DIY Jewelry Box Clutch with Finished Sateen Lining
So how fantastic was Honestly, WTF's reinvention of the sunglasses case into a DIY Alexander McQueen-inspired box clutch last year? I think it's safe to say that we all loved it - and all went out to the nearest store in search of a hard-sided sunglasses case...
3.24.12 Outfit: Flatforms and Katniss Braid
Hair: with Priscila Virgin Straight Extensions, braided into a low side French braid Convertible Chiffon Top: Qojelly (from Marui 2, in Tokyo) Rings: Limited Edition Marc by Marc Jacobs Daisy solid perfume ring, Love knuckleduster from Icing, Star pinky ring...
You Sell on Etsy? I Sell on Etsy Too! How Etsy Is Revolutionizing the Cottage Industry (Infographic)
A well-rendered infographic on Etsy facts and figures, and how shopping handmade is changing the way we all buy. xoxox Carly ~If you like Etsy, buying handmade, or infographics with interesting statistics, please share this post on your Facebook!~ Thanks, Matt, for...
Okay…So I Caved…
...in, fell head-over-heels for current trends... ...and bought myself a pair of flatforms. I swore I wasn't going to this Spring. I hated flatforms when I first saw them...and was sure I'd never come around to the idea of them. But these ones from GoJane.com are...
Current Obsession: Nails Inc. London Magnetic Manicure
As all of you have probably noticed, this year the newest trend for nails has been the magnetic manicure. Polishes with embedded iron filings in them respond to the pull of a magnet while wet...resulting in beautiful undulating patterns and subtle gradients across...
DIYs to Try from Fashion Weeks Around the World: Autumn/Winter 2012 from A-Z
(Well, "from A-V" at least!;-) I was going to follow up on my first post "DIYs to Try from New York Fashion Week" with a "Part 2," but in the interim the rest of the world has had Fashion Weeks, so I figured it would be best to just collect all the inspiration in one...
DIY Links of the Week 3.05 – 3.12.12
Hi everyone! So another week has gone by, and I've been embroiled in a ton of work for school; this is my last week and Finals are upon me! I have two huge projects due this coming Monday...and only time will tell to see whether I'll have to go light on posting on...
Guest Post: DIY Shamballa Bracelet from Katrine of Make It and Fake It
Hello lovely readers! Today I have a wonderful talented guest poster here: Katrine from Make It and Fake It. Though her blog is fairly new on the DIY scene, she's been a posting a number of chic and easy tutorials that can help you get the designer look at a...
Sneak Peek: Guest Post Tomorrow…
I have something cool for all you guys...in the form of a guest post! Another talented DIY maven out there has written some content exclusively for Chic Steals readers and shared a tutorial which I think you're all going to love. (Hint: there's a little beading...and...
3.4.12 Outfit: Pastels and a Tutu
Tanktop: so old I don't remember Horseshoe pendant necklace: won in a Lucky Magazine giveaway...so Lucky Magazine-brand?? Distressed wrap ballet shirt: DIY (of a Hanes...? shirt) Metal tubing Doublewear hair elastics: Goody Two-pocket Bandolier Messenger: Marni...