Although this outfit is all gray and black, I actually added a pop of color in the form of a teal cowl after I took these photos. I also put on my new safety pin earrings. And then I proceeded to leave my apartment, walk 20 minutes to the library, and realize I’d left my […]
DIY Pearl Safety Pin Earrings
The March 2011 issue of US Vogue had a photoshoot entitled “Punk’d,” and while I wasn’t a big fan of much of it, I did like the Tom Binns necklaces in a couple of photos. While the necklaces would be easy enough to knock-off with enough chain and pearls, instructions for putting them together would […]
Festoon your Flock
(Top two from March 20110 Vogue, last three from Free People.) Wishing I had a pony or a goat to wrap in pretty colors for spring. Not sure putting jewelry on my cats would have the same effect.
Spring Dresses
A couple of days ago I saw a post from Sally Jane Vintage about Dahlia dresses. They’re exactly what I’d love to wear this spring. Those polkadots and cute little Peter Pan collars are killing me. And the color palette is wonderful, too. These rompers, or “playsuits,” as they call them, are super cute, too.
Ketchup and Mustard
Although this skirt has made plenty of blog appearances, I don’t think I’ve shown off this top. It is my souvenir from Paris, and I bought it in 5 minutes on the way to the airport. I saw it in a shop window, went, “Hey, that shirt is ridiculous and awesome,” ran inside, tried it […]
Advanced Layering
(Photo from NYFW, style.com) I’m intrigued by this wrist-layering so much that I started making myself an embroidery thread friendship bracelet. Despite having made plenty of them as a kid I needed a refresher, and I found these and these instructions helpful. Maybe I’ll make one of these necklaces, too, while I’m at it. Hope […]
Spring-Inspired Necklace
If you just look out the window at the blue skies and sunshine around here, it’s easy to pretend that spring is nearly here. That’s if you don’t go outside and realize that the temperature is oh, about 18 degrees. No warm spring breezes here. So I decided to make my own little bit of […]
Pom Pom Scarf Ties
This is one of the faux fur collar prototypes I made for my tutorial, but when I made it I didn’t add any ribbon or fastener, so whenever I wore it I had to use a pin or brooch to affix it around my neck. I decided to remedy that the other day by adding […]
More DIY Inspiration
Need more DIY inspiration? You can never have too much! These are all from Pixie Market, and some of them are sold out, so there’s even more motivation to make your own version. Legwarmers You could either knit these from scratch (hard), or cut up an old sweater (easier). Fringe belt Bow cuff Spiked capelet […]