March Sponsor Spotlight: Elinspired on Etsy

Mar 23, 2013 | Fashion

I am so excited to announce to you my newest sponsor for March: el.inspired!

Emma makes pretty, sparkly bracelets adorned with chunky chains and Swarovski crystal, chic leather tassels, elastic hair tie sets, and tiny leather coin purses. She writes:

I have been making Jewellery for years along with some sewing here and there but never thought about turning it into a business until a couple of years ago when I stumbled upon Etsy & fell in love!! Being a stay at home Mum I was looking for something that I could do for myself while still being at home with my kids, so I decided to take the plunge and in June 2012 I opened el.inspired. I want my store to be a ‘Boutique Accessories’ Store with a main focus on Jewellery. As well as bracelets I am currently working on necklaces, which I hope to add to my collection soon. I love the creativity my business allows me to have and I am so exited for the future!!

Here are some of my favorite pieces from her shop:

1. Gold Chain and Clear AB Crystal Bracelet, $18.95 / 2. Silver Chain and Azure Crystal Bracelet, (sold now, but similar here), $17.06 / 3. Gold Chain Emerald Cut Crystal Bracelet, (sold now, but similar here) $27.85 / 4. Lilac Leather Tassel Keyring Keychain, $14.97

Thank you, Emma, for your sponsorship this month! If you have a chance, visit her shop and browse all her lovely offerings: great for stacking bracelets and arm adornment! I’m lusting after that emerald cut crystal bracelet like crazy, especially since she has one in my favorite color blue here!

Visit el.inspired on Etsy

And if any of you are interested in sponsoring Chic Steals, there are still sponsorships open. If you are a seller of DIY supplies, crafty goods, sewing books, jewelry, clothing, beauty products, or home wares that are chic, affordable, and on-trend, then you would be a perfect fit for my readers! You can purchase an ad here on my site through Passionfruit’s integrated ad system, or email me if you’d like more information, including current stats.

Thank you!
xo

Carly

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3.20.13 Outfit: Chanel-esque, Neon, and Poaching from the Kids’ Department

Mar 22, 2013 | Fashion

Geometric Metal “Gem” Earrings: ? (recent HauteLook purchase). Tiny Star Necklace: from Japan, similar here or here. Neon Sweatshirt: Forever 21 (similar here). DIY Chanel Leather Perforated Butterfly Bag: my DIY (tutorial here). Chain and Chiffon-trim Jacket: White House Black Market (from Ebay). D-Signed Girls’ Skirt: Target (from the Girls’ Department). Turquoise Spike Heels: Frederick’s of Hollywood (old); similar here.

On this day, Brooke and I headed out to the South Waterfront Park Garden to shoot near the Newport Seafood Grill (Portland’s Only Floating Restaurant! the sign proclaimed).

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Free People Portland x Chic Steals DIY Quartz Necklace Event Saturday March 23

Mar 19, 2013 | DIY

I am collaborating with the amazing team at Free People to lead a DIY Event at the Portland store!

DIY Quartz Necklace Event

Saturday, March 23

2 PM – 4 PM

Free People Portland, 817 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210

RSVP by calling 503-226-8099 – but hurry, there are only 30 spots available to participate!

Hope to see you guys there!!

xo
Carly

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DIY Glittery Gold Nugget Geometric Pushpins for the Office Corkboard

Mar 18, 2013 | DIY

I am the only one drooling over completely-coordinated office accessories? I have most certainly fallen into the rabbit-hole of inspiration with Pinterest’s never-ending supply of inspirational office environments…and my own home office re-do that has been months in the making. I finally settled on a palette of white with pops of gold and cobalt blue for my office makeover, and to follow my own rules of things being easy on the eye and in a coordinating color palette I decided the pushpins for my inspiration corkboard desperately needed a facelift. I know, it’s total obsessing over the details. But it’s these details that can turn something run-of-the-mill into a statement. AND they make a great gift for a special someone. Here’s how to make your own: