Outfit 7.29.14: Stripes Stripes Up and Down
Multicolor Crystal Ear Cuff: from Japan, similar here. Striped Short Sleeve Top: JOA. Striped Skirt: JOA. Mixed Media Bib Necklace: DIY (tutorial here), similar for sale here. Skinny Railroad Spike Bangle: Giles & Brother. Hard-Sided Blue Clutch: ASOS, similar...
Chic For the Week – 2
Welcome to another installment of Chic for the Week, where I share a couple shopping picks that have been on my mind lately. Did everyone have a good weekend? I had a blast at the Portland Bloggers' Annual Picnic, and then took Lil Tot to a screening of Despicable Me...
DIY Ombre Summer Night Sky Pedicure with Julep
Hello friends! Here's an ombre nail art idea for you today to try out the next time you're painting your nails. I was wanting to update my pedi with something reminiscent of warm, starry night skies - which are so much more gorgeous in Summer. While everyone else is...
15 DIY Ideas for a Do-It-Yourself Summer Wedding
Summer is wedding season - and there's no better way to save some $$$ than by DIY'ing certain aspects of your ceremony (plus it adds an oh-so-important personal touch to everything!) Here are some great ideas for some DIY Summer nuptials (many of which can be used...
Quote: Our Greatest Glory Is Not In Never Falling
Hello friends! Long time no see! I've had a ton going on, and am dealing with some really difficult personal things. Perhaps I'll be sharing soon - but not quite yet. I'm still soldiering through, though I still see no light at the end of this very long, immeasurably...
DIY Wrapped Mexican Bracelets with TRENDiY Art – and Giveaway!
The brand-new Canadian line, TRENDiY Art, was recently kind enough to send me one of their fun DIY kits to review. TRENDiY Art is a new line of art and craft activities for tweens and teens, and is all about making cool jewelry and fashionable accessories. They...
Quote: Comparison Is an Act of Violence
Comparison is an act of violence against the self. -Iyanla Vanzant Jennifer Jones, the blogger behind IHeartOrganizing, one of my favorite blogs that I stalk almost daily, recently shared some thoughts on perfection that appears throughout the blogosphere in...
Chic for the Week – 1
How was everyone's holiday weekend? Mine was filled with firsts: my neighborhood's first-ever block party on Friday with a huge July 4th celebration and amaaazing fireworks (they've never had one before in all the 6 years we've lived here)...and Lil Tot's first-ever...
DIY Anthropologie Colorful Summer Tassel Necklace
Tassels, tassels, everywhere! I officially declare 2014 the Year of the Tassel. They've been having a HUGE moment again, and I love their undone, boho-chic feel. Casual and cool at the same time. It's very easy to make your own tassels - or even better yet, make your...
Clip On Creativity with Emitations.com
It seems clip-on earrings are having a moment again - and rightly deserved, since they are more versatile than one would think! Not just limited to earlobe decoration, clip-on earrings can be incorporated into your wardrobe in a variety of surprisingly chic ways....