Congratulations Is In Order!

It's time for me to reveal the winner of the latest giveaway on The Creative Mixx.

Miss Mary from Truth Has Been Spoken is officially the proud owner of these little lovelies!

A great addition for the holiday season I might add.

I gotta give a big shout-out to Donna from Purple Toes Jewelery. Thanks so much for taking part in the latest giveaway. I truly appreciate it:)

Have a fabulous Friday peeps!

1luv

It's Time To Reminisce....

The holiday season is the perfect time to revert back to your youth. With the festive vibe I've been feeling at work and home over the past couple of days, I couldn't help but want to find some Vintage toys online. With a little been of searching, I found some things that bring me back.....way back. Some things I'm about to post aren't from my time, but I wish that they were:)

Laura Hardie



UndergroundNJ


Eclecticpelican


ArtZodiac



Blue Grass Booty


OopseeDaisies



debsatticfinds


Hope I brought back memories peeps!

Now just wanna let you know that I'll be posting the winner of these fab pair of earrings from Purple Toes Jewellery!
tomorrow afternoon!


So stop by on Friday:)

I'm out....

1luv

Showin A Bit Of Shoulder.....

Hey Y'all! It's still cold as ever here in Calgary and although I wish I could wear a jumpsuit that covers me from the neck down to my toes, I haven't found anything fashionable enough. While I'm on the hunt for a fierce looking snow suit, I did find some wicked off-the shoulder tops that are fabulous for the winter season. I don't mind suffering through the bitter cold bearing my shoulder - as long as I look good lol~

Personally, I own about 4 off-the shoulder tops - so I've just realized that it's a signature fashion piece in my closet.

I've found a few lovely pieces to share:)


Lamixx


Larimeloom


Global Goddess Goods


Petti Bear


Miss Blood Shot


Jaeyoon Jeong


As you know....it's been a couple of days since I've posted. I know it's so unlike me! I swear between getting organized for the holidays and battling the snow, I've been wishing that there were more hours in the day.....

Eventhough I haven't MIA since Sunday - A lovely pair of earrings are still up for grabs on The Creative Mixx! Thanks to Donna at Purple Toes Jewelery, you have the chance to win these......



You know the drill peeps....just Click HERE for the contest details!

Good luck and thanks for following y'all

1luv

Ooh There's Alot Of Cool Holiday Ideas At UrbanOutfitters!

Happy Sunday Peeps!

Hope your week-end was a whole lot warmer than mine was! There's nothing but snow going on in my neck of the woods lol.....But at least the roads are bearable and I'm happy to say that I only got stuck once.

Now that I'm home all cozy and warm, I decided to search the Urban Outfitters site for some holiday ideas and I've found a little something for the guys & girls~


This is for the Guys........

And this is for the Girls.....














The beauty about all these finds is.....They're way Cheap. I'm talking $20.00US or less......

Check out the UrbanOutfitters site by clicking HERE

Before I head off to bed, I just want to remind you that there's a contest currently running on The Creative Mixx.

These lovely earrings from Purple Toes Jewelery are up for grabs!!

Head over to my Friday post to get all the Contest Details or just click HERE


Oh, I heard this song on the radio today and I just had to post:) I've been rocking to it all evening~

A Winter Storm Has Just Hit My City....But I've Still Got Some Fab News!

I hope this is a happy Friday for most of y'all, cause I can't say that it's been the best Friday for me....
Snow has taken my city at full force from the wee hours of the morning and still hasn't stopped. Thank goodness it wasn't horribly cold, but the snow is definitely accumulating! I could be in the foulest mood, but I'm not, cause I've got some good news to share:)


#1. I just found out that I've just become a ModSquad team member for ModCloth.com! What does this mean you ask? Well I'll receive newsletters with special offers, news, or assignments an d I'll be able to communicate and share style with fellow team members. Ever since I randomly discovered this site, I've literally fallen in love, so I'm pretty excited about what's in store:)

#2. The Creative Mixx has another giveaway for y'all, courtesy of Purple Toes Jewelery (by dryan327)!!!!

