Crafts
DIY in 5: Bling Bling Two-Finger Ring (from Scrapbooking Embellishments)
Since it's Rings Week here at Chic Steals, I wanted to share with you a quick n easy way to add a bit of pizazz to a store-bought 2-finger ring (with a flat top) and some scrapbooking embellishments. It’s DIY in 5 – minutes, that is. The easiest, quickest ways to...
Inspired Alert! Elizabeth + James Knuckle Ring…and Forever 21 Sideways Cross Ring
Popularized by the lovely Rumi of FashionToast...among many, many others, this Robert Lee Morris for Elizabeth + James liquid-metal-look knuckle ring was a huge hit from last year, and continues to be a strong seller from the line. There's just something about its...
It’s Rings Week Here at Chic Steals!
Arbitrarily I have decided to make this week all about rings here on my site. One-fingered, two-fingered, sterling, precious metal, gemstones, faux, real, what-have-you - it's all about finger-adornment! If you have any questions about rings: how to organize them, how...
Don’t Buy, DIY! Miu Miu Rhinestone-Embellished Flats Tutorial
I noticed these beautiful embellished ballet flats in my favorite Japanese magazine, Vivi, back in Winter of 2010. They're Miu Miu, available in lovely pastel colors, and boast a pretty hefty pricetag ($745!). I figured I could make my own lookalikes from a pair of...
Shopping and Shipping is a Chic Steal at Romwe.com
Retro Pleated Light Pink Dress / Retro Falbala Chiffon Shirt / Retro Baby Blue Tapered Pants / Black Leopard Tights I've just discovered Romwe.com, and I'm in love! Affordable and on-trend, this e-tailer operates out of China, and ships worldwide FREE. Breezy...
Don’t Buy, D.I.Y! Marc Jacobs Colored Straw Hat
Straw orange and pink sunhats from Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2011 RTW Collection. A little paint gives a floppy straw hat a vibrant 70's-inspired makeover a la Marc Jacobs. Merona Wide-Brim Floppy Straw Hat, Target, $12.99. Tulip Fabric Spray Paint in Fuchsia and in...
Learn how to Tie-Dye, DIY Style with E! News
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa3kp8QfFGA Erika from SnobStyle TV shared a video on how to tie-dye something for E! News. I just love it when mainstream news and media brings attention to DIY! Though the video is from awhile ago, tie-dye is still totally on-trend...
4.26.11 Outfit: Crisp Milkmaiden
Braided-hair headband: bought in Tokyo Pointy Sunglasses: Forever 21 Ruffle-detail Tunic Blouse: Romantic Standard Clothing (bought at mocha in Shibuya, Japan) DIY Feathered Bangles: handmade by me Leggings: Old Navy Canvas Espadrille Booties: Percy Bootie (from...
DIY Links of the Week 4.18 – 4.24.11
It's been a week full of DIY around the Internet! (Or maybe I've just been exceptionally diligent in my daily DIY searching???) Well, judge for yourself... Img src I think maturing enough to learn to not judge yourself through other people's standards is a pretty...
Fabulous DIY Peter Som Cardigan: My Guest Post Tutorial for Fabulous on a Budget
Have you guys seen Fabulous on a Budget? It's a FABULOUS website all about being creative (with not a lot of cash), run by two DIY mavens: Mary Darling and Leah Ashley. I love their fun and glamorous aesthetic - and you may have also seen them on TV! They also have...
Interview with Geneva V. of A Pair and a Spare
I've been following the DIY inspiration blog A Pair and a Spare for some time now, and I love how Geneva showcases a huge amount of DIY ideas, along with her own amazing projects. She's also quite the sewist, whipping up maxi skirts and sexy body-hugging dresses...
Happy Easter!
Easter for us just means a lot of family fun: colorful baskets brimming with toys and chocolate bunnies and jellybeans; cinnamon rolls for breakfast; a midnight snack and a handwritten note left out for the Easter Bunny; an Easter egg hunt in the garden [in the...
Re-use, Repurpose, and Re/Up-cycle for Earth Day 2011
I've shared so many tutorials on this blog about remaking items you may already have in your closet, I just wanted to share them again! (Re-use of an idea - haha! Totally green!;-) ) So here are some of my favorite past projects from the last year or so, that give...
4.20.11 Outfit: Dreaming of Brights
Chain-and-rhinestone tangled necklace: Forever 21 Green multi-button cardigan: evie (thrifted at Goodwill) White modal tee: Old Navy Coral Pleated Pegged Trousers: handmade by me (from BurdaStyle Marilyn Trousers #6065 pattern) Platform Wood and Canvas Heels: Old Navy...
DIY Links of the Week 4.4 – 4.17.11
So two weeks have passed since my last DIY LOTW, and it's high time I shared some links that have caught my interest since then. Lots of projects and ideas are in my inspiration folder for the past couple weeks... Img source Yup - that's pretty much where I get my...