The Creative Cookie

Enter the Sassy Spectacles Contest

Show us how you look #Sewfab! We’re partnering with our friends at Kiki Magazine for a Sassy Spectacles Contest and all you have to do is design your very own pair of sunglasses or eyeglasses to win. Do something unique to who you are and make sure to draw inspiration from your style tribe (wink, wink)! Winners will receive an autographed copy of Sew Fab: Sewing and Style for Young Fashionistas!!!

Submissions are due August 14th, 2015 and can be sent by email to [email protected], mailed to 118 West Pike, Covington, KY 41011, or through @kikimagazine’s instagram with the hashtag #kikicontest.

 Our Creative Cookie summer interns have been creating inspired specs 'sew' fun!

Pre-Order 'Sew Fab' + a Gift for You

Sew Fab the dreamy project that I've been developing since 2012 is exactly three months away from hitting bookshelves across the US + UK. Later this month I'll have advanced copies in hand -- horrary!!

As you know, Sew Fab is now listed on Amazon + Barnes & Noble for pre-order with a discount too! If you place an order, between now and 11/18, I'll send you a special handmade gift by me!

Simply email me a note with your mailing address to: [email protected]. You don't even need to send me proof of purchase; just your Scout's Honor.

I'm pleased to share the front + back covers *drumroll please*: 

 

Thank you to all the wonderful people who were involved in the project -- you know who you are! 

Loads of gratitude to my husband kamau ware for encouraging me to sit down and write it. His keen creativity and visionary eye on this project will forever be appreciated. Also, shout-outs to my beautifully whimsy illustrator Sabine Pieper, my wonderful agent Andrea Somberg, and the best publisher on the planet Laurence King.

#Yay #SEWFAB

Sabine + me

In November, we opened Warehouse Gallery + I finished writing my 1st book, Sew Fab. Sew Fab is a guide on sewing, fashion, and style for budding fashionistas. When my publisher recommended Sabine Pieper to illustrate the book and I looked at her work for a few seconds and said, "ABSOLUTELY, she's brilliant!". I'm sew lucky to have my words alongside her high fashion illustrations and now our work hangs together on the walls of Warehouse too! We each have pieces in the current exhibition, Suit. I have 3 bow ties from my forthcoming line of neck-wear, Tye, and Sabine has 3 pieces from her amazing portfolio, one is below. 

Today is the closing of Suit at Warehouse and I'd love to make an artsy proposition to Creative Cookie followers...

The 1st 3 readers to purchase one of Sabine's prints or one of my ties will get a signed, advanced, copy of Sew Fab once it's off the presses! You can have both of us on your bookshelf, your wall, or maybe even around your neck.

I invite you to collect some fab art and be apart of our story, after all it is Women's History Month!! Email me or leave a comment below for size and pricing details. You can also attend the closing reception this eve, 8-10p! xo   

This fierce art by Sabine should be yours

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Last September, I met Ebony Ajiboye at an American Express Ladies Biz Bootcamp. She told me she was starting a vegan skincare line, with her sister, and I told her about our gallery concept and the rest you could say is history:). We've been featured on Daily Candy, in the same week, and on Saturday 2/1 we're having a pop up shop! The afternoon will feature complementary hand treatments, giveaways, and tasting of delicious treats, courtesy of Sugarfly Alley artisan candy!! You can also view Bed Stuy Story, Warehouse Gallery’s current exhibition + archive, featuring the works of four contemporary photographers – BOA, Russell Frederick, Lisa Lewis, Brock Mills + kamau ware.  

I hope to see you there! Details below + RSVP.

TranquiliT Giveaway (the winner is)

Congratulation to @concheets the winner of the TranquiliT Giveaway! Her prize package includes the eco-chic All-In-One Wrap Dress & other fun gifts:).

Congrats to Conchita C.! *throws confetti*

Thank you to designer Kimberly Wilson for the fab prize package and to everyone who entered our giveaway.

Below is a page from the new TranquiliT lookbook (featuring me) see the entire book  here!! Happy Friday, fashion loves.

Here's a spread from the TranquiliT lookbook - ♥ these dressses! 

TranquiliT by Kimberly Giveaway

It's Friday and time for our 3rd giveaway!

This week's prize comes from TranquiliT the eco-chic line that I model for! I purchased my 1st TranquiliT piece over five years ago (which I continue to wear and adore). You just never know where fashion will lead you:).

I ♥ TranquiliT because:

1. All designs are made from organic bamboo;
2. Garments are sewn locally in Washington, DC.; and
3. Kimberly donates a percentage of proceeds to charities that support women's creativity.

I could go on and on about how special & adorable this line is but I'll stop and introduce the prize pack. 

TranquiliT Prize Pack includes:

• a lilac all-in-one wrap dress
• an organic lavender sachet & fair trade tea
• a special surprise

I'm wearing the all-in-one wrap dress in yummy 'pistachio'

photos:  patrick onofre

How to Enter:

To win the TranquiliT prize package listed above valued at $140.00 (USD) you must enter between today Friday, August 3^rd (5:01pm EST) and by noon (12:00pm EST) on Thursday, August 9^th, 2012. The winner will be drawn at random and will be announced by Friday, August 10^th, 2012.

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Entering is Simple:

1. Follow both @creativecookie & @TranquiliT on Twitter -or- like us on facebook (The Creative Cookie & TranquiliT).
   
2. Send a quick email to  [email protected] with "TranquiliT /The Creative Cookie Giveaway" in the subject header. Please indicate if you are following us on Twitter, facebook, or both. Also share what city you live in.

Please Note:

• Entrants/Winners must be legal residents of Japan, Europe, or U.S. and at least 18 years old at time of giveaway. Full contest rules can be found here.
• Good Luck!