tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30549858683296117052024-03-12T20:30:40.369-07:00Bird TroubleBird Trouble is handmade bags, wallets, and more. Inspired by our city, Chicago, feeling real, wander lusts, and the search. We are driven to be ourselves and to live without regrets. Handcrafted designs by Alexz Sandoval. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813628183029555686noreply@blogger.comBlogger375125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054985868329611705.post-63803858955260862582012-12-09T18:05:00.002-08:002013-04-28T23:49:00.772-07:00Bird Trouble's New Blog Home!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is just really quick, <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">but <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;">I’d like to update you on a new transition of mine. Please welcome yourself to <a href="http://www.birdtroublestudio.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">my new creative home</a> where I will be focusing on the lifestyle of Bird Trouble, what inspires me, and what I hope to inspire you with. I'm switching over to Wordpress because I love, love the look of it. I'm goo-goo.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"><span style="color: #666666;"><strike>I don't have Blog Lovin' set up yet, but I will update you both here and there when I do. I'm currently watching Lady and the Tramp <i>(we've been watching Disney movies all day)</i> - and I sort of checked myself out for the weekend before my busy sewing week starts. I'm going to be switching over my BirdTrouble.com domain to that page - so please sign up to get emailed our blog posts</strike> </span>- You can follow my new blog through Bloglovin by clicking this here button:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"><b>NEW BEGINNINGS!</b> I love them. That's all I'm saying for now - </span><i style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">until next time.</i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"> xo</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813628183029555686noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054985868329611705.post-9164895961156812002012-12-01T16:56:00.000-08:002013-04-28T23:49:23.728-07:00I Moved Blogs! + Resolutions + 2012 Recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With the new year coming in just a few days, I thought I'd make a little stop by to recap on some 2012 photos & to let you guys in on what 2013 is looking like for me & Bird Trouble. I normally do not make resolutions but I'm seeing the benefits of making a few now. If you're reading this, you're reading this from my Blogspot blog & I'd like to remind you that I moved over to a <a href="http://www.birdtrouble.com/" target="_blank">Wordpress blog</a>. Please start following me over there - as this blog is not going to be used after this post. This is my closure to end 2012 & this is the beginning to my 2013 resolutions. 1) <b>Starting a new. </b>2) <b>Being more open.</b></div>
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I moved to Wordpress because I wanted a location where everything about the Bird Trouble could be found while I still had a personal blog that shows you a little more on the BT brand, and myself. In person // in real life, I am more of an open personality. I'm interested in showing people what I'm doing & I love meeting new people. I love getting to know the person enough to know that you have some sort of a connection with them - and that's how I'm going to use my new Wordpress home - to show you this special part of my life & my inspirations. </div>
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I really do have a lot in my brain & I want to be more open this year. I can't not let it out. So I'm going to start a weekly schedule for the new Bird Trouble Blog Features. The one I'm most excited about writing for is where I show you pictures from my personal life during that week. That feature will be called "These Days". I think this is going to help me feel more motivated to write outside of my blog too. I used to write every day, I even used to have a LiveJournal, but what's more important is that I had all these paper journals where I documented the trouble I'd get myself into, what I was feeling that day, & all that went along with growing up. It used to be such a huge part of my creative outlet & I know that it will help again with ending a day & starting a new.</div>
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Eventually, Sundays are going to have small interview posts featuring all kinds of creative people. The motivation behind The Creatives is to inspire us at the end of our week by reading what inspires & drives these people. I love learning about why someone does what they do, where they live, what their surrounded with, who they love. It's to support a creative modern lifestyle in a short tasteful personable way, where we can share inspiring pushes & introduce ourself to new people. I will introduce that more in the new year.</div>
