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Seeking Interns

kathleenCrowley — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:42:29 GMT

Im looking for an intern or two. This will be an unpaid gig to start. If you can get up to speed and show me that you mean business, it could turn into a paid gig. In exchange for slave labor, I will buy you lunch, force you to hone your skills, give you some industry dirt, and stuff they dont teach you in school. Sometimes college credit can be arranged. Send me a message and I'll get back to you asap. I know some of you have expressed interest in the past, but I just cant find the messages anymore! So if you have an interest, please let me know. I'll need to see examples of your work. Thanks!

SultrySeptemberSale!!!!!!!!

kathleenCrowley — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:22:01 GMT

Sale! Sale! Sale! 15-20% off everything in my etsy store! Contact me if you dont see something! Im in the process of posting new stuff and stock as I can!!!!!!! http://www.kathleencrowley.etsy.com kathleen.crowley"at" yahoo.com This is Brenna Crowley jumping for joy in her Fluffie Rufflies!!!!

Mecca, Mecca, Mecca

kathleenCrowley — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:46:10 GMT

I'll be vending at the SF Mecca Boutique Bazaar Sunday August 2nd 3-6pm City Dance Studio near Van Ness and Market 10 Cotton St. SF I'll have Fluffie Ruffle Pantaloons, Skirts, Sampants and more!

Piracy

kathleenCrowley — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:22:49 GMT

I will not knowingly ever try to copy another designer's creation for any type of production. I will not make a knock off of someone else's design and post online that I will custom re-create this design for you. I will do my homework before launching a design to make sure that I am not copying someone. You can come to me with a request and I may or may not make it for you, but it wont end up looking like a carbon copy of someone else' design anyway as I cant help but throw something of myself in the mix. And thats completely different from piracy........... Captain Hook, Anne Bonny, Jack Sparrow pirates are very fun in theory, but reality is very hurtful, very dirty, highly immoral, and not nearly so glamorous.

Sign this petition please!

kathleenCrowley — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:53:28 GMT

http://www.stopfashionpiracy.com

Salome's Suitcase

kathleenCrowley — Sun, 03 May 2009 21:26:44 GMT

Announcing the newly formed design collective - Salomes' Suitcase! go to http://tribes.tribe.net/salomessuitcase to see who we are and what we are all up to! XX

Tribal Boutique In San Francisco!

kathleenCrowley — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:12:05 GMT

Our newly formed collective of the Best Bellydance Indy Costumers and Artisans in North America are planning to hold monthly boutiques -and our first one will be held in early April! Come one, come all! While we do design for dancers, our styles and designs are also created for a divrese community of free thinkers and creatives! Please come by and see what we are up to! Saturday April 4th 2-8ish 2886 16th street , Suite B @ South Van Ness San Francisco, Ca. 94103 Main Showase for our first boutique: Minerva’s Antennae Medina Maitreya KathleenCrowleyCostumeCouture

To Start Out The New Year Right.........

kathleenCrowley — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:31:18 GMT

I'll be vending at the Edwardian Ball in San Francisco. You have to go to this! Its just too much fun! The Regency Center Sutter and Van Ness Three evenings of Entertainment! San Francisco Vending schedule: Friday January 23rd Doors and shows 8pm Come by and say Hi!

Made With Love

kathleenCrowley — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:17:22 GMT

Last night, I looked up and it was 10 pm and I had told people that I was going down to Amnesia to meet up for a drink. By then, I was all engrossed in a project that was taking all my concentration - basicly taking apart someone's pantaloons that they have been waiting for and rearranging the ruffles. A time waster for me, but thats what I do sometimes. So I was cursing at myself for bad time management and for once again saying I was going to do something that I could not. Then I looked over at my sewing machine and the threads had formed a heart. I didnt do this - or at least I didnt do it with conscious intention. So I had to laugh. If Im making things from love, then some things just have to suffer. I guess it could be worse.

Happy Solstice Everyone!

kathleenCrowley — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:13:24 GMT

It is always darkest before the dawn. We all have much work to do And things to change to make the world a Nicer Place. Hang In There And be nice to yourselves While the change is happening!

