Today is a good day to:
•Let people see you being real – laugh with your mouth open, sing out of key, and let the wind brush your hair•tell the people you love just how much you love them•surround yourself with creative thoughts, creative people, creative opportunities andAND…fill you days with all sorts of kindnesses to shower you with happiness and joy…life is only a diamond when it sparkles!

 

 

Be filled with Light and be the Captain of Your Ship. When you accept the responsibility for your own life and realize that YOU absolutely have the power and the ability to change your life for the better. You do deserve quality in everything you experience. Improve your relationships, generate a genuine positive outlook and attitude, influence others and release and move from past emotional pain and receive joy.
“When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky”“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”

 

The journey of a life worth living
is not always in the details
but the enjoyment in the path we travel
and the love we share”gail cain

 

“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. . I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.“- Benjamin Button

Start every day with a wonderful morning…. a nice cup of coffee, would be a nice start and anything that brings you joy and happiness!
And when we say good night ….Remember…we have laughed today…cried a bit…given thanks to all that we are blessed with…all in all…a very, very fine day…It was good!

joie de vi·vre

Pronunciation: \ˌzhwä-də-ˈvēvrə\
Function: noun
Etymology: French, literally, joy of living
Date: 1889

: keen or buoyant enjoyment of life

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What to wear to look chic, comfortable and classic…but cool. I like this for a day of shopping, travel and lunching with friends. A great LA look!

This is the another example of the hair and clothes that I really like…a good look, for my personality. I think it combines a classic, conservative look, but very contemporary and elegant. What do you guys think?

This is a favorite look of mine in casual wear for summer. It is a classic that never goes out of style and can be adapted to different skirt lengths. The bag is very chic addition to the overall look.

What a great look that can be achieved very inexpensively. A great little jean jacket is a great investment staple to a wardrobe. Pair it with a fresh cotton skirt in a luscious citrus color and a white tee or as nice little sundress and cute little brown sandals and you will be THE delight, bringing smiles and sunshine to everyone you meet! Find these on sale at local boutiques, discount & department stores!

What if you can’t have the stars…would the moon be OK? Wishing you all to Dance by the light of the moon and a happy cozy days,  filled with ~love~!

If you need a vacation but can’t take the time away, need to save your money…which is no laughing matter..how bout just smile anyway…it is still your special day…every day is!! Every day is a gift…make home your vacation..its all up to you!
Having a wonderful and magical day is the KEY to Joi De Vivre! LOVE IS THE KEY!!
LOVE IS THE STRENGTH & LOVE IS THE JOY THAT BRIGHTENS OUR DAYS AND KEEPS A YOUTHFUL
EXPERIENCE ALIVE IN OUR LIVES!
LOVE  keeps our life full of fun and laughter“What is genius?- It is the power to be a boy again at will”
~James Matthew Barrie
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.
~ Albert Einstein

ITS UP TO YOU~

WE ALL HAVE TALKED TO PEOPLE THAT COMPLAIN THAT LIFE WAS NOT FAIR
LIFE IS WHAT WE MAKE IT AND HOW WE APPRECIATE IT

~ IT IS ALL UP TO US
IF WE LOVE OUR LIVES WE WILL FIND JOY

~WE HAVE NO ONE TO BLAME
BUT OURSELVES IF WE DO NOT PICK UP
OUR GOLDEN KEY
OF HAPPINESS!


IT IS HERE FOR
US ALL!

LFLECT by Lost Values, eco-fashion, sustainable fashion, bicycle fashion, cycling chic, cycling fashion

LFLECT by Lost Values

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LFLECT, a range of high-visibility knit accessories by Lost Values that look like a plain, wool accessory by day

and yet becomes a majical,  illuminated, fashion statement that will keep you shining brightly!

—without the use of batteries or complicated circuitry.  Check out the technology and make your own little illuminated toy…see below!

  • Lost Values LFLECT Woolly Hat

    Lost Values LFLECT Woolly Hat

    LFLECT Woolly Hat
    Reflective Woolly Hat, hand crafted in Scotland with local wool from the Highlands.Materials Local wool from the Highlands of Scotland Caring instructions Delicate hand/machine wash under 30ºCelsius as any other wool product.
    Preferably no tumble dry.
    Iron under 30ºCelsius. Concept Elena Corchero Design Elena Corchero Technology Elena Corchero Crafted in Scotland Retail This product is currently available only at Lost Values. Please contact our retail department if you wish to stock this product or suggest your favorite store to us. News Oct’09 — Bangkok Design Festival Invited by the British Council

    Oct’09 — The Cycle Show London

    Sept’09 — London 100% Design Blueprint Awards “Best Use of Materials”

    Price £63.00

Oliveira as Catherine Deneuve, Greta Garbo and Jerry Hall

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I am feeling a fresh wind blowing in….

“Twenty
years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you
didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail
away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.”

Mark Twain

LOVE IS THE KEY!
What is love?
Is it an exotic vacation, an expensive house, lots of fabulous collectibles, a great new sports car? Those can be fun and exciting, but aren’t fun at all unless experienced with someone you love and enjoy. To have love, you can find the most exciting moments walking together and having a bottle of wine and a basket with homemade goodies and sit under a tree by your home in a park. A perfect picture!

Labor hard, seek a goal, have a vision of your life,
pray for encouragement and guidance to reach the heights of your dreams.

Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps a singing bird will come.
- Chinese proverb

Often we allow ourselves to be upset by the insignificant and small things.  We spend hours worrying and brooding over these little things that a more secure and happy person would just forget!  If we would just let it go we would realize that it is forgotten by us and everyone else, if only we would keep it in its proper perspective.  Let us spend our energy and time on things which are worthwhile of our precious time, that is uplifting, peace building, loving and based on great thoughts and real affections that endure and bless our days.

