DIY Back to School Clear Satchel
It's that time of year again: September is upon us, there's a slight chill in the air, and the kids area heading back to school with brand-new notebooks, pencils, and Justin Bieber folders. Okay, maybe scratch that Justin Bieber part - but September always feels like...
DIY Elastic Banded Strappy Sandals
With Summer still in its last throes I wanted to share this quick and easy DIY makeover for sandals with all of you...especially as there is only a few more weeks to wear it before we all start switching over the Fall boots. I've seen a lot of sandals that have an...
9.13.13 F.I.L.L.: Friday I Love Links
image source Sorry I just can't help bursting into giggles each time I look at this photo and the model's expression. *snort! LOLOLOLOL* There I go again!! 😉 Wow! Can you believe it's mid-way through September already??? And Friday the 13th, to boot! Where did...
Little Warrior September Spotify Playlist to Listen to While You DIY
My good 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...
Lookbook: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Launches September 15!
Who (besides me) is excited for 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target? Launching September 15 in stores and online (with some exclusive pieces only offered online!), the collection features a Fall palette of neutral tones and versatile items that can easily transition from day...
DIY Bell-Sleeve Coat Dress and Sweet Dress Book Review
Laurence King Publishing (the same publishers of the incredibly useful DIY Couture by Rose Martin) recently were gracious enough to send me a copy of their newest sewing book, Sweet Dress Book: 23 Dresses of Pattern Arrangement by Yoshiko Tsukiori. Translated from the...
My Terrible, Terrible Secret. And I Got Fat Too.
Yes, friends, it's time to address the elephant in the room and say it out loud: I've gotten fat. I've tried to hide it for so long, refusing to even mention it on this blog. But I feel like I'm pretending, constantly, by not even trying to address it. It's so...
Review & Giveaway: Diamond Candles and 5 Ways to Tell if Your Diamond Candles Ring is Real
Candles are a great way to brighten up and add some glamour to any living space. Diamond Candles takes it a step further by including a surprise in each and every soy-based candle: a $10, $100, or $1000 ring! They have some really fun scents, too, like Caribbean...
Outfit 9.02.13: Labor Day White
Gold and Rhinestone Watch: DailyLook. Owl and Leaves Epoxy Clay Gold-Leaf Necklace: DIY (tutorial here). Dress: Paul & Joe Sister (a recent Gilt purchase). Bracelets: DIY Spike-End Bangle with rhinestones (tutorial here), vintage, Druzy bracelet from Michael's....
DIY Potted Gold Succulent in Geometric Origami Planter for Domestic Slice
Hello all! I am so thrilled to be guest posting today over on Domestic Slice. As you may have seen, Kate from Domestic Slice kindly contributed a guest tutorial for a DIY Raffia Wrapped Necklace here on Chic Steals while I was in Tokyo for a month, and I'm...