Quote: Every Time You Wink the Stars Move
Every time you wink the stars move.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Photo by Hide Obara. Text layout by me.
xo
Carly
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25 Fashionable Summer DIY’s
So Summer’s here – and maybe you’ve got the crafting bug? Here are 20 great ways to get your DIY on this Summer: (more…)
DIY Outdoor Ombre Typography Pillows with Tulip Tie Dye
Now that the weather is warming up, I’m dying to redecorate my deck and patio in bold, fun colors. One of the easiest ways to infuse color into your outdoor decor is to craft up some pillows for your patio furniture. 
With Tulip tie dye, America’s Favorite Tie Dye, you can Tie Dye Your Summer in a flash just by adding water for bold, beautiful color! Here’s how: (more…)
DIY Summer Ice Cream Necklace with Polyform Souffle Clay
What says Summer better than Ice Cream? I LOVE incorporating kawaii clay foods into things I make (hence, my Deko Sweets series), and I was excited to work with Souffle Clay to fashion my newest yummy-looking creation! What could be cuter? Here’s how to make your own with this special new lightweight clay:
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Leave CommentDIY That Style! Lupita Nyong’o’s Chic Sheath and Textured Clutch
Lupita Nyong’o burst onto the scene in 2013 with her amazing performance in 12 Years a Slave, and has since shown off her amazing style on red carpet after red carpet. Her signature look is bold color, great shapes, simple silhouettes, and matching. This outfit is no different – and is super-simple to DIY. Here’s how:
- For her sheath dress: Make your dress using BurdaStyle Fitted Sheath Dress Pattern 06/2012 #129. To add areas of different-colored fabric, you may have to employ some pattern modifications.Following this tutorial here should help create those long gorgeous vertical waves, similar to the Calvin Klein version. You could also try this dress pattern for a similar colorblocking effect (but just in a different shape). Fabrics to use: Riley Blake Cotton Jersey Knit in Aqua, Organic Cotton Interlock Knit in Turquoise, and Stretch Rayon Jersey Knit in Rich Orange.
- For her triangle earrings: It’s difficult to tell from the photo, but Lupita seems to be sporting a pair of metal (or white) triangle earrings. Here or here are two very similar pairs.
- For her ribbon ring: Make your own out from a strip cut out of embossing metal and glued together in a loop, with a smaller loop glued around the middle (to look like a sweet little bow). You can find embossing metal at Jo-Ann Fabric Stores or here
online.
- For her pebbled clutch: Using my tutorial here, you can add texture to an affordable clutch with Tulip 3D Paints. (You can also just paint a Goodwill find with acrylic paints if you find a clutch the perfect shape!)
- For her strappy color-blocked heels: I’m afraid you’ll have to buy these beauties since they’re pretty much un-DIY-able…but these are a good, affordable version in a heel, or these in a flat sandal.
How would YOU accessorize this cool colorblocked sheath?
xo
Carly
Lupita Nyong’o photo source. Clutch image from here. Collage by me.
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Carly J. Cais I am a DIY’er, designer, sewist, maker, and marketer. Chic Creative Life is where I share what I do, and help others bring their unique style into their own lives.
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