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About the Spiri fun socks Lollipop Gift Box

Spiri is not so much a brand as a way of life, a vision. Spiri is designed by a talented artist with an impeccable sense of color and style. The stunning designs are made into high-quality items that are not just comfortable to wear, but also carry a deeper meaning.

The Spiri logo depicts the eye: the all-seeing eye that looks beyond the surface, into the depths of things, into the very core, but it is also the mind’s eye that looks towards the spiritual world.

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Soft and comfortable high-quality socks for him and her, inspired by people, nature, and the universe. Welcome to Spiri's world; full of color, passion, and love.

Treat yourself or someone else with this fun socks gift box from Spiri. This package contains 2 pairs of different Spiri Socks in white and black with an all-seeing eyes motif. Made from wonderfully soft organic cotton and designed on the magical island of Ibiza. Awaken your soul with Spiri!

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Sustainable cotton socks

GOTS certified cotton is organic, so they have used no chemical pesticides in the cotton's cultivation. But GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) goes further than that.

The international GOTS certificate not only guarantees the use of organically grown cotton but also that production takes place in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Better for your skin, better for the earth, and better for the employees. The organic cotton feels wonderfully soft and lasts for years. A sustainable choice!

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My opinion on the Lollipop Gift Box

What I like most about these fun socks is that you can't feel the seam. If there is something I can't stand, it's having to turn my socks inside out and position them a certain way because the seam touches my toes. I know, it's a trait of a highly sensitive person. Just like I cut out almost all labels of my clothes because they seem to scratch all the time. 😵

There was a slight problem, though, when HemdVoorHem contacted me to ask if I was interested in reviewing a pair of these fun socks. I was a little lost because I couldn't decide which one to pick. 😄

They were all equally fun, so I let them choose for me. Don't you just love surprises? I also just love this cute box with sustainable cotton socks. I am definitely going to be wearing them a lot. 😍

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https://seadbeady.blogspot.com/2022/02/where-to-find-quality-mens-shirts-and.html

In my package, they also sent me a new treat to try. Sorry to say, this was not for me. At least that's what my husband thought. 😄

Ever since my Gastric Bypass, there are a lot of things I don't eat anymore, like candy bars, for instance. Before I knew it, the Knoppers coconut bar disappeared into his stomach. Safe to say he liked it. 😂

If you have some more time to spend, you could read my previous blog posts about HemdVoorHem

https://seadbeady.blogspot.com/2021/12/where-to-find-tommy-hilfiger-mens-socks.html

Hope you like my blog.....Until next time.....Have a nice day

Renata (Seadbeady)

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Wednesday 6 April 2022

Interview with Fashion Stylist Tyler Minor

Hi There..... Would you mind if I would share another fashion stylist interview? Perhaps you would rather have a fashion designer interview?

No matter what you choose, the outcome is the same because my star for today is both a fashion designer and fashion stylist. 😁

Before I forget, I admit I was guilty of slacking off this weekend, because we went on a brief holiday. I apologize, and it won't happen again. 😜

If you are waiting for new reviews, there is no need to worry, because they are on their way. At the moment I have a pair of socks from HemdVoorHem that I just received, and am testing some hair products from Noughty Haircare Benelux. 😊

Ah yes, and I also have a Beauty Gift Guide coming up soon. Normally I would have shared this at the end of last month, but I didn't get enough responses, so if you still want to be in this next gift guide, leave a comment underneath 'contact me' on the right side of my blog post. 😉

If you are wondering what the cost is for a mention in my gift guide, there is none. Ah yes, I am crazy as Hell, but no need to worry, being crazy doesn't hurt a bit. Anyway, if it wasn't for crazy people, the world would be a bore. 😂

Let's get back to more exciting matters, like my new interview with Tyler Minor, who is the 33-year-old fashion stylist, fashion designer, co-owner of American Paint Hat, and owner of Tyler Minor Studios. 😍

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What kind of work do you do, or what are you studying to be?

I’m a fashion stylist and clothing designer.

What made you decide to become a Fashion Stylist?

