Crafts
Interview with Dannijo Jewelry Design Duo
Danielle and Jodie Snyder, the sister-sister duo behind the juggernaut that is Dannijo Jewelry, agreed to an interview with Chic Steals backstage at the Luca Luca runway show during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week in February. Seen on celebs such as Natalie...
Pillowcase Skirt & Run, Forrest, RUN!
(Miss Selfridge twisted satin knot headband, vintage silk dupioni scarf, Old Navy cardigan, Petit Bateau Classic Tee, DIY "No. 7" necklace, handmade skirt, DIY cut-off sheer tights, Alloy Percy Boot, Cartier & Tiffany wedding rings, jump ring opening tool ring,...
Formspring.me Question: What to Wear as a Teacher
From formspring.me: Hey Carly, what is the appropriate dresscode for a teacher? Do you have some stylish ideas that won't make me look boring? Thanks a million. Hmm. I think the dress code for a teacher can vary depending on whether you teach at public or private...
We’re Under Construction…
Hi guys - as you can probably tell, my blog's looking pretty screwy. I just installed a new layout and switched to a custom domain. I've also lost all your comments! Arrrgh. Things are going to look pretty weird for a little while until I get it all sorted it -...
So I Designed a Shoe…
Just messing around on Zazzle. Who didn't love that gorgeous Miu Miu swallow-printed rhinestone-encrusted platform pump from their Spring 2010 show?So I designed a similar black-on-baby-pink swallow print for a pair of sneakers on Zazzle. (I've been wanting to make...
10-Year-Old Fashion Designer Cecilia Cassini…Yes, TEN!
10-year-old Cecilia Cassini is being touted as the "youngest fashion designer ever," launching both a clothing line and a company.Starting sewing at the tender age of six, she has taken "taken a few sewing lessons here and there; but, mostly, she has learned by...
What is the Fashion Industry Coming To?
You guys have probably seen this already, but there is an in-depth series on "Dumbing Down American Design" on EcoSalon.In a special four-part Dumbing Down American Design miniseries, EcoSalon takes a closer look at American design and considers different...
Ice Cream Shop Nails
Right hand, from thumb to pinky: Maybelline Express Finish in La La Lime (limited edition - I haven't found it online anywhere), China Glaze Re-fresh Mint, Essie Chinchilly, Essie Ballet Slippers, Sally Hansen XTreme Wear in Wet Cement.I was messing around at the Ulta...
I’ve been Featured in Cut Out + Keep’s Online Magazine Snippets!
Cut Out + Keep's online magazine Snippets Issue #19 Wow! I've been waiting with baited breath for this to post....I wrote all the content for my DIY tutorial section back in January, and due to some difficulties with the cover, the online issue took longer than the...
formspring.me question: Hot or Not Show Concept
From formspring.me: Carly, you've got your finger on the pulse when it comes to fashion, beauty and the media. This is a question about beauty/media. If you were to produce a show based off of the concept for "Hot or Not",what would call it to be female sensitive?...
Question on Booties from DIY Boot-Cover Post
She's referring to the above booties.I received the following question on formspring.me:Hi! I adore your blog; your DIYs are absolutely fabulous! Anyways, I fell in LOVE with your booties from "How to Make a Pair of Boot-Covers from a Leather Jacket." Where did you...
Don’t Buy – D.I.Y.! Ann Demeulemeester Lace-Up Boots
I've been on the fence regarding these boots for awhile because to me, they fall into what I call the "split personality" category: where something looks totally different from the front as it does from the back or the side. These shoes look so chic from the front -...
Networking Outfit 2
(Spiegel Signature Two-Way Stretch Ruffle Collar Jacket, QoJelly draped convertible chiffon top, oxidized jigsaw puzzle necklace from Japan, unknown crepe convertible skirt I got at Sears (!), DIY sheer black pantyhose, Forever 21 wedge heel booties, Forever 21...
The Winners of the Afaze.com Filigree Oval Bracelet are…
Yup, all TEN of ya:And #37 (vrtish55)...Random.org really wanted you to win, because it picked you twice! (How's that for weird? Maybe you should go pick yourself up a lottery ticket since luck is on your side today! {or at least Random.org is :-)} Just kidding!) ...
Announcing: My Etsy Shop!
So I've posted a few items for sale in my newly-resurrected Etsy shop carlyjcais. Just some jewelry I had on hand that I hadn't got around to selling yet!My cross rings are proving very popular - I'm running out of them almost as fast as I can make them! Plus, I've...