While I Seek and Wait for my New Magical Realm To Apear.....................

kathleenCrowley — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:15:27 GMT

Its business as usual. Except that now its Christmas time! Im not into Christmas sales and mark downs to make a buck. Im not great with seasonal merchandise, But I did post some cute new holiday wear up on etsy! http://www.kathleencrowley.etsy.com Stripes and candy cane colors ruffles and lace Steampunk and Pirate Victorian/Edwardian Tribal Bellydance Fusion A few mark downs in my Mark Downs Section Making way for new things Trying to get to all the fun goodies that Ive cut out And are sitting on my shelf just waiting to be sewn up! Please excuse my mannequin, shes' a little jaundiced today. Tis the season to be jolly! And I kinda am! X

Wanted: A Real Home

kathleenCrowley — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:27:06 GMT

I am officially on the hunt for a new live/work space-apartment-home-warehouse-cottage. Somewhere where I can roll out of bed and have my coffee and get to work without waiting and wasting time and money on transportation. Somewhere that I can prepare meals and take a nap if I need to. A place where I dont feel that I am in anyone's way. A place where things get fixed and I can have an oven and bake and have friends over when I want. A place where my son and friends can stay for a while if they need or want to. A place where I can hang out with my cat when I want to. A place that I can stay at for a long, long time. A place that I can decorate and feel proud of. A place where I can work all night when I need to and then crawl into bed without worrying about making too much noise. A place devoid of cockroaches and extreme tobacco smoke. A place with light and love. The love part would be great. A place where I can relax and my friends and clients feel relaxed. Maybe a patch of ground to plant things. I need to get away from my current situation soon. It was always just temporary. I never fitted in. I need a Home. I dont mind sharing with the right person/people. I dont mind living alone. I cant afford a yuppie kennel "artists loft". I dont need to stay in the City. I cant pay a princes' ransom - I refuse to - I like to buy shoes now and then. Ive had enough of depressed people around me. Im not desperate, but Id like new digs by February or early spring and if anyone knows of something that might work out for me - or if you are mature, clean, have a good sense of humor, an income, can keep your mental illnesses to yourself, and are looking for someone to share with, lets talk! Fingers crossed http://www.kathleencrowley.com

Samantha at FCBD Studio!

kathleenCrowley — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:08:53 GMT

Thursday, 9th of October, Samantha will be teaching Tribal Fusion combos at the Fat Chance Belly Dance studio, San Francisco Samantha Hasthorpe will discuss the art of Tribal Fusion through practicing short, distinctive, and creative combinations with the elegance, flair, and attitude stylistic of FatChanceBellyDance Contact fcbd@earthlink.net to book visit snakecharmahsam.co.uk for Samantha She will also be performing with guests at the Bollyhood Cafe on October 10th 3372 19th st. @ mission st., SF Doors open at 8pm Show at 9pm $5-10 sliding scale For details and tickets contact Amar @ dj@slounamar.com Its a great little venue Sam is here for a short time She is an amazing dancer and The nicest person you Could Know Go Go Go kc.costumecouture@gmail.com

This is getting old.........

kathleenCrowley — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:39:17 GMT

Tribe is letting us down. If I can even log in, I cant access my messages . Or I cant get to my tribe, or my photos wont upload - or something...... So if anyone wants to get ahold of me, go to: kc.costumecouture@yahoo.com http://www.kathleencrowley.com http:kathleencrowley.etsy.com http:www.myspace.com/kathleencrowley or facebook......or twitter.......or Ning...............

Tis The Season

kathleenCrowley — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:14:36 GMT

Im feelin it early this year. Halloween, the door between the worlds, the new year, trick or treat, dress up, whatever it means to you....its really coming in strong. A lot of things have died, a lot of babies have been born. Maybe its just strong for me personally this year and not the same for everyone else? Well, I know thats not true........... My friend Moona is getting her business back up after taking a little havingababyhiatus and shes got lots of spooky stuff up for sale! No one, but NO ONE does Halloween like Moonalisa! http://www.moonalisa.com Photo: moonalisa B(w)itches: Kathleen, Ginny, Moonalisa

A Little Sumpin Sumpin Of Mine On Project Runway......Dats Right.

kathleenCrowley — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:05:53 GMT

I cant say much, but something Ive made will be worn on Project Runway this week! This will be pretty exciting for me as Ive never actually seen the garment on a person before! So it will be extra fun to see it on the old tv! Yee Hawww! So this week on Project Runway will be about Drag Queen Elite and the challenge will be about dressing them......and Ru Paul is Guest Judge. I would KILL for that challenge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It will be the only episode that I will be watching this season as it has been a big snooze for me so far. Im spoiled. Last season had real talent and everyone did their best to get along. And while there were complaints about how uber professional they all were and how that wasnt fair to anyone else........well.........out of all the thousands of talent that auditioned for this season in this here United States Of Amerika, this is what they came up with? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Ok. Maybe that was mean. I'd be ripped to shreds on that show!!!!!!! Thats all I can say. For those who are interested and who can, watch Project Runway this week - Wednesday the 20th of August! You will be entertained if nothing else!

