Crafts
Chic Steals x Wander and Hunt DIY Kits Available Now!
I've just completed a super-fun collab with DIY kit shop Wander & Hunt - and designed 2 special DIY projects just for them. The first, the DIY Radiant Rhinestone Belt, was actually inspired by a rhinestone belt I spied on Anthropologie.com this past Winter, and...
Spring Clean Your Closet with Goodwill’s Help
Image source Spring is finally here - and that means Spring cleaning! I always head to my closet first and foremost to do a major purge this time of year. It's cathartic and frees up my mind to get rid of lots of old junk that has accumulated - and that I no longer...
DIY Gold-Speckled Easter Egg Nails
Since Easter is coming up soon, I was collecting some images of inspiring egg decoration. I landed upon this, and began thinking...what about doing this to your nails? So I did. And it turned out amaaaaaazing. (Who doesn't love chic gold leaf, right??!) Here's how to...
DIY Gossip Girl-Inspired Starburst Safety Pin Blazer
*This project I contributed to Snippets Magazine: The New York Issue on Cut Out + Keep in 2010, and am re-posting to my blog here. A la Balmain or a la Jenny, this blazer is looking sharp! Though it only appeared onscreen for the briefest of moments, this was Little...
Studs & Pearls Book Review & Giveaway
Studs & Pearls : 30 Creative Projects for Customized Fashion is from the eponoymous blog Studs & Pearls by Kristen Nunez, founded in 2010. We've been reading each other's blogs for quite some time, and we've been frequent commenters on each other's projects....
Japan PhotoDiary Spring 2014
The crossing at Hachiko in Shibuya remains pretty much unchanged since last year. After spending 3-and-a-half weeks in Tokyo in February and March this year, I wanted to share some of the photos I took. Since the reason we went was for me to take care of my mother who...
Outfit 3.22.14: Stripes and Rhinestones
Spike Rhinestone earrings: Forever 21 (similar here or here). Rhinestone sweatshirt: Forever 21 (similar here or here). White Shirt in Lotus Print: Choies. Green Stripe Mini Face with Black Glitter Band Watch: c/o Modify Watches. Striped Pants: DIY (tutorial here)....
Little Warrior March Playlist to Listen To While You DIY
My dear friend Lex Casciato, AKA Little Warrior, is an amazing musician and up-and-coming tour de force in the world of music. She is a regular contributor to Chic Steals, curating monthly original playlists for your to stream on Spotify, add some background music to...
DIY Chocolate Chip Cookie Macaron Coin Purse
While I was in Tokyo last year, I picked up another felt macaron coin purse kit. (I think I'm a little addicted!) I made a cute little half-and-half cookie macaron coin purse the year before, and within 6 hours of hanging it from my handbag, I promptly lost it...
Giveaway! Win a Sewing Class from Craftsy
Have you guys heard of Craftsy yet? It's an online craft video tutorial site - with hundreds of video "classes" ranging from cake decorating, to patternmaking, jewelrymaking, spinning and weaving, knitting, photography, art, and design. All their classes classes are...
15 St. Patrick’s Day DIYs for the Leprechaun-Lover in You
And yup, you can do all these great St. Patrick's Day crafts easily and at home! Here's the full list:What to WearThough this tutorial is technically for a DIY Sequin Heart Sweater, you could easily redo it with a sparkly shamrock instead. From Say Yes. (Sequin...
DIY Hair Accessories for Spring 2014 from the Runways
Spring is headed our way, and what better way to embrace it than to whip up some quick DIY hair adornments? Here are some ideas for fun and fabulous pieces to add the crowing touch to your warm weather outfits. For the above look at Dolce & Gabbana, wrap a thin...
Quote: This Too Shall Pass
For when things are tough. For when it's hard to imagine that there will be a tomorrow, or a day when things will be easier. Or, for when things are absolutely wonderful, all you have is now - so enjoy it. I particularly like this quote because it can mean either, or...
Lookbook from Portland: Yo! Vintage Spring 2014
When one thinks of the amazing vintage shopping destinations Portland has to offer, Yo! Vintage is usually right at the top of the list. With a mix of vintage pieces and new accessories (such as Seaecho, Hazel Cox Jewelry, Seaworthy, and Made on the Moon), the store...
Chic Steals February Content Round-Up
Hello everyone! Can you believe it's March already??! (I always feel like that with February - that it just whooshes by.) Whooooooooosh! Did you hear that? That was last month! I just wanted to re-share some of my favorite bits of content from last month: To start off...