Jewelry
DIY: Jeweled Cardigan Clip
My tutorial for this sparkly, holiday-style jeweled DIY cardigan clip was featured in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of Style Sample Magazine (see pg. 20!). It's super-easy to make - with just a glue gun, some sparkly buttons, and some trim scraps you too can make one in no...
Guilt-Free Fur?
source unknown (Google images)As many of you may have read, the New York Times posted an article online last month about nutria fur currently being marketed as the new "guilt-free fur." The argument is that since the nutria (giant swamp-rodents) are a threat to...
DIY Roundup 8 (and DIY Marabou Feather Clutch)
Feathered things are experiencing a revival lately - and I've been hankering after a maribou feather clutch for awhile. But I'm not going to buy when I can DIY for much cheaper! It's sooooo easy too... DIY Marabou Feather Clutch Difficulty: (Easy/Beginner) You Need:...
Formspring.me Question and Answer Marathon Part 2
It's been awhile since I've gotten to Formspring.me, and there's been questions piling up. Here's a bunch that kind of pertain to me, & my opinions etc.: hey carly! what do you think about lauren conrad's book style? thanks! Well, I haven't read it (and I have...
DIY Links of the Week 11.22- 12.6.10
Again, 2 weeks condensed into one cuz I've been lazy.The Ongoing Project DIY'ed Tom Binns' rhinestone, pearl, and safety pin necklace. I love her version and can't believe it wasn't on my radar before!Faux fur bootie covers - so lovely! Required2BeInspired DIY's her...
Winter Wishlist Under $80: Warm and Cozy Creature Comforts Holiday Gift Guide
Oh the weather outside is frightful...but I've got a shopping list chock-full of comforting picks for the holidays. A veritable shopping stew, if you will, with offerings that will thaw even the most frigid Scrooge's heart. A little bit utilitarian, a little bit...
I’ve Been Featured on Elle.com Spain!
(Or is it Spanish Elle.com?) Well, I don't speak Spanish, but what Google Translate is telling me is that the above reads:"Do It Yourself Fever" Ingenuity and creativity in fashion trump all in times of crisis. The DIY phenomenon is sweeping the world.Featured along...
Introducing Smashion: Buy and Sell Your Clothes for No Fees! (Better Watch Out, Ebay!)
If you're anything like me, you probably have a number of gently-used clothing, shoes, and accessories in need of a good home. And if you've tried to sell them online before, pretty much the only option was Ebay. But was it really worth the hassle? You're hit with a...
30 Days of Outfits: A Look Back
So, my 30 Days of Outfits Challenge is over...where I challenged myself to wear something from the recesses of my closet (that I had pretty much forgotten) every day, always incorporating something handmade or DIY into the outfit. I had a lot of fun with playing with...
LAST DAY in my 30 Days of Outfits Challenge
Rhinestone Dangle Earrings: Forever 21. Small Crystal Studs: handmade by me. Dress with Cut-Out Back and Swarovski Crystal Detailing: handmade by me. Magazine Clutch: DIY. Pleated Satin Shoes: Charlotte Russe.Day 30 in my 30 Days of Outfits Challenge: November...
30 Days of Outfits Challenge: Day 29
Scarf Bow (on head): DIY. Denim Shirt: DIY. Pinafore Top and Flower Ring: Marc Jacobs. Feather Bangles: DIY. Tiered Silk Zipper Skirt: DIY (Forever 21 oiginally). Tights: Express. Suedette Booties: Forever 21.Day 29 in my 30 Days of Outfits Challenge: November...
30 Days of Outfits Challenge: Day 28
Rhinestone Mesh Earrings: DIY. Rainbow Bow Tunic: DIY. Oversized Rhinestone Ring: Express. Multicolored Rhinestone Flower Rings: Vintage. Lacy Shorts and Silver Heels: Forever 21. Hot Pink Tights: Delia's. Maribou Clutch Handbag: DIY. In the home stretch now,...
30 Days of Outfits Challenge: Day 27
Silver Chains Earcuff: handmade by me. WORD! Velcro T-shirt: DIY. Ruched-Sleeve Top: Kenneth Cole new york. Rings: Forever 21, Claire's, Payless, and handmade by me. Cut-Off Jean Shorts: DIY. Tights: ?? Tricolor Socks: Target. Belted Legwarmers: from Japan, a...
Hub: The Man Behind the Camera
A reader asked who takes my pictures. That would be this person - my husband, or who I call "Hub" for short. He is the person who takes my photos...well, at least the photos where I am visible. For most of my tutorials, atmosphere photos, and close-up shots, I am...
DIY in 5: Faux Fur-Lined Hood
Earlier this month I wore it in an outfit, today I'm going to show you how to DIY it. It's DIY in 5 - minutes, that is. The easiest, quickest ways to take a piece from blah to fab and update it to current trends. Fur trim is applicable for anything hooded: a...