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I hope all of you follow me at <a href="http://www.birdtrouble.com/" target="_blank">my new blog</a>. I just added a BlogLovin' button to make it easier. I'd love for you to spread the word too if you're a blogger yourself, & if there's any sort of collaboration you'd like to do to help support both of us, please contact me.<br />
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I really do appreciate each one of you taking the time to read what has been going on in my life. It's truly heart filling to receive such support & honest feedback from you guys. I've met so many amazing ladies (mostly) from blogging over here. Its scary moving but I know a true audience will follow. I really do see you as new friends & can't wait to meet more over at the new <a href="http://www.birdtrouble.com/" target="_blank">Bird Trouble Wordpress Blog</a>.</div>
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Happy New Year and much happiness & personal success to each of us in 2013.</div>
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I had a lot of crazy dreams last night that triggered something in me to wake up & play photo shoot. I brushed on my makeup skills and did nothing to my hair, only sleeping on it slightly damp last night. I made the dress a few months ago and I'm really pleased to how it came out. You can't really see all the fun details in the photos, but there's leather shoulder trim, vintage buttons, and a cool seam in the front. I should wear it way more often than I do.<br />
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You can sort of see the new cicada tattoo on my shoulder in some of these. I'm so, so, so stoked to have another new tattoo artist in Chicago. Allie Fischer from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tattoo-Candy/" target="_blank">Tattoo Candy</a> has a really great traditional (a mixture of old & new) style with the cutest add-on of her own decorations. I swear each of her illustrations were meant for me.<br />
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I'm spending the rest of my evening finishing up a batch of wallets & then prepping my brain to go back to work at the salon tomorrow. I've had three days off in a row - not to mention the holiday week before hand - and I need to get my weekday-game-face on.<br />
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AlexzAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813628183029555686noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054985868329611705.post-29389708440575769312012-11-27T00:06:00.000-08:002012-11-27T16:50:40.695-08:00From new the Bird Trouble studio.My studio is coming together quicker than ever.<br />
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This past weekend, James put shelving up in there. It feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulder to have those shelving. I've become fond of working in a space that feels inspiring, and it's been a struggle achieving the organized comfort, but I think it's finally 85% there! I just need to repaint the walls.<br />
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I was snickering at the fact of becoming the type of person who cares about what their space looks like. Only because I used to work on my bed, or on the messiest living room floor, or the most cramped of rooms. I'm not too picky. I moved out at 19 and have only collected items from alley ways or thrift stores - and though some of the items aren't the best of condition, I love it this way. I remember having my fabric stored in milk crates, stolen from the back of restaurants.<br />
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The shelving has even added to feeling like I'm "growing up" to a young women who's establishing her style. I have a real studio!!! All I'm saying is that this shelving makes me feel really, <b><i>really</i></b> legit, guys. It feels really good to walk into this Bird Trouble studio. We can thank my recent promotion at the salon for this redecorating (yay full-time + PR/marketing work!)!<br />
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Here's a glimpse of some photos that I took today. I'm having a studio-feature soon (more on that later!) and I'm holding off on posting full room photos. If you follow me on Instagram, you may catch more glimpses!<br />
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Enjoy some of my favorite handcrafted accessories that would be perfect for that fun & free spirited bird in your life. Be sure to shop with them this weekend; seeing as it's Black Friday shopping weekend, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday - most of them probably have special offers right now!</div>
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I put this collection together listening to the sound of James put the beginning of my new studio's shelving up, and it made me really happy at the fact that I am going to have handmade shelving. The accessory to a material hoarder lady's life. I'm going to be able to organize things how I've been wanting to and show off the awesome cement floor that I have.</div>
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PS. Happy shopping weekend to those taking part. Remember that <a href="http://www.birdtrouble.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Bird Trouble</a> is having<i> 20% off + a surprise gift with each purchase</i> with the code: <b><i>shopsmall2012</i></b></div>
