2012 Is the dawn of a new Era!!!

Happy New Year Loves!!!

I can tell this is gonna be an amazing year for us all, creatively, spiritually as well as filled with love like never before. Forget resolution they seem to fail us instead project what it is you want and seek ways to make it happen.
Everything in life has meaning and new opportunities arise out of the ashes of failed dreams.
I believe this is the year to make the changes you want to see in the world. Small world or big world change is a positive thing so go for it. Don't worry about how just do!!!!

Lots of love,
KsaintP XO

Blessing on you and yours!

Dear Friends,

I want you all to know how much I have loved reading your comments, tracking what you found of interest and inspiring you all to live life outside the box. You have been my inspiration and outlet for creativity. Thank you. Having spent the last 6 weeks working on A Christmas Carol I leave you with this thought.

"May you live in the past, the present and the future and that the spirit of Christmas dwells with in each of you." (ACC) Take time to remember the meaning of Christmas, start new traditions and take it easy.

Merry Christmas and may 2012 be more then you could have ever expected.

Love and blessing on you all,
XO
Ksaintp

Style Mint

Created by the Olson Twins this site is fun and will give you some great fashion ideas. Take all the things you like about fashion and have it styled for you in a personal way. The woven tops are super cute and made to fit. Each month a new top comes to the show floor in simple prints, basic or striped. Its a great way to turn over your T collection with out spending a fortune.
All the T's are 29.99 and like a monthly CD club you can check out whats there and buy it if you like it.

Knitta-please!!!

Dagger/Stiletto nails

Dagger/Stiletto nails are a trend that such the likes of Gaga, Rihanna and Katie Perry are sporting. Like little canvases these mini art pieces are becoming more and more popular.
Not a functional look for a working mom like myself but for a fashion or art event these nails will make a statement none will be able to forget.
From the extravagant to the some what daily wear its a fabulous accessory if you can pull it off.

A Very She and Him Christmas

I love the vintage sound of the new She and Him album titled " A Very She & Him Christmas".
It has a romantic old Holiday sound to it, that makes you want to snuggle up to your loved ones by the fire and the glow of the tree.
Check it out at ITunes I am sure you will agree it makes for a very Merry Christmas.

Two Lesbians Raised a baby and they are blessed

Two Lesbians Raised A Baby And This Is What They Got

Retired Philadelphia Police Captain, freedom of speech

"Retired Philadelphia Police Captain, Ray Lewis, being arrested on November 17th, 2011 at the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations in New York City.

I FOUND THIS PHOTOGRAPH ON TUMBLR. AFTER DOING RESEARCH I BELIEVE IT WAS TAKEN BY SOMEONE CALLED Johnny Milano

Emotionally intense images of retired Philadelphia police captain Ray Lewis - who has joined the #OccupyWallStreet protests - being arrested by the NYPD.

Captain Lewis has been outspoken against the NYPD’s wrongful use of violence against peaceful protesters.

From what I have seen, Ray Lewis’ conduct defines honor, bravery, and dignity.

There is a media blackout on images of his participation in the protest, and on his arrest:

SAYS Johnny Milano

"It’s proved impossible for me to get this shot of former Philadelphia Police Cpt. Ray Lewis being arrested, published anywhere. I was adamantly rebuffed by the Philadelphia Inquirer, NYT, local NY papers, and Newsweek, before even looking at the photograph. One of the only published photos of this paradoxical and intense event is located here at the NYC Observer"

A friend re-posted this from FB. I want to give credit where its due....Thanks for sharing this. 99% of us get what is being said!

Gagas Workshop

http://gagasworkshop.com

Barneys New York is pleased to present GAGA'S WORKSHOP

A unique collaboration with Lady Gaga, the campaign brings together renowned creative talents
including artists Eli Sudbrack and Christophe Hamaide Pierson of assume vivid astro focus (avaf)
and Mugler Creative Director and Lady Gaga Fashion Director, Nicola Formichetti, to create
Lady Gaga’s interpretation of the iconic Santa’s Workshop.

