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30 Days of Outfits Challenge: Day 15
Viscose turtleneck: Forever 21. Crocheted chain necklace: handmade by me. Rope belt: Gap. Skirt made from 3 men's shirts: handmade by me. Reversible Black Tights: Hue. Colin Stuart Devon Convertible Boots (in Cordovan): Victoria's Secret. Day 15 in my 30 Days of...
30 Days of Outfits Challenge: Day 14
Silver Horseshoe Necklace: won in a sweepstakes from Lucky Magazine. Ice-Cream Applique T-shirt: DIY. Sweatpants: Victoria's Secret. Slippers: Who cares? Day 14 in my 30 Days of Outfits Challenge: November 14. Yes, I am adhering to this challenge so faithfully...
30 Days of Outfits Challenge: Day 13
Band Jacket: DIY. Whipped Cream Heart Necklace: handmade by me. Cowl-Neck Sweater Vest: Old Navy. LS White Tee: Forever 21. Rabbit Ring Set: mocha (Tokyo). Scrunch-Leg Leggings: handmade by me. Wedge-Heel Boots: Metro7 (Wal-Mart).Day 13 in my 30 Days of Outfits...
30 Days of Outfits Challenge: Day 12
Mongolian Fur Vest: LB-03 (Shibuya-109, Tokyo); Plaid Shirt: DIY'ed Mossimo (Target). White Scribble Tee: DIY. Zip-leg Skinny Jeans: Alloy. Suedette Slouch Boots: GoJane.comA low-key day. I wanted to give my face a break from the daily makeup routine, so I went...
30 Days of Outfits Challenge: Day 11
Rhinestone necklaces: DIY. Pyramid Stone Necklace: Ann Taylor. Organza Over-Jacket: hanmade by me. White LS Top: Forever 21. Oxidized Twisted Branch& Flower Rings: mocha (Shibuya, Japan). Enamel Ring: unknown. Pleat-Front Pegged Trousers: DIY. Trouser...
30 Days of Outfits Challenge: Day 10
Long Scarf (worn as turban): handmade by me. Silver Hoop Earrings: Claire's. Printed Gathered Dress: Primp. Black LS Tee: Forever 21. Beaded Bracelets: handmade by me. Studded Rectangle Ring: handmade by me. Button-Embellished Belt: handmade by me. Crochet...
Portland Fashion Week Day 2: Seattle Designers, Art Institute Grads, and Catapult Competition
Backtracking a little bit to last month's Portland Fashion Week...since I wasn't able to post coverage immediately afterwards since I was in France sans internet access.But on the day of - October 7 - I was not able to get any runway shots.I only was in the lobby and...
30 Days of Outfits Challenge: Day 9
Double Heart Earrings: unknown (received 17 years ago!!). Goldstone Overlapping Bead Necklace: handmade by me. Convertible Heart-Button Jacket: handmade by me. Ribbed V-Neck Top: Victoria's Secret. Gold Rhinestone-Detail Ring: Icing by Claire's. Black Enamel...
Introducing FashionStake: Democratizing Fashion, Supporting Indie Designers – and a $15 Credit for YOU!
I have been waiting with baited breath for FashionStake.com to launch for the past 6 months!!Why...what is this website? you may ask. For one thing, FashionStake offers limited-time flash sales from independent designers.Another flash sale site?? Why do we need one...
The 30 Days of Outfits Challenge: Day 8
Plastic Headband: Goody. Gunmetal Wing Earrings: maurice's. Leather-Collar Blouse: DIY. Pearl-Row 2-Finger Ring: Forever 21. Flower Ring and Twisted Branch Ring: unknown; from mocha in Tokyo. Pink Croco-Embossed Belt: Claire's...? Gathered Paperbag-Waist...
DIY Links of the Week 11.1 – 11.07.10
I contributed a tutorial to Foam Magazine on how to Make a Rope Knot Necklace. Check it! If you've ever wondered how to make felt hats, The Fashionate Traveler has a wonderful video on How to Make a Felt Pillbox Hat. She has a great tutorial on making a...
30 Days of Outfits Challenge: Day 7
Sleeveless Wool Overcoat: DIY. Long-sleeved top: Petit Bateau. Gold Lion Door Knocker Pendant: ASOS.com. Beaded Wrap Ring: handmade by me. Belt: unknown (bought too long ago). Dark Rinse Trouser Jeans: Old Navy. Grey Padlock Bag: Aldo Accessories. Wedge Suede...
Guest Post: DIY Celine-Inspired Leather Pocket Blazer from A Pair and a Spare
Today we have our first guest post ever here at Chic Steals...from Geneva over at A Pair and a Spare! If you're not familiar with her fabulous blog, you've truly been missing out! She posts daily DIY inspiration - with tons of runway and editorial photos and DIY...
30 Days of Outfits Challenge: Day 6
Convertible Blouson top: handmade by me. Rhinestone Friendship Bracelets: handmade by me. 3-strand Hairband: Target. Rhinestone Studs: Claire's. Diamond Wedding Ring: Vintage. Dark Rinse Skinny Jeans: Paris Blues. Pointy Suedette Slouch Boots: Payless.So it's...
30 Days of Outfits Challenge: Day 5
Pink Twill Blazer: Zara. Jeweled Necklace and Silk-Blend Trouser Socks: Target. Chanel-Style Fabric Marker Tanktop: handmade by me. Handknit Knitting Needle Clutch: Handmade by me. Diamond Wedding Ring: Vintage. Pegged Khaki Twill Trousers: ASOS. Strappy Suede...