Rio de Janeiro, January 2009


    Cruise Family spotted leaving their Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio on Saturday, 31th.

    The family will be hitting up several tourist sites in and near Rio before Tom’s a press conference on Tuesday. Tom is in town to promote his latest WWII flick, Valkyrie, which also premieres in Brazil on Tuesday.


    After leaving the posh Hotel Copacabana Palace, the family was seen traveling with a four-car convoy amid heavy security. They entered a Brazilian military base and hit a beach within the residential area of the compound.

    Thanks again to Thereza for the links! :)

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    better picture! :)

    and while iam searching for the real dress, you can enjoy this Copy-Cat dress:
    Butterfly Printed T-shirt Dress by babyGAP.


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    Rio, January 2009


    Suri & her parents spotted entering Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio on Friday, 30th.


    Cruises are in Rio for another premiere of “Valkyrie.”

    Thank you Thereza for the link! :)

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    LA, January 2009


    Suri & Katie went to a puppet show at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Friday, 23.

    Finally! NEW pictures! :)

    Copy-cat Outfit:
    Pink Smocked Dress by Sarah Louise.


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New Year's Eve Sweater and Skirt GIVEAWAY!!!! CLOSED.

    Yes, I know New Year's Eve was 22 days ago BUT I had been working on this in December when I got sidetracked. I hope you'll understand.

    These photos were taken with my BRAND NEW used digital SLR. Oh, you don't know HOW long I've been wanting one of these. Probably before they were even invented. And now, I finally have one!

    But is it everything it promised to be?

    Yes....and more! Oh, so much more.

    Taking photos of Lily has never been easier! Oh, did I just give away the surprise? Yes, it's Lily behind the silver balloon. And boy, she goes a mile a minute. There's no stopping her somedays. Keeping her from becoming a long blur in photos has been a painfully frustrating challenge. Now, with shutter speeds of 1/350 of a second (indoor shots) she's as frozen as the ice on the windshield of my car.

    Did I mention it's freakin' cold here?

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    But I digress, the sweater....

    I saw a post on Oh Happy Day about a j.crew sweater that a fellow blogger had tried to replicate. I too fell in love and attempted my own version. I have to admit, though simple, the time it took to make each of the flowers was terribly tedious. I wouldn't want to make another one every again.
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    To make each flower just cut about 35 petals in varying sizes with a silk or silk-like material. Take each one and fold it in half. Thread each folded petal on a string. When all petals are on, tie the end of the string to the beginning and voila! You have a lovely floppy flower. I'd recommend cutting the petals all together. I took five pieces of fabric and cut seven varying petals at once. It still takes what seems like an eternity to complete.

    tree lightingThe skirt was a little easier. I used a shimmery duponi silk. I cut the fabric to hang to lily's ankles for a more formal look.

    To be honest I wish I had one for myself.

    When I'm holding my new camera I feel just like a real professional:) It's heavy and feels important in my hands. I imagine my camera laments over having such an amateur owner. Maybe that's because when we're in public it tries to pretend we're not together. What's that all about?

    There was one disappointing drawback that I wasn't aware of. That being, only newer digital SLRs have live view. Something about mirrors and sensors. Was I the only one who didn't know that? It's taken some adjusting but I think I've gotten the hang of it.

    Now, I'm thinking about all the cool extras I need. That is, a cool remote control for taking photos in front of the camera. A cool telephoto lens for taking extra blurry photos. A super cool speedlite, so my pictures don't look as if a nuclear bomb just exploded in our faces.


    tree lightingNeedless to say, we had a fun photo shoot. Lily desperately wanted to help decorate. So I allowed her to punch the holes in the stars. Her favorite part was running through the silvery wonderland. And with my super cool camera I have about a hundred more photos of her mid-dance.

    I would say that this outfit would fit a 3T-5T:)






    new yearsLast day for posts is Monday 2/2/09 Winner will be announced Wednesday!

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    London, January 2009


    Last night they were busy at the Berlin premiere of “Valkyrie.” And this evening Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are posing at the premiere of husband Tom Cruise’s WWII flick Valkyrie held at London’s Odeon Leicester Square on Tuesday, 21.

    Katie recently signed to be in the independent comedy, The Extra Man. “This is a film for our times, these hilarious characters living on the edge of enormous wealth, scrapping for small pieces of the pie,” producer Anthony Bregman told Variety.

