YAY! Thanks again to Apartment Therapy for all the love on my DIY Before and After Projects! Check out the post here…
Clive – Monster Series – Handpainted two string jane Viscose Scoop Neck Oversized Tee with Rolled Cuffs in Grey
Clive the Monster makes his debut in my new Monster Series of shirts for two string jane line! This sexy oversized tee is super versatile and super comfy. Made of silky viscose, this oversized super thin tee drapes perfectly and accentuates your silhouette while not looking baggy. Each tee features a sexy scoop neck and […]
Before and After – Vintage Owl Parts Wall Plaque
THE BACKSTORY: As some may know, I always have an eye out for crazy owl related objects. So when I saw this lot of owl parts come up I was thrilled. They were totally out there and I had to have them! As soon as I received them though, I couldn’t figure out what I […]
Eclectic Dawn – Collage Bib Collar Necklace Colorblock Jersey Rolled Cuff Scoop Neck Tunic Dress
This UBER chic dress is perfect for any occasion… from the supermarket to the beach to the runway! With an adorable eclectic collage bib necklace hand painted at the collar, there’s no need to even accessorize! Can be paired with cute studded ankle boots or with grey tights and chunky heels for a night out. […]
“Starry Skies” Hand Studded Vintage Style Summer Scarf Necklace
Get your STUDS on!!! This adorable 80s style scarf necklace adds a bit of gold studded flair to any outfit. Made of super soft Jersey Cotton, this comfy scarf-style necklace can be paired with a feminine tee and skinny jeans or worn with a minidress or tunic as a bold statement! Each scarf is hand […]
LIMITED EDITION : Vintage Red Plaid Dolly Lolita Studded Collar Zip Back Shift Dress with Crochet Lace and Black Velvet Bib
Super cute vintage mini plaid dolly dress has all the studded punky flair you’ll ever need while keeping it real with delicate lace and dark velvet accents. A very nicely balanced dress! This bright red plaid mini dress features a shift minidress silhouette with a raw-edged scooped neckline studded in gunmetal flat round studs, black […]
tiny two string Kids Line Now Launched!
Come check out my Etsy Store for new items from my Kids clothing line tiny two string, including two organic cotton hand-painted lace bib necklace colorblock tunics and hand-painted flowering vine leggings. All are hand painted by me to give it a 3D look, no screens or stencils! Stay tuned… more to come soon.
Find My Tees on TV and I’ll give you $5!
I’ve been hearing a lot lately that my tees have been seen on all kinds of shows but since I’m not much of a hardcore TV watcher I’ve never been able to find out which, where and when… and that’s where you come in! Here’s a list of the shows/episodes I’ve been able to track […]
RIP MJ Michael Jackson Tribute to the 80s Shirt Now Online
I’m sure MJ’s death is as much of a shock to all of you as it is to me… may he rest in peace. So, in tribute to the ever fashion forward and musically gifted Michael Jackson I’ve come up with a tribute shirt that I hope will do his name some justice! I’ve used […]
Super Duper Sunnies: Oversized overdone? Go Hi Tek with Alexander!
With summer inching closer, it’s that time again when sunglasses are brought to the forefront of fashion. Oversized shades have had reign over the market for too long now and it’s definitely time for a change… especially after seeing all those cute round sunnies on the likes of Alexa Chung and Mary Kate and Ashley […]
LIMITED EDITION : Shimmer Asymmetric Earring Set
Now for sale in my Etsy shop! This asymmetric earring set has one side with 4 connected graduating sterling silver serpentine chains ranging from 5″ to 10″ and the other with a sterling silver and round cut diamond cubic zirconia stud. Great for that Edgy Look and adds a bit of sparkle on your ears. […]
Etsy YART Sale: Artist Series Tees Sample SALE and more!
Hey everyone… I will be participating in this year’s Etsy YART sale with a Sample Sale of my tees and any other items I can find! STARTING TOMORROW, make sure to come check out my store for great deals on some Urban Outfitters Artist Series Tees and much more! The sale will be on from […]
Ampersand Boots on POPULARized
My Studded Ampersand Boots were featured on POPULARized. Thanks to them for promoting my studding abilities! Check out the full post here and my boots on Etsy here…
Studded Ampersand Boots on astrid&inez!
Thanks so astrid&inez for featuring my Ampersand Studded Boots in their “10 Super Cool Ampersand Gifts” post! Check it out here for more ampersand goodness!
DIY- Make Your Own Chloe Studded Ankle Boots!
