Urbanscapes 2011 - Finally its over

Thank god finally its over! Urbanscapes I mean. We reached there around 9.40 and quickly unload our stuff.





Early morning was a bit windy with little bits of drizzles but after noon was so HOT HOT HOT I cant even open my eyes. I shared a booth with Tini of Snazzy & Such and we had a great time together. Paul was there too *untuk memeriahkan majlis* Love when he was around actually! I made headbands, zipper bags, hats and little knick knacks, Tini made canvas bags where you can custom it on the spot. I dunno why I didnt buy one from her coz I know I just need lots of bags!



Next to us was absoluteEmmy's stalls and next to her was 8tv quickie booth! OMG so happening where the 8team running chasing ppl distributing phamplets like mad. Later around noon - 2pm, Henry Golding was there, and crowd so big in front of their booth! And the showdown winner, who ah? I didnt watch, did some dance in front of it. They also thought the 8tv quickie hosts how to dance...step by step. Hillarious!


Crowd was A LOT, we were thristy, and I was hungry and sleepy. We didnt get enough sleep. Tini didnt sleep at all the nite before. I was sleepy coz I need my dose of caffeine and didnt know which stalls sell coffee. But I had 2 time The Last Polka Ice cream - Horlicks & Salted Gula Melaka, had a taste of Paul's Kaffir Lime Coconut ice cream, The Last Slice cookie, which is so big & delish and the famous macarons.

Paul managed to get Reza Salleh cd, his signature and picture, watched he performed. I was planning to watch Lab The Rat but forgot until I heard they sang their last lyrics when I was looking for cold drinks at 6!

I managed to walk and have a peek at few other booths - Mimpi Murni, Button my Buttons, and Old Blossom Box and not missing my favourites - Love and Craft, Kindersoaps and Angelicquirk.


All in all we had much fun, selling and walking & people watching!


That was the nite when my daughter was allowed to sleep so late, at midnite!

Tomorrow is the big day - URBANSCAPES 2011

As of now, Im all done with all my stuff.

Hats - checked
Brooches - checked
Zipper bags - checked
Headbands - checked
Scrunchies - checked

What pending is the packing. And lil bits of signage and labelling. Here is the sneak peak of the goodies Im selling tomorrow,

Brooches (Each of them sold separately)

Linen zipper bags (Each of them sold separately)

Headbands

There are so many Urbanscapes updates that make me nervous. Like. Hell. Seems that they are all ready to rock! So, lets pretend Im ready too! :) So FYI, Im sharing a booth with Tini Snazzy&Such. She will brings her embroidery machine, so you can custom your tote bags. Cool huh?? So do come okay?

For those are new to Urbanscapes (errr including me ^_^#) this is the tips on how to survive Urbanscapes.

So here is the layout, roughly about where are we located at the Padang Astaka. Our (Okinokiyo & Snazzy & Such) booth #67, located at the very end of the Entrace #2. Near the CIMB Truck. So, easy to remember right? And next to us, mostly are the Crafty vendors.

What you can find at Urbanscapes?
Ok the one I've been waiting for is the line ups...Excited!

Now, here is the overall map of the Padang Astaka. Click to enlarge.


No outside food eh? Buy inside... :D

Ok, Im trying to do some last minutes goodies, see if I managed to do it ;p

See ya!

Urbanscapes mode

Okinokiyo, will officially launch the adult's range of hats this Saturday. Part of me says ok, no biggie, and another part of me is shivering and hiding behind a BIG rock. Because the moment I took the picture, I have only 15 hats. with 4 designs & cuttings.

After Tini, my partner in the Urbanscapes said, I should do more, supporting my husband nags few days back, last nite I cut more fabric, linen & corduroys to make another 5. So yeah, there will be 20 hats with 4 different designs. Im happy.

Since its the official day for the adult's hats launching, Im selling all the hats at 20% discount. Any custom made after Urbanscapes day, you will not get this price. Its one and totally one and only piece. And only 20 pieces, please grab this chance. And best of all, I dont have the same fabric anymore. So, its totally, unique and only you will that particular hat.


