DSW Coupon and Shoe Site :)

Hey Guys

I have a coupon for you but hurry it ends today!!!

DWS Shoes: $20 off your purchase of $49.00 or more! ends today!!!

 

Also, I wanted to share a shoe website that sometimes purchase shoes from and I must say they are pretty darn good especially since I normally buy designer shoes that tend to be pricey this website offers pretty good fitting shoes and they are super cute! * IA M NOT AFFILIATED* just sharing where I shop

Cutesy Girl

These are some that I am looking at for myself and they are ALL under $30.00 some as low as $19.99 on sale right now

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Update and Stuff

Hello!

I just wanted to update you guys on my next sewing project :) I'm going to start on V8706





I was going to make in black but now I'm thinking I need a LRD :) I'm hoping to be done this week since I have little time for self-sewing. Also, i am working on new pieces for my collection and that is taking up a lot of my time.

I'll post pics soon!

Update on my "Solange" wig below
Review of Solange

Pattern Review: M6319

Hi Guys, I did my review via video :) and images are below!

Pattern: M6319



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Im wearing these shoes:

Steve Madden's Stokker in Blush

 

The Winner Is......

And the winner of my Shabby Apple Giveaway is...... ANA!!!!!! (comment below)



Ana, email me your contact info :) mimigoodwin at me dot com

Ana
Mar 22, 2011 @ 13:20:23
This dress is so stylish. I am a beginning to sew garments (some of which turn out better than others) and am having fun learning how to make simple things. I really like flower details but have not yet attempted making them yet.
Thanks for the giveaway–LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blog and pattern reviews

Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway!!

Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway!

I am so excited for Spring! although I live in Southern California it still gets rainy and cold during the winter so I am looking forward to warm weather and sandal wearing days! What I amost excited about is to share with you this wonderful giveaway, I teamed up with the wonderful ladies at Shabby Apple to host a giveaway so that one of my amazing readers can enjoy a new dress this spring.

Shabby Apple is an online boutique that is proud to offer you fantastic dresses that allow you to look fabulous, without having to compromise anything else. Now you have the opportunity to win their Happy Talk Dress right here at mimi g.



I spent some time on shabbyapple.com and let me tell you there are so many cute dresses that can very easily go from day to night. They look comfy and sexy but still appropriate and stylish.

There are several ways to enter the Shabby Apple Giveaway. Remember to leave a separate comment for EACH entry please:

First and foremost you MUST leave a comment on this post. (one entry)

Be a blog follower of mimi g. (one entry)

Follow me on Facebook (one entry)

Subscribe to my Youtube Channel (one entry)

Become a follower of Shabby Apple on Facebook so that they can share special promotions and discounts. (one entry)

Tweet or blog about this giveaway, share the love ladies: (one entry each)

The rules: This giveaway is only open to my readers in the U.S. The winner of this giveaway will need to disclose her name, phone number, address and dress size to Shabby Apple. The giveaway will run until Friday, March 25th when I will randomly choose a winner.

Enter away and Good Luck!

P.S. For my sewing divas: remember not everyone makes their own clothes ;) so share this blog post/link so other ladies have a chance to win!

SMH! Pajama Jeans....Really

Okay I am starting a new section on my blog, it's called SMH! lol

First installment of SMH...Pajama Jeans



You know you want some...lol

No More Braiding For Me!

All Erica B. needed to say was "Naomi Campbell's Hairline" lmbo!!! got it Erica, Im done with the braiding...LOL

DAMN!!



Toodles :)

Any Advice?

It's a Wig- Winfrey

Oh! I like me some Winfrey...LOL



Synthetic Lace Front Wig It's A Wig-Winfrey

Purchasing Link: http://www.samsbeauty.com/synthetic-lace-front-wig-it's-a-wig-winfrey-g-L...

Price: $39.99

*Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with Model Model, blackhairspray.com or any other products used, mentioned or shown in this video. All products were purchased by me for my own personal use. All comments and or opinions are mine and are in no way intended to offend any persons or companies. This video was done as a personal review and for the sole purpose of entertainment.

Recipe: Figure Friendly Zucchini Taco's

So I am really a MEAT EATER! I LOVE MEAT...but I don't always like to eat it in every meal so one day I decided to make tacos with what I had in the fridge and that is how the Zucchini Taco was born..lol

Most people would think they could not possibly be good if there is no meat..right? WRONG! these bad boys are good and if I can get my 3 and 7 years olds to eat them and love them you know they are good.

Here are the steps I take ;) I season to taste so there is no real measurement for the seasonings..lol

Ingredients:

4-5 Zucchini

1 Can of black beans

3 Cloves of garlic smashed and chopped

1 Handful of cherry tomatoes diced

1 Avocado

1 cup of shredded cheese (your preference)

Salsa Verde

2 Tbs Olive Oil

Tortillas

I use the following seasonings to taste instead of salt or pepper :)



Dice your Zucchini and Garlic Cloves



Add your Zucchini and garlic to the pan with olive oil and saute covered for about 5-7 minutes



Theses are my favorite sugar plum tomatoes from Trader Joes, slice a handful in half and add to the pan





Mix and saute together for another 4 minutes



open the can of black beans and add half of the can to the pan, mix and let simmer together for 5-6 minutes of until the Zucchini is tender but not soft or mushy.



