absurdly peculiar

Sorry I have been MIA. Besides the internet connection issues, I've been drawing a lot lately. It probably has to do with the fact that I recently went to the D23 convention and was deepy inspired by a talk on character development for one of Pixar's new movies, Monster's University. Even though the work they put into making a Pixar movie seems long and tedious, the people there seem to LOVE what they do. It kind of made me question why I stopped drawing. According to a book my roommate read, it takes 10,000 hours to develop your abilities and become good at something. And from the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam, I learned that Van Gogh started to paint around age 25-28. Although he was not highly praised at the time for his work (I believe he only sold one painting while he lived - Red Vineyard), he is definitely well- known and recognized today. Well all this talk is not about how I will drop my career as an engineer and somehow work at Pixar one day... but that it is nev

I was recently on nymag.com and visited their street style page. I am loving these skirts. These looks look perfect for the summer! So effortless yet chic. Delmy Karroline Tolas

I know I have already done a post on Ravon Dresses... but I have noticed that there is a lot of traffic on my site due to my previous post about these dresses. I have great news for you all.. Ravon Convertible Dresses are currently available on Ideeli for 3 days. Yup, just 3 days!! They currently have the longer dresses available for $69 in different prints and colors. I am still mesmerized by how many different ways you can wear this dress. It is definitely a worthwhile investment! Be sure to check out Ideeli: here .  Happy shopping! 

A minor but unfortunate car accident prevented me from attending the craft show this year. But I figured there will always be next year! I started an Etsy account and I just have to say there are so many innovative and chic items available. Here is my favorites list: 1. beam necklace | ohcilly 2. eve dress | threeducksaust 3. bow dress | threeducksaust 4. v necklace | edor Find me on etsy : absurdlypeculiar .

Since I am still excited about this LA craft fair on the weekend and am on a DIY high... I decided that I would like to share with you my favorite DIY projects from two of my favorite DIY bloggers.                                                      1. cut out shoulder shirt | a pair and a spare                                                      2. wrap mini dress | a pair and a spare                                                      3. envelope clutch | swellmayde                                                      4. rope bracelet |  swellmayde These projects will get you looking chic without putting a dent in your wallet! Be sure to check out their blogs... these girls have such innovative ideas!

I have been on a DIY craze. Besides spending this weekend creating feather bracelets made out of polymer clay, I will be attending the 3rd Annual Renegade Craft Fair located at the Los Angeles Historic Park on Saturday/Sunday!! I am so excited to see other people's creative ideas and eat plenty from food trucks! Anyhow, I am very happy with the way these pieces turned out... simple yet elegant. With the tones I chose, I feel as though it can be worn with almost anything! This is definitely a piece I will carry through to Fall!

My jewelry page is finally up! I am currently making handmade polymer clay pieces. Here are a couple pictures of those pieces and other jewelry items that I have available: [Polymer Clay Pieces | Golden Egg & Tooth Pedant] [Feather Earrings] [Skull Necklace | Revamped w/ 18K Gold Leaf Paint] Be sure to check out my Jewelry Pieces page here !