Terry Walters on Tagged & B&N.com

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/tagged/index.asp?cds2Pid=21818&linkid=1457866

Some Handselling Techniques

Here's a webpage with some tips on handselling books:

http://www.bookweb.org/education/member/handselling.html

E-Beth's 10 Films

Life is Beautiful
Amalie
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
Dreamgirls
Casablanca
Singing in the Rain
Across the Universe
Pride & Prejudice
The Nutcracker (w/Baryshnikov)
Almost Famous

Jason's 10 Films

The Big Lebowski
Original Star Wars Trilogy
American History X
Three Amigos
Wet Hot American Summer
Apocalypse Now
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Dark Knight
Se7en
The Exorcist

Ten Films We Would Take to a Deserted Island!

Nancy started this one. . .which ten films would you take with you on a deserted island? These don't have to be the ten films you think are the best, just films you could watch over and over and over

Project 2162 is dead. Long live Project 2162!

Well, due to a number of circumstances beyond my control, the latest iteration of the fashion game, Project 2162, seems to have fizzled out. But I've decided to use the blog as general goof off space for me and my friends! Which leads me to our next "Project" . . . .

And the Winnder [and Loser] is. . .

The winner of the first round of Project 2162 was Joy! Congratulations! She gets a pat on the back and bragging rights for a week or two!

And with a winner, must a loser follow. And the loser is Nancy. Sorry, better luck next time. . .well, there won't technically be a next time for you, but you get the picture.

And now on a personal note, I apologize for slacking on this project. We're already two weeks behind, and it's my fault. So, in a effort to get this train back on the tracks, your next look is due by Saturday, July 18th. I've already gotten one submission, so this means you Heather & Joy.

And another change, the next look might change, as well as the voting mechanism. I'll have to review my notes and I'll post the changes very shortly.

So, Make It Work!

Okay, let's try this voting thing! I've never done an online poll, but it should be one person, one vote, open to everybody.

Also, try to visit the links and we'll make some $$ to serve as a prize for this!

Week 1, Contestant 4

Contestant 4 also chose not to include a description or inspiration, but the detail in this wine, brown and blue number is unmistakenly youth oriented. Notice the ribbon detail on the shoe echoed in the belt!

Week 1, Contestant 3

Contestant 3 chose noto include any inspiration, but let me say, the use of color in the dress is subtle yet beautiful. The picture doesn't do it justice, but it's as georgouse as a wedding cake!

Week 1, Contestant 2

This entry is a vision in brown and baby blue--omg--the same colors as the Jonathan Adler at our favorite bookstore! Was this the inspiration?

Here's what the contestant wrote:

"My inspiration for this outfit was the stereotypical idea of ballerinas and tulle: tulle being the main component of tutus and crinolines. By using light, sheer fabrics, a mock tutu was created. Floating, layered and bouncy a modern fashionable ballerina skirt is born. A form-fitting yet airy champagne colored top mimics a leotard. Incorporating tulle as an accessory on the top of the blouse (the tulle stripes) adds a bit of charachter and draws the eyes to the models strong shoulders. Snd what ballerina is compleatet without a flower? The shoes used in this in this design are Christian Louboutin sandals. This dancer-like shoe also incorporated the "ballerina" theme and its blue and gold colors complent the overall palette."

Week 1, Contestant 1

Here's the first entry to the first week of Project 2162! Althogh this contestant didn't provide a background or inspiration paragraph, I think the included photographs tell the whole story!

I just received a two part question, that I'll answer for all contestants:

"1. Can I just attach a picture of the shoes, or must I make model-scale sized shoes?

2. Do I attach the description paragraph to the model?"

to which I answered:

"1. Make a model-scaled pair of shoes to the best of your ability, and attach a picture of what you intended and I'll post to the contest blog, and

2. A few sentences to describe your vision will help ppl judge your look. I'll type them up and include them on the blog."

NOTE: You guys can include a picture of two of inspiration looks or anything you think might help ppl understand your vision!

Make It Work!

-Tim

beginning rules

Welcome to Project 2162!  The following chart lists the dates of each of six projects, and one person will be disqualified each project.  Each project, all submitted looks will be posted on the Project 2182 blog, at http://project2162.blogspot.com/ and will be voted on by any or all members of store 2162 staff, including recently employed or friends of staff members.  The finale will be voted upon by the general public.

When submitting your project, please submit one succinct paragraph describing your motivation.

I can always be contacted at bryanjjohnson1969@gmail.com.

Project Starts	Project Ends	Voting Ends	Theme
June 1st	June 15th	June 25th	Tulle!  Tulle will be provided, although provided tulle does not have to be used.  However, tulle must be used predominantly in the design.
June 29th	July 13th	July 22nd	Red, White & Blue! In honor of Independence Day, the colors red white and blue must be used predominantly in the design.
July 27th	August 3rd	August 12th	Closet Essential, 2 Ways!  You choose one closet essential (examples below)1 and show two ways to utilize your chosen essential.
August 17th	August 24th	Sept 2nd	Classic, Reinterpreted!  I choose one classic look, below 2, and you put your own spin on it.
September 7th	September 14th	Sept 23rd	Autumn Wedding!  This is the one that decides the Final 2, so go all out!
September 28th	October 5th	October 14th	Haute Couture3 Finale!  By this point, you’ve had 4 months to think about this.  You made it this far, it better be good.

 

1 Examples of Closet Essentials include “Little Black Dress”, “White Button Down Shirt”, “Cardigan”, “Long Sleeve Tees”, or “Jeans”.  This list is by no means complete, so pick one and support it in your descriptive paragraph.

2 Individually set by moi.

3 Haute couture (French for "high sewing" or "high dressmaking") refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing. Haute couture is made to order for a specific customer, and it is usually made from high-quality, expensive fabric and sewn with extreme attention to detail and finish, often using time-consuming, hand-executed techniques

 

Please do not destroy the models.  They belong to Melissa and Joy, not you.  Use Velcro.  Ask one of the prior contestants or me if you need guidance. 

 

Beginning Rules

Here is the beginning rules to the Summer Edition of Project 2162.  If you have any questions, please contact me at bjohnson1969@gmail.com.