Shopping Resources

Pinterest – Hot New Tool for Designers

February 2, 2012

Pinterest Hot New Tool for Designers One of my favorite design tools is the mood board or inspiration board. I routinely build collages that inform, inspire and delight the eye and fuel my own creative process. Recently, I went over to the new website, Pinterest and began to explore. What I have found, to my [...]

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Costuming Pattern Lines

August 7, 2011

Hello Gang, I’ve been working on a an article and pouring through old photos. In my world, photos can represent a moment in time or serve as documentation for a project. Today, however, while looking for something very specific, I surfed past this photo on my harddrive. It made me think back to the days [...]

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Belly Dance Magazines, Newsletters & Blogs

June 25, 2011

Belly Dance Magazines, Newsletters & Blogs – Belly Dance Information in the Information Age. Do you subscribe to a belly dance magazine? I must admit, I do! I find it enjoyable to read articles written by dancers in far-flung areas with different perspectives, views and ideals. I learn things, live vicariously through travelogs that document [...]

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Sakkara, Baden-Baden Germany

March 25, 2011

Hello Gang, I’ve never had the pleasure of visiting Germany, but suddenly, I’m inspired to go. I have recently found the most visually delicious belly dance catalog I’ve ever seen. Sakkara is a premiere belly dance costume shop in Baden-Baden, Germany, and offers what appears to be a vast collection of amazing costumes, accessories, jewelry [...]

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Fun Half Sole Shoes

January 29, 2011

Have you seen the new line of Funky Diva Half Sole Shoes? I found them over on Discount Dance Supply and think they are fun, funky and really practical. Discount dance is carrying two styles with floral and heart motifs inspired by tattoo art like. Comfy mesh with a sprinkle of rhinestones and a [...]