    Katie will be back in New York City as she begins filming her next movie and i hope that we will see new candids of Suri - every day :) i am crazy... LOL

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    Berlin, January 2009


    Katie Holmes, wearing a curious black patent hat, arrived in Berlin last night where she's joining her hubby, in town to promote “Valkyrie”.

    But they're not the only famous actor couple in town - according to OK, the Cruises may be spending some time with that OTHER couple while they're in Germany - Brangelina!

    After all, they do have quite a bit in common...adopted kids, movies set in Germany, a biological toddler...Maybe Suri and Shiloh will become best friends!

    UPDATE:


    later TomKat attended the Berlin premiere of “Valkyrie” on Tuesday, 20.

    P.S. Although, there are no signs of Suri so far... i really hope that S&K will surface out & about in Berlin - tomorrow - would be great :)

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    January 2009

    In Suri's Closet - Hive of One


    Suri is wearing the Navy/Teal/Tan Sweater Coat and Teal Dress - the outfit was designed and created by Hive of One - an independent Brooklyn, NY, childrenswear designer.

    This outfit was made specifically for Suri and presented as a gift to Katie from a fellow actress in All My Sons, Danielle Ferland.

    This info was exclusively provided to SCFB by the Creative Designer of Hive of One - Shanna Yarbrough.

    Thanks a lot for this info, Shanna! Suri looks gorgeous in your outfit! :)

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    January 2009



    Exclusive Pics: Katie Holmes 30th Birthday Party

    On Sunday (January 11th) Katie will wrap up her brodway performance of All My Sons by Arthur Miller.

    During the 4-month-run her reviews were pretty good, but one recent night really stood out - it was Katies 30th Birthday and Tom didnt let this go unnoticed.

    Though Tom couldnt be at the party himself, little Suri joined her mother on stage for the celebration.

    Katie's co-star John Lithgow and the rest of the cast - saying "Happy Birthday!" and than Katie blew out the candles of the giant 5-tier cake that was sent by Tom.

    Reported by CelebTV.com

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    January 2009



    Try as they might, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes can’t seem to keep their 2 ½-year-old daughter Suri from the spotlight. At no time was that more apparent than during a recent performance of Katie’s Broadway smash All My Sons. Tom — who has famously attended the show more than 20 times — was watching from the wings with Suri, when he noticed her tiny feet slowly making their way towards the stage. “I say, ‘Sweetheart, stay right here,’” the 46-year-old actor recalled during a Friday appearance on The View. “She turns to me and sort of taps my hand away, and I realize, she’s going to go on stage.”

    “Everyone is acting! So then she [got down on hands and knees and] was going to crawl out on stage. At a certain point she’s crawling, and I’m holding on to her dress, just quietly, because I don’t want her to say anything too loud. And so I finally just picked her up and said, ‘You can’t go on stage.’ And she goes, ‘Why?’ [I should have said] ‘you can’t go on stage yet.’”

    New Years Eve for Tom, Katie and Suri was spent quietly at home, and Christmas was “low-key,” he revealed. “It was more about the giving,” he explains. “We never really have the gifts be a big thing.” When asked about the public fascination with his youngest daughter — viewed by some as a fashion icon — Tom admitted that he is torn. “It’s both very flattering … and you kind of go, ‘It is what it is,’” he says. “We all think our children are incredible, and I feel that way about all three of my kids.”

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The Lunch Date Blouse GIVEAWAY!!!! CLOSED.

    I know it's been a while. Thank you for all your kind words about my grandmother. It's helpful to hear that I'm not the only one who has felt those same things.

    I hope to be updating this blog as I usually had. It seems so many things had kept me from sewing for one reason or another. I've had so many ideas sitting on the backburner it's literally kept me up at nights.

    First things first, as you can see, this isn't a 'Lily' post. Occasionally I have ideas for myself that never come to fruition because I'm too busy sewing for Lily. And I've had a few people ask me if I could make adult sized versions of a few of my posts.

    Don't worry. I still have a million child sized ideas but every once in a while I might sprinkle a mommy sized piece to mix things up:)

    This is my FIRST adult sized giveaway. Most of the time my ideas result from being unable to find a look I've seen in a magazine or television.




    I had seen a similar blouse worn by another 'Lily' that is the character Lily on 'How I met your Mother'. She always wears the coolest things! Then again, she is supposed to be a shopaholic. I couldn't even find a similar look at Anthropologie (not that I would have been able to afford it anyway). So I got out my scissors, measuring tape and pins to make my first 'adult' piece in almost a year!

