Friday, December 21, 2012

I Have A Thing For Balloons...

Even with all the controversy around Instagram, I'm still a fan.

It's a great tool to make my photos look lovely...

With that being said, I noticed that I have a thing for balloons. Who would have thought?

Here are my faves....


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Great Rendition of One of My Faves

I do love me some Bob.....

And this right here is a lovely rendition of  "Turn Your Lights Down Low" by Calgary's musical duo


"Two girls. Two opposite worlds. Two musical storytellers collidin"


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Thursday, December 20, 2012

A Christmas Song by Lili K and Peter Cottantale

Love, love, love this.......




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Dreaming in Blue, Brown & Gold

As you know, I'm planning on adding "gold" to my jewelry collection for 2013....


But adding a colour scheme of blues, browns and golds would be way more fun!

Check out  By: Francis Frank , (based out of Los Angeles, California) for an assortment of lovely handmade jewelry & accessories





Fyi peeps - Use the code <> for free domestic shipping 











Click HERE to visit the By: Francis Frank Etsy shop

And check her out on facebook by clicking HERE!

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Voted one of the Best Album Covers of 2012 by XXL magazine

I agree with XXL Magazine.....

mourning in america and dreaming in color by BROTHER ALI is one of the best album covers of 2012....





I've seen Brother Ali live and he's brilliant. 


Enjoy



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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

The Caribbean in 2013????





I saw this magazine in the office today and made an affirmation....

I must make it to the Caribbean in 2013!





Can't wait to put these boots away, head off  to 
sunny skies & heat to loaft....
(Side note - these boots were such a steal $9.95 at Joe. My feet are super warm and I think their super cute!)


















Just checked out the Joe site and saw these babies!

Would love to pack these!




To get me inspired, I made a Soca/Calypso mix on Grooveshark..

Enjoy:)

Soca/Calypso by TheCreativeMixx on Grooveshark

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Monday, December 17, 2012

CAMP + QUARRY has the loveliest jewelry




I just discovered CAMP +  QUARRY a little over a month ago on instagram, (thanks Chelsey!)

My verdict? I'm in love.

You see, back in the day, I was really into quartz and crystals. I had a quartz necklace and ring which I cherished dearly.

But, I moved around a lot in my early adulthood, it somehow got lost along the way:(



Just looking at these images has inspired me to bring quartz back into my life....


This is one of my fave CAMP & QUARRY pieces



And this....



And this...



And this....




But, I just a ring posted on instagram  yesterday which I want, want, want!  It's a work in progress, so I can't post a photo of it yet....

BUT, it's very similar to the chunky rings found in the two photos below....




Click HERE to visit their site.

If you grab yourself lovely like this, you

Friday, December 14, 2012

The Perfect Sweater

I'm on the hunt for a few cozy sweaters with  a "lounge/laidback" look and feel, but trendy enough to wear out on a night on the town.

Here are some of my faves...

Star Jewels




Star Jewels






This is a Ghost Town





lamixx







Have a fabulous weekend!

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Thursday, December 13, 2012

A Lovely Version from The Mulifarians

Yesterday I blogged about remixes and covers and I'm continuing the theme this morning.

I heard the loveliest version of  "O Holy Night" (one of my faves) produced and performed by a group of Calgary musicians.

I am blown away.....

Enjoy




Recording & Mixing— David Kean, The Audities Foundation Engineering Assistant — Christina Milinusic
Mastering —Dave Harrison, EK Sound, Calgary

Vocals — Aisha Mendes, Bernard Glover Lynn Maric
Band — Dave Lewis, Wendell Johnson, Chris Maric
Strings — Donovan Seidle, Warren Tse, Rafael Hoekman, Matt Heller

Production— Chris Maric
Co-Production — David Kean
Arrangement — Chris Maric, Bernard Glover

Artwork — Devon Sandboe
Special Thanks — Brian Johnstone, Mike Lauchlan, Amanda Babalola

Copyright 2012 — Mind of Maric


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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

VanJess - "Cover" Queens

I've been following this talented duo for a while now - love their covers, especially this one:)



Here's their first official video for  one of their original songs - Drumroll




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Finding the Remix




If you've been an avid reader of The Creative Mixx, then you know that I LOVE music....


Here's something that you might not know....I've preferred the remix of a song more than the original on several occasions....

In fact, I think I prefer the remix of a song over the original on a "regular".





Here's a great example....
I'd rather listen to the remix of  Ooh la la la (Fu-Gee-La) Refugee Camp Remix







than the original Ooh la la la




When I learned about a free app that makes it easy to discover remixes of songs in my library - I squealed!

It's called Remixes y'all!

Developed by a Calgary startup called Decoder, the Remixes app lets you select a track which then gets searched through SoundCloud for available remixes and covers.



So, if you're looking to expand your music library or just love a good Remix, visit their site!







Here's a quick fyi on Decoder. They build mobile device and tablet products for cuttingedge startups and businesses across North America. They with Uppercut – a creative agency – for user
experience, design, copy, and marketing.


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Monday, December 10, 2012

I Am Lovin This Coat by Burberry

I like military coats because it fits the body well...

This coat looks like it would fit me like a glove (by Burberry)


Front View





And my fave - The Back View - Look at the Pleats!!!!



