Jan 2, 2014 | DIY, Life
Another year has gone by, and now it’s time to do my yearly wrap-up of content. (This was supposed to post New Year’s Eve, but my home router is broken, so I had to write this at my local Starbucks, using their wi-fi. Thanks, Starbucks!!)
Every year on New Year’s Eve I republish a list of all my DIY’s that I shared on this blog during the past year. Just like last year, I decided to do a Best Of list as well, to share some of my favorite content from this past year with you: (more…)
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Dec 29, 2013 | DIY, Fashion
Celine A/W 2013 RTW
Around the end of Summer and for A/W 2013, the mini-trend of a shirt knotted at the waist was spotted again and again on the runways, celebs, and street-style. Harking back to the 90’s days of grungy plaid sweatshirts tied around the waist (and that iconic Marc Jacobs grunge collection for Louis Vuitton), the shirt-sleeves-tied-around-the-waist-style keeps cropping up in a more sophisticated palette and incarnation. 
Alexander Wang A/W 2013 RTW
And incidentally, this is also my next DIY in the New Year. Stay tuned!
xo
Carly
Photos from: Style.com, Tommy Ton for Style.com here, here, here, The Cut
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Dec 28, 2013 | Fashion
Rhinestone Earrings: from Japan. Starfish Brooch Bra Strap Headband:
DIY (
tutorial here). Feathered Cape:
DIY (
tutorial here). Rhinestone Pyramid Necklace: c/o Charming Charlie (similar
here).
Persona Bangle:
c/o Persona. Interlock Gold Bangle: vintage. Rhinestone-adorned Clutch: vintage (a Goodwill find). Rings: H&M, mocha, Modcloth
V To Success Knuckle Ring, wedding rings. Jersey Romper: UNIQLO (similar
here or
here). Gold Double Shell Belt: vintage (similar
here).
Sertia T-Strap Sandals: STEVEN (now on SALE for half off!).
Today is a neighbor’s New Year’s Eve party with a vintage theme, and I opted for a well-worn romper with my DIY Bra Strap headband and DIY Feather Capelet to cover up. (more…)
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Dec 27, 2013 | DIY, Life
New Year’s Eve is rapidly approaching – do you know what you will be wearing yet? There is a definite trend towards wearing something sparkly, large, and a total showstopper on one’s head for that evening – and I just love the boldness of it! Here are some fabulous DIY’s for making your own New Year’s Eve head adornment to ring in 2014! (more…)
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Dec 26, 2013 | Fashion
Rhinestone Stud Earrings: from Japan. Gemstone Necklace:
DIY (tutorial coming soon!). Long-sleeved Shirt:
UNIQLO HEATTECH. Rings: c/o Diamond Candles,
DIY Pretty Pearl Ring, Forever 21, mocha, my wedding rings. Bangles:
c/o Persona,
DIY Spike Bangle (
tutorial here). Hard-Sided Blue Clutch: ASOS (similar
here
). Gemstone-Print Skirt from a Shower Curtain:
DIY (
how-to here) (kind of
similar here, in a polka dot version). Wedge-Heel Lace-Up Boots: thrifted Forever 21 (similar
here.)
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!
And yes indeed, Saturday was my birthday. And it was a milestone birthday – wherein I turned the shocking, over-the-hill age of 35.
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