Yes that's right peeps, Donna has been gracious enough to offer a lovely item up for another Contest! Trust me. this fab prize will be perfect for the holidays! Before I do the big reveal, I'd love for you to get to know Donna a little better and give you an inside look at the unique & eclectic jewelery that she has for sale~

Since 2006, Donna has fallen in love with creating one of a kind hand crafted jewelery. Using mostly from Vintage Glass Beads, Hearts, Roses, Pearls, Charms, Pendants & Vintage Filigree Wraps, she offers you pieces that mix a "blast from the past" with a modern twist.


How did you get started?
I got started because my daughter and I found these wonderful antique vintage earrings and we would buy as many as we could afford. They were sorta her signature pieces and when the shop started to run out of them, I thought hey! - I can make these......
So, I've been making jewelery ever since.


Where do you get your inspiration from?
My inspiration came from my daughter. She loves unique, different, vintage and eclectic styles. One day she was painting her toenails purple, and I kept saying I love your purple toes, I love your purple toes, so that just had to be the name of my shop.

Tell us one thing that most people don't know about you....
Most people don't know that when I was a child, I was in an a car accident. I flew out of the car across two highways, got up and walked to where my mom was on the other side.

Any advice for newbies starting out?
Keep making your craft better, keep making your pictures better, and market everywhere you can think of. You, are the the only one that will get your shop noticed, because if it is not noticed, no one will come to buy anything. So, I am a firm believer in marketing.


After visiting Purple Toes Jewelery, I've got a few faves to show ya......

Aren't these pieces fabulous???

Well, if you were impressed with what you've seen so far, then you'll certainly love what's up for grabs over the next couple of days!

These stunning blue sapphire glass marquise jewel earrings could be yours....

The contest rules are simple peeps:

1. All followers (both existing and new ones during the contest period) get one entry.

2. If you leave a comment telling me what your fave Purple Toes Jewelery design item is?, gets you one entry, (that means 2 entries for followers who comment).

3. If you have a blog and promote it to your readers by providing a link back to my blog's contest page, will get you an entry (that means 3 entries for followers who comment and post about the contest on their blog)

Note: If you would like to enter and do not have a blogger account, no worries. Just send me a comment via email to: thecreativemixx [!at] gmail.com - That get's you one entry!

And if you post a comment as "Anonymous"... that's cool. You'll get one entry as well. Just send me an email with your contact info.

When the winner is announced, you have 48 hours to respond to my email. If you do not respond, I will select another winner.


THE CONTEST RUNS FROM TODAY FRIDAY DECEMBER 4, 2009 TO THURSDAY DECEMBER 10, 2009!

Just Click HERE to visit Purple Toes Jewelery to view the 111 items currently available for sale!

1luv peeps!

Now This Man Is Worth Listening To Y'all!

The man I am about to introduce you to has his hands in so many projects that it's hard to keep count. By spreading positivity Sean Mauricette aka Subliminal is on a mission to inspire people (both young & old) to follow their dreams. I find it refreshing to hear about creative peeps pushing positivity, so I just had to get an interview.

Before I get started, I've gotta give another shout out to the wonderful world of Facebook. Thanks to this social networking site, we became FB friends and I quickly learned that he is definitely a person to watch out for! Initially I was drawn to his music, but soon became inspired by his message.....

Keep your eyes and ears open peeps, cause Sean dreams big~


What city are you based out of?
I grew up in Mississauga Ontario, and now live in Toronto and love it. Making the trek from Mississauga to Toronto for a 10 minute audition and then having to drive all the way back in rush hour just wasn’t cutting it…lol, but you do what you have to do (good for character!)