Shred some cheddar cheese, chop a little cilantro or Italian parsley and load up your tortilla!



Add some yummy salsa verde and enjoy!



Taadaa!

V8305 Revisited

Hi!!!

okay so I made this dress in black like two years ago but I recently decided to make it again because I love this pattern. I love the fit and the style and I love that it has long sleeves so in the chilly evenings I can wear it without a jacket.

Vogue 8305 View C

Fabric: Taupe Double Knit

Description: Fitted below mid-knee dress has raised back neckline, back zipper and long sleeves.

Did it look like the pattern envelope? Yes it does

Will you sew it again, do you recommend it? I will not sew it again since this is my second run at it but I do recommend this oldie but goodie if you have not already made it.

Conclusion: This is a great dress and every time I wear it I get a lot of compliments, it's a winner.

Model Model- Kathy Wig Review

Model Model Synthetic Baby Hair Lace Front Wig - Kathy

Okay first of all this is my first wig review although I have been wearing them for months now. I figured my followers who rock them can get first hand reviews ;)



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Purchasing link: Model Model - Lace Front Kathy

Beyond the Zone Noodle Head Leave-in Conditioner This is that conditioner I mentioned in the video

Price: $29.99 on sale now (Thats what I paid)

*Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with Model Model, blackhairspray.com or any other products used, mentioned or shown in this video. All products were purchased by me for my own personal use. All comments and or opinions are mine and are in no way intended to offend any persons or companies.  This video was done as a personal review and for the sole purpose of entertainment.

My Videos: Free Downloads Now

Hello!!!

I just wanted to take a sec and tell you that my videos can be downloaded for free now, you can click on the links below to download :)

1. Draping a Basic Bodice: Download here are the PDF instructions

2. Maxi Dress Tutorial: Download

3. Duct Tape Dress form Tutorial: Download

Enjoy :)

~Mimi G.

My Videos: Free Downloads!!!!!

Go here for downloads and update my blog address if you haven't already, I moved :)

LBD Self Drafted

So seeing as I am sooo behind I am just gonna start posting things I made and never wrote about :)

Let's start with my LBD, I needed to attend a wedding with the hubby a few months back and I wanted to make something simple, black and easy to accessorize so I took out some black lightweight double-knit fabric and started cutting...lol this is the result of that day :)







On the form



This was really cute and I got so many compliments on how "Chanel" I looked..lol

Peace

~Mimi G.

I Updated... Go Look

Go Look Now :)

I Spy...

I Spy Good Style: I love this look!



I Spy Bad Design: Really?? those pants/shoes whatever the hell that is IS NOT cool...K that is all.



I Spy Halle Berry: Every time I see her I want to chop my hair back off...LOL *Note to self*  DONT DO IT!



Peace,

~Mimi G.

Update and Book Review

Hello!!!

Boy have I been terrible about this damn blog..lol I just cant seem to find time to do everything!!! arrrgggg it's very frustrating. I have been busy with my business but have not done much sewing for myself :( I am planning to add a few new things to my usual blog etc.. like I plan to do video entries because that is easier for me. I also will be including some beauty products/fashion/tips etc that I have been using and or am loving but dont worry this will still be a sewing blog that wont change.

If you guys follow me on Facebook you know that I have been trying to let my hair grow out and since I can't deal with the ugly in between stage of going from short to long..humph! I started rocking wigs until my hair grows long enough to do something with it..lol right now I just look like a crazy person under this wigs..lol the problem is that now my wigs have become accessories, its like waking up and deciding what earrings to wear..LOL I am ADDICTED! so when you see me with different hair every week just go with it..lol

Let's see...oh! yes I forgot..if you are wondering why my YouTube channel is gone it's because I got tired of people making idiotic comments because they disagree with "MY WAY" of doing things...LOL I did get a new channel but there is nothing on it yet..there will be soon :)

Books! I get asked a lot about books on tailoring or couture (ish) that are easy to follow for beginners, so I have done a little research on some og the books already out there and then came across two:

Illustrated Guide to Sewing:  Tailoring **** (Good Book even for the more experienced seamstress) Get it here

Illustrated Guide to Sewing:  Couture Techniques *** (Good Techniques for beginners but not Couture) Get it here

I had not read them so I ordered them so I could give a personal opinion, so here it is:

1. Good for Intermediate and beginner Sewers who are not ready to take the leap into Couture Techniques but want to seriously improve

2. Great Illustrations for ease of following along and understanding what they are asking you to do

3. Good Reference  for the beginner/Intermediate to have on hand

4. The Tailoring book is good for both starters and pro's, the info is good the illustrations makes it easy to follow and it has a  lot if good techniques. I have a ton of books and several on tailoring but this one is a good one to add to that.

Talk to you guys soon!

~Mimi G.