Apart from hats, Im coming out with this lovely little brooches. And there will be scrunchies, headband, and some other little things :D


So tell me, who's coming? You shouldn't miss it since its an annually event, I saw many other booths that are selling amazing things. If you have nothing to do yet this Saturday, do drop by. You can get the tickets early, so buy NOW.

See you there!

Urbanscapes fever

I think Im gonna die. I cannot read the @urbanscapes tweets or I will die earlier. I dont want to know how many days left for the Urbanscapes coz we dont have the time.

Its about plus minus 2 weeks time between Markets & Urbanscapes and I need to come out with new things. But of course I have back ups. Back ups of what should I sell if I cannot make much hats. Its a gamble actually, but its a thing that have been postponed for quite sometime. And past 2-3 days, I managed to make 8 hats, which 3 of them have gone to the bin.

The 2nd nite, after 3 hats went to the bin

Some other things that will be there is the zipper bags. Multipurpose zipper bags - I have 2 myself in my handbag, my husband has 2 as well- he put all the medications/supplements *he brings whenever he was out of town* and he always buy the zipper bags from me, as a gift for his colleague.

But still I managed to homeschool my daughter in between this busy schedule. This time around she writes. Capital & small letters. Hmmm..how eh?

The Bb Cc Dd in the 2nd row were my writings

And after Urbanscapes, I got 1 month to prepare for Markets in August. Die!

Lets complete some orders tonite!

Urbanscapes 2011!

Ok, so Markets 2011 passed already, so lets talk Urbanscapes!

I copy & paste from the website itself.

What is Urbanscapes?
Urbanscapes is organised by KLue and is the first and only all-day “user-generated” creative arts festival. Urbanscapes aims to bring together communities and participants from the fields of music, arts, lifestyle, film under a single banner to showcase the best of the local scene.

Is Urbanscapes a two-day event?
No, Urbanscapes is only a ONE-day event. It runs from 12pm to 12am.

Is Urbanscapes free?
No, Urbanscapes is not a free festival. You will need a ticket if you want to access the festival grounds.

There are lots of FAQ you can read there..

Anyway, after almost 3 years making hats, I think this event is the right time to challenge myself making hats for adult! I do take adult hats orders when I was free, but I feel guilty for not doing it officially. So now is the TIME.

So, during this Urbanscapes, I will be selling adult HATS! Officially launching during this event. To get to be a vendor is quite challenging. Tell me, how can a kids clothing brand (read:me/okinokiyo) logically can be a vendor? Its somehow impossible, but because I think maybe this is the right time, *even i myself do not know when is the right time* and the organizer gave the green light for Okinokiyo being a vendor to sell adult hats and I truly appreciate the trust & chance.

Im a bit confuse myself whether to come out with another brand or not, but let the time tell...if it went well, then there will be a new brand under Okinokiyo for this adult hat.

So, to those who keep asking me whether I do make hats for adults, yes, do come during the Urbanscapes, and I will sell them at introduction price. Best thing is, you will get 10% discount when you buy again at the second time - kids hats/kids baju kurung/apron/dresses/etc under Okinokiyo brand.

Why hats?
Why not? but as introduction, I will stick to few designs. And best thing is, one design each prints.

Designer prints?
Yes/no. Im not sure. Do you feel embarrassed wearing something child like prints? I dont. But somebody else maybe. So, Im not sure. Im still in the testing phase. Cut few fabrics anyway, and see how it goes. But still, one print, one design, and one design is not the same as the other. Very personal and unique.

Reversibe?
Yes & no.

Ladies & Men?
Yes & no. :)

Since this is an adult, teenagers event, Im sure, those who love art, music, creative industries, should drop by. Parents, Im not sure kids are ok to come or not. Better go ask around to those who used to come as this is a yearly event. I know its gonna be a HOT day. So, feel free to come and buy my hats :D

Vendors
Not only me, Chic Pop bazaars will be there. Vendors like Old Blossom Box, Mimpi Murni, Zikkos will be there too.

Some from Crafty bazaars will be there too, those who I know are : Kindersoaps, Fabric Fanatics, who else? And I will be sharing booth with Tini - Snazzy n Such :D

But until now, Im still contemplating to bring the kids stuff. YOU, tell me! :)

When : 16 JULY 2011
Where : PADANG ASTAKA, PJ
What time : 12pm - 12midnite

COME!