Since I was a child, I have always been in love with fashion. After design school, I Immediately jumped into styling. For several years, I assisted and started going out and getting clients on my own. Soon I was working for big companies like Amazon, Zappos, Food Network, and then eventually started getting my celebrity clientele.

Is fashion important to you? Why?

Fashion is important to me because it helps tell a story and helps people discover their own identities.

It can be a powerful thing and change lives.

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What are your successes and how did you achieve them?

I’m proud of all of my achievements and consider my whole body of work a success. I’ve achieved things I dreamed of achieving as a child. You only achieve these things through hard work and determination.

Is the name of the Brand important to you when you buy clothing?

Brand recognition can be important on a red carpet, but it’s unnecessary.

It helps new celebrities get recognized more through social media and with the press. Though some clients can’t afford expensive designers. So, at the end of the day, it’s most important to make sure your client looks and feels their best.

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Describe your personal style of clothing?

My personal style changes daily. Sometimes I go for a clean-cut business professional look and on other days I’m wearing a vintage band tee and ripped jeans.

Overall, my personal style really just reflects on how I feel that day or

what the day has in store for me.

How did you find your personal style? Do you have a signature look?

We find personal style through experimenting with fashion.

What are in your eyes the best trends at the moment?

To be honest, I don’t follow trends. I’m more about what looks good on you.

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What kind of fashion advice would you give us?

Be yourself, wear what makes you feel good. Go against the grain, and wear everything with confidence.

Who is your style icon and why?

I rarely pick favorites, but a few people who have influenced my work have been: Heatherette, Tom Ford, Olivier Rousteing, and 90s pop stars.

Is there something else you would like to share with us?

Chase your dreams, create your own trends, and work as hard as you

can.

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Thank you Tylor for answering my questions. If you want to know more, you can check out his Instagram account. 😊

You should also look at American Paint. It houses an unforgettable experience where you design your own hat from start to finish. Sounds pretty cool to me. 😎

Time for some more reading? Check out my previous Fashion stylist interviews.

https://seadbeady.blogspot.com/2022/03/interview-with-fashion-stylist-sahra.html

https://seadbeady.blogspot.com/2022/02/interview-with-fashion-stylist-jenn.html

Hope you like my blog.....Until next time.....Have a nice day

Renata (Seadbeady)

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Thursday 31 March 2022

Interview With Fashion Designer Angelina Mahany

Hi There..... Would you like to learn some more about a fashion designer who makes women’s lingerie?

Have you ever owned a piece of handmade women’s lingerie? I haven’t. When I saw what this fashion designer offered, I just had to share her interview with you. 😊

The bras and panties from when I was a young girl weren’t half as pretty. Most of them were plain white with not much detail on them. Well, perhaps they were for the wealthier families, but not for us. Not that we were poor, but if you have a household of 2 adults and 3 girls, you don’t have access to expensive clothing. 😢

Getting your first bra was something to look forward to. The lady from the store would come into the booth and take your size. It was so enjoyable to get your first piece of women’s lingerie. 😍

No, of course not. I didn’t enjoy a single moment of it. Wonder if you would like to stand half-naked in front of a perfect stranger. That would mean I am a prude. 😳

Am I? I was extremely shy, which didn’t help. Such occasions would make my face turn as red as a tomato. It must have been quite a delightful contrast between my red face and the whiteness of that bra. 😂

Ok, I wanted to tell you about this fashion designer. She is Angelina Mahany, the owner of a luxury handmade lingerie e-commerce boutique. The store is called Angie’s Showroom. 😍

https://angieshowroom.com/collections/sleep/products/velour-long-home-robe-with-satin-ties

How old are you?

I am 32 Years Young 😊

What kind of work do you do, or what are you studying to be?

I am an owner of an e-commerce store, so basically, I do a lot of things: planning, marketing, finance, logistics, production, hr, advertising, designing, etc.

I am delegating some parts of my job a lot of things are on me. I graduated from Business school with a major in Corporate Management, and I also have a Master’s degree in Marketing.

