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DIY Dollar Store $4 Fall Wreath
So sorry no post yesterday...I actually took Saturday off! Like, completely off from the blogosphere. I haven't done that in a long time. (Felt a little guilty, though!;-) But I let it go and had a great day, taking Lil Tot to a birthday party at a really cool...
SELF Women Doing Good Awards and a L’Oreal Paris Gift Bag Giveaway!
Tuesday earlier this week the Women Doing Good Awards commenced at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The third annual event hosted by SELF Magazine honored 4 women deserving of recognition for their charity work and their tireless efforts to make the world a...
DIY Roundup 5
Whew! What a crazy week. I haven't had much time to DIY anything, since Monday I was getting packed to go to the airport, Tuesday I was in Burbank, CA, Wednesday I had my third interview with a company I've been applying to for a job, and Thursday...oh wait,...
Marshall’s and the World of Off-Price Retailing
On Tuesday I had the privilege of attending an event hosted by Marshall's in Burbank, CA. I learned a ton about off-price retailing, received a gift, and did some shopping (of course!!;-) and would love to share everything with all of you.Inside Marshall's. Do you...
DIY Roundup 4 Favorites
So my last DIY Roundup has now officially closed, and without further ado I'd like to share with you the projects that got the most clicks.I had a great time visiting all your blogs and checking out your pieces. You're all so creative! Here are the top 3...
Hi From…Guess Where??!
So you guys have probably noticed in my Twitter feed for today that I've been blabbing on about Marshall's (and totally clueless when it comes to character limit when tweeting from my phone. Sorry - I only use Twitter from my computer!). Why? What's up with that? ...
DIY Patterned Clutch: Create Couture Challenge
Another one of my submissions for Style Sample Magazine and New York Design Shop's Create Couture Challenge back in early August - this time, a bag makeover! Materials:*Pink Ethnic Stripe Sash*Brown Ethnic Stripe Sash*pin back *Cream Gardenia Additional...
Style It Chic: Army Shirt 3 Ways
Photos: Runway photos, Marcio Madeira / FirstView.com; Jessica Alba photo found here; Forever 21 Silky Tie Belt Shirt; Nicky Hilton photo found here; Alexa Chung photo WireImage.com; Current/Elliott Perfect Army Shirt. Style It Chic! Array by me.Welcome another...
And the Winners of my New York Fashion Week Double Giveaway Are…
Can you believe Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week is over already???! It seems like this week has just flown by - and there's still so much to talk about, covet, drool over, and be inspired by from the shows and the people and the creativity and the general...
DIY Tube Flower Headband: Create Couture Challenge
In the home stretch now, everyone! Another one of my submissions for Style Sample Magazine and New York Design Shop's Create Couture Challenge back in early August. Materials: *White Sweater Style Stretch Trim *Gold Circle Studs Additional Tools/Materials: *thin...
Softening Faux Leather: Formspring.me Question
img sourcefrom formspring.me:Have you ever worked with faux leather? If so do you know any ways to soften it up so its not so stiff? thank you! love your blogYes, I work with faux leather all the time!There are of course a lot of different thicknesses and "weights"...
My Experience in Japan: Formspring.me Question
from formspring.me:how long did you live in japan? was there a reason you were in japan in the first place? why did you move back? i have so many questions, sorry.Hi there!I've lived in Japan 6 years total. My family moved there when I was 11 (back in 1990) for my...
I Need to Stay Away from the Jewelry Section at Target…
Clockwise from top: Stone Bib Necklace; Pyramid Studded Cuff (clearance section); Stretch Rhinestone, Silver Chain, and Oxidized Studded Rings Set of 3; Faux Python Cuff Bracelet with Gold Chain and Embellishments (clearance section) Like really stay away. Like we're...
I’ve Been Featured in the Times!
No, not the New York Times. My local newspaper, the Tigard/Tualatin/Sherwood Times!!Yes, folks - the Tualatin Times ran a feature of me in their latest edition which came out Thursday, Sept. 16. They included some nice quotes from me about my efforts to undermine...
DIY Roundup 4
It's been a little while since I've been able to do these Roundups!But now I'm back on track with DIY Roundup 4! First let me share with you 2 pieces I recently made. I saw London-based jewelry brand bex rox featured in Lucky Magazine awhile back (below), and was...