Sightings
The Storque Must Really Like Me!
Two items featured on two posts in 2 DAYS! wow… Check out the Boot Camp Post here and the Holiday Home Decor Showcase here and pics of the posts below!
Dip Dye Fringe Scoop Racer-Back Hooded Tunic Featured on Etsy’s Front Page and In Fall Fashion Gift Guide!
I didn’t even get time to post about this yet and it’s already getting publicity all over Etsy! My Dip Dye Fringe Scoop Racer-Back Hooded Tunic was featured on the FRONT PAGE of Etsy in Handpicked Items at 4:00pm EST on Sat September 19, 2009. Thanks to SundraSandrusi and the guys and gals over at Etsy for promoting my stuff!
Check out the post on craftcult here and the Tunic on Etsy here to get a piece of history =)
UPDATE: Just found out that the tunic was also featured on the first page of the Atumun: Fall Harvest Fall Fashion Gift Guide!
Check the Guide out here and see my tunic along with all their other awesome picks! It’s time to get ready for fall, now if only the weather would get cold here in Cali…
Studded Rollerball Loafers on missnonhuman
My Studded Rollerball Loafers were featured on missnonhuman’s site today. Thanks so much to her for promoting my DIY studding abilities and repping my Etsy store!
Check out the original post here shoes on Etsy here and get a piece of history =)
hand cut leather collage bib collar necklace on paper & pattern!
My hand cut brown leather suede reversible collage bib collar pendant yoke necklace was posted on”paper& pattern” under their Etsy Thursday Favorites. Yay!!! Check out the original post here.
Thanks for the love!
You can get the necklace at my Etsy store here.
My Red Ampersand Boots Posted on Etsy’s Facebook and Twitter Pages!
Thanks to the Etsy Team for all the love on my boots! They’re getting such a huge reception from everyone…
Check out the Facebook link here and the Twitter link here.
AND buy the boots at my Etsy store here.
Hand Cut Leather Collage Bib Necklace Featured on Etsy’s Front Page!
My Hand Cut Leather Collage Bib Necklace was featured on the FRONT PAGE of Etsy in Handpicked Items. Thanks to the guys and gals over at Etsy for promoting my craftiness!
Check out the necklace on Etsy here and get a piece of history =)
Two String Jane on Tout-Est-Des-Roses!
Recycling Star Of David for tout-est-des-roses
Thanks so much to Sara Sophia over at Tout-Est-Des-Roses for such an amazing post about my stuff! With the adorable pictures of mom and daughter wearing the Recycling Star of David Tees and the stellar review of my clothing I am at a loss for words! It was an absolute joy corresponding with her on the interview and giveaway.
Check out the post here to read the full interview and review and enter the giveaway for some cute Kids Flowering Vines Leggings or a Colorblock Lace Bib Necklace Tunic!
Studded Loafers on heysusy*
Thanks to heysusy* for including my studded loafers in her post ” THINGS TO MAKE AND DO { fabric frolic }”.
Check out the original post here and my Etsy store to get a pair of your own!
Cool Jewels: Green Girl Studios’ Handmade Pewter Pendants and Charms
Green Girl Charms
I’ve been in love with Green Girl Studios‘ whimsical handmade pewter pendants and beads ever since I found them back in 2008… and I’ve worn my Robin Head and Home Nest charms almost every day since then!
With limitless selection of cuddly woodland charms on their site it’s definitely hard to choose a favorite. The attention to detail is impeccable and, as a small family run business, it’s great to see that they still carve and cast everything themselves. They’re the perfect addition to any outfit and look adorable on colorful thin satin ribbon or cord. Great for gifts as well!
Check out their store here and my favorites out of their adorable designs below!
All Over Studded Rollerball Loafers Featured on Etsy’s Front Page!
My Studded Rollerball Loafers were featured on the FRONT PAGE of Etsy in Handpicked Items “Inspired by an Indian Summer”. Thanks to the guys and gals over at Etsy for promoting my studding abilities!
Check out the boots on Etsy here and get a piece of history =)
Alyssa Zukas Front Page of Etsy, Oh Yeah!
