Season 7, Episode 6: A Little Bit of Fashion

This week the designers had to design outfits for little girls. It was so fun. I loved this episode. One of my favorites. Then there was a surprise, the next day they had to pull together a coordinating outfit for the a "grown up", which was the models. Here is my review!

{least favorite outfit award} designer, amy

 I don't know what amy was thinking, but this is just hilariously ugly. hahaha...better luck next time girl! "A" for trying to think outside the box and do something different.

{outfit I would wear award} designer, ben

 Love the colors, love the fit, love how they match. I would wear this :)


{beautifully constructed award} designer, seth

Awww, seth. How you are my favorite designer on the show. I am so glad you won. Congrats. You really deserved it. I thought it was adorable when the little girl said that her favorite part about the outfit was her purse. You really "got it" for this week. The mom's look is so modern, and the outfit was beautifully constructed! I love black and white together, I want you to win so I can buy your clothes. lol :)

{most creative award} designer, ben

This gets the most creative award because I think that ben was creative and did a perfect job with putting the mom and the daughter's outfit together. fantastic with the gray and black/red accents in both outfits. Sharp and polished. Love the flower in the girls hair!


{favorite designer award} designer, jay

I realized this week that Jay is a good designer. He has had some solid outfits these past weeks. So we will see how well he does. Good job Jay. 
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-simplyJUDYBLIGH

I Love

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

I LOVE:
Jesus
david
the sun on my skin
project runway
peanut butter
classical music
girl friends
unsuspected roses
my family (I always miss them SO much)
the smell of fresh ground coffee
downtown dsm
typography
proverbs 3:5-6
fashion, cooking, and craft blogs
a well executed violin concerto
running outside
dancing
me and ellen's high school girls at church
texture, color, and art
baking cookies

Project Runway Review (Episode 5, Run for cover)

This week was a good week of project runway! There was a lot of good designs. This week they had to design an outfit for Heidi Klum to wear on the cover of Marie Claire (april issue). Here were my thoughts:
{least favorite outfit award}designer, janeane marie

I really wish that she would have gone home. Last week and this week she had a terrible dress with ugly hems. 


{outfit I would wear award} designer, ben

{beautifully constructed award} designer, jesse

and designer, seth

{most creative award} designer, anthony

{favorite designer award} designer, anthony

I am so excited that Anthony won the challenge. His designs have been good and terrible. He is so funny on the show and makes me laugh so much. I am so proud of him and glad he won this challenge! His dress was beautiful.
-simplyJUDYBLIGH

Super bowl commercial

My favorite super bowl commercial:

To play click here:

Doritos: Play Nice

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Accessorizing...

I am a member of Modcloth's street team. We are called ModSquad. Here is our assignment we were supposed to do! Fun.

The first style question is sent by Carlee from Canada.
I am considering buying the Whirlwind of Wonder Frock for my grade nine farewell. I'm not looking for anything too dressy and I need a a suggestion for shoes to go with this dress. I don't want to wear heels, either flats or sandals, can you list some places to look for or colours that would work well?
By the way, I live in Canada so brands/stores from the States wont do. (Note ModStylists: we ship all over the world, so pay no heed to this!)
Thank-you.


What I wrote and put together:
Hi Carlee from Canada!
I think this dress is perfect for your event. This dress would look best accessorized with pinks and golds I think!
Buy a few new things (earring, shoes, etc.) and you can also incorporate what you already have in your wardrobe in the pink and gold family. 
Do everything in gold and add one piece that is pink! It will really make your outfit stand out, but be totally adorable and relaxed all in one.
Judy

Slashes of pink and gold! by judybligh featuring Rachel Leigh jewelry

Items in this set:
Whirlwind of Wonder Frock-Mod Retro Indie Clothing & Vintage Clothes, $65
Belts-Mod Retro Indie Clothing & Vintage Clothes, $16
Vintage Italian Paisley Scarf-Mod Retro Indie Clothing & Vintage..., $25
Beauty Consultant Flats, $30
Merona Coral Erina Thong Flat - 6 : Target, $20
-simplyJUDYBLIGH

Project Runway Review (Episode 4, Design your heart out)

This week the designers had to use the Campbell nutrition logo/branding for a formal gala event. They also had to use "normal models". These "normal models" were everyday women that had some sort of heart disease through out their life. These women were fun to watch and it touched my heart <3 <3 <3.

As for the designs, they weren't my favorite. I didn't really like very many.  

