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 […]
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 […]
Getting Handy
Lately I’ve been living a super glamorous existence. I’ve been doing things like driving around in industrial areas, hoping to score. I spent much of this weekend in the garage, and I visited my local hardware store not once, but twice. Not surprisingly, none of this has done wonders for my manicure. Now before you […]
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 […]
10 DIY Bleach Ideas
I’ve been trying to figure out what my next DIY project should be, and I came across some great ideas using bleach that I thought I’d share. 1. DIY polka-dot cutoffs 2. Never in a million years would I have thought to use a fountain pen to dispense bleach, but you can do so to […]
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 […]
3 DIY Ideas
1. Florals and studs I never would have thought to put the two together, but now that I’ve seen it I think it’s a fabulous idea. 2. Pearl studded collar If you’re sick of the metal variety, pearl studs look mighty fresh. 3. Neon Dip-Dye From I Spy DIY Dyeing with bright neon colors is […]
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 […]