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These itsy bitsy spiders were not crawling up any water spouts; they were too busy spinning webs to create this one of a kind cape.  But these spiders are not your ordinary, run of the mill spider, they are the Golden Orb spider found in Madagascar.  And well, they also aren’t quite “itsy bitsy”, with a leg span as large as a hand and they don’t produce the typical web, but one colored in gold.

1.2 million Female spiders were used over a 4 year process to collect enough spider silk (also called Gossamer) to create this golden couture cape.  This light as air feeling cape is currently on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Are you ready for your very own spider silk clothing?

We love braids at Gossip. They are the perfect alternative to a simple ponytail and a pretty way to keep you hair out of your face when you are shopping, at the beach, playing sports, basically doing anything active.  Check out this super cute braid tutorial and some fun braids on our own Gossip model!

By Request: Braid Tutorial by Free People from FreePeople on Vimeo.

Still haven’t found the perfect gift to give all of your best girlfriends.  Well, here it is!  This chalkboard necklace is absolutely adorable and allows you to personalize it to your friends liking.  From the bow to the handwritten chalk message, this handmade gift will truly show you care and appreciate the friendships you have. Check out the entire DIY at the Brideblu blog.

The holiday season is still a good month and a half away, BUT, for those of you looking to take the DIY Gift route this year, you may want to start on that now.  We came across these really pretty and fun bracelets that would make a perfect holiday gift for your friends and family.   Personalize the bracelets by picking the recipients favorite color for the leather or linen cord.   Head over to Honestly…WTF for detailed instructions on how to create these lovely brackets.

Check back every week from now until the Holidays for more DIY Gift ideas!

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Macramé secured a special place in my heart long before I even knew what the funny word meant. My mother always carried a purse that looked like it belonged on a ship. I remember tracing its corded lines with my little fingers, counting knots and wondering how many pirates it had taken to tie them. The durability of that purse afforded it an extraordinary long life, as it hung on my mother’s shoulder like a third limb until I was about 10 years old, when she decided it was time to upgrade to leather, and her macramé creation was demoted to the rank of beach bag. Well, she was on to something that has made a major comeback on the runways!

Macramé is the art of knotting corded material to create decorative shapes for anything from wall hangings to jewelry to revealing evening gowns. The awesome thing about it is that you can use any materials – from twine to yarn to leather strips! Ahoy – we can thank crafty sailors of the past for this knotty technique, who used it to decorate their knife handles and all sorts of other nautical uses.

The new Gossip lineup features fun macramé details too, in Kitty Dip and Its All Groovy!

Although swimsuit season is gone, that never stops us from designing, and planning ahead. Yes, we are inspired by the leaves changing colors, the sound of the wind, the warmth of the sunlight and the bright moon light!

We DANCE all year round!  We dance to the beat of own path! After all life is about experiencing, creating, enjoying and exploring!

Here are some quotes that always bring the best out of us:

“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching,  Love like you’ll never be hurt, Sing like there’s nobody listening,  And live like it’s heaven on earth.” – William W. Purkey

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”
―Maya Angelou

“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends. To appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.  Life is beauty, admire it.  Life is a dream, realize it.  Life is a challenge, meet it.  Life is a duty, complete it.  Life is a game, play it.  Life is a promise, fulfill it.  Life is sorrow, overcome it.  Life is a song, sing it.  Life is a struggle, accept it.  Life is a tragedy, confront it.  Life is an adventure, dare it.  Life is luck, make it.  Life is too precious, do not destroy it.  Life is life, fight for it.” – Mother Teresa

Cold nights, sunny days, color changing leafs, crisp air and the weak sun rays mark  we have officially entered the Fall season. For Californians this may not mean much, but for the rest of the country this means pulling out the jackets and coats as well as the boot variety!

For many it’s hard to say good bye to summer but for others fall is the most exciting time! It is a creative and adventurous period with Halloween around the corner, Thanksgiving followed by Christmas. This means a lot of baking treats, skiing, ice skating, decorating and carved pumpkins! But remember to always get ready for the new year to come, that’s when the new Gossip Swim line will be on sale!

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Although, yesterday was 9/11. We would still like to pay homage to all those who lost their lives and loved ones 10 years ago, you will not be forgotten…

“In New York…Concrete jungle where dreams are made of. There’s nothing you can’t do. Now you’re in New York. These street will make you feel brand new. Big lights will inspire you, let’s
hear it for New York! New York!” -Alicia Keys

“God bless every soul that we lost. God bless the families who have to endure that loss, and God guide us to our reunion in heaven, and God bless the United States of America.”
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, speaking at the memorial service in New York

Ground Zero (the World Trade Center Towers Site) is being wrapped up on the memorial park and museum that will be the landmark New Yorkers visit to pay their respect for those who lost their lives.

You Tube “Empire State of Mind” 9/11 Tribute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAZyFwqaREg

For more images and full stories: http://urbanpeek.com/2011/08/27/911-memorial/ and http://www.metro.us/newyork/national/article/966163–memorable-quotes-from-9-11-service

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August has begun and with it come many important birthdays of very inspirational icons. We would like to pay homage to one in particular by listing her most famous quotes.

This iconic personality was not only a woman, but a strong, feminist and revolutionary woman during a period in life that woman were not encouraged to think and act so  independent. Through a rough and painful childhood she stayed afloat and survived with vast success doing something that started as a hobby; Leaving her perpetual trademark around the world. This woman is the person that started the sun tanning trend and  is one of the most famous and important people that has ever existed  in history and  has been entered into the 100 most important people of the century along the side of Albert Einstein.

Happy birthday to an inspiration and the woman responsible for the existence of the little black dress.
Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel (19 August 1883 – 10 January 1971)

Chanel’s Undying words:

“A girl should be two things: Classy and fabulous”

“Don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.”

“Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future.”

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”

“Great loves too must be endured.”

“Guilt is perhaps the most painful companion of death.”

“How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone.”

“I invented my life by taking for granted that everything I did not like would have an opposite, which I would like.”

“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.”

“Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable”

“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”

More famous August birthdays:

8/3-Martha Stewart

8/4-Barack Obama

8/6-Andy Warhol

8/6-Lucille Ball

8/9-Junaes

8/9-Whitney Houston

8/13-Alfred Hitchcock

8/15-Ben Affleck

8/16- Madonna

8/16-Steve Carell

8/19-Bill Clinton

8/29-Michael Jackson

8/30-Cameron Diaz

8/31-Richard Gere

For a full list please visit: http://www.holidayinsights.com/bday/august.htm

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Life has been a bit faster and upbeat than usual. We are now going through it at the speed of light. Making some of us feel uneasy and overwhelmed.  Have you been feeling exhausted and low on energy lately? Know that you are not the only one. Sometimes the pace of lifestyle we have takes a toll, that is why we bring you a couple of great options for maxing and relaxing. Below are a few tips on how to relax your body and mind.

5 Easy steps to unwinding

1) Breath: for 30 seconds take deep breaths and remember to exhale … Aaahh!

2) Yawn: Yes, as weird as it sounds make sure you take time to yawn, this relaxes the jaw muscles

3) Get a massage: this is probably an all time favorite for many. After a long day pamper yourself. Massage your shoulders, feet or neck

4)A warm cloth: Place a warm wet cloth on your forehead and lay down, feel the stress melt away. This may seem obvious but, you’d be surprised how many of us don’t do it

5) Music: Listen to relaxing and spiritually uplifting music or affirmations. It doesn’t matter if all you have is time for one song. That one song will make a world of difference

Let us know if you would lie to see more tips on this or other subjects that will help you continue or gain inspiration for your daily life experiences.

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