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Happy Saturday! This week has been so busy. Not only did I add the Dyed & Bleached Collective to the Etsy shop yesterday, but I also added some new shoulder bags earlier this week. I'm just getting around to telling you guys! I will let the pictures speak for themselves. You can find measurements, pricing, and availability in the listings down at the bottom. Remember, these are one of a kind and what you see if what you get.</div>
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Please help support the new Bird Trouble bags by sharing them with your friends, adding what you love to your Pinterest, and leaving me a comment in this post to let me know what you think about them! As always, thank you for reading.</div>
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Today is the release of the new products from Bird Trouble's <b><i>Hand Dyed and Bleached Collective</i></b>. These bags are now available in our <a href="http://www.birdtrouble.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>. As seen in the Bohemian Collective, there is only one shoulder satchel available as of right now. The clutches are one of a kind and will come in bundles. To stay with our repurposed trend, the lining in all of these bags are thrifted repurposed materials. </div>
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Other than shop updates, I've been keeping extremely busy over here. I've been working really hard to give you guys enough bags for the holidays and, of course, our internet went out earlier this week. While we wait for a new modem, I've been spending hours at the coffee shop under my apartment. It sure is a great place to come to. I get so much work done here compared in my studio though I've been listening to the Talking Heads for the last 3 hours & staring at my computer for the last 4 hours, it may be time to step out into fresh air. </div>
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I also recently was given a promotion at the salon and now I have a bunch of new & exciting responsibilities! I'm so excited to be working along with the salon's marketing team and seeing what new experiences come my way. With the promotion is a lot more time at the salon, and I am in desperate need of some <b>me-time. </b>James is away for the weekend on a father & son re-treat (cute, huh?) so it is perfect timing to squeeze in some alone time. My plans for the evening? <i>Well needed SHOPPING! </i>What are yours?</div>
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As always, I appreciate every one's support who comes to my blog, checks out my bags, or even spreads the word. If you're an artist or a blogger who is interested, I would love to collaborate ideas on how we can promote each other. I recently received an email from a daring small business owner offering ideas to bounce off each other, and it's important to never forget that we're here to support each other! SO, that being said, THANK YOU for supporting Bird Trouble's cause and what I love to do.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813628183029555686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054985868329611705.post-55026675339414334712012-11-13T15:58:00.004-08:002012-11-13T15:58:50.496-08:00The Bohemian Collective Winter Lookbook 2012 : NEW MOON.<div style="text-align: center;">
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The Bohemian Collective's <b><a href="http://thebohemiancollective.blogspot.com/2012/11/mystic-moon.html" target="_blank">MAGIC MOON lookbook</a></b> went live today. I couldn't be more blown away, again, by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rootsandfeathers" target="_blank">Laura</a>, <a href="http://www.gypsymothsol.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Katelyn</a>, and Gina. The Bohemian Collective is a group of artists I've been apart of for some time now. Laura brought us all together, to make what we do, in hopes of giving love, inspiring others, and giving back to a cause. She's spent countless hours dedicating herself to this project and she's been such an inspiration to me. </div>
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This season, TBC is donating to <a href="https://www.sevenly.org/" target="_blank">Sevenly</a>. I'm so proud to say that I'm apart of this group. You can see the Bird Trouble Dyed & Bleach Fringe Bag / Clutch on page 209 & if you're interested in purchasing, a close version to it <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/114880241/hand-dyed-and-bleached-leather-fringed" target="_blank">can be purchased here</a>.</div>
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Okay, so I remember being slightly obsessed with Boy Meets World growing up. Yes, I am a 90's child. I could watch show after show and I was <b><i>basically</i></b> their best friends, but just living outside of the television box. <i>Yeah... about that... </i>Anyway, I think that Boy Meets World has absolutely helped fuel my love for sappy high school stories, to this day. I am currently obsessed with Freaks Meets Geeks, and <i style="font-weight: bold;">no</i>, it's not just because of James Franco. I genuinely get nostalgic and I love nostalgia. It makes me think a lot about my high school years, and for some reason, I've been wanting to reminisce a lot about those years recently. </div>
