Crafts
DIY Ideas from Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week (NYFW) Spring/Summer 2013 Part 1
So as the whirlwind week of fashion, creativity, and inspiration draws to a close in New York City, I wanted to create my bi-annual rundown of trends that are on their way - and what you can start DIY'ing now! Add some flowered fabric, cut into letter shapes and fused...
Object of Desire: Pretty Scalloped Flats for Work
Sure, they may be a bit conservative overall, but these Mazi Skimmers from Alloy are also so pretty and sweet. I think the blue dotted print may just become my new favorite for work - and Fall 2012!They also come in a wine, black, and standard leopard-print, and I...
Buy It or DIY It? Infographic
source (click for larger) From BrightNest.com comes this cute little infographic that encourages a little creativity with your clothes while trying some home improvement projects...that leave you with some DIY'ed masterpieces in the bargain. (I LOL'ed at the clean...
Outfit 9.8.12: Shades of Blue
Hair: Slicked back, pinned down, with addition of Prisila MechaRaku Mega Dango (LiYe) low Rhinestone Necklaces: small one (vintage); Rectangle Rhinestone Necklace: DIY Rings: mostly Target stacking rings, sets broken up and re-mixed together (like these, but you'll...
DIY Preppy Initial Back-to-School Keychain Bag Charm
So it's Back-to-School already - and for some it was last week, and others during the next couple weeks (my Fall semester starts Sept. 25). Now is a time when most of us - kids, teens, the collegiate crowd, and parents all - just don't have a lot of time and are...
Inspiration vs. Imitation – Designer Jessica Hische’s Amazing Words
The art of DIY is something I believe, to be enjoyed for oneself, shared with others as means of inspiration and encouragement, but not something that should be applied to creating exact replicas or knockoffs to make a profit on sales of such items. Inspired by, but...
Outfit 8.31.12: Marine Paprika
Striped 3/4 Sleeve Top: Heritage 1981 Silver Horseshoe Charm Necklace: ? (won from Lucky Magazine; similar here Pocket Rocket in Blue Boca Tote Bag: SCOUT by Bungalow Rings: various (mostly Target and maygloba) Slap Watch in Black "C" Initial Keychain Purse Charm: DIY...
Review: SCOUT by Bungalow Tote
SCOUT by Bungalow is a line of colorful, preppy totes, bags, and carry-alls that are heavy-duty enough to take whatever you can throw at them and more. What differentiates them from other carry-alls on the market are the fashion-forward, bright patterns matched with...
DIY Links of the Week 8.06-8.26.12
Alright, so it's been 3 weeks again, but my relaxing Summer has gotten oh-so-busy what with my mother visiting me, a trip to Arizona, and school and work taking up much of my time. How about you guys? Are you all gearing up for the coming Fall season...
DIY: Sequin Trompe L’Oeil Peter Pan Collar T-Shirt
Sometimes elevating a Summer tee from plain to something more requires a bit of sparkle. Using sequin trim to create t-shirt details that don't exist makes for a fun and unique piece that looks lovely paired with skirts and dressier shorts - and a t-shirt that's a...
DIY Idea: Pixellated Donald Duck T-Shirt
I feel like I'm regressing. Suddenly interested in character tees (perhaps fueled by my recent trip to Disneyland in early August), this (Topshop I think?) sweatshirt caught my eye while scrolling through all the pretty goodies on Fashiolista. (Follow me there! I...
Tucson, Arizona Photo Diary
Having spent the last 4 days in Tucson, Arizona visiting my brother and his wife, I've returned this week feeling pretty tired out from a trip filled with sightseeing and walking around. It was super-hot; very dry heat; with tons of prickly things and creepy-crawly...
Tokyo Photodiary April-May 2012 Part 2
It was Springtime in Tokyo and the cherry blossoms were in bloom whilst I was there. As many of you know, my family and I traveled to Tokyo, Japan in April of this year to take care of my mother who suffered a spinal stroke. (Who lives in Tokyo for her job.) Though...
5 Easy DIYs Even a Beginner Can Master! How to Start Making Your Own Wardrobe
photo source Ever wanted to get started making your own clothing and accessories, but not sure where to start? Sure, some of the projects I post are pretty advanced, but there are plenty of easy projects that have maximum impact out there. Here are a couple to...
DIY Skull-Print Scarf with Simply Spray Stencil Spray Paint
Simply Spray is a non-toxic, non-flammable aerosol fabric spray paint, available in a range of colors and easy to use. The company sent me a 3-can kit of Simply Spray Soft Fabric Paint and Simply Spray Stencil Spray Summer Love Kit to try out in a project, so I...