For the first time ever, Barneys New York will convert an entire floor of its Madison Avenue flagship
in New York City into a dedicated space for this holiday initiative. Working with the Barneys New York
team in collaboration with creative director Dennis Freedman, avaf has designed the interiors
and signature artwork for GAGA’S WORKSHOP, which will also be featured on
special holiday shopping bags and packaging.

In honor of this special project, Barneys New York is proud to donate 25% of sales from all items
featured in GAGA’S WORKSHOP to the Born This Way Foundation, recently launched by Lady Gaga.
The Born This Way Foundation will focus on youth empowerment and equality by addressing issues
such as self-confidence, well-being, anti-bullying, mentoring, and career development –
and will utilize digital mobilization as one means to create positive change.

For insider access and to read more about GAGA’S WORKSHOP, please visit The Window

assume vivid astro focus

Fronted by artists Eli Sudbrack and Christophe Hamaide Pierson, assume vivid astro focus (a.k.a. avaf)
emerged as an art collective in 2000. Pulling inspiration from music, video, and technology, avaf creates
their own all-encompassing world through a unique psychedelic pop-nouveau style. Dazzling the senses avaf has participated in the Whitney Biennial and is part of the permanent collection of New York's
Museum of Modern Art, as well as various other public and private collections around the world.

For the Barneys New York 2011 holiday campaign, avaf has designed the signature artwork for
GAGA’S WORKSHOP. avaf's original designs appear on limited edition holiday shopping bags,
products and packaging, and are transformed into life-sized sculptures in the Workshop itself
at the Barneys New York Madison Avenue flagship.

For more information on avaf, visit www.assumevividastrofocus.com

Saltine Toffee for Thanksgiving or anyday

Saltine Toffee

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By Elizabeth LaBau, About.com Guide

(c) 2008 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc.

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This easy Saltine Toffee recipe uses saltine crackers and a few common ingredients to make an uncommonly good candy that’s sweet, salty, crunchy, and chocolatey. You can make it more gourmet by adding chopped nuts or dried fruit to the top, or adding swirls of white or milk chocolate.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1.5 sleeves of saltine crackers
• 1 stick (4 oz) butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Arrange the crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet so that there are no empty spaces in between them. Crush any remaining crackers into small crumbs and set aside for now.

3. Place the butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir while the butter melts, and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, carefully pour the sugar-butter mixture over the crackers on the baking sheet in an even layer, trying to cover most of the crackers. If you miss some spots, don’t worry as the toffee will spread in the oven.

4. Bake the toffee crackers at 350 degrees for five minutes, until the toffee is bubbling all over. Carefully remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool for one minute.

5. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the hot toffee, and allow them to sit for one minute to soften and melt. Once softened, use an offset spatula or knife to spread the melted chocolate over the entire surface of the toffee in an even layer. While the chocolate is still sticky, sprinkle the top with the reserved crushed crackers.

6. Refrigerate the pan to set the toffee and chocolate for about 30 minutes. Once set, break into small uneven pieces by hand, and enjoy! Store uneaten saltine toffee in an airtight container for up to a week.

Saturday Night Live 703 (Se 37 Ep 01) Alec Baldwin - Red Flag by CHANEL

Cyndi Lauper, Harvey Fierstein's KINKY BOOTS Receives 10/6 Reading

Cyndi Lauper, Harvey Fierstein's KINKY BOOTS Receives 10/6 Reading

As previously reported, Cyndi Lauper is writing the music and lyrics for KINKY BOOTS - The Musical, with a book by Harvey Fierstein, and Jerry Mitchell as director/choreographer. Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig are on board as producers and Stephen Oremus will be the musical supervisor.

According to a casting notice, the show will hold a reading on October 6th, going into rehearsal on September 23.

In 2008, it was announced that "Kinky Boots" was being developed as a Broadway-aimed musical by producers Daryl Rothand Hal Luftig. Producer Roth told the Hollywood Reporter that "the story is really about relationships, and I want to find the heart at the center of it."