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I just think that I needed to take the time out of my day today to explain my kind-of-really-curious-interest for Boy Meets World series, <b>Girl Meets World. </b>I know I don't really talk about television on my blog, because well, I don't really watch it. I just use my Netflix. It's sufficient for now. James and I really love watching shows together, falling in love with characters, their stories & comparing real-life to television situations. We do that a lot with How I Met Your Mother. I get a kick out of enjoying silly things like that with him. THE ONLY THING is, it's going to be on Disney. Hmmm... not that I won't watch Disney channel, but it's making me suspect this is going to be childish. </div>
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Either way, when ever Girl Meets World comes out, I may need to take the time to go to a friend's house with a TV. I don't think I can miss watching who ever shows up in the new cast, Cory being the new Mr. Feeny of the show, and a Cor-panga baby girl (<i>who is the 13 year old "Girl" in the "Girl Meets World". Her name is Riley Matthews, which to me, sounds like your typical sweet & honest girl next store. Maybe she plays a sport too. She's a real team player. That's just me being judgmental. OH WAIT. I have a real description of her from the original casting call : </i><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">"13 years old, indelible personality, an adorable girl on the cusp of whatever comes next in life, and wanting to rush into it head first. She is fiercely loyal to her friends, and spends most of her time juggling the obstacles that life throws her way... there is no obstacle in this girl's world that can dampen her bright spirit and eternal optimism." </span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">I was close.</span></i></span><i>).</i> </div>
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Bird Trouble's <a href="http://birdtrouble.blogspot.com/2012/11/BirdTroubleLookBookPreview.html" target="_blank">Look Book glimpse</a> was featured in the <a href="http://teacupsandbubblebaths.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Miss Teacups blog</a> for their <a href="http://teacupsandbubblebaths.blogspot.com/2012/11/share-love.html#comment-form" target="_blank">Share The Love</a> post (<i>and actually, I was also mentioned <a href="http://teacupsandbubblebaths.blogspot.com/2012/10/etsy-faves-best-of-best.html" target="_blank">here</a> recently!</i>). Blogger & Ontario resident, Carly, has a great rocker, bohemian, yet comfortable & modern style. Check out her personal lifestyle blog & see all the things she's swoonin' over! She's always sharing fashions that I get excited about. Sometimes I think we are freakishly alike. To the point to where I'm like <b style="font-style: italic;">OH, COME ON. </b><i>Even her boyfriend & mine have the same <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tumbleweedshandcraft" target="_blank">Tumbleweeds Handcraft</a> sunglasses.<b> </b></i></div>
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I failed to mention this when it happened. It happened well more than a month ago and of course I'm a jerk and just mentioning it now. I've been so busy trying to organize shop and sew, sew, sew for the holidays that I fail to mention little milestones of my little Bird Trouble baby growing.</div>
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Bird Trouble can now be found in the heart of Wicker Park, Chicago, at a charming whimsical store, Eskell. It has to be one of my favorites to get lost in! It's shops like this that inspire the craving to own my own boutique one day. I'm so grateful to have their support. As <a href="http://timeoutchicago.com/shopping-style/shopping/32102/eskell" target="_blank">Time Out Chicago say's</a> Eskell is <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>known for stocking tiny designer labels, many from New York’s hippest enclaves. The standout line in the boutique, though, is co-owners Kelly Whitesell and Elizabeth Del Castillo’s, which is also named Eskell and was featured at at the city's Fashion Focus in 2008. The duo has also recently started organizing designer sample sales.</i></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813628183029555686noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054985868329611705.post-36575219671600743342012-11-07T07:00:00.000-08:002012-11-07T07:00:07.310-08:00What I'm loving right now.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1) I am trying this project as soon as I can find boots from the thrift store to cover. Thanks to Kinsey for always sharing the some of the best inspiration & tutorials. <a href="http://sincerelykinsey.blogspot.com/2012/10/rugged-sweater-boots-diy.html?showComment=1352188912470#c7492690809978575068" target="_blank">Sincerely Kinsey's Sweater Boots DIY</a></div>
