DIY Links of the Week: 6.20 – 7.3.11
While I've been getting used to the mugginess and heat (and time-change) here in Tokyo, the internet has offered up a ton of great DIY and projects over the last 2 weeks. BurdaStyle goes behind the scenes into the making of a couture jacket and I am riveted!! Though...
DIY Patriotic Pinwheel Corsage
For the Fourth of July I'm sharing two tutorials over at Cocktails with Mom: one for a Patriotic-themed Double Pinwheel Corsage, and the second for a regular paper pinwheel. Please head on over there and check them out! DIY Patriotic Pinwheel Corsage on Cocktails...
6.26.11 Outfit: Buttoned Up and Sheer
Hair: Priscillia MechaDango Midi + Hairdo Clip-In Bangs Eyelashes: 100yen shop soft eyelashes #07 Silver star hoop earrings: unknown (bought in Japan, LaForet Harajuku) Leopard-print Cuff Poly Jacket: Allamanda (bought in Japan, Shibuya-109) Double Scallop-Hem Top:...
Steal That Style!: Frieda Pinto
Welcome to the second installment of a new series I’m trying out: Steal That Style!, where I feature a celebrity’s recent outfit and break it down into the Steal-able (that is, similar pieces that are affordable) and the DIY-able. Let me know what you guys think –...
DIY in Progress: Beaded Mesh
Just a project I've been working on that I still haven't finished. I started it the week before coming to Tokyo but just didn't have the time to get it done. I had hoped to wear it here...but I'm not sure if I want all this beading work to get sticky/sweaty in the...
Deal: Get 50% Off at PixieMarket.com!
For a limited time only, Pixie Market is offering $150 gift certificates to their online store for a mere $75. With labels like Jeffrey Campbell, ArynK, Cheap Monday, Evil Twin, Minimarket, Shakuhachi, One Teaspoon, Mink Pink, and Style Stalkr, this store is a...
6.26.11 Outfit: Retreaded Threads
Tortoiseshell-rimmed Glasses: Forever 21 Cropped Wide Sheer Stripe T-shirt: Forever 21 Rings: Claire's, Forever 21, Cartier, Tiffany Black Lace Cami: Old Navy Skull-studded Bag: unknown (from Pineapple County, Honolulu) Silk Scarf: unknown (thrifted) High-waisted...
And the Winner of the Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway Is…
Thanks to all of you, we had a whopping 125 entries in the giveaway! (A testament to the quality and appeal of Shabby Apple.:-) So without further ado, Random.org says the winner is... Entry #82: Mamavalveeta03! Congratulations! The winner has been contacted...
Inspired Alert! Miu Miu vs. Lulu.com
Miu Miu Spring 2011 RTW, photo: Monica Feudi / GoRunway.com vs. Kaena Point Indigo Blue Dress, $49, Lulu.com I loved the scalloping detail in Miu MIu's Spring RTW collection this year. Apparently someone else did too.;-) Thanks to Lulus.com, we can all now own the...
Styling Ideas: Young vs. Adult from Japan Vogue June 2011
Styling the Cropped Zip Jacket ["Rider's Jacket"] / Styling the Long Skirt My mother-in-law is a subscriber to Japan Vogue, and every time I visit I always attack the back issues she's kept with vigor. Instead of what I'm used to from American Vogue (model Raquel...