They are everywhere

kathleenCrowley — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:47:33 GMT

Ants. I cant sit down without ants on me. I cant be on the computer without ants on me. I cant use the bathroom without ants on me. They are in my shop. They are in my home. They are in Walgreens and the car I borrowed. They are taking over.

Summer Solstice Clearance Sale!

kathleenCrowley — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:20:59 GMT

Half off all aprons and zil bags til the postings expire Some expire sooner than others Making room for bigger, better, more!!!! http://www.kathleencrowley.etsy.com

Mordake

kathleenCrowley — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:19:40 GMT

Mordake An opera by Erling Wold Costumes by Moi Much brilliance abounding Not yo mama's opera High Art You'll love it http://www.mordake.com http://www.kathleencrowley.com

Etsy Store Is Up!

kathleenCrowley — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:12:37 GMT

Finally ~ Ive started getting it together enough to put a few things up on Etsy. Come check it out! I'll be putting things up as I make them or get around to it. Im still taking custom orders! http://www.kathleencrowley.etsy.com

The Good Old Days

kathleenCrowley — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:14:15 GMT

I Stole this from Zarina's blog. It reminded me of how much has changed in the last few years. For Those Born Before 1980 TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED the 1930's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's!! First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn't get tested for diabetes. Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-based paints. We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets, not to mention, the risks we took hitchhiking. As infants & children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, booster seats, seat belts or air bags. Riding in the back of a pick up on a warm day was always a special treat. We drank water from the garden hose and NOT from a bottle. We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and NO ONE actually died from this. We ate cupcakes, white bread and real butter and drank Kool-aid made with sugar, but we weren't overweight because, WE WERE ALWAYS OUTSIDE PLAYING! We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on. No one was able to reach us all day. And we were O.K.! We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem. We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's, X-boxes, no video games at all, no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's, no cell phones, no personal computers, no Internet or chat rooms....... WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them! We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents. We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever. We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and tennis balls and, although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes. We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them! Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!! The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law! These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever! The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas. We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned HOW TO DEAL WITH IT ALL! If YOU are one of them.....CONGRATULATIONS! You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the lawyers and the government regulated so much of our lives for our own good . While you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know how brave (and lucky) their parents were. Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors, doesn't it?!

Why Custom Garments/Costumes Cost So Much

kathleenCrowley — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:24:31 GMT

http://www.costumersguide.com/cheap.shtml

New Skirt

kathleenCrowley — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:36:28 GMT

Audra from Cleopatra's Bazaar is modeling a new skirt that Im about to put out there. Its great to pull this on over your dance pants for a bit more coverup - or just cuz its so cute! S, M. L, XL - No two will be the same - just like the Fluffie Rufflies™! PM if interested in ordering! Thanks Audra! Great Photo! XX

Audra from Cleopatra's Bazaar

kathleenCrowley — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:31:30 GMT

What a great photo of Audra in her Fluffie Rufflies™! Thanks, Audra!

TARAb!!!!!! For all you UK tribal Dancers (and thereabouts!)

kathleenCrowley — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 03:13:11 GMT

Hadley (Saaidi and Nefertem) and I will be performing! Come see us!!! Cant wait to jump on stage with the Rashani and Pedralta gang again!!!!!!!!! 10 November at Birmingham Central Library Theatre, 8pm, £15 A sparkling, evocative melting pot of dance, music and digital media, inspired by the ancient silk and spice routes, featuring: Rashani World Fusion Pedralta Dance Phil Thornton Following their sell-out show Magic Caravan in Dublin the unique international dance collective Rashani World Fusion joins forces with Midlands-based duo Pedralta Dance and composer, musician and digital media artist Phil Thornton, for a one-night spectacular. "Rashani really got the crowds rocking!" Irish Times Festival of World Cultures Main Stage "Rashani's performance kept me on the edge of my seat." Fantasia Join the cast, at the after show party, at nearby Moroccan restaurant Zagora. (Places are limited for the meal, so book early) <br><br>Ticket Office 01543 414597 <br>Or book online at <br>www.pedralta.com/tuition/015-003.htm