Crafts
DIY Floral Applique Cardigan for Spring
I'm so glad that Spring is finally here in all its glory - and floral items are on the top of my must-wear list for the season. But I couldn't find any chic floral prints that I liked - and that were actually affordable - and so set out to make my own. Applique is...
DIY Links of the Week 3.26 – 4.08.12
Yup, these last two weeks have been crazy for me, which is why I'm again condensing my Links of the Week into one post. But there's still DIY to be found! Do a quick n easy DIY with Because I'm Addicted and her DIY Tuxedo Pants. Heat 'n' Bond, an iron, and a pretty...
What to Pack for Spring 2012 in Tokyo
So, despite the unhappy circumstances of my impromptu trip to Tokyo for a month...I thought to try and make the best of it in some way. So, in case anyone's interested... Here's what I'm packing for an entire month of outfits for April/May 2012 in Tokyo! (items still...
Giveaway: Skull Bangle from SarahAghili.com!
While I'm away, I thought what better time to do a giveaway for you guys? I'm so excited to let you know that the amazing (and incredibly affordable!) site SarahAghili.com has partnered with Chic Steals to bring you a giveaway of one of their chic skull bangles. With...
DIY Lace Maxi-Skirt…Made From A Curtain!
No, it's not April Fools'...this skirt is really made from a lace curtain!! I'm sure you've seen these curtains hanging in people's houses...maybe you have them hanging in your own house. (I know I did while living in Japan as it's standard there to have lace...
This Business Called Life…Sometimes It Sucks.
photo source Dear Lovely Blog Readers, Most of the time, I try to keep the majority of my personal life, sad events, and negativity, off this blog. The daily reality of life is not fun, or chic, or even 100% awesome; much of the time it is itchy, annoying, depressing...
Portland Bloggers April Cocktail Party Event
Hello everyone! So the Portland Bloggers' meetup is having an upcoming event...this time an evening cocktail mixer! If you're a Portland-area blogger (blogging about anything, not just fashion! Women AND men both welcome!) please email hostess Jenni for more details!...
Plaid & Martha Stewart Crafts Mother’s Day Campaign Box Full o’ Supplies Haul Video
http://youtu.be/F2wa4Dapu2s I'm so honored to have been chosen to participate in the Mother's Day Campaign, sponsored by Martha Stewart Crafts and PLAID. They sent me a HUGE box chock-full of lovely crafting items to create a unique Mother's Day craft tutorial! So I...
DIY Links of the Week 3.12 – 3.25.12
Two weeks have gone by since my last roundup...and in the meantime, Spring is finally here! It's been weird weather all last week, alternating between snowing and then hot, balmy days, but now I think it's officially Spring. The plum outside our house has bloomed,...
3.26.12 Outfit: DIY Maxi Lace Skirt and Coral Cross
Coral-Dyed Howlite Cross necklace: handmade by me Silk-blend Classic Pocket Tee: Kain Label Rings: jumpring tool and twig ring from mocha (Shibuya) Lace Maxiskirt: DIY (tutorial coming soon!) Leggings: I forgot Wedge-heel shoes: Qupid [from last year] Grey...
DIY Jewelry Box Clutch with Finished Sateen Lining
So how fantastic was Honestly, WTF's reinvention of the sunglasses case into a DIY Alexander McQueen-inspired box clutch last year? I think it's safe to say that we all loved it - and all went out to the nearest store in search of a hard-sided sunglasses case...
3.24.12 Outfit: Flatforms and Katniss Braid
Hair: with Priscila Virgin Straight Extensions, braided into a low side French braid Convertible Chiffon Top: Qojelly (from Marui 2, in Tokyo) Rings: Limited Edition Marc by Marc Jacobs Daisy solid perfume ring, Love knuckleduster from Icing, Star pinky ring...
You Sell on Etsy? I Sell on Etsy Too! How Etsy Is Revolutionizing the Cottage Industry (Infographic)
A well-rendered infographic on Etsy facts and figures, and how shopping handmade is changing the way we all buy. xoxox Carly ~If you like Etsy, buying handmade, or infographics with interesting statistics, please share this post on your Facebook!~ Thanks, Matt, for...
Okay…So I Caved…
...in, fell head-over-heels for current trends... ...and bought myself a pair of flatforms. I swore I wasn't going to this Spring. I hated flatforms when I first saw them...and was sure I'd never come around to the idea of them. But these ones from GoJane.com are...
Current Obsession: Nails Inc. London Magnetic Manicure
As all of you have probably noticed, this year the newest trend for nails has been the magnetic manicure. Polishes with embedded iron filings in them respond to the pull of a magnet while wet...resulting in beautiful undulating patterns and subtle gradients across...