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2) This photo from <a href="http://shopplanetblue.com/lookbooks-page" target="_blank">Shop Planet Blue's Look Book</a> makes me wish that <a href="http://birdtrouble.tumblr.com/post/32150032686/jtvent83-just-bought-a-1976-gmc-van-its-name" target="_blank">James' van</a> was all ready to go so that I can do a photo shoot with shots on the inside, and of course on the outside by the hand-painted cacti...</div>
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3) If this interview from <a href="http://blog.freepeople.com/2012/10/free-people-style-muses-alexandra-valenti/" target="_blank">Free People on Alexandra Valenti </a>didn't just prove my girl crush on her, let this actual statement to be a fact.</div>
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4) This photo has been in the <a href="http://pinterest.com/birdtrouble/a-bag-for-each-women-s-heart/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Bag Muses Pinterest</i></span></a> page for a while. I snatched it somewhere off the <a href="http://www.shopspanishmoss.com/smblog/" target="_blank">Shop Spanish Moss Blog</a>. The design inspiration seeker in me just goes wild for it.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813628183029555686noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054985868329611705.post-89046159216236268442012-11-06T07:00:00.000-08:002012-11-06T07:00:07.594-08:00Bird Trouble Look Book Preview<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Bird Trouble had a photo shoot scheduled with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MeganSaulPhotography" target="_blank">Megan Saul</a> for this past weekend and I can not be more excited to share these with you. I've been <i>quite over</i> my not-professional-looking-photos, so when Megan Facebook messaged me with the opportunity to collaborate with her, I jumped right up. It's been a delightful treat working with her! This is the first shoot and the next one being this coming up weekend. I'll be styling both and modeling in one. Next weekend will just be <a href="http://birdtrouble.tumblr.com/post/35116901349/my-friend-rosana-is-modeling-for-next-weekends" target="_blank">my babe of a friend, Rosana</a>. You're going to love her. She's great all around but I am partial to her fantastic hair.</div>
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These bags that are photographed come apart as Bird Trouble's next few collections. They come in groups separated by the textile they're made out of. In these photos, there are two found materials and one completely new technique - dyed and bleached. There are multiples shapes with tassels because I know you guys like those.</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">WEARS: </span></b>I went thrifting a few times to collect all the clothing I wanted in the photos. That long sweater is the best thing ever. It's Anthropology that I found for $3 and it makes me feel like I am wearing a cape. The T.Rex shirt was originally my friend Bryan's shirt until he handed that sweet little baby to me. I treat that shirt so good. I also borrowed some rad jewelry made with bullet shells, leather, feathers, & critter bones. Chicago designer, Arieana creates <i>one of a kind accessories for the day dreamers and night time seekers</i>, the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/FluxOfFeathers" target="_blank">Flux of Feathers</a>. I think her style compliments Bird Trouble's "tough" side. <i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yeaaaah</span></i>, tough girl side. Real tough.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813628183029555686noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054985868329611705.post-35828114378937648712012-10-30T18:36:00.000-07:002012-10-30T18:36:00.127-07:00My fears. Spook you into discomfort. // Halloween Edition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I love Halloween week so much because I love feeling scared or having an eerie feeling wash over me. I don't know why I get a kick out of it... I'm just freaky like that. I've been thinking a lot about hurricane Sandy on the East Coast <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(and feeling nostalgic to all the places and people I know who live over there)</i></span>. While I'm worrying & wishing that somehow I could help those who's days and lives are harder because of it, I'm fascinated by the<b style="font-style: italic;"> End of the World </b>scare that everyone is pushing around. </div>
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Fear is exhilarating. It's such a real feeling that can make you go through some wild emotions you've never thought you had. Fear is dark, unknown, and strong enough to tear someone down. I'm trying to recall the most scared I have been...<span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="background-color: white;"> Here are two things I am scared of, and a few more just to name. </span></b></span></div>
