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DIY Windowpane Print Sweatshirt
As evidenced by my recent DIY Inspiration post, windowpane-print is everywhere! It's a graphic, eye-catching statement that is reminiscent of checks and tartans, but feels oh-so-fresh this year. I wanted to find a way to mimic the look without splurging for it - and...
Review: Beauty Box 5 and Its Products
I was contacted by Beauty Box 5 to see if I could do a review of their monthly beauty subscription box service. I immediately agreed (after all, who doesn't like free beauty items?!) and they sent me a customized box in December. My BB5 box came with Coolway Cool...
DIY Alphabet Pasta Stud Earrings for We Heart This
Hello again everyone! After almost a week without Internet, I finally received my new router and am connected once again. (*huge sigh of relief*) Today I am over on We Heart This, posting this cool DIY for making your own initial stud earrings...out of alphabet pasta!...
7 Ways How to Make Good New Year’s Resolutions – And Keep Them
I would have loved to roll this post out while everyone (including me!) was still in the planning stage for their Resolutions, but, alas, an Internet issue has delayed this post. But it's never too late! Some of you may have already made your Resolutions for 2014 -...
My Terrible, Terrible Secret: Recovering from Hypothyroidism – Update!
So it's now been quite awhile since I opened up on this blog about my hypothyroidism and issues stemming from it (including a sudden weight gain of 15 lbs). I wanted to share with all of you where I am now - almost 4 months later. Not long after posting on my blog...
2013: The Year in Review for Chic Steals
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...
Inspiration: Fashion with Sleeves Tied at the Waist
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...
Outfit 12.28.13: A Romping New Year’s Eve Party
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....
13 DIY New Year’s Eve Headbands and Head Adornments
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...
Outfit 12.21.13: Belated Birthday Taekwondo Outfit
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)....
Sweater Yourself and Host a Festive DIY Holiday Sweater Party: Guide from Goodwill
With the holidays in full swing, it's that time of year when holiday sweaters abound. Goodwill has partnered with Ad Council to produce a couple of cool tools to help celebrate that sweater-y time with a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor about the (sometimes) questionable...
Featured on Rakuten Linkshare Blog!
Hello all! I just wanted to announce I've been featured in a little interview over on Rakuten Linkshare's blog. I've been an advertiser with Rakuten Linkshare for about 4 years now, and I always highly recommend their platform as one of the best out there in affiliate...
DIY Anthropologie Beaded Tassel Necklace
Anthropologie, season after season, comes up with the most fabulous items in their stores - and so many of them look homemade and crafty: the perfect fodder for DIY. I noticed this beaded ladder tassel necklace during early Fall (part of Anthro's Bijouterie necklace...
DIY Friendship Bangle Bracelets for WeHeartThis
Hello lovelies! Today I am over on We Heart This, posting my DIY tutorial for how to make your own Mercedes Salazar-inspired DIY Friendship Bangle Bracelets. They are a super-chic adult update to the typical friendship bracelet - and look fabulous stacked together on...
9 DIY Place Settings for Your Holiday Table Inspired by ZGallerie
The holidays are upon us - and it's time to think about dressing up one's festive table: pairing dishes, napkins, glasses, and accessories to create the perfect backdrop for your feast. Though I LOVE Z Gallerie as an amazing source of inspiration for the holiday...