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DIY Roundup 1
So I've decided to forgo my "DIY Links of the Week" roundup since I honestly can't keep up with all the great stuff out there, and by the time I come across it I'm often late to the game. So here's something new! First off, please allow me to share a couple projects...
DIY: Fur-Covered Basket
While I am still distressing over our lost family pet (now missing for over a week), the only thing I have been able to do besides put up posters, hand out flyers, and spend hours staring outside and waiting for the phone to ring...has been to watch reruns of Law...
Sorry for the lack of posts this week…
It's been a pretty awful week.Our cat Muffin (the one I like to call the Spawn of Satan but in reality I am somewhat fond of her), has gone missing and the past four days have seen me plastering the neighborhood in posters, handing out fliers, walking the nearest 5...
A Couple Changes…
Hello everyone! As you may have noticed, there have been a couple things I've implemented here that I just wanted to let you know about...1. Custom DomainYeah, I bit the bullet and bought a hosting plan. Blogger is soooooo much cheaper than GoDaddy!! Anyway,...
Charlotte Russe 48-hr Sale – Until Tuesday!
From now until Tuesday at noon, get 30% off all apparel, and 50% off all sale items at CharlotteRusse.com and in Charlotte Russe stores! Here are some picks I might just have to snag for myself:Shop Now and Get it Discounted!xoxoxCarly
Objects of Desire: Early Summer 2010
For early Summer I'm loving a palette of neutrals, nudes, and earthy tones. Since the weather here in Portland doesn't get really warm and fine until mid- to late- June, layering is key during the inevitably rainy and damp mornings. One truly versatile piece is this...
Shoshanna and Anlo Spring Sample Sale in NYC
If you happen to live in (or are close to) the NY area next week, I am so jealous! Shoshanna and Anlo, two brands known for their feminine, breezy styling, are having a HUGE sample sale with up to 75% off their Spring collections, swimwear, and denim.Prices for the...
formspring.me question: what´s your opinion about this: http://www.leblogdebetty.com/2010/05/22/zara-we-have-a-problem/??
from my formspring.me inbox:hi carly! what´s your opinion about this: http://www.leblogdebetty.com/2010/05/22/zara-we-have-a-problem/?? o this http://www.mediavida.com/foro/6/rocio-canero-vs-zara-324429 (sotty this one is in spanish)??Ah yes. That's ker-azy that Zara...
formspring.me question: Advice on how to DIY this elastic savant bralette?
From my formspring.me inbox:Love your blog! Advice on how to DIY this elastic savant bralette? https://www.idontlikemondays.us/Merchant2/inventory/savant_bralette_am.jpg Can't imagine paying almost $200 for this! Soitenly. There's a couple DIY tutes on that bralette...
Yes, It’s a Paper Bag!!
Straw Hat: TargetMesh Wide Tee: Forever 21 Watch: Forever 21Bracelets: handmadeDouble-C logo Paper Bag: DIY...video tute coming soon!Cropped Sweatpants: Forever 21Lace-Up Sandal Boots: DIY'ed Forever 21 (DIY tutorial here)Alright, so cold #5 feels to be on its way...
DIY: Pillowcase to Elastic-Band Skirt Makeover
Pillowcases come in a variety of prints that work just as well for pieces clothing. Plus, they have just enough fabric (and are roughly the same shape) as a cute little A-line mini-skirt - and can be transformed easily, with just a couple seams. (You can of course...
Dresses, Dresses…and More Dresses!
You gals have dresses on the brain, as evidenced by my formspring.me inbox. Okay, first to the reader who is looking for more men's shirt dresses: (Top row, from left: Babydoll Dress, Convertible Bouson Top [which can be worn as a tube top dress), Summer Shirt...
DIY Alexander Wang Zipper Sunglasses Featured in Free Magazine
These sunglasses (a dupe of the Alexander Wang for Linda Farrow zipper sunglasses) are a bit fiddly to make, but the results are totally impressive! My tutorial was featured in Free Magazine, the official magazine of Club 18-30. Those of us stateside may not be...
Free Gift with $60 Purchase at Maurices – This Weekend Only!
Many of you may have already heard of maurices, a low-priced chain of stores offering fashion-forward, on-trend clothing, accessories, and footwear. Founded in 1931, the chain has grown to an amazing 700 stores over 48 states, carrying everything from jewelry to...
Chic Thoughts
Whatever you do, there will always be detractors from it.Whatever you say, there will always be disagreements with it.More often than not, positive reinforcement comes less often than negativity.Do not let that bring you down. (May times, you are your most vicious...