What to Do with Your Halloween Costume…The Day After (from Elle Magazine)
Creative Director of Elle Magazine Joe Zee posted a great little article in this October's Elle, on how to upcycle certain Halloween costumes into daily wear. Going as on-trend as possible, taking cues from designer collection, and re-interpreting what you already...
Spooky Spiderweb Nails with Crackle Nail Polish
In honor of Halloween, I tried out my new Mia Secret Crackle Nail Polish in black, over a coat of a light baby blue (Sally Hansen). The effect reminds me of a turquoise snakeskin...or black spiderweb netting over my nails. MIA Secret is a lot cheaper than OPI, too -...
Winter Hair Styling Options: Vivi Magazine
(click for enlarged) Winter is creeping up on us again - and I'm always at a loss as to how to style my hair during these months of mandatory headwear. Japanese fashion magazines usually supply a plethora of cute styling options that are totally doable for a variety...
DIY Ideas from New York Fashion Week Spring 2011 Part 2: N-Z
Continued from my first installment, DIY Ideas from New York Fashion Week Part 1 (A-M)...here are some more ideas to spice up your Spring 2012 wardrobe, DIY style! NAHM: Create a hybrid dress by using an old 70's-style polyester top and a button-front dress; retain...
DIY Links of the Week: 10.17 – 10.23.11
Another week - and that much closer to Halloween!! How many of you have figured out your costumes for this year yet? (I'm still undecided...but there's still 4 days left, right?!) I'm swamped with projects for school and getting all the Halloween decor and...
Happy Birthday, Lil Tot! 4 years of DIY Boy-Themed Birthday Cakes
It was my son (AKA LIl Tot)'s 6th birthday on Friday. It's hard to believe that it's been 6 years since he was born and he is now a robust kindergartner. I never imagined myself having a child in kindergarten! This year just seems like a huge milestone, marking the...
DIY Inspiration: Acne S/S ’12 Star Skirt
Cut a number of star-shapes out of a thrifted leather or vinyl skirt; wear over a slip or even bright tights for a fun layer. xoxox Carly `If you liked this post, please share it!~ Photo from Love Aesthetics.
Don’t Buy, DIY!: Pamela Love Crystal Crescent Necklace
The organic quality to much of Pamela Love's work captivates me. I love the metals mixed with gemstones; the rough shapes coupled with geometry. Trending this Fall are her fabulous pieces for Spring: rough-hewn, almost spiritual works. This crescent-shaped necklace...
Super Online Shopping Deals in Late October!
It's now technically mid-season and clothing sales are in abundance! Though many of us are beginning to think about Halloween costumes as well, now is a great time to scoop up some fashionable finds for a deal - what with Summer and early Fall merch being heavily...
DIY Links of the Week 9.19 – 10.16.11
Wow, those four weeks went by in a blur! With school starting for my son - and for me too! - Portland Fashion Week - my husband being out-of-commission with his bad back - it seems that I've completely ignored listing what's been going on in the DIY blogosphere. But...