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DIY Links of the Week: 6.20 – 7.3.11
While I've been getting used to the mugginess and heat (and time-change) here in Tokyo, the internet has offered up a ton of great DIY and projects over the last 2 weeks. BurdaStyle goes behind the scenes into the making of a couture jacket and I am riveted!! Though...
DIY Patriotic Pinwheel Corsage
For the Fourth of July I'm sharing two tutorials over at Cocktails with Mom: one for a Patriotic-themed Double Pinwheel Corsage, and the second for a regular paper pinwheel. Please head on over there and check them out! DIY Patriotic Pinwheel Corsage on Cocktails...
6.26.11 Outfit: Buttoned Up and Sheer
Hair: Priscillia MechaDango Midi + Hairdo Clip-In Bangs Eyelashes: 100yen shop soft eyelashes #07 Silver star hoop earrings: unknown (bought in Japan, LaForet Harajuku) Leopard-print Cuff Poly Jacket: Allamanda (bought in Japan, Shibuya-109) Double Scallop-Hem Top:...
Steal That Style!: Frieda Pinto
Welcome to the second installment of a new series I’m trying out: 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. Let me know what you guys think –...
DIY in Progress: Beaded Mesh
Just a project I've been working on that I still haven't finished. I started it the week before coming to Tokyo but just didn't have the time to get it done. I had hoped to wear it here...but I'm not sure if I want all this beading work to get sticky/sweaty in the...
Deal: Get 50% Off at PixieMarket.com!
For a limited time only, Pixie Market is offering $150 gift certificates to their online store for a mere $75. With labels like Jeffrey Campbell, ArynK, Cheap Monday, Evil Twin, Minimarket, Shakuhachi, One Teaspoon, Mink Pink, and Style Stalkr, this store is a...
6.26.11 Outfit: Retreaded Threads
Tortoiseshell-rimmed Glasses: Forever 21 Cropped Wide Sheer Stripe T-shirt: Forever 21 Rings: Claire's, Forever 21, Cartier, Tiffany Black Lace Cami: Old Navy Skull-studded Bag: unknown (from Pineapple County, Honolulu) Silk Scarf: unknown (thrifted) High-waisted...
And the Winner of the Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway Is…
Thanks to all of you, we had a whopping 125 entries in the giveaway! (A testament to the quality and appeal of Shabby Apple.:-) So without further ado, Random.org says the winner is... Entry #82: Mamavalveeta03! Congratulations! The winner has been contacted...
Inspired Alert! Miu Miu vs. Lulu.com
Miu Miu Spring 2011 RTW, photo: Monica Feudi / GoRunway.com vs. Kaena Point Indigo Blue Dress, $49, Lulu.com I loved the scalloping detail in Miu MIu's Spring RTW collection this year. Apparently someone else did too.;-) Thanks to Lulus.com, we can all now own the...
Styling Ideas: Young vs. Adult from Japan Vogue June 2011
Styling the Cropped Zip Jacket ["Rider's Jacket"] / Styling the Long Skirt My mother-in-law is a subscriber to Japan Vogue, and every time I visit I always attack the back issues she's kept with vigor. Instead of what I'm used to from American Vogue (model Raquel...
Steal That Style!: Olivia Palermo
Welcome to the first installment of a new series I'm trying out: 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. Let me know what you guys think - I'd...
DIY Links of the Week: 6.13 – 6.19.11
I had so much material and great sites bookmarked from last week, last Links of the Week was threatening to become a gigantic 2-chapter installment. So I split it up so I could include many more wonderful DIYs and extraordinary ideas this week! Img src Flowers made...
Announcement: I’m Going to Japan!
Img source Yup, my family and I leave for Tokyo today - and we'll be there an entire month. However, I'll be taking my laptop with me this time, so I'll still be blogging from the other side of the world. I'm looking forward to a month of tons of walking and...
Current Obsession: DIY Minx Manicure with Nail Rocks Nail Wraps
How many of us have been drooling over the chic-ness of the metallic Minx manicure since it debuted a few years back? Being someone who loves metals, I've been dying to get my hands on one - well, get one on my hands, really - for ages. But the $40+ pricetag (for a...
Shabby Apple Choose-Your-Dress Giveaway!
I am so excited to announce that Shabby Apple is partnering with Chic Steals to give away one of their lovely dress to one lucky winner! I've been a great admirer of all of Shabby Apple's clothing for a long time - especially their beautiful dresses, which truly need...