Recently I came across Betina Lou’s spring/summer 2013 collection, and the name of the line seemed familiar. Then I remembered that I featured their fall collection back in September. This collection is just as feminine and classic, filled with neutrals and stripes that perfectly complement one another. And those little collars on some of the […]
DIY Waxed Canvas Tote Bag Tutorial (Part 3)
Finally, the last part of this three-part tutorial. First I sewed the body of the bag, then I waxed it, and now I’ll show you how to add leather straps. This bag, by the way, is super sturdy. It’s designed so that the bottom, which carries the most weight, has no seam, and the addition […]
12 Unexpected Ways to Mix Patterns
Are you adept at mixing patterns? I must admit that it’s not something I’m very comfortable with or good at, but I admire people who can pull it off. Though some people do it well instinctively, I think with practice you can develop an eye for it. Here are some tips I found, though some […]
DIY Lined Jean Jacket Cuffs Tutorial
The inspiration for this project came from this Current/Elliot denim jacket at Anthropologie. The first time I saw it, I fell for the cute polka dot cuffs. However, the one product review points out that the cuffs on this jacket aren’t actually lined. They apparently belong to the shirt beneath the jacket. Anthropologie’s styling was […]
Sunday Street Style
Top row: Fashionist, Stockholm Streetstyle Middle row: Streetstyle Aesthetic, The Locals Bottom row: Stockholm Streetstyle, Streetstyle Aesthetic
DIY Delicate Chain and Bead Bracelet Tutorial
As promised, here’s a bit more detail about how to make the delicate version of the chunky half chain/half bead bracelet I shared yesterday. I made a couple of different bracelets with various beads, but the one I’ll focus on here is made with purple dyed pearls and contrast silk bead cord. (The blue beads […]
DIY Half and Half Chain and Bead Bracelet Tutorial
The other day I got in the mood to make some new jewelry, and I came up with these half bead/half chain bracelets. I like the mix of materials, and they look especially good with several other bracelets. Plus, there are endless variations, as you can see. I made several versions with different types of […]
Sunday Street Style
Socks with sandals, perfectly cropped pants, and pompom hats all sound pretty reasonable, but in reality they’re difficult to do right. Especially the socks with sandals. I’ve never been able to manage that. But somehow these ladies pulled off those styling feats–I think I need to take notes. Top row: Vanessa Jackman, The Locals Middle […]
Getting in the Mood for Spring: Orla Kiely
You can always count on Orla Kiely for two things: adorable dresses, and divine color combinations. The RTW spring/summer 2013 line is no exception, with pairings like cherry red with petal pink, and bright yellow with mint or blue. Although the handbags are more plain than usual (and I’m not a fan of the shorts), […]