Move Ya Body

Well, there's no new dress to show like I thought there would be , however I do have a dress to show.

And a third picture just cause I like this shot:

Now the thing about this dress is that it was new to my etsy shop, however not newly made. I completed this piece over a year ago. At the time, though, I wasn't necessarily certain about it. I'd just wanted to use that fabric. See, I like simple garments like this and earthy colors such as this, but I think at the time of its production of was of the mind that it might not appeal to anyone else. I think I was thinking that it really wasn't anything "special" and might just be seen as something that could be found anywhere. When going through my creations the other day, though, I decided that this is a style I want to do more of for this fall winter. I think it's a good layering piece. So I took it out, photographed it, and uploaded it to etsy. That was on Monday. On Tuesday someone bought it, and now the dress is on its way to L.A. as we speak. Or type. Or read. So yep, guess someone other than me was feelin' it. Besides...it is one of a kind and handmade. That alone makes it special. :-D

Speaking of things that are on their way to California, yesterday I sent 20 of my pieces to Darla's Closet in Lancaster, CA. Because of this, a few items have been removed from my shop. Hopefully they'll find the appropriate home out there with someone in Cali. Meanwhile, I've got newness to create.

Anyone in or near Lancaster can stop by Darla's Closet at:

Historic Old Towne Lancaster
647 West Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93536
661.949.1049

and have a look. Oh, but you might wanna give the items time to arrive first, ha!

On the subject of movin' your body, I've decided that I want to and need to get back into bellydance class. I took the first beginners class this past January-March at a local studio, and I just absolutely loooved it. Makes ya feel so good (once you can get over how much it works you.) Only thing is is that right now the second beginners class takes place on Tuesday nights and I take an English course at the university on Tuesday nights. Also, I'd prefer to take the class with Courtney (lol @ Shimmy the dog being listed on that page), the one who was my teacher the first time around, and at the present moment she's teaching the first beginners class on Monday nights. Soooo...guess I'm gonna just have to wait til I can coordinate this whole time/instructor thing. In the meantime, I do have a bellydance dvd by Dr. Sunyatta Amen that I do (and love) at home from time to time, but it's just not the same. I like being in the studio with others and the suitable music. Just the energy, ya know??? I think I'm pretty good, but soon I'll be a pro. teaching my own classes somewhere. ha ha! :-)

New dress for real on Sunday and acknowledgment of a couple blog awards. Well, if there's no hurricane or tropical storm activity and I have electricity.

Have a luminous day!

peace

Edited to say...y'all wanna know what's ironic?? When I finished submitting this post, I checked my email and saw that I'd gotten a notice from the dance studio (I'm on their email list). And guess what??? Beginning September 29, the second beginners course will be taught for 10 weeks on Mondays by Courtney!!! This works perfectly for me. I'm too thrilled.

ok. peace for real this time.