Lauper achieved success in the mid-1980's with the release of her album She's So Unusual, and became the first female signer to have four top-five singles released from one album. She has released 11 albums and over 40 singles, and as of 2008 has sold more than 25 million records worldwide. She appeared on Broadway in the 2005 revival of The Threepenny Opera as Jenny, and recently appeared as a competitor on The Celebrity Apprentice.

"Kinky Boots" is a 2005 Golden Globe Award-nominated British-American comedy film written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, about a traditional Northampton shoemaker, based in Earls Barton, who turns to producing fetishism footwear in order to save the failing family business and the jobs of his workers. The film is based on the story of Divine, which was featured in an episode of the BBC documentary series Trouble at the Top.

The plot centers on Charlie Price, who is trying to save the family business and travels to London to get ideas. In a chance encounter he meets sassy drag queen performer Lola, the alter ego of Simon, and sees the possible market of shoes for male transvestites. With the styling eye of Lola, Charlie leads the traditional shoe factory to design and produce numerous shoes for the catwalk in Milan, Italy.

Read more: http://broadwayworld.com/article/Cyndi-Lauper-Harvey-Fiersteins-KINKY-BOOTS-Receives-106-Reading-20111005#ixzz1eD8uqmNI

Bucket bag and studs

Studding your clothing or accessories is not just a punk thing anymore.
Check out a few of my favorite bags that are a touch of punk and 5th ave!

Making Of: Versace for H&M TV ad by Johan Renck

Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Mini for Target Commercial

I bought my son the moto-hoody its super cute but runs a little small.
He looks super steller in it!!!

Navy Blue is so hot!!

I am loving Navy blue nail polish. Its the classic version of Gothic black nails. Perfect for any occasion, this color is bold and sexy.

In love with Boyfriend bikinis by Hanes

Hanes has me hooked!
I discovered Hanes Premium "boyfriend" cotton bikinis today and I am never going back to anything else. They are the perfect fit and make me feel sexy at the same time. No wedgies are a big plus!!!!! Plus lets also not forget the wide band that seems to keep them up but not pull you in as to create the muffin top effect.
They sit low in the front with full coverage in the back. The cotton is super soft and comes in fun simple patterns.
I am a huge fan of the gray so I picked up the 3 pack. White, striped with gray and gray.
They were about $6 or $8 bucks and totally worth it.
Target carries them in tons of great colors for the season. AMAZING!!!!!

Living your dreams without fear

So I have been inspired by this fantastic book called Linchpin by Seth Godin.
Its a remarkable piece of writing, inspiring and daily I think of quotes from it.

Today's quote
"If you are deliberately trying to create a future that is safe, you will willfully ignore the future that is likely."

Today that quote bounced around bringing back potent memories. One such thought was becoming a mom. I told myself "its never gonna happen" I feared that I wouldn't be able to live out my own dreams.

You too may have said that once not just about parenthood but maybe a dream that you never followed through on. You know just that moment I'm talking about, when you had the chance but you let fear take over.

For so long I pushed that parenthood path aside. The world around me seemed scary and filled with bad people. I worried about bringing a kid into this mess, the things that might happen to him. Then we changed ( not the world ) we decided not to fear the unknown and went for it.
In the days after he was born all my worries were amplified. As he grew day after day, bump after seemingly tragic boo boo. I began to see how strong a child I already had. I knew that if he could survive the falls he could survive anything. I let go of many of my nonsense fears for things I had no control over and daily I try to do my best to give him a full and meaningful life.

I hope to never instill the fear of failure in him so that he can grow up taking on the world and challenging it. I'm not bringing up a child who is entitled, I am bring up a child who is indispensable. Hoping he will share his gifts for the greater good and raising a man who will make a positive difference in the world one day.

