutions into effect because there’s this need to improve ourselves. I think it’s silly to believe that you can only achieve that within the first month of our calendar year.
So, I don’t go around making resolutions. I know I’m not going to go to the gym.
1) I hate the gym
2) I hate the gym when its packed
3) The gym will be inevitably packed in January
4) There’s no way I’m going to the gym
I’m more content with the idea that I’m constantly evolving, growing and learning.
What do you think?
We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you a GIF party. Sometimes inspiration strikes you in the form of a moving picture image and I thought I would share with you some of my favorites.
Glee has quickly become a quirky comedy that I like to watch when I have the time.
Hey lovelies!
Fall is finally here and with that comes a new episode of Cinema Aesthetic. I’m really excited about this one because this was one of my favorite movies as a little kid. I watched it over and over again.
I think its safe to say that I’ve gleaned some inspiration from Princess Maubi and this tattered Oz.
Enjoy!
Hey guys,
we’re back!!! well, kinda sorta. i know that i said that we would back ummm, two weeks ago on the 9th but you cannot even begin to believe the technical difficulties that we have been through. Anyway, I don’t even want to get into it.
The point is that we are here with the 1st installment or rather the pilot episode of what will be many more to come. Enjoy!
Swoon-O-Rama from stylealchemy on Vimeo.
Hey lovelies,
I am very happy to say that stylealchemy is officially two years old!!! Yay!! Instead of ushering in the terrible twos, we’ve decided that it’s time for a few changes to take effect.
The vision of this blog part has changed dramatically from the very first post in May 2007. As a result, there will be a brief hiatus from stylelachemy but we will be re-launching on June 9, 2009.
I look forward to these new changes and I think you guys will be pretty pleased also. Thanks again for all the readers and everyone who has passed through this little space in the interwebs….
mucho, mucho love!!!!
Hey lovelies! I know its been awhile. Here are a few things that I have been crushin on.
This camera ring = love.
I don’t know about you but this winter kicked my ass!
Usually, I’m down for the cold, the layers, the inevitable hibernating and most importantly, the inspiration. There have been times when I get some of best ideas during the winter and I hatch them just in time for the spring.
Love Ricky Gervais, used to love Elmo. Put the two of them together and laughter ensues.
Here’s some behind the scenes footage of Gervais and Elmo ad-libbing on Sesame Street.
Some good quotes: “You can’t even control a muppet and a fat guy”
“Get off Elmo! You’re not supposed to touch Elmo!”
“Where did you lose this interview?! Where!!”
LMAO
♥ the alchemist
