http://www.swyyne.com true confessions of a recovering gluttoness Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:29:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Progress has been made! The platform or "elevated room" that I've been trying to explain to everyone (unsuccessfully) is almost complete. Just to give you a little background here, I've been renovating my tiny apartment and trying to be as eco-conscious about it as possible. That being said, I was ... http://www.swyyne.com/2010/01/27/the-sort-of-eco-renovation-continues-hacked-ikea-platform/ just shampoo and condition at the same time. apply shampoo to your scalp and conditioner to the tips. then lather each area until you meet in the middle. your tips will be healthier because they won't have their natural oils stripped and you'll shave a minute or so off your shower ... http://www.swyyne.com/2010/01/21/the-water-saving-way-to-wash-your-hair/ as a level zero tech geek, i've been seriously torn between buying new gadgets and not contributing to the nasty crap that gets discarded in our (asia's) backyards when i throw my old stuff away. that's why i'm feeling last year's model. it's basically a bunch of tech geeks tweeting ... http://www.swyyne.com/2010/01/21/saving-the-earth-through-sheer-laziness/ Am I Dwight? Sure, this video is a gross exaggeration, but, like every scenario on The Office, it's got some roots in the truth. As an "environmentalist" and someone who publicly encourages others to clean up their acts and turn to a greener lifestyle, I try to do as much as ... http://www.swyyne.com/2009/11/16/5-things-you-can-do-to-not-be-an-eco-hypocrite/ Now that Halloween is over, I thought I'd try my hand at refashioning some of the old costumes I've accumulated over the years into accessories that I'll actually wear now. My first project? Turning the sheer tulle of an old 1980s dance recital tutu into a pretty rosette. 1. Push a ... http://www.swyyne.com/2009/11/07/how-to-make-tulle-rosettes-from-an-old-tutu/ Absolutely stunning felt hats perfect for the start of fall (and hiding a bad hair day). (via Ecouterre) http://www.swyyne.com/2009/10/07/claudia-schulz-handmade-wool-felt-hats/ Before: After: With the economy in shambles, accessories that allow us to add some flava to our existing wardrobe pieces and avoid having to buy brand new ones seem to be all the rage. My absolute favorite example of this trend? SHOE JEWELRY! Especially these fab pieces by Litter SF. While Litter's ... http://www.swyyne.com/2009/10/02/make-your-own-shoe-jewelry-for-free/ Dame Vivienne Westwood and Melissa Plastic Dreams have done it again! I swooned pretty deeply when I first peeped these on Ecouterre, and will have to control my urges if I am going to resist the siren song that they are singing to me as I navigate this stormy day. ... http://www.swyyne.com/2009/10/01/vivienne-westwood-melissa-wing-sandals-for-greek-mythology-nerds/ Turn this: Into this: I've been lusting after a three or four finger ring a la Radio Raheem's LOVE and HATE jewelry in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing for some time now, but they are super hard to come by and when I do see them, they're quite pricey. Well, when ... http://www.swyyne.com/2009/09/03/how-to-make-a-broken-barrette-into-a-three-finger-ring/ Finally! PicoCool - Lightsaber Chopsticks And you know how I feel about chopsticks. They would be better if they weren't made of plastic, but if you're gonna reuse them instead of throwing away 25 billion disposable chopsticks a year, I am down. http://www.swyyne.com/2009/08/07/lightsaber-chopsticks/