ReTweet Post on FashionIndie: “FYI DIY: Studded Ankle Boots”
Retweeted Post on FashionIndie
YAY! I was so excited to see my post about DIY Studded Boots retweeted on my absolute hands down FAVORITE site, FashionIndie! I’m about to faint…
I love their articles and awesome/funny takes on everything. They’re the best resource out there for everything you need to know to be able to battle it out in the world of fashion!
Thanks again to FashionIndie for all the love on my DIY Project! Check out the post here…
Another Day, Another Ripped Off Design…
You Thought We Wouldn't Notice
“There have been loads of copycats since this series of admittedly simplistic t-shirt designs, created by Alyssa Zukas, first appeared at Urban Outfitters in 2007. Most of the biters were clever enough to change things a bit, but not this time. They even had the nerve to use the original Urban Outfitters product photography, AND Alyssa’s name, all over their site. The original tees have “Alyssa Zukas” and a bio screenprinted into the inner neck tag area, along with Urban’s made-up store brand “Spark in the Dark.”
Yes, that’s right… my shirts have been jacked once again! Check out the “you thought we wouldn’t notice” post to see the whole article including comparison shots and get the word out there about crappy counterfeiting!
“Dreams of a shoe-shaped variety” – Ariella and Chloe Studded Boots Tutorial on Miss Brightside
Tutorial on Miss Brightside!
Thanks so much to Jeni for posting about my Chloe and Ariella boots tutorial on Miss Brightside. She has amazing taste! And check out the gorgeous Christian Louboutin petal sandal tutorial she has on there as well… can’t wait to try it out. YAY!
Urban Outfitters Lightning Bolt Shirt On Janette From SYTYCD
Lightning Bolt Tee on SYTYCD
Janette from So You Think You Can Dance was seen wearing my Artist Series Lightning Bolt Tee for Urban Outfitters in recap videos from elimination 8 of season 5. It’s the second time one of my tees has made it to SYTYCD and one of numerous times the Lightning Bolt tee has been on TV!
Like it? Get yours here!
Ebay Yard Sale: Snag My Stuff for Cheap
Hey everyone, I’m cleaning out my closet so if you want great deals on some of my stuff check out my Ebay store here! I have lots of Free People stuff from past seasons and a few of my own things with most bids starting at $0.99. Enjoy!
Alyssa Zukas on Twitter… I hope I don’t regret this decision!
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The title speaks for itself! I’m getting with the times and just signed up for a Twitter account… I hope I don’t regret this decision!
For updates on all things two string jane follow me here: http://twitter.com/twostringjane
Before and After Owl Wall Plaque On Design*Sponge!
Owl Plaque on Design*Sponge
Thanks to Design*Sponge for posting about my Before and After owl parts!
… their readers’ verdict on my redo: CREEPY! And I kinda have to agree… Frames are some of the most uninteresting and bland things out there these days so I’m always looking for new ways to show off artwork and prints. Plus, the owl parts have such a big kitsch-factor that I don’t think there’s anything I could to make them not look creepy.
Plus, what’s better than a pair of glossy owl eyes following your every move? I’d say not much! 
Look familiar? Strange, I didn’t think I worked with Kmart. (Counterfeit / ripoff alert)
Say what you will about Kmart… I didn’t think they’d stoop this low. Friends of mine were there earlier today and gave me a call to let me know that a t-shirt they saw there looked very similar to the Heart Tee I did as part of my Urban Outfitters artist series tees in 2008. A quick online search later, and lookie here… a bit familiar, dontcha think?
Alyssa Zukas ripped off by Kmart? You decide.
And some more that may have been… oh… lightly “inspired by” my original designs:
Kmart Goes Too Far—these tees were NOT designed by Alyssa Zukas. Caveat emptor.
I guess imitation is the highest form of flattery and yadda yadda. On the bright side, it looks like my stuff has caught on so much that big-box stores want their little piece of the action. But I’ll be honest with you—it’s not like I’m making bank on my designs… I still rely on every single item I sell to make ends meet.
What do you think… outright theft? Or [gag]… fair use? Sound off in the comments. I’m pretty P’ed-O and I could use some moral support.
Stinky 70s Mushroom Stool on Apartment Therapy!
Apartment Therapy Post!
