Family of Animals...

Shiro

Have you ever seen a person and instantly thought of the animal they were like? Or maybe after you get to know someone you begin to associate them with an animal due to a specific trait? If not, then you're most likely more normal than I am. LOL

I do it all the time, seriously, all the time. I'll see a person and instead of remembering their name I'll associate a trait or animal with them and end up remembering that first. I don't know why I do this but I do.Then again, it may have something to do with our odd family tradition. It was one of those traditions, that's not really what I call a "tradition" but I guess you can call it a  'family thing'. The basis of it is that we would claim or assign characters/animals to each other. I can't help but smile remembering all of us (the family) sitting around the TV watching a movie or show and pointing out who's who, or better yet 'claiming' characters. I loved it! It was a serious to do when we were real young-ins. I was always Michelangelo with Ninja Turtles, and I had to be Ducky in the Land Before Time, and the list goes on.

Now over time once I get to know someone their 'assigned animal/character' can change, which could be from how they act, mature, or maybe from what and how I get to know them. Of course, this is highly opinionated and while some people might not think they are what I see them as or even take it negatively (while sometimes it is), they have to realize I just can't help how my mind works (love that excuse right!). LOL

So, what I am going to share with you today.....*drumroll*.....is my current list of family animals. ^_^
Some will be expected I think and others a bit of a surprise, but here goes.

First off....the parentals.
My mom, the crazy cute woman that she is. She changes often, I had first thought she was like a killer whale you know. Cool, calm.....but severely deadly (remember the dreams mom...LOL), but she's changed recently and I keep thinking she's more like a Red Panda. I mean look at that face....I can see my mom's funny expression coming out through that, then again throw in a little menacing look and she could look like an angry red raccoon. lol (I make no sense I know).

 

Next is my dad. Strong 'like a rock' & loyal (and scary when he needs to be). He has always been what I considered a bull character (though recently I want to add something cute to his character too).

Let's see.... lets move onto my siblings. Chico will go first. This one shouldn't be much of a surprise because his has stayed the same most of the time. Cool & Suave, so I gave him the penguin (constant tux). Not to mention he is such a romantic (anyone got a pebble?)

Cute!!

 I'll go ahead and add Ale (sis-n-law) here. She has changed a few times, but the basis has always been the same. Colorful, creative, different....oh and she's always thinking of ideas, what I like to call a 'head in the sky' scenario. Therefore, she is a flamingo, the gorgeous bird full of color and not to mention its so closely named to the flamenco....which hits the dancing aspect she loves. ;P

Finally, my big sis. She is the only one that changes all the time. I've yet to find the one animal that just 'fits'; however, the other day I had this nudge that she reminds me of a French Bulldog or Boston Terrier.....I can't understand why I had that connection, but its there. (also....I added a pointer & lab (for.....she will get that one >_< LOL).

Oh, I guess I should include mine, which never changes and I'm not sure many will agree, but its a cat....a black cat to be specific. My own person, 'do my own thing'.....often perceived incorrectly (well sometimes)....LOL

So, do you ever add animal or character tags to people you know or meet? If so share some!
Until next time. Ciao Ciao

Dog Fashionista

What's this? I'm still alive?What a crazy few weeks it has been, work is definitely kicking my butt. It feels like weeks since I've actually sat in front of the TV and watched anything but infomercials. Seriously, I could probably create one in my sleep these days. hahaha

So you guys know I have a lovely sidekick named Lola, who has to put up with my constant photo mania, and she’s a good sport most days. Like so ---->

Recently however, I’ve had this desire to amplify her cuteness. How you may ask? Well, through cute collars & other fashions, though if she had longer hair I kid you not she would be getting a crazy cool haircut/color. Now before you start rolling your eyes and thinking I’m about to turn my dog into one of those prissy Hollywood hounds with bejeweled tanks and hot pink tutus think again. (Not that it doesn’t tempt me). 

What I’ve found for my darling boo monster, is this:

From BowWowCouture on etsy

Isn't this collar is downright adorable. I figure this is just about the only thing I might get her to wear. Now if she would let me I would love to put her in something like this:

RoverDog on Etsy

or maybe

RoverDog on Etsy

*flails* so darn cute! Too bad winter is about over. Oh, but you can gurantee if she was a guy I'd put her in this (of course I still might just because its so cute):

RoverDog on Etsy

I just can't see putting her in a dress or skirt. She's just not a prissy dog. I've seen cute tanks that she might wear but I just don't understand putting clothes on a dog during the warm weather. Just seems wrong....but during the winter/fall....a sweatshirt...definitely

PB&J's world on Etsy

*sigh* just so cute. Of course, I'm completely cheap when it comes to dog clothes too, because I feel I can make them just as well. Though I need my sewing machine for that, and its still at the parentals place, but you can gurantee just as I made Ciram a kimono like so:

Not the best but good 1st try*

I can surely make Lola some cute outfits. :D
 

Now for all you pet owners. What kind of fashion do you give or don't give your precious four legged friends? Do you do the frill, casual, or all natural?