Pineapple Trend

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Pineapples are in Season!!

Seeing this trendy fruit everywhere.  I sense a tropical summer!!

YAY!

Hope for a better day!

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Dee

The Man Reller!

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The Man Repeller!

One of the best blogs to read ever.  She's interesting and so witty with her words.  

I like her concept of women wearing very fashionable things that other women might find really great, but men on the other hand, do not. In fashion, we women dress more for other women than we do for men anyways, which is funny.

I love her style though, the mixing of menswear and feminine clothing brings the outfits to another level, but I think only certain women can pull it off.  She does so quite well.

What do you think?

Have you ever worn something that repelled men?

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Dee

Ellen is Hilarious!

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I forgot to post up Ellen from The Oscars!

She was hilarious.  

Short post.  

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Dee

Me in Dior Haute Couture

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Dior Haute Couture 2014

This is quite a collection of fun silhouettes in a mostly black and white color scheme.

And not to mention the shoes that compliment the dresses!

It was hard to pick which outfits to draw, but I decided on one black and one white and see how I would look in Haute Dior.

What do you think?  Which one is your favorite?  

Until next time!

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Dee

Beanies!

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Beanies and more beanies!

So, I've been thinking of buying a new beanie, but can't decide on which one and  on which brand.

So far I have narrowed it down to the 4 above.  

1. Diamond - I like the red and white color scheme, but it looks like a winter beanie, so wearing it in the spring or fall might not be as versatile.

2. Homies - cool simple black and white beanie.  Could be paired with most things, and it's not as "loud" since it's just black.

3. Neff - super cute light turquoise color makes it a bit more feminine, and could be worn during the warmer months because of the color.

4. Supreme - I liked this one because it's also black and white, but the stripes make it fun.  Also the red on the logo compliments the black and white pretty well I think.  Although, I have a big head, so I'm afraid it might highlight how big it is....

Which one would you choose?  Or would you not choose any of them?

Let me know in the comments!!

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Dee

Big Bang's Tae Yang!

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In the world of Kpop, I present to you Tae yang from Big Bang!  

Many people have asked me to draw more male figures, so I thought, who would have more style than a Kpop artist?  Even though the picture I chose for him is a simple suit, his hair makes up for the craziness!

There might be more of these coming up.  Maybe a Kpop collection of my favorite artists.

Maybe more Tae yang  in different stage styles?  Not sure yet.  I usually like to draw whatever I feel inspired to draw at the moment, so it could be anything.  

For those of you who are familiar with Kdramas (korean drama series), I just finished watching the series, "Heirs", which is about rich kids who are heirs to their family fortunes and the drama that comes with it. 

I'd say if it weren't for the characters in the series, it would be a standard Kdrama with predictable outcomes.   If you're new to Kdramas, then I would say it's pretty good.  

May want to check it out if you're interested, and don't forget to turn on the subtitles! :)

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Dee

Giambattista Valli 2014

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Wow!  The 2014 runway show of Italian designer Giambattista Valli is absolutely gorgeous!

I love that it's so feminine and structural, but yet silhouette is what makes these pieces so stunning.

He really knows how to flatter a woman's body, even with all the intricate details that could make someone look bigger.  By placing volume and creating curves in the right places it really makes the body look like an hourglass.  So genius!

He plays with other silhouettes as well, and they all seem to work great with the material and details that he chooses.  I'm not the biggest fan of floral, but I do like it a lot, especially when it's done well.  

These pieces look like a work of art, so I had to draw at least one dress.  I think I'll be drawing more of his dresses, especially the second collection of photos.

What do you think?

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Dee

you and your pet portraits!

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You and your pet portraits are here on my etsy page!

etsy.com/shop/bumbleanddee

Get a cute custom drawing of you and your pet that will last forever!

Or at least...as much as you print it :).

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Dee

Look it's, Wendy!

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Wendy from Wendy's lookbook is one of the most sophisticated dressed youtuber/blogger out there. With her quirky and fun personality, you can see that she brings it out into her outfits.  Her style is very classy and clean, but with a dash of fun and flare as well.  Just like this outfit!  It's well kept and well tailored, but the color and cut is what makes it interesting and fun like her personality.

I've been watching her videos on youtube since she started, so I've been following her for a while.

The quality and details that she puts into her videos is even better! They are so creative!

Check her out!

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Dee

Blush for Neonblush

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Jenny Ong of Neon Blush is one of my favorite bloggers.  I love her style because it's something that I would definitely wear - feminine with a slight edge, she can pull off many looks!

Which is why I couldn't help but draw her, especially with the fluffy white beanie!  Makes me want to get one too.  

One another note:  Yesterday was the SUPERBOWL, but the game was TERRIBLE!

Were the Broncos even playing??  I couldn't even watch...sad, sad game.  So this is where Manning is going to leave off...

Did you watch the superbowl?

Who did you root for?  What did you think of the game?!

Love to hear in the comments :)

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Dee

Don't Forget!

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What's cuter than a custom handdrawn portrait of you and your boo? Nothing!

Don't forget to order one for Valentine's Day!

Print it!  Frame it! and give it to your better half! <3

Available on my etsy:    https://www.etsy.com/shop/BumbleAndDee

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Dee

Haute Fur Outfits!