Finial thoughts : Taking a chance and not living in fear was life changing. My life is nothing I set out for it to be. Its way better. Don't let fear stand in the way of life....and if you fail try try again XOXO

Wicked cool Fall accessorie

Went to the fair today and was on the hunt for an accessorie that could replace my summer piece.
I found this fantastic leather "friendship" bracelet for $5.
local craft makers are a great way to seek out new trends at great prices.

Hit up the Topsfield Fair in MA and get your craft on!!!!

Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Mimi collection for Target NOve 13th

Sneak Peek: Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Mini Collection for Target

Courtesy Target

It’s bananas! B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

Styles won’t arrive until Nov. 13, but we have a sneak peek of Gwen Stefani‘s upcoming Harajuku Mini collection for Target.

The retailer has released the first official photo featuring the pop star (and mom-of-two!) with an adorable little girl modeling an outfit from the line. And everything is beyond cute!

“Harajuku Mini is a dream come true,” Stefani, 41, told WWD. ”I’ve always wanted to do a cool children’s fashion line inspired by the supercute and playful kid’s clothing you find in Japan.”

Available in sizes 6 months to 16Y, the collection will range from $4 to $30.

And it will include everything from graphic tees and zip-up hoodies to tutu skirts and ballet flats.

“Target has given me the creative freedom to design kid’s clothing that is different than most anything you usually see out there with great quality, attention to detail and most of all, available at amazing prices,” Stefani said.

As reported by : http://celebritybabies.people.com/2011/09/26/gwen-stefani-harajuku-mini-target-collection-sneak-peek/

I'm addicted to jeggings

I am so in love with this new pair of jeggings I picked up at Target.
Mossimo Women's Denim Jegging $24.99

I have the hardest time finding jeans that fit me right and that don't break the bank. I have skinny legs and a tush. So I find that what fits me in the legs is to small in the waist and vise versa. Jeggings just fit me right. I have spent good money and been disappointed but Target is Da Bomb when it comes to making me feel like a million dollars!!!!

I bought the jeans in size 6 and they fit like a glove not to tight and slim through the legs. They are a little long but rolled up with sneeks and they look street styled. I could hem them but add in a pair of heels and my legs will look a mile long.

I'm telling , yourself a pair and see the difference great fitting jeans can make.
Outfit for fall: Long FP henley, fur vest, jeggings and studded Moto boots by ASH.

XOXO Ksaintp

Gotta skate ( AKA gotta dance, Gene Kelly )

Skate shop Momma, Dadda Ollie and Little trucks.

When I met my Husband I was wearing a Thrasher Magazine T and skidz shorts. I was a skater girl for all it was worth. I hung out at skate shops and rode in the streets. Husband would skate over to my house from 5 miles away, wore Chucks and backwards hats. He was cool and I fell in love.
He can still skate, although we are way more cautious and it's still hot. Our little boy has taken a liking to skating too. It's in his blood to be fearless ( Dadda's side ) and he looks cute doing it ( Momma's side ). So we are hitting up the streets and having fun.

The family needs to sk8 and the winter is coming so it just has to be.

Missoni for Target major hit!

Selling out with in a couple hours the Missoni line at target hit the mark.
Crashing Target's website this has to be the best selling designer line Target has carried.

If you did not get a chance to grab some amazing swag, rumor has it that pieces will be coming in on trucks filling in the racks daily. They never know what they are getting but with a line this hot you know they will want to feed the need.

I Love Music, Yo Gabba Gabba Style

I am beyond excited for the 3rd volume of Yo Gabba Gabba Music is awesome album.
We as a family began watching the show when my son was born. I guess we were more into it then he was but now at 3 he loves singing along and having living room dance parties.

Great bands like Devo, Flaming Lips, Wierd Al and The Post Marks are just a few of the names lending their song styling to the 3rd album.
If you have not herd of these bands before, fear not. One walk through an Urban Outfitters and you will get it.
Its poppy, fun, inspiring and best of all I can listen to the cd's over and over with or without my kid in the car.

Download the albums at Itunes and dance!!!!
XOXO