PIECE MAGAZINE

The 3rd Annual Pink Parlour Festival, held at the Santa Anita Racetrack on Sunday March 25, honored crafty women all over the world. Word was the festival was a huge success compared to last year.

Vendors and visitors alike trudged through the rain to get in, but you wouldn't know it from the vibe inside!

The entertainment lineup included burlesque acts, rock bands and even a fashion show! Check out the video of one of the burlesque acts here.

Vendors came from all over to display their art, sell pieces and network.

Queen-ish Doodads & Fluff (above and below) created handmade jewelery holders and hangers. The photo above highlights one of the jewelry hangers; mediums such as burlap and chicken wire were used in the frames. Paige King, the creator, can be reached at Dignsoccer@msn.com or on Etsy.


Diana Levin displays her fantasy art pieces and prints for sale (above and below). Most of her pieces feature heroines in their surreal settings both in print and on wearable art. Her collection can be viewed at whimsicalfantasy.etsy.com

Pink Parlour supports crafty women all over the world! This was one of the many shirts available at the event.

Alisa King of Serious Ink tattoo in Arcadia had her Los Angeles themed art on prints, frames and jewelry.

Some more examples of Alisa King's framed art pieces (right and below). Some of these pieces were mounted inside intricate frames and all ready to go up on someone's wall.


Alisa King of Serious Ink Tattoo can be reached at her shop or at alisa.king.81@gmail.com

Cacao Luxe had made "bunny in a hutch" chocolates (left) by hand that were for sale at the event complete with cage and some chocolate eggs, yum! There was also a hat filled with truffles (right)!

Based out of Thousand Oaks, Cacao Luxe custom chocolatier specializes in handmade chocolates with all natural ingredients. They can be reached at www.cacaoluxe.com.

Mather Louth was one of the many bands that performed at the event.

The four piece ensemble rocked the crowd!

The bass player of Lather Mouth showing his moves while riding the bass.

Jenni B molds custom cake toppers for weddings or other occasions. She has done animals, robots, zombies and even her husband and herself as Han Solo and Princess Leia. Her sculptures are incredibly detailed and can be completely customized. She can be reached at www.jennibcreative.com.

All of these candles were designed and made by hand by Kokocandles. For the Mac & Cheese candle (left) all the noodles were formed individually by hand. The Poo candle (above) comes with its own portable turf and does not smell like it is shaped!

Kokocandles had an entire display of fresh smelling stuff! Her collection can be viewed at www.kokocandles.com.

Aubrie hard at work. Owner of Sirena Muerta Skullery & Accessories. Catch her creations at www.facebook.com/SirenaMuerta

Why not enjoy nature's candy by wearing it! (Right)

You can find more of these natural products at etsy.com\shop\earthgreenjewelry

These ties were handmade by Sheena Espiritu Solis in a myriad of colors and designs, she also makes jewelry. This artist and her collection can be viewed at www.sheenalynsolis.etsy.com

etsy.com/shop/retiedheadwear

Speaking of ties! Korie Su, owner of ReTied Headwear uses retired men's ties to create these adorable headbands and barrettes


B.I.N.G.O. grab one of these and never lose a game again!(above) www.tiredgirl.info

Another collection from our friends at Tired Girl. You will never be alone again on a Friday night with these bad boys! Use them to get some digits or keep the flame alive with the one you love.

Purchase prints,jewelry or paper dolls at JMTolman.etsy.com

(right)These colorful creations made by JM Tolman can suite any personality. There were many characters to choose from and also paper dolls (above) which are no longer made by any other company.


Mexican folk artist Lucia Jurado put this piece together in remembrance of her grandfather "Gabriel the violinist"

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The king has not left the building! From painted zombie Elvis to hell cat bad ass bitches. T-shirts, pins, patches and jewelry. you name it she's got it!

Lucky Hellcat Art by Leobarda Grijalva can be purchased at Missluckyhellcat.etsy.com

The Pink Parlour Festival was fun and full of eye candy, whether it was the art on the display or the beautiful artists who created it. Great venue, all ages welcome and plenty of entertainment. Can't wait for next year!

Though Sunday December 11th 2011 was an overcast day, the Beat Swap meet was still thumpin with funk and hip-hop. The swap meet was free for all ages to enjoy. With vendors, DJs, live art, food and a dance floor, there was plenty going on at the Chinatown, Los Angeles event. So weather your an old school cat or a new school kid there was something to see or do. People were showing their best moves from popping and breaking for the B-Boy contest or grooving at one of the DJ booths.

There were scratch contests, a DJ academy and plenty of vinyls for all you crate diggers. The swap meet opened at noon and the festivities ended around 6pm. Vendors, artists and musicians alike had a chance to display their talents and sell their art.

Scratch showing us their piece on vinyl

There were crates and boxes of old vinyl to thumb through with genres like funk, hip-hop, soul, house, rock,
punk and blues. There was even a barber there to get you evened out while shopping!

Catch Piece at the next event! Be sure to Stay posted for the next meet which will be their 4year anniversary. To stay tuned visit us on Facebook at Piece Mag-A-Zine or visit http://beatswapmeet.com/wordpress/ for more info.