Irregular Gold Bezel Rhinestone Earrings: maygloba
Neon cord wrapped chain link necklace: DIY
Rings: various
Black Slap Watch: not sure (similar here
Neon Long-Sleeve Rib Knit Top: Forever 21
High-Waist Midi-length Pencil Skirt: Newport-News
Molly Sandals in Seaweed: 80%20
What I wore to my internship the other day.: fashionable and trendy meets Summer officewear. (sorta.) (more…)
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From the amazingly talented craftster (and incredibly multi-tasking) Amy Anderson I received a copy of her latest book, ModPodge Rocks!: Decoupage Your World.
Have you guys ever worked with ModPodge? It’s an absolute must-have when it comes to all sorts of crafts: sealing, gluing, decoupaging, and even…faux resin!
I used multiple layers of ModPodge to seal my faux glitter DIY Jeffrey Campbell Litas, and was so pleased to find that despite the glitter being quite fine, the ModPodge did the trick perfectly and kept 99% of the specks on the shoes. 
I’ve always loved ModPodge’s versatility, and in this book there are 40+ great projects to introduce anyone to the amazing world of Mod Podge (including a jewelry project contributed by my blogger friend Heather Mann of Dollar Store Crafts…who incidentally lives less than 20 minutes down the road form me! What a small world.;-)
The projects in this book are all simple and easy to do, and totally customizeable for your own personal style. Of course, I’m partial to the jewelry and accessory projects…but there are also a number of projects for quirky home decor, cute furniture, and whimsical gifts, all attainable through the versatility that is Mod Podge.
I’ve also been given an extra copy of the book to give away, so here are the details…
How to EnterEdit 6/25: Entry period is now closed and winner will be announced shortly!
REQUIRED:
Giveaway open to U.S.-based readers ONLY.
Mod Podge Rocks! Decoupage Your World is available for $14.95 from Amazon.com
xoxo
Carly
FTC Disclosure: I received 2 copies of the book Mod Podge Rocks!: Decoupage Your World; one as a review copy and one to give away on my blog. I received no other monetary compensation, and the opinions expressed in this post are my own. To read my Disclosure Policy, click here.
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from thumb: Nails inc. Fishnet Magnetic Polish in Spitalfields, nails inc. Fishnet Magnetic Polish in Piccadilly
I was trying on a variety of nail polishes at Sephora today…and it just so happened that I liked the look of all the colors together that I decided to slap on a topcoat and call it a keeper. Summer mint, 2 shades of orange sorbet, burnished gold, and green glittery snakeskin somehow went together wonderfully.
And they just so happened to perfectly match my new 80%20 Molly wedge sandals in seaweed…a recent Gilt purchase (also available here). I just can’t take them off – and Portland’s recent spate of 96+degree weather has demanded them!
xoxox
Carly
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I’m sure some of my readers may be wondering why I’ve been M.I.A. for a few days lately…but there’s been a reason for that…
I’m so incredibly excited to announce that I am the newest intern at H.D. Loft Studios!!
photo from H.D. Loft Studios’ Tumblr
The search for an internship, or a way to begin my career here in Portland in video and animation production, has dragged on for more than 2 and a half years for me. In the meantime, I’ve been channeling my energies into this blog, which has grown by leaps and bounds…but I always hoped that it would be more a hobby for me and not my sole source of income. Since having my son I’ve wanted to go back to video production as a career, but just couldn’t seem to make things happen here.
Finally, this is the first step. 
H.D. Loft Studios is a brand-new Portland-based production studio set and prop and wardrobe rental house with an amazing collection of vintage items, a full-capacity wet/dry production stage and photography cyclorama, and a superbly talented crew behind it. (With mind-boggling credits throughout the music video and fashion industries!!) I can’t even put into words how humbled I am that they thought me a good enough fit to bring onto their team! I’ll be interning with them until the end of Summer, and I literally bounce out of bed every morning thrilled to be able to go to work.
So far I am working on social media, brand strategy, photography, and prop styling for them, but as they grow I hope to assist in any way they have need. It’s so exciting to see how things develop!
Wheee!!!!!
xoxxo
Carly
P.S. I’m still going to be updating Chic Steals and continuing posting here, though I’m still trying to figure out how to work around my schedule and still produce timely content. I hope all of you will forgive me if I am not so regular in my posting schedule and there may be days when I’m just unable to update.
other studio photos from H.D. Loft Studios’ Facebook
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Mismatched stud rhinestone earrings: from Japan (I forget the brand)
Sweet Surprise Chiffon Bow Hairclip: Sproos (win it here!)
Crochet top and linen dress: mocha [Japan]
Feathered bangle: DIY (quickie how-to here)
Crochet lace Basket: DIY
Flowered Ballet Flats: DIY (tutorial here)
From the photoshoot last week with my talented friend Dave Lim in Portland’s Forest Park. (more…)
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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.
