Sweater Yourself and Host a Festive DIY Holiday Sweater Party: Guide from Goodwill
With the holidays in full swing, it's that time of year when holiday sweaters abound. Goodwill has partnered with Ad Council to produce a couple of cool tools to help celebrate that sweater-y time with a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor about the (sometimes) questionable...
Featured on Rakuten Linkshare Blog!
Hello all! I just wanted to announce I've been featured in a little interview over on Rakuten Linkshare's blog. I've been an advertiser with Rakuten Linkshare for about 4 years now, and I always highly recommend their platform as one of the best out there in affiliate...
DIY Anthropologie Beaded Tassel Necklace
Anthropologie, season after season, comes up with the most fabulous items in their stores - and so many of them look homemade and crafty: the perfect fodder for DIY. I noticed this beaded ladder tassel necklace during early Fall (part of Anthro's Bijouterie necklace...
DIY Friendship Bangle Bracelets for WeHeartThis
Hello lovelies! Today I am over on We Heart This, posting my DIY tutorial for how to make your own Mercedes Salazar-inspired DIY Friendship Bangle Bracelets. They are a super-chic adult update to the typical friendship bracelet - and look fabulous stacked together on...
9 DIY Place Settings for Your Holiday Table Inspired by ZGallerie
The holidays are upon us - and it's time to think about dressing up one's festive table: pairing dishes, napkins, glasses, and accessories to create the perfect backdrop for your feast. Though I LOVE Z Gallerie as an amazing source of inspiration for the holiday...
DIY Ideas for Spring 2014 Straight from the Runways (N – Z)
So I've presented a bunch of DIY ideas gleaned from the latest Fashion Weeks (for brands starting with A-M); now it's time for the latter half. Check out some high-end fashions below...and ideas to do-it-yourself for a fraction of the cost.Left: Turn an oversized...
3 Free Digital DIY Magazines to Inspire Your Handmade Holiday
Hello lovelies! Have you noticed that as of late there have been some FABULOUS DIY-themed crafty digital magazines to peruse while getting into the holiday spirit? No? Well, here are a couple of my favorites - I just can't stop flipping through them (you may see some...
Little Warrior December Spotify Playlist to Listen to While You DIY
My dear friend Lex Casciato, AKA Little Warrior, is an amazing musician and up-and-coming tour de force in the world of music. She is a regular contributor to Chic Steals, curating monthly original playlists for your to stream on Spotify, add some background music to...
How To: DIY Ballroom Skirt…from a Shower Curtain
"Make the workmanship surpass the materials." -Ovid I absolutely love using unconventional materials in my DIY's. To me, any and everything could be used for a wearable - and I never hesitate to question "Could I use that?" if I find a texture, shape, or pattern...
Create Your Own DIY Holiday Gift Bracelet with Persona
Lately it seems that beaded bangle bracelets have gone completely DIY, with companies offering a variety of different beads and charms to completely customize the look of the bangles to the wearer's identity. Each charm can be something meaningful or commemorative for...