Tonight I thought I’d share some DIY ideas I’ve been pinning this week. 1. Bleach-dipping: Dip a dress, denim jacket, or shirt in bleach and splatter it around a bit. Left, right 2. More studs: I know I’ve tackled studs before, but I especially love them on these bright Converse. Left, right, Burberry studded trench […]
DIY Idea: Refined Studs
Lately I’ve been seeing a softer, gentler stud, paired with bright candy colors for spring. For a refined look, you could add gold pyramid studs or smaller, rounded studs to a pastel-colored purse or pair of shoes. Combined with the Easter-egg colors, studs take on an unexpected elegance, don’t you think? 1. Valentino bag 2. […]
Jewelry Organization
Lately I’ve been trying to figure out how to organize my jewelry and accessories. Right now everything is packed away in various boxes, and I’d like to find a semi-temporary solution so I can access everything again. This is tough, because I have quite a collection (mostly vintage, thrifted, or handmade), but if I can’t […]
All That Glitters
Even if you wanted to, avoiding glitter this fall would be hard. And really, with such gorgeous glittered objects, you should just give into the lure of the sparkle. Even if you’re not loaded with enough cash to afford any of those Miu Miu shoes, you can always add glitter to your own fingers or […]
Ten Fun Manicures to DIY
There are few things in life more girly and self-indulgent than fun manicures. Nail art seems to be enjoying a resurgence these days, so here are ten nail looks I love, all of which you can do yourself with supplies from the drugstore. Perfect for a rainy weekend, like the one we seem to be […]
Fringed
Since I’m getting married in oh, 11 days, I apologize if I turn this into a wedding blog for a little while. But remember my ombré fabric project? I was thinking of cutting the fabric into strips and using it kind of like streamers, and then the other day I walked by an Urban Outfitters […]
Bling
Though I don’t wear much sparkle on a regular basis, I think that if there’s one day you’re allowed to go for the bling, it’s your wedding day. I’m getting married in July, and I’ve been trying to figure out how to do my hair and what to wear on my head. This morning I […]
Midweek DIY Inspiration
Are these Balenciaga shoes out of your price range? Mine too. I bet you could use a modified version of this tutorial to DIY something very similar to these. Like this post? Subscribe to my RSS feed!
All the colors of the rainbow
You’ve probably seen the beautiful technicolored jewelry by Tom Binns, such as pieces like this: These silicone gemstone necklaces are by Ek Thongprasert, and they come in similarly unnatural colors. If you’re craving faux jewels but don’t have the cash, rhinestones plus nailpolish are your savior. This and this tutorial show you how. Don’t they […]