Jewelry
Shopping in Tokyo Outfit
Sunglasses-print T-shirt: Pineapple County (Honolulu)Distressed Boyfriend Denim Shorts: HudsonLeggings: Old Navy (rolled up since they don't stock capris right now)Swallow-printed Keds sneakers: self-designed (Zazzle.com)Oxidized Puzzle Necklace: Kaza (LaForet...
Formspring.me Question: Summer Hats and Headscarves
img from giftofhair.org from formspring.me (continued from an earlier question): I will be shaving my head in a couple of weeks for charity and as I will be pretty much bald (eek!) I was wondering if you had any ideas for cool hats or headscarves to cover me up during...
DIY Roundup 3
Well everybody, since I'm on the other side of the world I have no idea what time it is - but I have the feeling it's time for another DIY Roundup! First let me share with you a recent piece I made (tutorial coming soon). It's a cuff made of pleated trim and...
Formspring.me Question: DIY Cut-Out Booties?
from formspring.me: Any suggestion to DIYing something like Sergio Rossi's Powder suede and nappa silk fishnet booties with crystals?...
DIY Feature in Vivi Magazine!!
Not, not of me. (I wish!!) I was very surprised to see in the August issue of Vivi magazine, no less than TWO DIY features! They call it "Deko" (short for "decoration")...but it's DIY, to be sure. Times are totally a-changing! Yup, that model on the far left is part...
Inked, and a Little Disappointment: DIY Chanel-Style Tattoos
After a fairly uneventful flight (no passing out in the aisle this time; the only thing that happened was the entire left side of the plane from row 35 back had no armrest power - so no light, no attendant call button, no radio, and no sound to the overhead movies,...
And the Winner of the maurices White Patent Handbag Is…
Entry # 28: Kyko♥B¡rd^v^ ! That's one happy signature! I've contacted the winner to get shipping information. Thanks to all who entered! Congratulations Kyko Bird xoxo Carly
I’m Leaving on a Jet Plane…
I'm heading to Tokyo today to spend the remaining 2 weeks of our vacation with my family and the in-laws. I'll continue to update sporadically while I'm there and answer formspring.me questions. Hope you guys have a great July - I'll be back in a couple weeks! Enjoy...
DIY Roundup 2 Favorites
I guess with summer in full swing everyone's out and about, and not so able to get projects together. I had hoped that this time we'd have even more projects to share with one another, but this time there were only 11.:-(But in any case, I had a great time visiting...
Formspring.me Question: How to DIY a Tiered Floral Dress
from formspring.me:hey carly! any advice on how to diy this dress? http://lookbook.nu/look/813921-Romantic-floral-dress-and-Balenciaga Thanks!Hi there!I'm having a lot of trouble seeing the dress up close from the photo. It looks like a simple tube dress - but could...
Formspring.me Question: What to Wear in Japan
from formspring.me: Carly, I need your help! I have a job interview for a teaching position in Japan for next year, and one of the school's American teachers told me I need to go and buy clothes that are stylish, professional, and designer but I'm such a tight budget...
DIY Corsage Shoe Clips
Uber-simple. (So simple you don't even need step-by-step photos to illustrate!) You Need: *2 silk flowers (I chose cream-colored peonies) *small piece of stiff felt *2 shoe clips *scissors *glue gun How To: 1. Pull the flowers off their stems and trim off any jutting...
Britney Spears’ Limited Edition Collection for Candie’s at Kohl’s
Britney Spears has kept somewhat of a low profile since all her media snafu's in the last couple years - but now she's designed a line for Candie's (yes, purportedly designed), available exclusively at Kohls. Check out her video below introducing the collection:...
LOST CAT Update
It has now been 3 weeks since Muffin's disappearance.I have put up 90 posters in a 2-mile radius of our house, laminating them all (unrecyclables be damned). A guy had put up paper posters of his lost Lab on some of the mailboxes I postered; after a rainstorm, the...
Formspring.me Question: Shaved Head??
from formspring.me:Hi Carly, I really love you blog. Been reading it for a while now and you always manage to inspire me into new sewing projects! I have a little DIY question for you... I'm shaving my head for charity in a couple of weeks and as I will be pretty much...