I’m a budget-shopper, you’re a budget shopper. But no one wants to actually look like they’re wearing a $4.99 blazer, no? They key to looking well-dressed is making sure you’re choosing excellent items for their value, that you can spice up with a bit of budget-friendly DIY prowess. Here are 7 ways you can look like a million bucks on a budget (even if you only spent $20!): (more…)
Autumn is now in full swing, and sometimes I need a little inspiration of some color combinations in my outfits that veer away from a standard plaid, maroon, mustard, brown, and dark rinse denim. (Fall I feel is always a rut for me. Just sayin’.) Just because it’s not Spring doesn’t mean you can’t incorporate brights, pastels, or other patterns! Here are 6 unexpected color combos to breathe life into your wardrobe for Fall:
1. Gold brocade/Navy
2. Pink/Red/Tan Leopard
3. Cobalt Blue/Neon Yellow/Black-and-White Leopard
4. Pale Blue/Sunny Yellow Croc/Red/Denim
5. Navy/Pale Pink/Green Sequin
6. Mint Green/Tan Check/Cream
What color combinations have you tried that surprised you with how well they worked?
xo
Carly
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Hello all!
I apologize for my week-long absence…things have been just crazy with Lil Tot going back to school and getting back into the school routine. And I have an announcement to make soon – can’t wait to share!
I snapped up a Stylestalker Space Jam T-shirt style dress from Shopbop in February – I just couldn’t pass up the cool pattern on it. (All it needs is a kitten shooting rainbows out of its eyes and then its the perfect Dark Side of the Moon-style CD album artwork. Or something like that.) 
Unfortunately it was the last dress left and at a size 4 it was a little too tight here and there on me (at the time in February). The mantra I live by: [Tweet “Clothing needs to skim the body…not show where your bellybutton is!”] So I went about to alter it to be a little more skimming, and here’s how you could do the same to a straight-shaped dress that just needs a little extra something:
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Craftsy is an online destination for craft-based classes and video tutorials that teach you real-world skills…all in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. Ranging in price from $14.99 – $39.99, these classes cover sewing, knitting, cake decorating, quilting, gardening, and much, much more.
If you’re not ready to sign up for the full Craftsy experience, you can watch a mini-class, totally FREE. Here are a couple that I’d recommend for those essential DIY skills:
Sew Ready: Machine Basics / Bag-Making Basics: Reversible Tote & Zipper Pouch / Micro Torch Basics
Amazing Crochet Textures / Mastering Zipper Techniques / Bag-Making Basics: Drawstring Bag & Bucket Bag
Watch any of the above for free, with no obligation.
Happy DIY’ing!
xo
Carly
Lupita Nyong’o burst onto the scene in 2013 with her amazing performance in 12 Years a Slave, and has since shown off her amazing style on red carpet after red carpet. Her signature look is bold color, great shapes, simple silhouettes, and matching. This outfit is no different – and is super-simple to DIY. Here’s how:
online.How would YOU accessorize this cool colorblocked sheath?
xo
Carly
Lupita Nyong’o photo source. Clutch image from here. Collage by me.
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Carly J. Cais I am a DIY’er, designer, sewist, maker, and marketer. Chic Creative Life is where I share what I do, and help others bring their unique style into their own lives.
