Clutch, Tool, Moby, Morcheeba, Thievery Corporation, Patsy Cline, Sublime, The Urge, NOFX, White Stripes, The Strokes, Amy Winehouse, Portishead, Beastie Boys, Goldfinger, swing/big band/rockabilly
Movies
Pulp Fiction, Amelie, Garden State, Back to the Future, Reservoir Dogs, Empire Strikes Back, Corpse Bride, Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Cry Baby, Gone with the Wind, Garden State, The Royal Tenenbaums, Lost in Translation, Romeo + Juliet (90's version), Moulin Rouge, Clerks, Donnie Darko, (there are hundreds more, I just can't think of them right now)...
Television
Anything on Food Network. House. Dead Like Me. Forensic Files. Bones. Scrubs. Grey's Anatomy. Ugly Betty. Pretty much any "real" show where they feature crime solving and/or autopsies (i.e. Skeleton Stories, Dr G., etc). I'm also a big fan of Jeopardy.
I'm a professional Seamstress & Corset Maker from Columbus, OH. *Professional* is the title that almost 24 years' experience will afford you. I make high-quality handcrafted custom corsets, (some) women's clothing, and costumes. I'm kind of a hermit, and I'm actually very shy (which doesn't bode well for needs to network as much as I do). I love what I do and I'd do anything for my clients. I am extremely busy, and a one-woman show, so if I don't email you back right away, it's only because there's about 1,000 emails in front of yours. Nothing personal!
[MINI-BIO FOR ANYONE WHO'S INTERESTED IN SUCH THINGS:] I'm Shannon Mingus, aka SugarKitty. I started my own business in 2003. I have a Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix that weighs 13 lbs and thinks he's a giant. I have lived in Columbus since I graduated college (2001), and I now operate my business out of a studio in Clintonville (like a real business person and everything!!). I'm rather fastidious about punctuation & grammar. I love reading & using big words (I'm really just a giant nerd at heart). I love to cook, and am damn good at it. I love crappy 80's pop music. My favorite colors are pink & black. I'm not a natural redhead. I'm left-handed. I have a super cool artist boyfriend that talks more than anyone I've ever met. 311 is my favorite band of all time (there's a show June 17th! I can't wait!!). I'm a fairly decent writer, but hate writing/talking about myself, and do a pretty poor job when I try to. I'd much rather talk about my work. Far more interesting. [/ END MINI-BIO] ♥
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT THE LINK BELOW IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN A COMMISSIONED CORSET OR HANDBAG. CLICK HERE TO EMAIL ME!
..Because 8,000 people keep asking me the same questions, here's a list of services I DON'T offer:
-Alterations. Of any kind. Call a drycleaning service.
-Men's clothing or costumes. Sorry, I'm busy enough with women's apparel.
-Repairs or alterations of a corset you bought elsewhere. Spend a little extra money and buy a high-quality custom one from me instead.
-Copies of designer gowns. I can make you something similar, but I'm not copying the Dior gown you saw so-and-so wearing at the Oscars. For one, that's stealing. Two, I'd much rather design something with you that's original (at least somewhat).
-Trade models. I get dozens of requests a week. I do need to eat and pay bills. I can't afford to give out any more freebies right now.
-Lend out corsets. I don't have samples or stock. Everything I make is custom. Each corset is so labor-intensive, I don't have time to make piles of them to sit around the studio in case someone needs to borrow one.
-Take orders through MySpace. I don't keep up with my MySpace email very much. Please email me at my regular address: shannon[at]sugarkittycorsets.com.
Sending you Happy B-Day wishes! Our friendship is more than just a fad, it's a ballin' cyber experience. And remember, you know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake. Rock on and hope to hear from you soon.
Thinking of you today.Happy a great day! Thanks for being such a terrific friend! Hugs, Sharon Winston, Gracie & JJ (the bulldogs) http://www.WinGrace.com
B-e yourself I-nvite new challenges R-ecall past triumphs T-rust your instincts H-ave faith in your abilities D-esire only the best A-ffirm your strengths Y-ou’ve got what it takes
Happy Birthday~ I hope you have an awesome up coming Birthday~! Get out do some thing fun~ You deserve it~ Wishing you only the best on your special day~! TTYL Kevin