    I thought this blouse would be perfect to wear on a casual first date perhaps at a coffee shop, restaurant/bar or park. Or even a quick lunch date with your husband. It's dressy enough to look special but still has a casual feel.

    The giveaway is for the blouse only. But if the winning blog also leaves a comment I will include the twin bird headband worn in the photographs as well!




    It bears an embroidered daisy chain trim that lines each of the ruffled tiers. Each tier starts high on the chest and then dips down along my waist giving the blouse a full look in front and straight look in back.

    The collar stands tall instead of folding over giving the blouse a vintage feel. It looks good with a hairdo that's pulled up since it hugs the nape of the neck.

    This blouse also looks good with a skinny jean. I bought the ones in the photographs at Forever 21 for only $12! You can't beat that.

    Oh but what I really believe completed this look were the cowboy boots. They are about one size too small but they are so chic that I'll put up with the pain. They were given to me by a friend of mine whose grandmother had to enter a nursing home. Yes, they were worn by a 80-something year old woman! Bravo! I have to admit, I felt a bit nervous in them myself!




    The blouse is made of a cottony material with a linen feel to it. It turned out to be a bit small on me so I would say that this would fit a person who has a small frame. Although I do have a large bust line so that might have contributed to the tightness.

    Here's a rundown of the other pieces in the photos in case you had an interest.

    Jeans: Forever 21
    Boots: Estate Sale
    Cami: Old Navy
    Necklace: Forever 21
    Earrings: Manic Trout

    I also have to give a BIG thanks to Brian for taking the photographs, putting up with my constant criticism, aggressive suggestions.......and treating me to a yummy Caeser salad:) Not to mention using his lunch hour. I'm just not used to being the one in the front of the camera:) I think he understands.
    Of course he also said that the last picture makes me look goofy, so I guess we're even:)




    Last day for posts is Wednesday 1/25/09.
    Winner will be announced Tuesday!

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    NY, January 2009


    Suri & Katie were spotted leaving their New York City apartment for the final performance of the Broadway play “All My Sons” on Sunday (January 11).


    Suri & Katie were escorted from their posh NYC pad to the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater, where they arrived to an already large crowd of gathered fans.

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    and after the last performance of All My Sons, Suri & Katie headed to the heliport at 30th Street in New York City. They are flying out to Los Angeles in time for Katie to catch the Golden Globes After Party.


    i couldnt keep my self from posting at least one picture of Katie at the Golden Globes after party - she looks AMAZING! :)

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    NY, January 2009


    Suri & Katie spotted leaving the theater in the middle of a somewhat rare New York blizzard on Saturday, 10.



    Suri is wearing one of her favorite white coats - Scallop Placket Coat by Best & Co, which she first wore on December 9th.

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    NY, January 2009


    Suri & Katie were spotted making their way to the Gerald Schoenfeld Theaterfor the final Friday night performance of Broadway show “All My Sons” on Friday, 09.
    Meanwhile, Katie will be finishing up her Broadway run with a final performance scheduled for Sunday night (January 11).


    Suri is wearing White Tillie Corduroy Dress by Ralph Lauren Children.


    ... and White Coat from Tartan Rose line by Janie and Jack, which she first wore on November 28th.

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    NY, January 2009


    Suri & Katie were spotted leaving their NYC apartment, for another night at the theater on Friday, 09.
    And it looks like little Suri was all about mothering her Cabbage Patch Doll, as she pushed its stroller past the shutterbugs.


    Following the evening’s performance of “All My Sons,” Katie was spotted outside the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre signing autographs and greeting fans.
    Suri hung out while her mom tended to her professional duties, all the while clutching a play bowling set that no doubt kept her occupied during the show.

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    NY, January 2009


    Suri & Katie shop at the Japanese casualwear store, UNIQLO, in SoHo, New York City on Thursday, 8.



    Earlier in the day, the mother-daughter duo went down the block to Dean & Deluca to pick up a cookie. You can see Suri chomping on the cookie as she browsed the racks!


    Suri is wearing Hand-Smocked Plaid Silk Dress form Luxe Celebration line by Janie & Jack, which she first wore on December 9.


    UPDATE:
    In the afternoon, Suri & Katie were spotted leaving a music school in New York City.

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