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When Diane Pernet of "A Shaded View on Fashion" looks at your work
Diane Pernet is an iconotic Fashion Blogger. The New York Times calls her "the original style blogger." Her blog, A Shaded View on Fashion or ASVOF, began in 2005 after success as a columnist for Elle Magazine and covering Runway Shows for Vogue.fr
Full Moon Ritual
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For my Full Moon Ritual this past week I did a natural dye for fabric. I dyed silk organza over an open fire in my iron cauldron. The iron from the cauldron acts as the mordent but I added in one rusty nail for a little extra color. For the dye bundle, I used Sumac.
An Endless Fascination with the Phases of the Moon
I recently had a meeting with someone and they asked me how I schedule my time. I answered that I work in flow, rather organically, instead of following the typical "fashion calendar." They replied, oh like how you work with the Phases of the Moon? Exactly. I have an endless fascination with how the Moon effects my creative life, my spiritual life, and even my actual female body. I use it for planning my dye baths and rituals. It's an easy subject matter for my creative work. When it doubt, put a moon on it. I've watched my studio work...
How to Set Up a Witches Altar using the Phases of the Moon
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A lot of people have recently asked me about setting up an Altar so I thought I would answer some of your questions here. Many religions and spiritual practices use Altars, not just Witches. An Altar is a dedicated space where you display and gather crystals and rocks, images, herbs and plants, special foods, Tarot cards, spell jars, etc all for a specific intention.
5 Tips for a Covid Safe Valentine's, Galentine's, or Self Love Day
I'm getting a little excited to get extra romantic this year. I'm extending that love to my partner, my besties, and myself. We could all use a bit more love right now. So I put together these 5 tips for staying Covid safe while getting into the mood. 1. Get yourself a cute, festive face mask to wear to the grocery store. You'll need to stock up a couple extra supplies so why not wear your heart on your cheek with my Bleeding Heart Mask (coming soon!) You'll spread some love as you shop for your treats. PS I might...