In the US, Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 12. I went through my archives and found some projects that might make great Mother’s Day gifts. You’ve still got a week, which is plenty of time for a DIY project, and moms always love stuff you make with your own two hands. These […]
DIY Inspiration: Sparkling Ear Cuffs
I’m rather intrigued by the big, jewel-encrusted earpieces I’ve been seeing lately. They may not be wearable every day, but they’d be stunning for a special event. Left, from Topshop (no longer available), and right, Ryan Storer (sold out). Sources unknown From Dries Van Noten’s Fall 2013 RTW show. These are technically not ear cuffs, […]
Home DIY Inspiration: Plants
As winter has subsided around here and green things have begun to grow and bloom, I’ve contracted plant fever. I can’t wait to get some seeds in the ground and maybe add a few plants indoors. Here is some green inspiration I’ve been seeing lately. For more, check out my board dedicated to plants and […]
DIY Inspiration: Chunky Chain
Lately I’ve been seeing some great super chunky chain jewelry. With chain recycled from vintage jewelry (check thrift stores and garage sales), from a craft store, or even the hardware store, you could easily replicate these looks. Ashley of Ring My Bell, wearing a Juicy Couture necklace Michael Kors (sold out) Lanvin Spring 2013 Chain […]
4 DIY Ideas
It’s been awhile since I’ve shared DIY ideas. Here are a few I’ve pinned lately on my Fashion DIY inspiration board. I have a few projects in various stages of completion, so I’ll post some of those soon, too. 1. Add sequin trim to the lapels of a blazer. 2. Outline the edges of a […]
Favorite DIY Posts of 2012
I thought I’d end the year with a recap of my favorite DIY posts, just in case you missed any. I did some fun projects in 2012, but I hope to do even more next year! Cat nail decals Polka dot skirt Tiny polymer clay pots Pearled shirt collar Rhinestone spike necklace Studded plaid shirt […]
DIY Idea: Colorful Gems
Big, bold, colorful jewels seem to be here to stay, at least for now. I’m working on my own DIY versions using vintage jewelry, paint, and glue. Lulu Frost for J.Crew resin and marcasite earrings, navette earrings, crystal petal bracelet, necklace, resin and marcasite bracelet Tom Binns cuff Fulham cabochon earrings Erickson Beamon earrings Tom […]
3 DIY Ideas from AllSaints Spitalfields
Yesterday I was looking at my photos from my recent weekend in Seattle and Vancouver and remembered that while we were in Seattle we stopped in an Allsaints Spitalfields just to check out the store. If you’ve never been in one of their stores, they have some fantastic (but expensive) stuff, and I noticed a […]
3 DIY Ideas: Bringing Sexy Back
The back is one of those areas of the body that doesn’t get nearly enough love. Tight clothing and cleavage are often too over-the-top, but an exposed back can be just as sexy in a more understated way. Here are three examples of open-back garments that you could DIY on a shirt or dress. Especially […]