YAY! Thanks again to Apartment Therapy for all the love on my DIY Before and After Projects! Check out the post here…
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 down:
The Hills, Episode 412: “I Want You To Be With Me”
Project Runway, Episode: “College-Age Women” Challenge
America’s Best Dance Crew, Season 2, Week 1: worn by “Fanny Pak” dancer
SO… If you’ve seen any of my tees (you can find them all on “The Goods” section of my site) on TV, or in print somewhere (like a magazine, etc.) send me a message with the show, title, episode, article etc. AND have a screenshot or picture of the shirt on the show or in print and I’LL GIVE YOU $5 towards your next order for any of my tees in my Etsy shop!**
(**Submissions will be judged on a first come first served basis. Duplicate submissions will not recieve $5 credit. I reserve the right to reject submissions for any reason. Rejected submissions will not be used and $5 coupon will not apply. Offer void where prohibited.)
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 the perfect sheer muscle tee, in true 80s Michael Jackson style, that can be dressed up or down for any occasion and am offering one-of-a-kind hand stenciled printings of this design! I custom print each “RIP MJ” design on 100 percent cotton white scoop neck muscle tee and will hand stud the MJ in washable gold round faceted studs just for you!
Check out my Etsy store to show your support!
PS: if there are any guys out there who would like this shirt printed on a Mens tee email me or message me on Etsy and I’ll set up a listing for you!
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 Olsen.
So I got to thinking and searching until I stumbled upon the goldmine that is Alexander Hi Tek — a London based designer who makes some of the coolest wares around! A veteran designer of the 80s and 90s, his sunglasses are on par with the big designers (think Karen Walker shades but less pricey and better selection!)… but they’re definitely not for the feint of heart! And with prices starting around 30 EUR they’re pretty reasonable for designer sunglasses and a real piece of 80s history! I suggest you grab a pair before he realizes he can charge 5 times that price…
Check out some of his amazing designs below!
Model HT 010 - clear with mirrored blue
Model HT 010 - Purple
Awesome color combos!
Model HT 005 - Tortoise Shell with Fume
Model HT 005 - Red
Model HT RET 008 - Tortoise Shell with Fume
Model HT RET 001 - Tortoise with Green
John Lennon Style in basically any color you can think of
Model HJL9 - Brown
Model HJL9 - Green
Not your Grandpa’s Flip Ups…
Model Flip Ups - Bubbles - Gold
Model Flip Ups - Atom - Silver
Model Flip Ups - Tour De France - Black
Model Flip Ups - Records - Black
Now that's fashion... I don't think you can even see out of these!
***And there’s more where that came from… check out his site to see his entire collection. It’s definitely a testament to the fact that if your behind the times long enough you’ll become ahead of your time again… I just wish I was a hip enough little kid in the 80s to know about him!
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!
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!
Apartment Therapy Post
Urban Outfitters Pillows on moseyblog!
Thanks so much to moseyblog for the stellar post about my Artist Series Pillows for Urban Outfitters!
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 could you ask for…
Check them out here.
- Heart Pillow
- Star Pillow
- Lightning Pillow
- Heart Pillow Detail
- Star Pillow Detail
- Lightning Pillow Detail
- Heart Pillow Side Detail
- Star Pillow Side Detail
- Lightning Pillow Side Detail
- Heart Pillow in its Natural Environment
- Star Pillow in its Natural Environment
- Lightning Pillow in its Natural Environment
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”
Urban Lightning Bolt Tee on MTV
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 amazing as what happened today.
Alyssa Zukas' t-shirt (lightning bolt) on America's Best Dance Crew
Alyssa Zukas Urban Outfitters lightning bolt t-shirt on America's Best Dance Crew
So I’m watching Project Runway (season 5) as usual, specifically the episode where “college-age women” were brought in, along with their mothers, as clients. Halfway through the show, my man Tim Gunn sends in the clients. Lo and behold, Jerell Scott’s client Caitlin is wearing my Urban Outfitters star t-shirt. Need proof? Check these out.
Alyssa Zukas "Star" t-shirt on Project Runway
Another shot of my t-shirt on Project Runway
Cottonable: “Urban Outfitters’s 8 Sexiest V-Neck T’s This Summer”
Cottonable's Picks
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 i’ll just assume they are, wink, wink). Pretty sweet!
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