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<b><i>My fear of natural disaster.</i></b> I think this is also why I'm so fascinated by Mother Nature's wrath & my craving to wake up to research Hurricane Sandy. When I was little and it was raining really bad, I would turn on the Weather Channel on the TV in my bedroom and would keep it on after my parents went to bed. I would stay up until day light just watching the colors on the screen move as the red became closer or grew further from my home. During the nights where we had tornado warnings, I would be so scared that I would sleep at the top of the stairs because I was far from windows & mirrors, or I would take a nap in the bathtub with my stuffed bunny rabbit, Tommy.<br /><br /><b><i>My fear of water.</i></b> This one time in my sophomore year, my friend, Mike, and I swam from the start of a man-made water quarry to an little island in the middle, and of course I hyperventilated because a tree touched my foot and I thought I was going to drown. Mike was smart in survival skills and dragged me to the island with a log, where I proceeded to freak out while repeating "<i>I'm not swimming back Mike, I'm just not going, I'm staying here, I don't know what to tell you</i>". I don't think those were my exact words because I was actually probably throwing curse words left and right, but my point is that I was terrified to the point where my breathing was disrupted. Ugh, I hate swimming.</div>
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There was that one time I was walking around Downtown Oakland, CA by myself at about 4:00 am and had no clue where I was going. There was also another time I bungee-jumped on my 18th birthday where I had sweated so bad, had to be pushed off, and almost cried after I was released. I also had a fear/hatred for bridges because they used to throw off my balance & I would become nauseous. As for childhood fears, I can't really tell you that I remember anything exactly scary to me besides for walking up the stairs in dark basements & earwigs. I hate earwigs. I guess I'll have to ask my parents about more of my childhood fears. Dad, are you reading this?</div>
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Here are some spooky and creepy photos that will make you feel uncomfortable. Enjoy the feeling, but enjoy the relief of finishing this post even more. I hope everyone has a fun Halloween. Please feel free to share with me your fears, scary stories, or epic & honestly creepy Halloween costumes.</div>
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DON'T MAKE FUN OF ME for the last one. Hahah. I just remembered that Pee Wee Herman makes me feel all kinds of uncomfortable. Ugh.</div>
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Spook ya later, Alexz.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813628183029555686noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054985868329611705.post-46891198934312115752012-10-27T19:47:00.000-07:002012-10-27T19:47:00.367-07:00Tunes & Spoooooky.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Dead Milkman - If you love somebody, set them on fire.</div>
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Lydia Lunch - Spooky. This isn't the best sounding version but please... take a moment, or the whole 2:52 minutes watching this video until you become really uncomfortable watching it after about 45 seconds of laughing. </div>
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I apologize in advanced for putting you through that video. I am now about to adventure out to where ever my friends are going to take me. I hear I'm partnering with a certain Nikki Sixx this year. I wonder who our third wheel is going to be. I obviously, am a baby elephant dressed in 70's inspired clothing, with a black bob on. I sort of look like a groupie that is celebrating Halloween, but with gothic makeup. I guess this makeup could pass as glam though...</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813628183029555686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054985868329611705.post-7140046756279403712012-10-27T09:00:00.000-07:002012-10-27T09:00:06.065-07:00Greetings from your favorite creepy elephant.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy Halloween weekend my little bunnies. I hope everyone has a safe and fun weekend that involves a lot of candy and pumpkins. I have the tendency to break pumpkins, so keep those away from me and just give me tons of candy. Please and thank you. Tonight, I'm going to a co-workers themed party. James and I have to part ways tonight since I work early tomorrow morning. After work tomorrow, we're going to see some of his family in the outskirts of Chicago... more cornfields for this lady! I plan on being an elephant all weekend. No matter where I go. Gotta keep the spirits up. Halloween is the best!</div>
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Today, I share with you... myself, as the cutest little creepy elephant, and a little pumpkin that James carved for my porch after we devoured all of the seeds we picked from it. Viola!</div>