I've done my research and know that you're a man of many talents. Please break it down for my readers and let them know all that you do......
Well, I am a jack of all trades. I am part beatboxer, emcee, producer, actor, barber, turntablist/dj, host, mentor, motivational speaker, and hold a degree in Architecture from the university of Toronto. I have toured with artists such as Mos Def, and acted alongside actors such as Kevin Bacon, Howie Mandel and most recently Ving Rhames.

Where do you get your inspiration from?
Hmmm…its always been something I feel inside. Depending on the task I often look at what’s being done, then look at what is not being done and go from there. Most recently with regard to my album ‘TRAINATHOUGHT’ which I produced, recorded, edited, mixed and did the art work for, I saw a need for some real hip hop music. I got frustrated with all the negativity and disrespecting of our women. People need to know that feel good, positive hip hop does exist and that it doesn’t have to be corny. I created a style of hip hop that I call Soul hop…neo soul meets hip hop. I am very proud of this project and have been getting a lot of love in Canada, the U.S. and now in the U.K. It took me 4 years to create this album and am excited to share it with anyone else out there who is craving some real music from a real place. As far as my campaign to get on the Oprah Winfrey show goes, that came about out of frustration with media in my own city who could care less about much of the good that I have been doing with the inner city youth. After countless invites to attend events I decided to pursue the big ‘O’! Why not? Its as I always say…’nothing ventured, nothing gained’. Last night I had a great conversation with one of Oprah’s executive producers of over 14 years…I cant say much more than that right now, but I will say that you have to put it out there and see what comes back to you, and sometimes it is much more than you could have ever asked for (hint hint).

Are you ever uninspired? If so, how do you get over the slump?
For sure. We all go through slumps. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by what I am trying to do musically and with youth. Trying to instill positivity in both these areas at a time where sex and negativity sell more, makes it very difficult at times to stay on track and not give up. When I get into these slumps I do what I learned in architecture school….to keep on sketching. When I say sketching I don’t mean it in a literal sense, I mean continue to write, make a beat, plan an event, etc. Though it is hard I basically re-energize myself by working my way through it and finding new ideas. It also never hurts to play a cd that moves you and surround yourself with positive people who understand you vision but will give you real advice and not just what you want to hear.

Name one item you can't live without?
My computer.

Any advice for newbies starting out?
I would say to always give it 110% when on stage. Be prepared cause you never know who is in the crowd watching. To put on a good show means to know your stuff, so rehearsal is important and it is always a good idea to video tape all of you shows and review them so as to learn and improve on the next one. Today’s generation has options that people could have only dreamed of ie. Internet, myspace, etc. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS!!!!

Looking ahead....what plans do you envision for the future of Sean Mauricette aka Subliminal?
I see my music career growing parallel with my acting career. Each will help the other , though I think the acting will open more doors. I would like to have a more permanent home on Television and hope this happens through working with people such as Tyler Perry, Bill Cosby or even Robert Townsend. These 3 individuals I feel could truly understand my goals and what I am trying to do…and that is give the people something ‘substative’ (that’s my own word!). I would like to break the stereotype of what it means to be an emcee, actor and even architect. My more immediate goal musically is to get a distribution/promotion deal so I can continue to give the people some real music that is about more than just degrading our women, money and shoes….its a much bigger world out there, with much more pressing issues that people need to hear about.

Well another interview has left me in high spirits. Hope you enjoyed it:)

You can catch Sean Mauricette aka Subliminal on youtube, myspace, twitter & facebook. Just click on the links y'all.

www.youtube.com/akaSUBLIMINAL
www.myspace.com/akaSUBLIMINAL
www.twitter.com/akaSUBLIMINAL
www.facebook.com/akaSUBLIMINAL

FYI Peeps:
The Album ‘TRAINATHOUGHT’ by a.k.a. SUBLIMINAL is available for download at: itunes, napster, rhapsody, emusic, amazon and can be ordered at: HMV, Chapters, Indigo and cdbaby.com



1luv

Now This Is Fierce

I'm on my lunch break and was so excited when I saw this that I had to share.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!!