What made you decide to become a Fashion Designer?

I am not 100% designer, I just always wanted to be a part of the fashion world. I have a good knowledge of good quality products, materials, and the difference between luxury and cheap brands. I always wanted to have something on my own, a brand.

However, my education was in business and marketing. I didn’t know how to create things on my own. I had a vision, and I just found people (lingerie contractors) who could help me to make the vision a reality.

Is fashion important to you? Why?

Yes, truly important. I grew up in Moscow, and I was a ballet dancer for half of my life. My parents and I traveled a lot. We always bought clothes, shoes, and accessories abroad, mainly in Europe or in the U.S.

In ballet school, we had costumes for our performances, beautiful gowns, and tutus. We also had classes about the history of costumes and how they changed over time.

Later on, when I moved to France to study marketing, fashion became even more important. France, like Italy, is the center of fashion. Brands are everywhere. We had professors from luxury brand companies too. It was all over us. We all dreamed of working for a luxury brand. So answering your question, fashion was always around me, since childhood it was important to me.

https://angieshowroom.com/

What are your successes, and how did you achieve them?

It is a tough question because I can’t divine my successes or failures. Business is full of good and bad things, sometimes more bad than good. I think my success is that I keep going and do not give up even when it’s hard.

Also, my success is that I started my own business, and I keep investing my money, time, and energy in something that I believe in and trying to grow it. Every year we have more wholesale orders, more retail clients, more collaborations. It’s nice to see that people like my products.

Is the name of the Brand important to you when you buy clothing?

It used to be the case. But nowadays I love to find small businesses, and purchase something “unique” from them, especially if it’s a sustainable brand and the materials are organic.

I wish we could use all organic materials in the lingerie business. However, normally it’s more expensive to buy from small businesses than to buy something from Zara or Michael Kors. But I like to support the owners, and I know how hard it is sometimes.

Describe your personal style of clothing?

My style had changed a lot over the past 5-to 6 years because of my life changes: climate, my work, becoming a mom, not going to the office, weight gain/loss, etc.

I used to like office style, straight classy dresses, jackets, pants and, of course, heels. Now I like more casual long bohemian dresses, tunics, long shirts and jackets. I do wear dresses a lot… No heels for me anymore lol. But what I still keep are accessories. I love jewelry, handbags, and shoes.

How did you find your personal style? Do you have a signature look?

I am not sure. One of my projects besides Lingerie is a personal shopper. I shop a lot for my international clients. So, I know trends. I go to the stores every week, 2-3 times a week, and I guess during my shopping time for clients, I started slowly changing my personal style.

Again, everything changes depending on your lifestyle. My life changed 360 degrees, from corporate life to being a business owner and working from home. I feel like I need to be more comfortable now because I move a lot and not sit at the desk but still look like a woman. I don’t like wearing yoga pants everywhere. Even if I go to the playground with my kid, I still wear something nice. It’s just me.

https://angieshowroom.com/collections/lingerie/products/clarissa-red-with-gold-lace-lingerie-set

Do you have an influence on other people’s clothing style?

I would say yes. As I mentioned, I shop for my clients. They always ask me where did I get this necklace, dress, shoes, etc? So, I assume they like what they see. I work with some Italian factories, and I sold clothes from Italy to my friends in the States, and they got compliments too from their friends. I always pick things thinking if I would wear them? If I like it, then I take it.

What are in your eyes the best trends at the moment?

I like high waist pleated skirts, especially with a gradient color. I think I’ve got 5 of them this season. They are perfect for spring/summer but also for autumn/winter if you match them with a long oversize shirt, cardigan, or sweater.

I also like long shirts to match with a short vest, leggings, and combat boots. The neon trend in handbags and clothes is wonderful too. I think bright electric colors will be in trend in 2022 too.

What are in your eyes the worst trends at the moment?

Oversize sport suits hoodies and track pants. I have a couple of them myself. It’s very comfortable to travel or walk in the park, but just not flattering to the women’s body. And the weirdest trend for me is pajamas that style icons wear outside.

https://angieshowroom.com/

What kind of fashion advice would you give us?