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xox, Alexz</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813628183029555686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054985868329611705.post-75464510733236992082012-10-26T16:12:00.000-07:002012-10-26T16:12:01.631-07:00Info on new bags, holiday shipping, & a Fall photo shoot with Megan Saul Photography.<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey friends! I figure I should give you a little update on what I've been up to. Sometimes blogging just doesn't fit into my life, design, & work so I apologize if I've been leaving anyone hanging. I can assure you though that there are good things coming. Real good things.</div>
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I've been sewing a lot since my last update to build stock for a large shop update. I'm hoping this update will be mid November. I plan on being around to ship items Priority mail every day for anyone who needs holiday gifts. Since the new items will be Ready To Ship, you'll be receiving your purchase really fast - depending on if you live out of the States, you should still give yourself enough time for shipment. I have a bunch of pouches just <a href="http://birdtrouble.blogspot.com/2012/10/lately-in-instagram.html" target="_blank">dyed, some dyed+studded</a>, and some new shoulder bags in a <a href="http://birdtrouble.blogspot.com/2012/09/textiles-remind-me-to-work-with-these.html" target="_blank">few textiles I showed here</a> previously. </div>
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Next month on the 4th and on the 11th, I have two photo shoots booked with <a href="http://www.megansaul.com/" target="_blank">Megan Saul</a> who lives here in Chicago with me. She's a sweet girl and a wonderful photographer and I can't wait to see our visions come together into one. A few weeks ago, we took a trip out to the Northwest suburbs of Chicago to find our location and stopped in my neighbor home-town, Schaumburg. We found a forest preserve that we frolicked in, beat up cat-tails for some release, and climbed some trees. It's going to such a nostalgic and meaningful shoot to me. I grew up in forest preserves and corn fields out here. I'm not going to say much more about the shoot because I want it to be a surprise, but I will be back soon to show you some inspiration photos for our shoot. I can assure you that it will be beautiful.</div>
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Today, I leave with you with a few of my favorite fall Bird Trouble bags that are currently Ready-To-Ship.<br /></div>
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xox, Alexz</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813628183029555686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054985868329611705.post-38779862378027690262012-10-17T07:00:00.000-07:002012-10-17T07:00:08.350-07:00Lately, in Instagram.<div style="text-align: center;">
If you don't already, you should <b>follow me on Instagram</b> at <i>BirdTrouble</i>. You'll see a lot of bags in process, me hugging my dog, me getting my hair done at my work, Chicago photos, & currently, a lot of leaves. Can't get enough of them.</div>
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Here's a little picture story for you in Instagram photoso, from most recent to oldest. These are all about the dyed & bleached designs I've been working on. I'm not positive what I'll be calling this little collection, but I was thinking Jet Blanch. "To lose color" and Jet because of the color. What do you think?</div>
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Hope you enjoyed a little behind the scenes work. I'm working on a lot of projects recently, including custom orders and a photo shoot with my photographer friend. More information on that later! For now, I need to<b> pass. out. </b>Thank you for your patience in my posts. I know they can be scattered depending on my personal life, but I do appreciate the reads!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813628183029555686noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054985868329611705.post-17008051223808138522012-10-06T08:25:00.000-07:002012-10-06T08:25:08.142-07:00Swooning over Amy Friend<br />
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Here are more pictures taken inside of my studio. My room is pretty tiny but I make the best of it & what I have. I love my room because of all the natural light I get. It makes up for the lack of space. I could use a credenza in there but the one I have is being stowed at my parents house in the suburbs and I still have yet found the time to rent a Uhaul to get it... but now that James has his van, I can see it being included soon! Ahh! I just got excited about it.</div>
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That is my roommate Nina. I call her NEIN. We like bugs, gross things, doing girly things, and anything pumpkin. Doesn't Ty look like such a sausage link? I think he's the cutest big muscle man on this planet. I'm here to show you a few random pictures because I feel like sharing - and they're filling up my Flickr account. </div>
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Other than that, things have been doing really good here lately. I've had to pick up more shifts at the salon, so my creative time has been cut sort of drastically. On top of shorter free time, I've been spending a lot of time with James and we do a lot of out door things. We used to live with each other last year, but with him living further this year, we tend to do a lot of hang outs outside the apartment when we're with each other. Oh well, things will come back together soon. I'm working on a lot of dyed fabrics & custom orders, so you'll be seeing those popping up here and there.</div>
