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DIY Roundup 7
Since right now I am enjoying all the fruits of Paris...and probably some macarons too...I thought to share with all of you some accessories I made a little while ago: tiny macarons with Swarovski crystals!These are super-fiddly to make but I love how they look...just...
Hi from France: France Photo Diary 1
So I am still in France...experiencing internet withdrawal since I've barely been able to use it since arriving...just a few minutes here and there when I'm able to catch the hotel's wireless signal and falling into bed exhausted every night. It's been pretty bad...
“Inspired” Alert! Catherine Malandrino’s Knit Tribal Legwarmers
Seen on the likes of uber-fashion blogger Susie Bubble of Style Bubble, and subsequently covered on TLo.com, Cooperative Designs' S/S 2010 crocheted tribal legwarmers leg-accessory thingies have been making the rounds on the blogosphere for some time. They're a...
Links of the Week – DIY and Otherwise 10.11 – 10.17.10
Though I've been in Paris (Ah, Paris!) most of this week, I've still been surfing the net. (Not even Paris can keep me from that!) Here are some DIY- and fashion-related stuff I've noticed around the past week...and a couple other links that caught my eye.*...love,...
Low-Fat Baked Donuts
I'm always confused abut how to spell "donuts." Is it "doughnuts?" They're made of dough. But "donuts" is invariably used for the fried, fast-food variety. So are "donuts" bad for you?These aren't! (Relatively speaking.:-) These are baked out of a buttermilk...
Me at Portland Fashion Week
Courtesy of Fred Joe.This photo had me ROFL'ing. LOVE the guy's expression in the foreground! (Then, my second thought: I look exhausted.)What a great photo! Thanks so much, Fred - you're amazing!Check out Fred's gallery of photos from Portland Fashion Week...
Rowenta Pro Master Iron Giveaway
Rowenta, the official garment care provider of Project Runway, is offering Chic Steals readers a chance to win a Rowenta Pro Master iron! This season of Project Runway might be over in a few weeks, but that doesn’t mean the style has to end too. With your own iron –...
And the REAL Winner of the SELF and L’Oreal Gift Bag is…
So I announced the winner of this giveaway as chosen by Random.org a little while ago...and after 5 days and 2 emails the winner still hasn't gotten back to me. So I'm picking another winner and this time around it's....Entry #5: Connecticut Yankees in South...
And the Winner of the Marshall’s $100 Gift Card is…
Entry #48: Bunny B!(as chosen by Random.org - sorry, I threw the screenshot away by accident but it was #48!!)Thanks for all your multiple entries - this gal really, really wanted this gift card!She's been contacted for her shipping deets.Thanks so much to everyone...
LAST Day to Enter the Macy’s $50 Gift Card Giveaway!
Yes - this giveaway closes TOMORROW (Thursday, Oct, 14 at 11:59 PM PST) so get those entries in while you still can! There's a $50 Macy's Gift Card at stake, soENTER HEREThere's only been 25 entries so far, and a $50 gift card could buy a new pair of shoes...a great...
DIY Roundup 6 Favorites
This week has felt like it's crept by for me...which is strange because I've been super-busy every day! And Paris tomorrow....oh, I'm so excited!!Nonetheless, I had a great time visiting all your blogs and checking out your pieces. You're all so creative! Here are...
Recommendations…For Paris??!
Photo: Christiane Michels, sourceDear Wonderful Readers,In 2 days' time I will be visiting the lovely City of Lights for the first time ever! [My inlaws are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary and are graciously bringing us along for the trip.] I've never...
Project Runway Designers and SethAaron Collection: Portland Fashion Week Day 4
Undoubtedly the highlight of the 5 days of shows this year was Saturday night's show, with the Spring collections from project Runway alums Gordana Gelhausen [Goga by Gordana], Jay Nicolas Sario, and Jonathan Joseph Peters, capped off by the SETHAARON promotional...
Links of the Week – DIY and Otherwise 10.4 – 10.10.10
Just some DIY- and fashion-related stuff I've noticed around the past week...and a couple other links that caught my eye. *Stuck for a Halloween costume? Try one of Flavorpill's Pop Culture & TV-themed ones. (Partial nudity & strong language warning!) They...
Jonathan Joseph Peters Collection at PFW Showroon
Who could this be? (Okay, my title kind of gave it away...)If you guys are wondering why I haven't posted, I've been mired in Portland Fashion Week stuff and haven't caught up just yet. I have a couple big posts coming up (but I have to sit down and do them) - so...