Crafts
Win a Louis Vuitton Handbag from PurseN in the Messiest Handbag Contest
PurseN, the handbag organizer insert company, has started a unique and captivating video contest on YouTube: the Messiest Handbag Contest. Show them how much you're in need of handbag organization with a photo or video of your messy handbag - to win a bunch of cool...
ShopChicSteals Updated: All New for Fall!
It's taken me awhile, but I've finally added the listings for about 30+ items from my closet I've decided to sell on ShopChicSteals (the site where I sell gently-used items from my closet). I've also re-designed the interface and spent awhile re-organizing...
Current Obsession: Reed Krakoff Multi-Strap Black-and-White Handbag
Suddenly this is all I can think about. The black-on-natural contrast, the texture on the straps, the neutral base, the buckles...*sigh*. I need this in my life. I shall have to find a way to DIY this...which I think would be pretty easy if I just had the straps....
7.17.11 Outfit: Sheer Over Birds
Hair: Priscilla Mecha-Raku Ekusute in Otome-Maki Rhinestone Necklaces: vintage Bird-Printed Dress: Miss Selfridge's Silicon Day-Planner: MARK'schedule Rings (L-R): unknown, mocha, mocha, Cartier, Tiffany Watch: Citizen Eco-Drive Sheer Maxi-Skirt: handmade by me...
Steal That Style!: Garcelle Beauvais
Welcome to another installment of Steal That Style!, where I feature a celebrity’s recent outfit and break it down into the Steal-able (that is, similar pieces that are affordable) and the DIY-able. Garcelle Beauvais attended the premiere of "The Help" in...
DIY Inspiration from Project Runway
So how many of you are uber-excited about Project Runway coming back for its 9th and latest season??! Though many people out there criticize each successive generation of designers, saying there's never anyone as creative or talented as Jay, Christian, or Leanne from...
DIY Alexander Wang-Inspired Mesh Insert Sweater
I had the opportunity to guest post for the blog Seamingly Smitten today, and I'm thrilled! They are hosting a 12-day Sew Chic Upcycling event with guest posters every day - and a ton of tutorials on how to upcycle, re-use, and re-purpose just about anything you...
Back from Camping: Silver Falls, OR Photo Diary
Myself, Hub, and Lil Tot went on an impromptu camping trip yesterday (well, we had only started planning it on Friday) to Silver Falls, Oregon. We only stayed about a day but it was the first time we had gone camping together as a family (if you don't count the dry...
DIY Friendship Bracelets for any Age
It was my best friend's birthday this week and I had wanted to send her something I made. Unfortunately it took me a lot longer than I had anticipated to make all the bracelets I had wanted to, so I ended up popping them in the mail a little after her birthday. It's...
DIY 1 and 2/3 yd. Easy Lace Summer Dress
Lace is a huge trend for this Spring and Summer - and its delicate, airy quality lends it to a variety of applications. I've been wanting a lace dress for awhile, but I wanted to make one that was both easy and extremely versatile (I'm a BIG fan of multifunctional...
DIY Links of the Week 7.25 – 7.31.11
Another week, another round up of craftiness. Thanks so much for sending me all your wonderful projects! Dye your hair into beautiful pastels on the cheap with the help of washable Crayola markers. Pull Teeth has the video tutorial. Make a large Girly tote...
Objects of Desire: Late Summer 2011
(just click on the photo to see the product linked) I always find that even when I think I don't need another single thing in my wardrobe, clicking on over to ASOS.com always proves me wrong. I see this - I see that - I start drooling - my "how can I DIY...
7.19.11 Outfit: Swiss Cheese and a Transformer
Hair: Priscilla MechaRaku Extensions in Virgin Straight, braided into side braid Thick-rimmed glasses: Tommy Hilfiger Punctured Silk Top: kawi jamele Star hoop earrings: I forgot (bought in Japan) Twig and flower rings: mocha; Cartier and Tiffany wedding bands; Star...
DIY Inspiration
Feeling utterly uninspired lately, what with still getting back into the routine here after a month of being away - and mounds upon mounds of unpacking still littering my bedroom and computer room - I haven't been up to DIY'ing much lately, or even web-surfing to any...
Fashion from the 80’s & 90’s: Inspired by Teen Movies
Since coming back from Tokyo and getting up at 1 or 2 in the morning for the first 5 days or so, I've had some time to kill waiting for the grocery store to open so I can start my day. I've dove into my video collection and pulled out everything video that I used to...