Softening Faux Leather: Formspring.me Question
img sourcefrom formspring.me:Have you ever worked with faux leather? If so do you know any ways to soften it up so its not so stiff? thank you! love your blogYes, I work with faux leather all the time!There are of course a lot of different thicknesses and "weights"...
My Experience in Japan: Formspring.me Question
from formspring.me:how long did you live in japan? was there a reason you were in japan in the first place? why did you move back? i have so many questions, sorry.Hi there!I've lived in Japan 6 years total. My family moved there when I was 11 (back in 1990) for my...
I Need to Stay Away from the Jewelry Section at Target…
Clockwise from top: Stone Bib Necklace; Pyramid Studded Cuff (clearance section); Stretch Rhinestone, Silver Chain, and Oxidized Studded Rings Set of 3; Faux Python Cuff Bracelet with Gold Chain and Embellishments (clearance section) Like really stay away. Like we're...
I’ve Been Featured in the Times!
No, not the New York Times. My local newspaper, the Tigard/Tualatin/Sherwood Times!!Yes, folks - the Tualatin Times ran a feature of me in their latest edition which came out Thursday, Sept. 16. They included some nice quotes from me about my efforts to undermine...
DIY Roundup 4
It's been a little while since I've been able to do these Roundups!But now I'm back on track with DIY Roundup 4! First let me share with you 2 pieces I recently made. I saw London-based jewelry brand bex rox featured in Lucky Magazine awhile back (below), and was...
And the Winners of the Ultimate DIY Competition Are…
The Judges have judged, the votes have been tallied, the Favoriting has been ranked...and at long last here are our 4 Winners!Best DIY Jewelry Project Antique-Inspired Necklace by India E.Best DIY Clothing ProjectVest out of a Blazer by Darling ChelseaBest DIY...
LAST DAY to Enter my NYFW Double Giveaway!
The entry period for BOTH my New York Fashion Week giveaways ends tonight (Thursday, Sept 16, 11:59 PM PST) so hurry up and get those entries in!! Win the NYFW Fashion Gift Bag Here Win the NYFW Makeup and Beauty Gift Bag Here xoxox Carly ~If you liked this...
DIY Lacy Convertible Belt: Create Couture Challenge
Project #9 in my submissions for Style Sample Magazine and New York Design Shop's Create Couture Challenge back in early August. You Need: *Victoria Lace *Cream Ruffle Stretch Trim *Brown Sweater Style Stretch Trim *Baby Single Face Satin Ribbon in Brown *Large...
Amazing DIY Inspiration Slideshow at the Examiner.com
The DIY Fashion Examiner has put together a great slideshow of DIY-able looks emerging off the current runways from Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. From Cynthia Rowley to Jason Wu, Lela Rose to DKNY, these picks for Spring/Summer 2011 are fodder for any frugal...
New York Design Shop’s HALLOWEEN Create Couture Challenge!
Wow, I'm still coming off the high from the first Create Couture Challenge New York Design Shop sponsored back in August!Well, NYDS has done it again and put together another challenge for DIY and crafty bloggers out there:The 2nd Create Couture Contest officially...