FASHION STILL FOR 'RITZ', 1978
FROM AN EDITION OF FIFTY
Literature: JOHN SWANNELL ‘Twenty Years On’, London: Pavilion Books Ltd, 1998

Artist: JOHN SWANNELL (Born 1946)

Exhibitions: John Swannell – Portraits, Nudes and Fashion Photography

“Life
is all about timing… the unreachable becomes reachable, the
unavailable become available, the unattainable… attainable. Have the
patience, wait it out It’s all about timing.”

~Stacey Charter

Prayer for Miracles~

Step 1. Breathe Deeply and Mindfully and feel the sweetness of this breath and let your thoughts go.

Step 2.
Connect with your heart and be thankful for the expanded and the
affirming benefits that are yours and are opening up to you…….

Step 3.
Look with new eyes and see at this very moment the love that is opening
the door for all good things to surround your life that will bring
happiness, joy and peace to you.

Step 4. See the Universe synchronizing and aligning to bring positive situations and resolutions to your life.

Step5.
Prepare a delicious meal to share with a friend and together,
give gratitude and thanks for the meal, the friendship and for the gift
of life itself. Speak only of all good things that are yours.Now watch
for a miracle to cleanse, release, renew and regenerate in your life
to open the door to the needs of your life and spirit.If love can move
mountains, what else could it do individually in our lives~ love is the key

I believe
in miracles!!

~gail

Polyester, became very popular in the 70’s! Bye ~bye to ironing and fussing with their clothes. Drip Dry and No More Ironing!  Freedom!!

revealing findings from:

Fashion Favorites of the 20th Century
Over 14,000 participated in an online survey asking them to choose the top 25 fashion innovations of the 20th Century from 10 categories.   The participants included not only fashion industry professionals, but also included the very important consumer.  This survey was conducted by Dryel/Council of Fashion Designers showed the following results:

1. Wash and wear fabric 13. Separates dressing
2. Online shopping 14. Lycra
3. Luggage on wheels 15. Ralph Lauren
4. Bikini 16. Polyester
5. Pants for women 17. Cotton t-shirt
6. Denim 18. Backpack
7. Casual Fridays 19. Khakis
8. Push-up bra 20. Dryer
9. Little black dress 21. Miniskirt
10. The 60s — Hippie Look 22. Giorgio Armani
11. Credit card 23. The 70s — Disco Look
12. Full-leg pantyhose 24. Sports bra
25. The Preppy Look

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MINI SKIRT

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CREDIT CARDS AND ONLINE SHOPPING

Do you see any surprises?  This list shoes how many major changes that are solid staples to our wardrobes today, were revolutionary to the way we dress, shop, look and feel about fashion today!

Excited that our Fashion Blog has been noticed by Teen Vogue and we now receive a complimentary subcription! Nice!
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We recommend the Teen Vogue Handbook as a great read for those interested in Fashion as a career, Designers, Stylists, Photographers, Models, Writers and Bloggers.  You meet the next generation of stars, making a mark in their industry and find out how they landed their dream jobs.  You also get an inside view of Designer Marc Jacobs, as well as a dozen other Designers with informative and revealing interviews.  Anna Wintour, Editor In Chief Of Vogue advises, “Learn your craft”.  Pick up your copy of The Teen Vogue Handbook at Amazon and your favorite bookstores.  Great gift for your favorite teen this holiday season!





Inspired by the book by Lewis Carroll

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Shoe design and construction

by Gail Cain

Hello Dear Readers!

Thought you might like to see my shoe I designed and constructed for school!  I love it!  The shoe has keys and locks, clocks and rabbit tails and the front has clocks shaped like wheels of roller skates for dear little Alice and the heel is the shape of a heart.  It is made totally out of paper with the use of origami…the butterfly…. and I used kiragami for the cuttings on the shoe, since the cards are all made of paper in Alice in Wonderland…it could be a shoe for Cinderella too, I think.

PROJECT #2

FASHION DESIGN SCHOOL

ART FOR FASHION

The Key has been part of a mystical and mythological

journey through time with fantastically

woven stories of magicians and warriors

searching for the key,

The Key to Happiness, Peace

and even the Gates of Paradise!

There is only ~One key that will open this door,

and this is LOVE!

“Love is the Key” ……

Do you have THE KEY?

ABOUT THE LOVE KEYS

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“Your deserve the finest leather and
Highest quality LOVE KEY Charms!
THE LOVE KEY CHARM IS Handcrafted with Recycled Materials
Purchased and Processed in the USA with leathers and charms
CERTIFIED LEAD FREE
AN EXCLUSIVE DESIGN BY LOVE IS THE KEY®” designer Andrew Cain

THE LOVE KEY FINE JEWELRY
International and National Registered Trademark
LOVE IS THE KEY JEWELRY

The Key has been part of a mystical and mythological
journey through time with fantastically
woven stories of magicians and warriors
searching for the key,
The Key to Happiness, Peace
and even the Gates of Paradise!
Where only One key will open this door,
and this is LOVE!
“Love is the Key” ……Do you have THE KEY?
RETAIL PRICES

Pewter Love Key on Leather Chain        $14.99

Sterling Silver Love Key with chain        $96.00

14 carat Gold Love Key with chain        $269.00
in 14 carat gold
18 carat Gold Love Key with chain        $344.00

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For questions and press regarding THE LOVE KEY, please contact
Andrew Cain

andrew@loveisthekey.biz

For wholesale information please contact
Gail Cain

gail@loveisthekey.biz