Jewelry
J. Crew Reinvented: I Want to Marry this Stylist!
piling on the necklaces... Seriously, up until Summer '09 when I thought of J. Crew...well, what sprung to mind wasn't "trendy" or "fashionable"...I'm sorry to say it was more like "staples" and "fusty." (I love that word...learned it from that old Judy Blume classic...
Intuition’s Grab Bags: $19.99, $29.99, and $59.99!
Stuffed with end-of-summer goodies, Intuition's Grab Bags are a great way to score fashionable celeb-inspired finds for way, way less... at $19.99, $29.99, and $59.99, with one item of clothing plus 2 accessories, these bags are the perfect way to stretch that...
When One Bag Isn’t Enough: Hollywood Intuition 4-in-1 Cosmetic Bags at Target
Hollywood Intuition 4-in-1 Cosmetic Bag, $12.99, Target.com. How cute are these cosmetic bags? And what a great idea! 4-in-1 is like music to my ears. And it will match everything...everything I tell you! I'm just going to hit up my local Target and see if...
DIY Feather Headband
So you can buy your own even at Fred Flare ($18) or Macy's now...but early this Spring I couldn't find these anywhere except online for the staggering price of $72 or something (this was somewhat before the trend broke and Lucky Magazine had showcased one of those...
Lookalikes! House of Harlow and Fiona Paxton Necklaces
Bar Scale Necklace, $14.80, Forever21.com. Alright, so shoot me...I love Forever21. Sure, their clothing and jewelry is cheaply constructed and will fall apart quickly, but when it comes to staying on top of the trends (and producing low-priced knockoffs) they're the...
Bling Strands: Chic or Cheap?
The new wave of extensions for 2009: shiny, holographic Bling Strands that add a metallic sparkle to your hairstyle.Very simply tied on to your hair at the root (the same as your average hair extensions), Bling Strands come in 15 colors and cost about $2 - $4 a strand...
Absolutely Charming Wristlet from Jo-Ann’s Fabrics
Hello again, lovely readers - I'm back but giddy with jetlag and am dealing with the myriad of other things I need to catch up with: home, garden, Dr's apps, etc. Boring, boring, and boring. Which means no new posts for awhile...? (I'll try to sneak a few in here and...
Back from Japan!
Thankfully, just in time before all of you got completely sick with my Japan-themed posts.;-) I'm back, utterly jetlagged (doesn't help when you have a 3 yr. old who can't understand that no, 2 AM is not technically morning yet, nor an appropriate time to want...
Forthcoming Dont’t Buy: DIY’s!
Just to keep all of you in the loop... Here are some DIY's (with step-by-step tutorials) that I'm working on and plan to be posting in over the next couple weeks... So stay tuned! Christopher Kane Gorilla-Print Dress (photo: Style.com) FashionToast DIY...
The Making of a Chanel Collection
I'm sure you guys have seen this already as it's been around forever, but...in case you hadn't..."Signe Chanel" as found on Youtube. The making of the full collection, in 5 episodes - utter fabulousness.Enjoy!xoxoxCarly
Don’t Buy DIY: Anni Albers Washer Ribbon Necklace
(My DIY version, left) I fell in love with this necklace (found on SixSixSick, right photo), originally by artist Anni Albers. They sell the DIY necklace kit on Urban Outfitters for $14. (A little bit about Anni Albers and the necklace kit from the UrbanOutfitters...
Mags in Japan: Free with Purchase Free-for-All
(Free with Purchase, above: Blueberry-print mini-shorts with Sept. issue of GISELE mag; cher-print large tote and small lunch bag with Cher Fall/Autumn Collection Lookbook) In the U.S., you may come across an offer of a free tote or calendar or small handbag or makeup...
Japanese Nail Art: In Short, AMAZING
Okay, if someone asked you what images popped into your mind when you heard "nail art," would it be something like the image below? (Or, art drawn on the head of a nail...for those particularly out there people.)In fact, most style gurus out there decree nail art a...
Beauty Products You Never Knew You Needed…But I Know You’ll Want (I do!)
Japan is also fabulous for (among other things) innovative beauty and health products. [I know you're probably all sick of the whole "Japan is so great yada yada yada" routine, but honestly, if you got me started on the "Things I hate about Japan" that list would...
New York Fashion Week: Yigal Azrouel Fall 2009
[note: This was an article I wrote that was intended to post on FashionTribes.com sometime after New York Fashion Week. For unknown reasons, it never did. I felt really bad about that, and so wanted to post it on my blog to at least showcase the designer and his work,...