Crafts
Collegiate Sequins
(Forever21 jacket, turtleneck, sequined dress, and ring; Hue tights, Payless booties, Kenneth Cole bag) Okay, I'll admit, these photos were taken a while back and I just didn't post them. It's definitely too layered of a look for summer. The jacket (Forever21) has a...
Vampirella Meets Banana Republic
(BR Monogram silk faille dress, designs by Laura Ann Gothica Couture Wrap, Pleaser Platform Heels)I had a love affair with Banana Republic in February of 2005. My MIL took me on a shopping spree there and I seriously could have bought [read: had her buy for me]...
Graphic Inspiration: Parisian Apocalypse Photoshoot by Nineteen74
Photographed by Valentina Frugiuele, this "Parisian Apocalypse" shoot was realized by Raoul Keil (director of Nineteen74.com, a global networking site for media, graphics, and fashion professionals), and directed by Nicholas Hardy from Factory 311. All 12 talents on...
DIY: Subversive Jewelry Sunken Treasure Necklace
I'm in love with Subversive Jewelry, designed by Justin Giunta. If you haven't seen his work, it's been featured in just about every mag you can imagine, starting sometime around 2003. And he was nominated for an CFDA award in accessory design just this year. (Sunken...
NY Fashion Week: Abaete Fall 2009 Runway Show Coverage
Abaete Fall 2009 by carlyjcais on Polyvore.com (Shoes photos, Matthew Peyton, Getty Images North America; runway photos, Marcio Madeira, Style.com) It's been awhile since Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC has drawn to a close (Feb 13-20, 2009, to be exact) but with...
Here Comes the Sun
Vintage pineapple-fiber jacket, RIVETED (my own line) dress, Old Navy belt, department store no-name bag, American Apparel tights in Golden Poppy, Payless boots. It's beautiful here in Portland, and apparently we're going to have sunshine for the next 8 days straight....
$1 Sandals at Old Navy – Sat. May 23 ONLY!
Old Navy is offering $1 adult and kids solid flip-flops again this Saturday, May 23rd ONLY. What better way to celebrate summer and kick off the Memorial Day Weekend? Grab them quickly in a rainbow of colors, for Mom, Dad (FATHER'S DAY, hint hint*), and the kids!Limit...
Spiral Girl Spree
Vintage vest (remade), Spiral Girl shirt, silver key necklace, Victoria's Secret convertible top (worn as a skirt), Hue tights, Spiral Girl pumps, Marc Jacobs bag, Hot Topic watch. Fabulous, fabulous. 4" cone heel studded with black crystals, ombre turquoise patent,...
Really Cool Back Details: Athleta Swimwear
How many of you have heard of Athleta? It's a catalog for swimwear and clothing for the female sports enthusiast. For some reason I ended up on their mailing list, and receive a catalog every so often. I find this amusing since even my fat, lazy cat is more athletic...
DIY Lego Brooch Inspired by Dee and Ricky
Thank you Outsapop! My go-to for DIY inspiration, she posted photos and a DIY for those Marc Jacobs lego accessories (as done by Dee and Ricky) waaaaay back. Since I still had a ton of Legos that I had religiously held onto since childhood, I definitely had enough to...
Working in the Kitchen
As Know As de Base dress, carved quartz heart-shaped ring I bought at a gem show in Portland, silvertone watch, DIY magazine clutch, SPANX tights, Maison Gilfy peeptoe booties. I love this dress with all my heart. As Know As de Base is a teensy weensy little Japanese...
KARMALOOP Warehouse Sale – Items 50-80% OFF!
Woohoo! I love Karmaloop for their quirky, street-oriented, edgy fashions. This stuff is going fast, but if you can, grab it before it all goes. Here are a couple of my faves: Moonlight Reversible Tank in Turk, $12.35 (because I love all things reversible and...
Tons of Mismatched, Random Beads? Make a Wire-Wrapped Shape Necklace!
I have (just like probably every other crafter out there since the Dawn of Time) an unbelievable amount of pretty beads sitting in my arsenal with nowhere to go. Mismatched, funny shapes, unusual colors...acrylic, pearl, glass...you name it, I probably have it. So I...
Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale May 6 – May 10!
For all those of you who happen to live in the NYC area (or are visiting next week)...from Wed, May 6 to Sun, May 10, Rebecca Minkoff is having a huge sample sale from 10 AM - 8 PM every day! Grab a fab bag, a cool-colored tote, maybe a breezy tunic? Get there early -...
Win a Hollywood Getaway from Arden B.!
Arden B. is offering you a chance to win a Hollywood getaway for a make-over and fashion photo shoot plus a 4-night stay at the beautiful Sheraton Universal Hotel! Don't miss out - sweepstakes ends on 5/3!Click here to enter-Carly J. Cais