Chloe Studded Ankle Boots in Black and My Version in Red! Ever since they came out I’ve been stuck in a non-stop drool fest over these amazing shoes. But since (for a number of reasons) I’d probably never even SEE a real pair of these, I decided to go on a quest to make some […]
two string jane Shop Now OPEN!
Hi everyone… Just wanted to let you all know my Etsy shop is now open for business! I’ve listed a few items for sale in limited editions and all items are hand made to your specifications! Drop me a line if there’s something you don’t see in my shop that you’d like to see. You […]
The Silver Baroque Chair on Apartment Therapy!
The crazy silver chair made it on Apartment Therapy’s Blog yesterday! Check out the comments below their post… most seem to like the makeover. Thanks for the love Apartment Therapy!
Urban Outfitters Pillows on moseyblog!
Thanks so much to moseyblog for the stellar post about my Artist Series Pillows for Urban Outfitters! Check out the full post here…
New Pillows are Up Online!
The new pillows made it up on the website and they look totally amazing! I wanted to make some pillows with some 70s flair and handiwork and Urban Outfitters did a great job working with that vibe. AND you don’t have to worry about that “grandma’s couch” straight out of the 70s smell! What more […]
Before and After – Stinky 70s Mushroom Stool
THE BACKSTORY: The story of the “Stinky Mushroom” gets its origins from the Greek “Fungus foulsmelicus.” Actually, this do-it-yourselfer’s-dream sprouted up on Ebay for $10 and it was love at first sight. “It will go perfectly with our new Thomas Wold Mushroom Table!” I thought to myself… but unfortunately it wasn’t love at first sniff […]
Urban Outfitters Pillows by Alyssa Zukas
Urban Outfitters just sent me production samples of the pillows I recently designed for them based on my t-shirt series. I’m really happy with how the crewel embroidery came out!
Before and After – The Silver Baroque Chair
Can you believe this crazy silver chair was destined for the dust-bin? THE BACKSTORY: One day, while working the morning shift at Urban Outfitters, I saw my co-workers dragging this out into the back to the trash. This chair was part of a “found furniture” shipment that came all the way from Urban’s Philly Headquarters […]
My Wishlist on NOTCOT’s Gift Guide
So I was hired to help out NOTCOT for this year’s upcoming Gift Guide and it was great fun! NOTCOT had a HUGE turnout this year with almost a Giveaway each day and tons of great gift guides for everyone’s designy needs. Jean was kind enough to post my wishlist up on the site for […]
Shirts on TV… again!
My sister gave me a heads up that another of my shirts was sighted, this time on “The Hills”… We got a screenshot of it so check it out! Pretty awesome… I sure am getting a lot of free press from MTV! I think it’s on Episode 412: “I Want You To Be With Me”
Nikka Costa Concert Tees
Last night I had the pleasure to attend Nikka Costa’s show at the El Rey Theater here in L.A, where she was selling the t-shirt designs I made for her! Check out some of the designs below…
Alyssa’s T-shirts on TV: Project Runway
Holy cow. So lemme preface this by saying that my t-shirts have been seen on quite a few TV shows, including America’s Best Dance Crew and So You Think You Can Dance… I’ve even heard rumors that they were seen on Survivor and Dr. Phil. I found all of these equally amazing, but none as […]
Cottonable: “Urban Outfitters’s 8 Sexiest V-Neck T’s This Summer”
So I was checking out my usual “morning coffee” of blogs and found this. According to Cottonable, the Alyssa Zukas Heart Tee is one of their picks for Urban Outfitters’ 8 sexiest v-necks of the summer. And it’s right up there in the number two spot (not that they’re in numerical order or anything but […]
They Like Me, They Really Like Me!
So I just came across this awesome post on Urban’s Blog! Someone tipped me off that they’d seen some of my jewelry on Urban’s site and I was like “whaa”! Pretty sweet that they not only think my tees are cool but that the copious amount of silly projects I’ve managed to amass over the […]
Urban Outfitters Artist Series Tees
My Artist Series t-shirt designs are now available at Urban Outfitters in stores and online. There are a few shirts that are only available in stores that aren’t posted online so make sure your check out the nearest Urban to see the others. And if you really like my stuff leave a review on the […]
Custom Sweaters Featured in Urban’s Weekly Empoyee “SLANT” Newsletter
Just found out that my sweaters were picked to be featured in the Urban Outfitters Employee SLANT Newsletter that goes out to all the Urbans in the country! Even put a nice little bio in there too. I can’t wait to see what all the other artists did with their sweaters!