I wasn’t sure whether to call this color-blocking, paint-dipping, or dip-dyeing, but whatever you call it, I’m intrigued by two-tone furniture. It’s by no means a new trend, but it’s a great way to freshen up plain furniture, and I’m thinking of giving it a try. Here are some helpful instructions for painting wood furniture, […]
Plaid Makeover
Recently I’ve been purging my closet of items I haven’t worn in a long time. It’s in preparation for our upcoming move, and I’m trying to be pretty ruthless. I threw this dress in the giveaway bag since I haven’t worn it all season, and then had second thoughts. Though the shape is rather maternity, […]
DIY Inspiration: Paint Splatters
Lately I’m intrigued with splattered paint, especially in inky hues. With the right paint or dye, the effect looks like it would be pretty easy to achieve, and there are tons of possibilities for fashion and housewares. You can even paint splatter your nails. I’m itching to give it a try, how about you? 1. […]
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: Faux Fur Collars
Now that the temperatures are dropping I’ve been starting to see some very fashionable looks with faux fur collars (and pops of red!). It’s such a cute look, and it would be pretty easy to make yourself a fur collar and stitch it onto a coat. A couple of years ago I made a tutorial […]
DIY Inspiration: Gold Studs
If you’re been waiting for studs to go away, sorry; they’re still going strong. In fact, they’ve even mutated a bit and are now available in more styles than ever. Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of gold-tone studs for fall, especially on shoes and clutches. Here are some versions that look easy to replicate […]
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 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 […]