Nordstrom Rack 75% Off Sale: Like a Treasure Hunt for Deals!
As all of you know, I love affordable shopping, and End-of-Summer sales are some of the best places to scoop up some great Fashion Finds on a budget. Enter Nordstrom Rack, a retailer that offers discounted designer brands year-round, and whose Clear the Racks Sale is...
DIY Math: Late Summer/Early Fall 2011 Trends
Nude shoe + Leather paint = Colorblock Pump (photo: ASOS PATCHI Cylindrical Heel Platform High Shoe) 90's-style clunky boots + Belts (glued on with Loctite Vinyl, Fabric and Plastic Glue = Motorcycle Boots (photo: Balenciaga Cut-Out Flat Boots) White blouse (back cut...
8.31.11 Outfit: Businesslike/Casual
Pink contrast-lining blazer: Zara (similar here) White slubby translucent tee: eyeshadow (bought at Fred Meyer!!) Faux tooth necklace: Forever 21 (similar here) Beaded bracelets: handmade by me Watch: Citizen Eco-Drive Spiked Band Ring : Forever 21 Capri sweatpants:...
Objects of Desire: Fall 2011
1. OPI Here Today, Aragon Tomorrow Nail Lacquer / 2. Ya Los Angeles Just Enough Sparkle Top / 3. Fred Flare Message in a Bottle Necklace / 4. Victoria's Secret Wool Trenchcoat / 5. Hue Super Opaque Tights in Mustard / 6. B-Bonj Color-block Knit Cardigan / 7. Promise...
Inspired Alert! Penny Loves Kenny
Remember those embellished Miu Miu flats from last Fall? This morning, I checked the sales at Ideeli.com and was surprised to see an eerily similar Penny Loves Kenny ballet flat in their "Flawless Flats" sale. I shared a DIY of those gorgeous Miu Miu...
Not Much Confidence in Your DIY Skills? Try a Class – Online!
The lovely girls of A Beautiful Mess, who run the vintage boutique Red Velvet, are offering a DIY Dress Up e-Course where you can learn sewing techniques to help you make a variety of projects. From a headband to a stylish bag to even drafting your own patterns for a...
DIY Links of the Week 8.15 – 8.21.11
It's that time again! I've been preoccupied with family visiting and my mother's birthday, and so am still a couple days behind my blog "editorial schedule" LOL. (I can't believe I'm at the point where I even have one??!!) I can't wait to finish cleaning out my...
Daytrip: Astoria, OR Photo Diary
My mother is currently visiting us so today we decided to take her out to see the Oregon coast since she's never been before. About a 2-hour drive away is Astoria, OR: a quaint old coastal fishing town that is bustling with tourists and locals alike on a Sunday. We...
8.18.11 Outfit: DIY Sheer Galaxies
Hair: Hairdo Wrap-Around Pony Pointy sunglasses: thrifted Sheer back galaxy tank: handmade by me DIY cage cuff: tutorial here Watch: Citizen Eco-drive Black Jeggings: UNIQLO Lace-up Oxfords: thrifted Finally I got around to photographing the tank I made with my...
DIY Links of the Week 8.1 – 8.14.11
Welcome to another DIY Links of the Week! I've decided to condense 2 weeks into one again - mostly from lack of time and being away part of last weekend camping. There's been a lot out there on the Internet, and all of you have been so kind in sending me links to...