If you’ve never heard of wet plate photography, that’s because it was popular during the Civil War, before it was replaced by daguerreotypes. But photographer Ian Ruhter uses this technique to create incredible one-of-a-kind photographs. Aren’t they gorgeous? Descriptions of the process make me really appreciate the ease of digital photography these days–yet digital photos […]
Sunday Street Style
Styling tips from this week: A distressed jean jacket with holes in just the right places can look great. Florals with dark backgrounds and lace skirts can look really hip. A little bit of faux fur at the neck dresses up any look. Beanies are a great way to keep warm and look cute. Try […]
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 […]
Sunday Street Style
Styling tricks to steal from this week’s roundup: 1. Tie a scarf around the crown of a hat to add interest. 2. Let colored socks just barely peek out from the top of your boots. 3. When layering pieces, roll up the cuffs to add a bit more contrast. Top: Facehunter, Streetstyle Aesthetic Middle: Streetstyle […]
Color of the Week: Pastel Purple
Pastels are still on my mind, this time in a sweet purple shade. This color would look fantastic paired with some mint green, don’t you think? (First image: Unknown) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
4 DIY Ideas
Here are a couple of DIY ideas I’ve pinned lately: 1. Crochet and chain collar necklace With a few chains and knitting needles or crochet hook, you could easily make one of these yourself. If you’re not sure how to start, you could modify my mixed media bracelet tutorial. 2. Graphic bangle bracelets A blank […]