{least favorite outfit award}designer, Janeane Marie

Ewww...that bubble hem is gross!


{outfit I would wear award} designer, Amy

 
{beautifully constructed award} designer, Jay Nicolas

{most creative award} designer, Mila

Love the graphic stars. Very nice!


{honorable mention award} designer, Ben

Not so sure about the gold color belt...but he pulled it together with the necklace and the shoes.


{favorite designer award} designer, Amy

She won the challenge this week. She totally deserved it. The past couple of weeks she has had really solid designs. She has got her head sewn-on-straight (pun, I am so funny :), and wants to do a really good job at every challenge. That shows. Keep up the good work and we will see you in the top hopefully!
  
-simplyJUDYBLIGH
 

Jelly bean art

Look at this art. Made from jelly beans. How beautiful!

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-simplyJUDYBLIGH

As most of you know, I am a graphic designer. So of coarse I am going to be making my own valentines day cards. I was looking on line for inspiration, and I couldn't help pass these adorable images to you! Let's enjoy the sights of this holiday...even though it is kinda irrelevant, it is just a good excuse to eat chocolates and remind people that you love them in cute little ways:) That is just fun! Enjoy...

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-simplyJUDYBLIGH

Job Update

Here is what is up with my job situation for all the family and friends out there that want to know. lol.

I got a job at a coffee shop named Cup O' Joy. It is located in Dakota Dunes, SD. Like 2 minutes away from my old job. I am super excited about this job and I think it will be a blast. I love making coffee for people. It will be a nice change of pace and a lot less stress. They also have awesome wraps and soup, so everyone can come and visit me...just give me a little time to learn the ropes :)

You can pray I find another job too. The coffee shop job will not pay enough or have enough hours. I think I really want to be a fitness instructor and teach yoga, pilates, and Zumba classes. That would be fun and I think I would be really good at that.

I have learned to rely on God through this difficult time of not knowing where he wants me to be. Hopefully I have been faithful to him and STILL need to be faithful that he is gonna provide enough money for David and I. Which he always does provide, so no worries!

I am a good graphic designer and that was solid in my head, God just needed to humble me. I think he was saying, "Whatever you think is solid in your life, (for me this was graphic design) is not solid. The only thing that is solid is Me, Jesus. You need to put your trust in Me more." I needed that reminder. I was reminded that it is not about having the highest title, most power, a lot of money, to be famous, or anything of that sort. It is about being able to give God the glory for everything that I do. Whether it is a barista at a coffee shop or the best graphic designer, He deserves my availability whenever and wherever. This is what I can take away from this experience. I am still learning a lot and my life still feels really unstable, but I couldn't be happier! I will take it one day at a time putting my trust in Jesus, my best friend.    

Proverbs 3:5-6
⁵ Trust in the LORD with all your heart
       and lean not on your own understanding;
 ⁶ in all your ways acknowledge him,
       and he will make your paths straight. 

-simpleJUDYBLIGH

Project Runway Review (Episode 3, The Highs and Lows of Fashion)

This week the designers had to be in pairs. Wow, what a challenge. They also had to create a surprise 2nd look on the 2nd day for $50.00. Here is my review:
{least favorite outfit award} designer, Ping

She was hilarious to watch, but just didn't "cut it" (pardon the pun Ping...hahaha) for me or the judges. I am glad she was the one to go. Maybe she will get some experience and come back in season 9 or something.

{outfit I would wear award} designer, Emilio

and designer, Anna

{beautifully constructed award} designer, Maya

{most creative award} designer, Mila

{favorite designer award} Emilio Sosa

So far everything he has produced, I have loved. He uses clean line and has a graphic eye that appeals to me. He seems to always do "patchy" designs which are really intricate and always looks well placed. The fit of his dresses are perfect. I predict he will be in the top 3.

{food for thought award} designer, Anthony

Anthony's dress reminds me of what the witch from the movie "Chronicle of Narnia" would wear. Do you see the connection?

Ok, so maybe a far stretch, but that is what first came into my mind. :)

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Thats all...hope you enjoyed!

-simplyJUDYBLIGH

Anyone up for a sunny day?

Old man winter got you down? I am getting a little depressed with all this cold weather. It truely seems like winter will never end...sigh.

