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DIY Deko Sweets: Clay French Macarons with Cream Filling
Who isn't obsessed with French macarons lately? They seem to be everywhere: flooding Pinterest, on inspiration boards, in recipe guides, and all over Instagram. Though I love love love the real ones as an occasional indulgence, sometimes I want to have some around as...
15 DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts for Everyone
We have just about 2 weeks until the big V-Day and it's getting time to figure out how to celebrate it. Will you celebrate with a kind gesture towards your loved one, whip up a favorite dish, splurge at a pricey store, or go anti-V-Day? If you are actually...
How to Use the Cartwheel App to Get Bonus Savings on Everything You Love at Target! Plus Bonus Giveaway
I'm always on the hunt for a bargain, and savings on top of that bargain is just icing on the cake! My local Target is one of my favorite places to score fabulous, fashionable items for a steal - and now with the Cartwheel App, there are even further discounts...
Top Secret Project Revealed!
As I posted on Facebook earlier today, yesterday we wrapped a full day's shoot for this amazing promotional video project I've been working on. Since mid-December it's been in pre-production, all in order to showcase this fun and FABULOUS watch brand to a...
Lookbook: Peter Pilotto for Target
The Peter Pilotto for Target collection is on its way (so is it wrong to be ridiculously, crazily excited this early??). On February 9 the Collection drops, featuring the brand's signature bright prints and intricate patterns. Straddling the line between resortwear...
DIY A-Morir Embellished Sunglasses with Sunglass Warehouse
My eye fell upon this pair of gorgeous, over-the-top, beaded rhinestone cat-eye sunglasses in a recent issue of Marie Claire. Of course they were by A-Morir: a sunglasses company that's been making waves on the music and fashion fronts with their opulent designer...
How to Keep Your Clothing Looking Bright and Chic with Clorox
Bright, saturated colors and pretty pastels are dominating Spring trends for 2014. But after a few wears and washes, color fades, stains proliferate, and suddenly your beautiful pieces no longer have the same original luster. (There's nothing less chic than old,...
Outfit 1.23.14: Mirrored Radiant Orchid
80's-style Triangle Rhinestone Earrings: DIY (tutorial here). Perfect-Fit Mixed-Tape Cardigan: J. Crew c/o Clorox. Illusion Triangle Rhinestone Necklace: so old I forgot. They don't make them like this anymore! Ruffle-Hem Camisole: YesStyle, similar here. Rings:...
Pantone Color Fashion Report for Spring 2014: Blues and Purples Are IN!
For Spring 2014 Pantone has released their Color Fashion Report for Women, using pastels with punchy brights inspired by blooming flowers and international travel. This season, consumers are looking for a state of thoughtful, emotional and artistic equilibrium. While...
The 12 Must-Have Tools for Jewelry DIY’ing
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 Gradually I'm going to be adding these Must-Have Tools for DIY lists for my DIY Resources page, and the first one I'd like to share is this one. I've been making a number of jewelry projects lately, both for my...
DIY Free People Wrapped Quartz Bangle
Hello again, friends! I just couldn't wait to share this chic and easy bangle bracelet project with all of you. I am always drawn to rough, organic crystals and gemstones rather than perfectly-faceted pieces, and much of the jewelry available at Free People satisfies...
Review: Bag: The Ultimate Fashion Accessory by Sue Huey and Susie Draffan
The folks over at Laurence King Publishing generously sent me a copy of one of their latest books: Bag: The Ultimate Fashion Accessory by Sue Huey and Susie Draffman. It's an absolutely gorgeous coffee table book in a pleasing mini size (so that it incidentally...
How to Style a High Neck Shirt
With Winter still lingering and the high-necked and turtleneck top still on-trend, I came across this helpful photo from ShopBop. I'm always at a loss when it comes to how to style these things, and I love how clearly it's all laid out. How about you - how would YOU...
29 Ways to Stay Creative Poster
I couldn't resist posting this amazing, inspirational list from MoreDesignPlease.com. Just uplifting. Stay creative, everyone!! xo Carly Image source
Little Warrior January Spotify 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...