Crafts
Zero Waste Fashion: New York Times Article
photo: Fred R. Conrad, New York TimesRemember that article I wrote on Zero Waste design waaaay back in January?Zero Waste is a concept of creating no cutting waste when cutting out the pattern pieces for the garment - all the pieces fit together like a puzzle,...
DIY Butterfly-Embellished Tanktop: Create Couture Challenge
Another project I submitted for Style Sample Magazine and New York Design Shop's Create Couture Challenge. (I'm getting around to posting them all...sloooowly....) You Need: *Large Iron-On Butterfly *Mini Gold Pyramid Studs *Large Gold Pyramid Studs Additional...
ONE Week Left in the Ultimate DIY Competition!
Can you believe it? Time has really flown by - and we're now down to the last week in the Ultimate DIY Competition. With over 110 entries, it's still going strong! If you plan to enter - hurry, the clock is ticking...Enter Now!xoxox Carly ~If you liked this post,...
DIY Petal-Front Top: A Reader Version!
Reader Anna from Shy Shirley sent me this link to her version of the DIY Petal-Front Top that I created the tutorial for in the recent Create Couture Challenge. I love the breezy, floaty nature to the top - and the little sprays of green from the flower petals. What a...
Long-Awaited Interview Outfit
Top: handmade & designed by meFaux Croco Work Tote: Merona (Target) Boiled Wool Vintage Sailor Pants: U.S. NavyUnknown brand Strappy Kitten Heels: Don Quijote (Japan)Multi-Rhinestone Caged Ring: PaylessAs many of you probably know, I've been applying for a...
25% OFF All Adult Jeans at Old Navy! (until Sun Aug 29)
And so sorry...I'm a very, very bad blogger since I overlooked sharing this...There's still tomorrow, if you can squeeze in a trip to Old Navy! I've got my eye on the Rockstar Super Skinny Denim Leggings ($29.63 with coupon), the Weekend Jeans ($11.22 with coupon),...
The Death of Luxury: Huffington Post Reports
photo from all over the web; not really sure where the original's from.The Huffington Post points out that the idea of luxury has deflated and independent designers have business that is booming among consumers tired of the ol' branded shtick.This is exactly why I...
The Gorgeous Skin of Japanese Women: Formspring.me Question
from formspring.me:I just got back from Hawaii and noticed how flawless most Japanese women's skin is. What make-up are they using?!Gosh, I wish I knew for sure! The lovely skin of all the Japanese women and girls around me was always a complex for me growing up -...
Jump! Jump! Jumpsuit Romper Outfit…from a Man’s Shirt
Button-Down Jumpsuit Romper: Handmade by Me from a Man's Shirt Xhilaration Multi-Studs Wallet: Target (I added the chain) Faux Fox Fur Tail: Handmade by Me Black Leather Pumps: Michael Michael Kors Now that it finally feels like summer here in Portland...
Carly love, it is Grishley! What are the best ways that you have found to make money from the lovely things you make? I am saving for a new camera and thought you would be the best person to ask! xoxo-Grishley
Hi Grishley!Lovely to hear from you! I'm not sure if it's really the "best" - I'm still trying things and seeing how they work - but I've had some success with listing things on Etsy, and some with listing on my shopchicsteals.com website. I figure, the more places...
DIY Double-Fringed Necklace: Create Couture Challenge
Yet another of the projects I submitted for Style Sample Magazine and New York Design Shop's Create Couture Challenge. You Need: *Rust Suedette Fringe *Mocha Suedette Fringe Additional Tools/Materials: *double-chain necklace *hand-sewing needle *matching thread...
Hi Carly, I am a writer for the news website examiner.com covering DIY fashion. I’d like to do an article about the Ultimate DIY Competition. I can get most of the details from the website. Just wondering if I could get a quote from you regarding why y
Hi there! I'd love to talk to you more - your answer got cut off. Could you please email me at admin at carlyjcais dot com? Thanks so very much!Best,Carly Ask me anything
DIY: Men’s Shirt to Bow Tunic Dress
Once I saw this bow tunic dress in Vivi Magazine, it was all over. I'm such a sucker for bows and anything really girly - especially when it's multifunctional! This sweet little piece you can wear with the bows running down your back or down your front depending on...
IFB’s Links A La Mode 8.19.2010
Edited by: Marie Denee of "The Curvy Fashionista by Marie Denee" The Curvy Fashionista.I'm so happy to be included in this week's Links a la Mode on IFB!Last week, Links à la Mode fashioned a roundup of the latest fashion perspectives and trends for the anticipation...
Labellush.com Gift Certificate Giveaway
Do you love designer labels? Do you love snapping them up for a fraction of their retail price even more??Well, if you're anything like me, you're going to love Labellush.com. Now as we all know, I'm a dedicated bargain-hunter, always looking for quality,...