Jewelry
Polls – It’s Feedback Time!
img src: Getty Images, if you can't tell from the watermark:-) The little girls' expression is priceless - I couldn't resist! It was very weird not posting yesterday - believe me, I wanted to! - but I was up late finishing my latest tutorial for Threadbanger, which...
Food for Blogging Thought: A Long, Self-Indulgent Post
...love, Maegan's chandelier necklace DIY So normally I'd post a "DIY Links of the Week" today...but I found the blogosphere strangely lacking in DIY tutes this week...or maybe I wasn't on it looking hard enough. Of course, there's always ...love, Maegan and her...
Formspring.me Question: Britney’s Unretouched Photos
I received this question in my formspring.me box:Have you seen the release of the unretouched photos of Brittany Spears for the new Candies ads?...
10 MUST-HAVE Fashion Items for Spring/Summer 2010
I received the following question on formspring.me: Hey there! Can you plesae make a list of 10 MUST-HAVE FASHION ITEMS? I'm currently in 'lost-my-style' phase and I can't decide,what key items should I buy to find a new style. I can definitely relate! Sometimes,...
GORGEOUS Photography from Misha Meghna
Misha is a stylist and photographer who I came across quite by accident - I was perusing her fabulous blog VelvetStuddedHearts (chock-full of incredibly-inspiring images, BTW) and found out that her own photography was quite breathtaking.She has experience working...
How to Make a Ruffled Top from a Men’s Shirt
Get This Tutorial As a PDFThis tutorial has been updated, and is now available as a full step-by-step with photos in my new book 7 DIY Men’s Shirt Makeovers, part of the DIY Men’s Shirt Makeovers System.Tomorrow being Administrative Professionals' Day I wanted to...
And the REAL Winner of the Tarte EmphasEYES Mascara is…
So Tia N., the original winner as chosen by Random.org, never contacted me, so I have now chosen from the comments: Sadie's Momma! She wrote: AH! I'm so excited! I just started following your blog last week and am in love with you! I'm a new mom and I am so inspired...
Alternative Apparel’s Exclusive Collaborations with Richard Chai and Jeremy Scott
Jeremy Scott long sleeve dress Launching TOMORROW (April 20th) and available for purchase exclusively on Refinery29.com, Richard Chai and Jeremy Scott's collaborative pieces with Alternative Apparel are designed not to break the bank. With prices ranging from $69 -...
DIY Links of the Week 4.12.10-4.18.10
Ashley from AliceinStilettos makes her own version of Thakoon's faux fur ankle cuffs Here's a how-to on making your own Latex Gauntlets, from Latex Kitty DIY Wing-sleeved shirt from Bachman's Sparrow sets my heart aloft. Out of Order Design shares her tutorial for...
Ideas for Refashioning a Men’s Jersey (formspring.me reply)
Awhile ago I received the following question on formspring.me:I have this really cool old hockey jersey, but every time I wear it, friends say I look homeless. Do you have any ideas for what I could make it into so it's more hip/flattering? This was my answer:OMG, I...
LuShae Jewelry: Affordable, Pretty, and oh-so-Sparkly!
When it comes to online shopping for budget-friendly sparkly jewelry (wedding bands, engagement bands, promise rings. etc.) there's a lot out there - and it's expensive! When I heard about LuShae Jewelry I was not only impressed with the prices on their website, but...
IFB’s Links A La Mode 4.15.2010
Fashion is BoomingEdited by Fashion Pulse DailyStyle cares not about the economy, so we continue on, falling in love with a fabulous pairs of shoes, lbd, and the perfect little cardie. New boutiques, designers, ideas, and innovative, avant garde concepts continue to...
I Received a Happy 101 Award!
Yes, this has taken me a month to post. An entire month!! Eeek. I am getting behind and backed up as of late; so sorry to everyone. This lovely award I received from the The Fashion Planner. A frequent commenter here on Chic Steals, this gal runs a lovely and...
ps. my name is Kate Nicole, who just commented on how much I love your posts! 🙂 haha
You are very sweet, Kate Nicole!:-)Ask me anything
Hi Carly! I’ve been following your blog for quite some time now, and am so excited to see your posts on Threadbanger (Tuesdays)!! I get excited to wake up in the morning and check the site to see what you’ve come up with!!
Thank you! (Don't get too excited, haha - some weeks I may slack a bit when I've had a busy week...:-P) But thank you!xoxoCarlyAsk me anything