Zara motorcycle jacket, $119 | Anthropologie sunglasses, $38 | Madewell tee, $42 | J.Crew earrings, $49.99 | Zara skirt, $79.90 | Anthropologie booties, $138 | | Kate Spade notebooks, $12
DIY Inspiration: Beanie Babes
If you’re in part of the US that’s being hit by a deep freeze right now, you might be wishing for a hat to help keep your head warm. The beanie has made a big comeback this winter, in an oversized, slouchy version that looks great with everything from dresses to denim. Row 1 Left: Elle […]
Fancy Sweatshirt Tutorial
Recently I posted about the trend of fancy sweatshirts, and I finally got around to making my own version. Mine is pretty subtle, with matte silver gems on a gray shirt, but I really like the effect. Plus, it’s nice and cozy on these cold winter days we’ve been having lately. Here’s how to make […]
Studded Boot Straps
When I was in Paris in October, I passed a couple of shoe stores near where we were staying that had cool studded motorcycle boots in the windows. A lot of the studding was actually on what looked like removable straps that could be placed in different positions on the boot. The day that I […]
DIY Inspiration: Fancy Sweatshirts
Remember the days when you only wore a sweatshirt to work out or schlub around the house? You wouldn’t want to sweat it out in these tops. Sweatshirts have gone upscale, with rich embellishments ranging from leather to jewels. And of course the prices have rocketed up to match. Luckily this is another trend that […]
DIY Custom Wire Word Necklace
This necklace is a fun and easy way to literally make a statement. Do your name, or a word that’s meaningful and close to your heart, or something you want to remember (nothing too long, though). Being the cat lady that I am, I went with “meow,” but there are tons of other words that […]
DIY Houndstooth Stenciled Shirt
Last week I shared my DIY houndstooth inspiration, and today you get to see the results. I wanted a grungy, messy look, so I used a non-aerosol spray fabric paint, which gave me drips and an uneven application. If you want a neater outcome, you can also do this project with regular fabric paint and […]
Sunday Street Style
Top row: Stockholm Streetstyle, The Satorialist Middle row: Elle Street Chic, The Urban Spotter Bottom row: The Sartorialist, Elle Street Chic
DIY Inspiration: Houndstooth
Houndstooth is one of those patterns that seems to make a resurgence every few years, and this fall it’s back in full force. Like plaid, it’s a classic that can look prim or punk, depending on the rest of the outfit. I’ve been seeing it in oversize scales, non-traditional fabrics and colors, and grungy versions […]