Here are some images to keep your spirits a litte lighter & brighter.(source)
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Ahh, I feel better and a little brighter now :)

-simplyJUDYBLIGH

Project Runway Review (espisode 2, The Fashion Farm)

Project Runway was so good last night.
The challenge was to make an outfit out of a burlap bag:
Let me tell you what, they did a fantastic job! There were a lot of outfits that turned out great and a couple that turned out not so great. See below for my awards for the week:
{least favorite outfit award} designer, Ping


{outfit I would wear award} designer, Emilio


{beautifully constructed award} designer, Seth


{most creative award} designer, Mila


{honorable mention award} designer, Amy
Adorable and so flowy. How did she do that with burlap?!?

{favorite designer award} Seth Aaron Henderson

Over the past 2 weeks, I have liked his work. Edgy, with clean lines. Always awesome detailing on the back, I predict he will be in the top 3.

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That is all for now...what was your favorite of this week?

-simplyJUDYBLIGH

New purchase

A purse is an accessory that you take everywhere. It goes to the grocery store, to church, to work, to restaurants, to the gym, and to anywhere and everywhere you go! I am a fan of a big purse. That way I can always have my water bottle with me, and my Bible (usually just carried on Sundays, but I should carry it all the time ;)
I am super pumped about my new purchase. It is called Ocean Oasis Tote (source). I plan on using it all spring and summer because of the fresh, bright color. It reminds me of the blue that is a signature for Tiffany & Co.

Isn't it beautiful?!? Did I mention it was on SALE! What more could I girl want.

XOXO

-simplyJUDYBLIGH

Job

Recap for all of those who don’t know. After the 29^th of January, I will not be employed with my current company as a graphic designer. They are outsourcing my department. Lol.

So…I have been looking for jobs for a while. I have talked to a lot of people. Given my resume to everyone I meet practically. I showed my portfolio to a couple of “key players”, if you will, here in Sioux City. Trying everything I can to get a graphic design job. Nothing has come up…yet.

I interviewed and got offered a job at the 4-H extension office in Sioux City. I would have been doing the marketing for 4-H. After much prayer and getting wise advise from others, I turned this job down today. It was hard to do because it had everything I needed (money, benefits, vacation, ect). I was not excited for this job. I felt that I would defiantly not like being a “marketer”. I would not enjoy the tasks. I felt like if I were to take the job, I would only be giving it 50% of me and be using this position as a temporary job until I found something else I liked better. I didn’t want to do that to them, that character is not something I want to be known for. I do understand the fact that life is filled with things you don’t want to do. It is a part of life. For me, it was more than not enjoying the tasks. It was missing God telling me this was the right place for me to be. Very key for me to have God showing me and telling me if it is right or wrong. By me not taking this job, it is stretching my faith. I have never had to use this much faith in my life. Truly I can say that God is going to provide a job for me. Something that He wants me to do, I have no idea what this is because it seems to me that I have tried everything and looked everywhere. God is so much bigger than a job and He can do whatever he wants in my life. One thing I have learned in the past that God’s timing is always awesome and so perfect. Can I get an amen to that?!? I am trying to be patient and listen to what God has to show me. I am excited about His plan not mine, some times easier said than done though!

A verse that is keeping me going. Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

With all this being said, thank you for taking the time to read. Please keep me and my job in your prayers, as I know you have been. I feel them. Thank you.

-simplyJUDYBLIGH

Project Runway season 7

This is my favorite show and it premieres tonight! I am excited and can't wait to watch it.

WANTED: missing people in 2010

There are a couple people in my life that are leaving me behind in 2009. lol. I will miss seeing these people frequently...

I am going to miss Cassie Risetter (middle) and Denise Melo (right).
My co-workers in the last 10 months of 2009. Spending every day with them was a blast. Getting to know them was a blessing. I learned so much from them, even if it was how much water to put in your crock pot for a roast, or eating the best soup on earth (red pepper Gouda soup, from Cup of Joy) with them. We are all going our separate ways, finding different jobs and such. Time to move on. I have a feeling, a hope, and a prayer we will meet again in the future. Thanks ladies for all you did for me. I will miss seeing you every day! (thanks to Denise for making these Christmas sweaters in the picture above!!!)

I am going to miss the Stark family.

They are moving to Texas because John Stark (my brother-in-law) got a job down there, and when I say "down there" I mean way down there, in San Antonio! Instead of seeing this family about once a month, or every other month, I will probably see them a couple times a year. I can't wait to go and visit. I hope that day comes sooner than later, and during the cold months preferably. lol. We are going to Skype on New Years day. Can't wait.

-simplyJUDYBLIGH

Ringin' in 2010

Happy New Year!

-simplyJUDYBLIGH