I would say find your style, look at your personality, your lifestyle, then at some trends, magazines, and people around you. You would notice similar styles and don’t be afraid to mix and match colors or textures. Don’t be boring 😊 The most important at the end is to feel comfortable and like yourself.

Who is your style icon and why?

I guess I live a bit in the past, but I love Audrey Hepburn's style. She was always so classy, elegant, and beautiful. Actually, if we look at her outfits nowadays, a lot of them are still very trendy or will never be out of fashion.

Is there something else you would like to share with us?

I realize very few ladies own proper lingerie. Lingerie, when worn by you, where there is this glorious feeling, this confidence that builds from the inside because you know you look outstanding and only you know this. I am here to remind them that beauty begins underneath. So… what is underneath now?

https://angieshowroom.com/collections/sleep/products/vivienne-pajamas-set

Thank you so much, Angelina, for taking the time to answer my questions. That Vivienne pajama set is pretty cool. Curious to see if people will comment on what they are wearing underneath. 😉

Hope you like my blog.....Until next time.....Have a nice day

Renata (Seadbeady)

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Sunday 27 March 2022

Where To Find Unique Acrylic Paintings - My painted Ladies

Hi There..... Are you a fan of art, or do you practice art, maybe? Have you ever made acrylic paintings?

I haven’t, but I have made art with pencils, ink, soft pastels, watercolor, and even oil painting but never tried to make acrylic paintings. You may wonder why on earth not? 😦

Well, starting as a young girl, I took several art classes until I had enough and stopped. Perhaps it was just not my thing? 😕

I love art, but it brought me things I just wasn’t looking for. Am I talking in riddles? Perfect, that was my intention. 😏

In the last art classes I took, there was this foolish man who literally had an eye on me. I was working on a drawing in soft pastel, and I didn’t even notice he was drawing my portrait. 😶

I took it as a compliment that he found me interesting enough to draw. If only it would have been just that. Next lesson, I could feel his eyes on me again, and the next, and the next. 😵

At the annual New Year’s celebration, everybody had been drinking wine, except me. So there I was, in the middle of a bunch of drunks, when he asked me for a kiss. Who was I to break his heart, so we passionately kissed for a few minutes? 😎

Ah, did you believe that? Come on, you have been reading too many romance novels. I declined, and that was the last time they saw me there. 😳

End of story, so high time to tell you about Kim, my Instagram friend, who makes acrylic paintings. 😍

About Kim

I’m Kim, a full-time artist currently working on a visual story of the lives of three friends in acrylic paintings. The “My Painted Ladies” series shares the unique experiences these colorful girls find in life… My aim is for viewers to find their own life connections with My Painted Ladies. This creates a more personal connection between the viewer and myself.

I have created 43 acrylic paintings that I have professionally scanned to be made into different sized vinyl prints. Along with the prints, I create spiral notebooks, vinyl stickers, notecards, and Christmas cards.

I am currently working on a My Painted Ladies’ coloring book, which I hope will be available this summer. My dream is to continue the ladies' adventures.

How it began

I just started My Painted Ladies in December 2019, right before the pandemic started in full force. Ever since my childhood, I have been creating art. I received a BFA from Wright State University in 1998 and in 2004 received a Master’s in Art Education at the University of Dayton.

After teaching art for 10 years, my husband encouraged me to retire from teaching and work entirely on my artwork. This had been a dream of mine for a long time!

The inspiration

What really inspired me to create My Painted Ladies was memories and what an important part of life they are to us. Memories connect us in different ways and are like a blueprint of a person’s being.

Future events

Right now I’ve been accepted to the Americana Festival, 27 N Main St, Centerville Ohio on July 4, 2022. Hopefully, it will happen, because I was so disappointed in 2020 and 2021 when the Art vendors got canceled because of covid-19.

https://medium.com/writers-blokke/interview-with-fashion-stylist-laurie-brucker-amerikaner-ce618b774330

Thank you, Kim, for sharing your story with us. I have been following you on Instagram for a very long time and see how you progressed. I admire your painting skills. Just click this link if you also want to follow her on Instagram. 😍

Hope you like my blog.....Until next time.....Have a nice day

Renata (Seadbeady)

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Wednesday 23 March 2022

Interview with Fashion Stylist Sahra Brandt

Hi There..... Are you ready to learn some more about the fashion industry? Ah yes, I have another interesting fashion stylist interview today.

