Create your own custom glitter nail polish with this tutorial from Kirsten of Studs and Pearls. This wooden chalkboard is super cute! I want to make one for my new place, if I can find the right slice of wood. These instructions for dyeing leather look super helpful. Can you believe that purse used to […]
Friday Favorites: Etsy Jewelry
Today I decided to start a new Friday column, where I share five favorite things. This week it’s five pieces of beautiful jewelry from makers on Etsy. 1. This Blue azurite ring. I’m mesmerized by the color of this stone, and I love how its rawness contrasts with the sterling silver. 2. These silver lingerie […]
DIY Leather Bag Tassel
After making my geometric print clutch last week, I decided it need a bit of color. So found a scrap of leather and made my pouch a bright leather tassel, inspired by the one on this bag. Though I used mine for a bag, there’s no reason why you couldn’t put your tassel on a […]
DIY Geometric Print Clutch
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Lately several black-and-white geometric prints have caught my eye, so I decided to make a simple clutch version of my own. For this project I actually used my own tutorial, the one for the leather foldover clutch. I modified it by using duck canvas, instead of leather, and cutting out […]
Backtalk
On Sunday I had the pleasure of visiting Backtalk, a new shop in the Alberta arts district in Portland. It just opened up on April 1, and since I missed their grand opening, I stopped by to check it out. Beyond just wanting to see the shop, I had another motive, too. They’re the first […]
10 Lovely Things
1. A sweet reminder that Spring is (almost!) here from Fashion Gone Rogue. 2. Coral platforms These look cute and comfortable, which is a winning combo in my book. 3. This gorgeous photo (which as far as I can tell, was an Adbusters cover) 4. An Illustrated Guide to Cocktails I found a copy of […]
Outfit Post: Red and Blue
This morning Steven looked at my outfit and made fun of me for wearing a denim tuxedo. The silly man doesn’t know that 1) red denim doesn’t count, and 2) this shirt is chambray, not denim. Geez, it’s like he doesn’t even read any fashion blogs. Shirt: Target (last year) Jeans: Anthropologie Shoes: Converse, thrifted […]
DIY Color Blocked Beaded Tassel Earrings
Color blocking is everywhere this spring, and if you want to add a little bit to your wardrobe without going overboard, these beaded earrings would be perfect. They can be as bright or as subtle as you’d like, and they’re so easy to make that you might as well whip up a pair to go […]
Links I Like
Love this post about 10 Ways to Wear a Silk Scarf. I’m thinking I should do a similar demo with my scarves. Isn’t this camera strap lovely? Just follow the tutorial to make one of your own! Over the years I’ve tried various “healthy” brownie recipes that tout beans as the secret ingredient, but last […]