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As Know As de Base dress, carved quartz heart-shaped ring I bought at a gem show in Portland, silvertone watch, DIY magazine clutch, SPANX tights, Maison Gilfy peeptoe booties. I love this dress with all my heart. As Know As de Base is a teensy weensy little Japanese...
KARMALOOP Warehouse Sale – Items 50-80% OFF!
Woohoo! I love Karmaloop for their quirky, street-oriented, edgy fashions. This stuff is going fast, but if you can, grab it before it all goes. Here are a couple of my faves: Moonlight Reversible Tank in Turk, $12.35 (because I love all things reversible and...
Tons of Mismatched, Random Beads? Make a Wire-Wrapped Shape Necklace!
I have (just like probably every other crafter out there since the Dawn of Time) an unbelievable amount of pretty beads sitting in my arsenal with nowhere to go. Mismatched, funny shapes, unusual colors...acrylic, pearl, glass...you name it, I probably have it. So I...
Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale May 6 – May 10!
For all those of you who happen to live in the NYC area (or are visiting next week)...from Wed, May 6 to Sun, May 10, Rebecca Minkoff is having a huge sample sale from 10 AM - 8 PM every day! Grab a fab bag, a cool-colored tote, maybe a breezy tunic? Get there early -...
Win a Hollywood Getaway from Arden B.!
Arden B. is offering you a chance to win a Hollywood getaway for a make-over and fashion photo shoot plus a 4-night stay at the beautiful Sheraton Universal Hotel! Don't miss out - sweepstakes ends on 5/3!Click here to enter-Carly J. Cais
Carly’s Chic Steals and Fashion Deals of the Week: Take a Fashion Break from Boring
With Spring in the air and looser, more drapey shapes on the horizon, why not head out on a break from boring? What to pack: a pair of cropped, flowy pants, breezy blouse, some on-trend gladiator-inspired sandals, stacks of bangles, and a roomy metallic hobo. If it's...
I Guest-Blogged for ThreadBanger!
My article about how to make your own Katherine Hamnett-style big-letter tee was cross-posted to ThreadBanger! I am so utterly thrilled - check it out here at http://www.threadbanger.com/post/11800/how-to-turn-an-oversized-tee-into-a-graphic-letter-dress. Wow!
How to Apply Vinyl Heat Transfers
Now, having had some experience with iron-on transfers in my DIY projects, I have to say most of them suck. You're stuck with whatever dopey transfer they sell ready-made at the store (though I gotta exempt Generation T stuff from that) or that you can print out from...
Chic or Cheap: Report Signature vs. Steve Madden vs. GoJane
(from left: Report Signature Ankle Cuff Sandal, $180, Steve Madden Mercci, $49.99 (orig. $99.95), GoJane Thick Band Heel, $18.99)(I'm not sure what big name they're all knocking off...if anyone could help me out...?)LOVE this shoe - and fatefully snapped up the Steve...
Chic or Cheap: Black Halo vs. Ann Taylor
(left: Black Halo Keyhole Ruffle Sheath, right: Ann Taylor "Ruffle Sleeve Sheath Dress")For over a year now, Black Halo has kept everyone slavering over their ladylike dresses - namely the Jackie O., seen on just about every it-celeb in a variety of colors - the black...