As I was writing, I was wondering what other bloggers would write on this topic. You can never guess what I found this way. Don't even bother to try, because it's so unbelievable. 😵

Still, it's true, pinky swear. I typed in on bing (similar to google) 'fashion stylist interview', and there it was. My blog post on Medium about the interview with fashion stylist Laurie Brucker Amerikaner. 😍

I sometimes forget, but usually a few days after I have written a blog post, I also publish it on Medium. Ah yes, as I told you before, I am a regular absent-minded professor. 😏

Nobody is perfect, and that is just perfect. How boring would life be otherwise, and how little would I have to tell you, if not about some of my mistakes? 😂

Enough about my flaws. Let’s see if 32-year-old Sahra Brandt has something more interesting to say. I bet she does. 😍

What is your name, function, and the company you work for?

Sahra, owner of Shop the City.

What kind of work do you do or what are you studying to be?

I’m a wardrobe consultant and personal stylist.

What made you decide to become a Fashion Stylist?

My family always tried to push me another way, but I have always known I wanted to work in fashion. I put myself through fashion school in New York City and then worked as a buyer. When I met my now-husband, we moved to DC, which is not a very fashionable town.

I took an entry-level job at a law firm because it felt like what I was supposed to do there. Except that it wasn’t fulfilling. In 2017, I went back to my passion and invested in myself, so I launched Shop The City!

Is fashion important to you? Why?

Absolutely! It’s an amazing form of self-expression, especially for me. I can say who I am and what I’m about without opening my mouth.

What are your successes and how did you achieve them?

I’ve had some amazing successes, but I think 2021 as a whole was a great success; I styled 14 photoshoots and 5 of which were covers, including one for Vogue India!

Is the name of the Brand important to you when you buy clothing?

I don’t think so. It’s the quality of the fabrics and the design and silhouettes of the clothes. And, of course, the fit!

Describe your personal style of clothing?

I like to describe myself as a style chameleon - I tend to vibe off of what my clients’ style is. Some days I’m a modern minimalist, some days I’m a full-on edgy punk, and other days I embrace my mom style.

How did you find your personal style? Do you have a signature look?

Finding your personal style is trial and error; trying on pieces and personas to find what feels most “you”, as well as following a range of people on socials to find what speaks to you most.

In what way do you influence other people’s clothing style?

Can I speak for other people on this? I’m not sure I can but I can try! I find clients really taking what I have to say to heart; it can be something as innocuous as my personal preferences on contrast stitching in jeans or certain types of shoes. I understand, as a professional, I hold a lot of power with my words and try to be conscientious about that.

What are in your eyes the best trends at the moment?

I’m LOVING kelly green, chunky lug sole loafers for an edgy-meets-darling trend, and crochet pieces for an effortless summer moment.

What are in your eyes the worst trends at the moment?

The open front/sternum pieces - they only work for a specific body type. And neon; again, you need a very specific skin tone and probably a tan to pull this off, so it doesn’t work for everyone!

What kind of fashion advice would you give us?

Invest in quality basics; update your whites often, find pieces that make you feel like the most confident person in the room, and wear those to the ground. Don’t only shop the sales racks.

Who is your style icon and why?

Oh gosh, I feel like I have so many! Carrie Bradshaw definitely; a perfect mix of carefree and trend-forward, yet timeless. Bella Hadid always looks amazing and is at the forefront of trends, though I know we owe that to her stylist. And so many people on the street wearing their looks with confidence inspire me!

Is there something else you would like to share with us?

I work virtually and in person for clients in California! I also post style tips and tricks on my Instagram. If you’d like to follow me https://www.instagram.com/shop_the_city/