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...
Formspring.me Question: What’s In?
I was asked the below questions on formspring.me and I thought I should consolidate them to answer:do you think the style of zipper embelished accesories and clothing is still in?is denim still in?First of all, I think it's hard to say "what's in" in general since...
Formspring.me question: I would like to make a project for our county fair…
Leads? Recycled??? Well, gosh, the one and only best go-to spot for inspiration for recycled wearables is Outsapop.com. There's so many ideas there (yes, including silk neckties!) you'll go bonkers.:-)Have fun looking through everything!xoxoxCarlyAsk me anything
Modeling in Japan Q&A
I received this question awhile ago on Formspring.me when I had an Ask Me Anything account there: I have a question about modeling in Japan. Are the height requirements similar to the ones here? I'm relatively short (5'2-ish) and curvy, but not fat in the least! Hi!...
Hi Carly! My fave pair of white flat pumps cracked on heel and toes,so they look ugly now.Do you have any idea how to salvage them?Your tutorial with ballet flats won’t work,my shoes are leather and lacquered 🙁
Could you send me a photo so I could see where the cracking is? I might get a better idea of how to camouflage it. Thanks!xoxoxCarly Ask me anything
What do you think of these Paper Eyelashes – fashion forward of faux paux? http://www.paperself.com/ps%20%20all.html
To tell the trutch, my first reaction was ewwwwww...but they're very editorial-looking. Sure,for a party or photo-op, why not? Def. not for the office! (I feel the paper would be somewhat distracting on the eyelids for the wearer, but who knows?) They may take off...