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That is all! I hope you enjoyed my little random post. I will kind of promise to be back later on this week, or maybe even in a few days! I need TO show you my new hair!</div>
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I've been doing a lot of creating over here lately. Heads up, I've been working the salon all day so naturally, I'm really lacking in the department of wording and creating sentences. This is going to be mainly a photo post to show you the favorite bag I've made up to date.</div>
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Here it is! The Spanish Fringe Convertible Bag that I showed you a <a href="http://birdtrouble.blogspot.com/2012/09/fringe-backpack-tote-bag.html" target="_blank">few days ago</a> when it was still unfinished. Well, it's finished now and I'm so happy about it. This particular bag is for a friend of mine with a killer style, so I'm pretty stoked that she's going to be supporting Bird Trouble. She had requested it to be vegan friendly, so I cut up a faux leather jacket to use the material, and she had wanted to have the fringe to be as long as it could be... so I made it as long as it could be with the jacket that I had. The spanish material is a blanket and the inside is a silky pink polkadot lining with pockets. The best part about this bag is that it can be worn in 4+ ways.</div>
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Hope you like it! Since this one is already sold, I'm only taking custom order requests for bags in this style. I technically have more spanish blanket for one more bag in this size, but another bag would look a little different. If you're interested in inquiring about pricing or anything in general, you can email me at Alexz {at!} BirdTrouble.com</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. I wanted to share a few photos from my latest adventure photo shoot. A few weeks ago, Ty and I walked over to Montrose Beach with a bag full of bags, a banana for me, a bone for him, my camera, and my tripod. I wanted to take a few photos of a custom bag I did for my friend Rosana and refresh some pictures on my Etsy listings. </span></div>
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Here are some photos of Rosana's custom bag and a few outfit pictures. I made her bag out of a 1970's cotton - one of my favorite all-time finds because it's such a trippy print - and repurposed leather cut from a leather jacket. I wore James' <a href="http://www.tumbleweedshandcraft.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Tumbleweeds sunglasses</a> because he forgot them at my apartment (<i>ha, sucker... never gettin' them back! Not. He took them back the following day. Doh.</i>) and I put on some bright jeans to contrast my temporary cool sunglasses. </div>
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Shirt : Gap t-shirt found in a pile of clothes from a neighbor who was moving. The pile was next to the dumpster.</div>
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Sunglasses : <a href="http://www.tumbleweedshandcraft.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Tumblweeds Handcraf</a>t.</div>
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I'll be sure to come by to share the rest of the slew with you guys soon. Can I mention how awkward it is taking photos of yourself, by yourself, and to watch a guy slowly creep past on his water jet ski? Dude. It's pretty funny though - and you get over the random folks staring...</div>
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Until more show and tell,</div>
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Alexz.</div>
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Compulsive re-organizational skills.</div>
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Compulsive moving around furniture skills.</div>
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These should be on my resume.</div>
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My work space has changed once again. This time around, I am the most happy with the arrangement of tables and desks. I feel that it seems like it's a bigger space now and makes me less cluttered. The only thing that I'm missing is a good shelving unit that doesn't take up much space, and I want my red Ikea metal credenza that has sitting in my parents garage 40 miles out side of the city since October. I really don't like the fact that most of my textiles are covered. Having them out in the open and exposed leaves me inspired.</div>
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Anyway, I'm here today to show you some photos of my space and how it looks now. This post will be too lengthy if I post all of the photos I took, so we'll show you these for now. </div>
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Stay tuned for Part 2!</div>
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