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Haute Haute Haute!

That's what Vanessa of The Haute Pursuit is!  She has such a cool style, not just in the outfits she wears, but her overall look.  It makes me want to chop off my hair and dye it too, but I'm too chicken :).

I don't think I can pull off the fur coat look, but she does it pretty well.  So well, that I had an itch to draw her!  Check her out at The Haute Pursuit! Enjoy!  

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Dee

The World Is My Oyster

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"The world is my oyster"

Oddly, this quote just randomly popped into my head and is pretty appropriate to what I have been feeling lately.  Basically, I feel like I can have so many opportunities, but I can't grab them fast enough.  There doesn't seem to be enough time in a day anymore.  From daily tasks, work, chores, projects, social life etc., how do you find the time? I just don't want to lose that chance to do something because I wasn't quick enough to jump on the ball.

Life changes, moments pass, and opportunities can slip away.  I need time management, and to figure out what's most important or adds the most value to my life.

I know.  I can't do it all.  *tears*

How do you find the time in your day to do everything?

I need to know!  

Side note:  The rendering above is from my ipad on paper by 53 :)

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Dee

9 Year Old Inspiration

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"I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." –Maya Angelou

For a 9 year old, Mia (on the right) is an inspiring and brave little girl.

Her mother contacted me about a drawing for Mia and told me a story that I would probably never forget.

Mia has a best friend (pictured on the left) who has been diagnosed with leukemia.  That means she will have chemotherapy, which results in hair loss.  For girls, we can be attached and sometimes defined by our hair.  It's like an accessory or security that most women find it hard to part from.  But for Mia, being there for a friend through a tough time is worth more than anything else.

So what did Mia do?   She told her best friend that she would shave her hair, so that her best friend didn't have to battle this alone.  Now, I don't know how many people are brave enough to do this for a friend, let alone a 9 year old, but that's inspiring.

The drawing:  I wanted to draw a portrait of them with their hair, because it signifies that they have triumphed over the battle and have come out as winners.  The headbands were worn when they didn't have hair, so I drew those to signify the bond that they had when they went through a tough time.

So no matter what you do in life - Remember that people will never forget the way you moved them, or made them feel.  Hopefully I did this story justice.  

Thanks Mia!

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Dee

Paper Doll created on Paper by 53

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Today, I discovered an app called Paper by 53.  This app, like so many other drawing apps, gives you the ability to draw directly onto your tablet.  for example, the illustration I created above, was done on my ipad 2 with a cheap stylus I bought at a computer store.

I have to say, I've tried many other free drawing apps, and so far this one is my favorite.  

Pros:

- You get "sketchbooks" and "journals"  just like you would have in real life.

- They have an option for you to view other people's sketches and ideas for inspiration.

- The tools are very true to life, feel and look.  (For example, a pencil really works and looks like a pencil drawn on paper, and the fountain pen goes from thick to thin)

- The mixer lets you create every color imaginable.  

- you can "zoom" in on your drawing to add the smallest details possible.

Cons:

- There's no option to change the size of your tool (then again same in real life)

- No option for opacity

- the "rewind" button is kind of annoying (rather have an undo button)

- There's no pressure sensitivity for strokes

- you have to pay for extra tools

All in all, I would say this app compared to other free apps is an A in my book.

Other neat features:

- They have their own "stylus" pen which sells for about $40 - $50 depending on which one you choose.  It's cool because you have bluetooth technology built in for palm rejection, meaning that the app knows you are holding the pen so that you won't accidentally mark on the paper with your hand/palm/fingers.  

-When you've used up your pages in one of the many sketchbooks you have.  You can actually order a physical Moleskin sketchbook with all your drawings/writings/notes printed inside!  So cool!

So, as you can see, I'm really excited about this app!  I was going to order their stylus, but the bluetooth technology only works with ipad minis and ones with retina display...and not for ipad 2s!  BLAH.

If you want more info just check out their website: http://www.fiftythree.com

And no they didn't tell me to write this...I just like the app!

Anyways, expect more ipad drawings from me!  I'll probably switch it up once in a while. laters!

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Dee

A Sweet Gift For Your Boo

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Valentine's day is around the corner!  That means you have less than 3 weeks to order your custom portrait digital prints!  Start early!

Shop:   https://www.etsy.com/shop/BumbleAndDee

Waiting to add a little love and happiness for you and your significant other!

Use them on cards, frame it or write a sweet letter that your better half will remember forever.

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Dee

Good Night with Pooh

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Hello!

You all probably noticed something different about this post.  Yes...I finally hooked up my scanner!

At first, I was going to buy an all-in-one printer with a scanner built in, but realized that I already had one from awhile ago.  I remembered seeing it in the basement, so I took up and installed the software for it, which took a long time after a few failed attempts! When everything was finally installed, I tested the scanner and voila! it works perfectly!!  Now I have better looking images for my posts!

New format - clear colorful images with a digital watermark.

It's been a long day and I'm ready to crash with my Pooh bear :)

Everyday is a chance for improvement. There's always room for better.

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Dee

Let It Go! Sisters of Frozen

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This is going to be a quick post!

A couple weeks ago I watched Disney's "Frozen", and was inspired to do a sketch of the 2 sisters in the movie.  Hope you enjoy!

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Dee