Click HERE for the deets

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Fashion Fights Cancer - NYC Event

There are many reasons why I wish I lived in NYC and this event is one of them
Tonight 6pm - 9pm is the
Fashion Fights Cancer 
Winter Benefit






Fashion Fights Cancer's main purpose is to nurture the minds, bodies, and souls of cancer patients through Cancer Survivor Program fashion- and design-oriented activities. Their workshops and seminars are (free) to cancer patients and survivors.

Click HERE to find out more about the organization

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It's Been Almost a Year.....

I can be super forgetful and lose things on the regular....

But, I'm trying to change that. It'seriously one of my "things to do" in 2013.

About a year ago, I had a brand spankin new iPhone.....for about a month. Then I lost it. Not sure where actually. I know it was on the morning of a weekday, (with my luck it was probably on a Monday).

Anyhoo, I think it slipped out of my pocket and dropped down the sewer.  I have an iPhone 3gs as a replacement and although the screen has been cracked about 3 times, I still have it.

If I had the 4, 4s or 5 - I'd buy my self one of these from TMC  Fashion Bags







Wanna get 3$ off your purchase? Spend at least 30$ or more

And if you spend more than $100 you can get $10 off!

Click this link for more details

(Discount details are directly above image on site).


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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Purple Pill Babies is.....Fly

Purple Pill Babies (or PPB for short) is a clothing and accessory brand described by founder Tasiya Sealey as "Eclectic AfriKan-Chic"

Love, love, love me some PPB!!

You'll find the hottest eyewear, sunglasses, jewelry and T's








MUST HAVE




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Lili K - My Name Is

So Tired Today.....

Lili K, you are just what I needed to listen to.













Download her album "Metal Petals" by clicking HERE 


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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Holiday Gift Ideas From Friends of The Creative Mixx


We're 5 days into the month of December and I've already started to decorate my home for the Holidays.  I bought a "live" tree on Monday night (love the smell of pine), decorated it last night and now I'm ready to make a Christmas shopping list.  

I planned on scouring the web for gift ideas and realized something....

I have a lot of friends who are in the business of selling something (either jewelry, clothing, home decor items, photography services, knitted items, pet products, etc.)!!!

With so much talent within my circle of friends, I decided that it would be a great idea to post  the first annual 

         "HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FROM FRIENDS OF THE CREATIVE MIXX"


Top left   Cereal & Milk framed print by Terry Irwin (via Society 6 shop) - $36 plus shipping
                 http://society6.com/terryirwin/Cereal-and-Milk_Framed-Print#12=61&13=55

Top right  Log Bowls by Doha  Chebib Lindskoog
                  https://loyalloot.com/shop/log-bowls/

Bottom left  Cross & Quartz ring $15 - Quartz Earrings $30 - Mineral infused Quartz pendant $50
                     by She's So www.facebook.com/shesso 
                     She's So will be at Market Collective - December 15&16)

Bottom middle  Photo Session with Visual Hues Photography
                          www.visualhuesphotography.com 

Bottom right Colour Block Chunk Cowl by Knittles - $80 
                      http://www.etsy.com/shop/knittles?ref=exp_listing
                      Knittles will be at the Butterdome Craft Show  - December 6-9                   
                     





Top left  Ugly Christmas Sweaters at Cat's Eye Vintage  - $25 - $55
                https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cats-Eye-Vintage-More/173670185999763

Top Middle Shell Scarf Rings from Anne B Accessories - $55
                     http://annebaccessories.com/LSS-00012.html

Top Right  1960's Smiling Buddha Moon Ring from Chosen Boutique - $40
                   www.chosenboutique.com

Middle Left  Haitian Metal Art from Ansanm
                      http://ansanmhaitianart.weebly.com/

Middle Right  JHF Hand Painted, Hand Dyed Silk Scarf.by Jessica Halabi - $145
                        https://www.facebook.com/JessicaHalabiFashion
                        Each uniquely painted  & one of a kind 

Bottom Left  Gift Certificates for Custom Graffiti work on shoes, purses, hats or wall art by Cody
                       Tkach - email info@catseyevintage.ca for more info


Bottom Right  Dog Hair Drying Towels by Drypet
                         Large - $19.99 plus shipping  Small - $12.99 plus shipping
                         www.drypet.com




Happy Shopping everyone!

Please note all above prices are in Canadian dollars

1luv

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Beats for Sale by Hirolla Beats

Now this is what I call a talented producer!

Holla at Hirolla Beats if your looking for beats - Hirollabeats@gmail.com

 


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Latest Video from Lee Jeans Australia

Back in the day, I owned a pair of lee jeans and a lee jean jacket. I don't own a pair now, but I do have a Lee jean jacket, (not the same from my youth)

It's a pre-loved jacket that I picked up at a house sale early this year

I love it: and wear it often:)




So, when I heard about this new video from "Lee Jeans Australia", I had to post.






They've launched a new concept called "Lee Backstage" (your pass to the back pockets of the best events, happenings and gigs around the world)




Good move Lee Jeans!

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Monday, December 3, 2012

Coolest iPhone Case

I've seen a lot of cool looking iPhone cases.....

This is my ultimate favorite:)




Click HERE to get one of your own

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