Have a spare yard or two of fabric you don’t know what to do with? In this video, I go step-by-step how to make a skirt without using a pattern. More of a recipe or method, this technique can be taken and morphed into all sorts of shapes or sizes, using what you have on […]
Author: jnmoffa
Where Did the Time Go?
Wow, so much has happened since the Allen Stone debacle, I don’t know where to begin. I had big plans for this website this year, including but not limited to a chronicle of all the shows I was going to see and all the trips I was going to take. Four months later, and most […]
Woman Loses Allen Stone in Sea of Misinformation and Drunk VIPs; Almost Leaves After Third Song
Allen Stone played the Empire Control Room & Garage on the 7th, and Ms. J Moffa, of Austin, TX, was excited to see him. “I discovered him in 2018 when he played with Andrew McMahon at Scoot Inn,” she says. His set blew her mind. “I nearly shit my pants when I saw he was […]
How to Make Homemade Chicken Stock
America, you’ve become complacent. Complacent with mediocre food packed with high sodium, high calories, and low nutrition. It pains me. Every time I see someone pull out a frozen meal from the freezer at work, I die a little. I understand the convenience of pre-made food. Really, I do. I even partake on occasion, when […]
How to Become a Princess Part 3: The Transformation!
This is Part 3 in a series on the building of this year’s Halloween costume; read part 1 here and read part 2 here. This is a little late, but my excuse is valid: last week, I was too busy being Taco Belle to write about Taco Belle. Construction Details for the Sewers…er…People Who Sew. […]
How to Become a Princess Part 2: Making Decisions and Making it Rain
This is the second in a series a about this year’s Halloween costume. Read the first part here. Before you can become a princess, there are a few decisions that need to be made. First, what princess do you want to be? There are so many to choose from. You might, for example, want to […]
Downton Abbey Movie Review: Should You See It?
I recently had the opportunity to see the Downton Abbey movie before its official release. It was a fancy dress showing, so I donned my 20’s finest and headed over to the Alamo Drafthouse here in Austin for a night of fancy cocktails and sparkly dresses. I was very excited; I’ve been a fan of […]
How to Become a Princess Part 1: Admit You Have a Problem
Note: This is the first portion of a 3-part series. Okay, I admit it. I have a problem…a problem with princesses. I know what you’re expecting me to say next. “Oh my god guys, I am SO obsessed with Disney princesses! All I’ve ever wanted to be in all of my life is a princess! And wear pretty […]
The Ultimate ACL Packing List
It’s festival season! You’ve got your wristband, your outfits are planned, you’ve worked out your schedule. But it’s the day of the festival and you’re staring at your backpack wondering, well, what do I bring with me? The answer is, “only what you need.” You don’t want to lug a bunch of crap around with […]
The Ins and Outs of Music Festivals
ACL is T-minus one day and I couldn’t be more excited. The lineup this year is fantastic and I’ve already started to prepare myself so I’m ready for Friday. Seeing Paul McCartney, no matter how far away I end up being, is going to be a significant moment in my life. After 8 years in […]