Yesterday I decided to give one of my necklaces a makeover. Previously I painted this rhinestone necklace with neon nail polish, but I removed the paint with nail polish remover (it came right off!), and gave it a coat of mint. If the color looks familiar, it’s the same one I used to paint these […]
DIY Cutout Collar T-Shirt Tutorial
Lately I’ve been seeing some super cute cutout collars on dresses, and last week I decided to make a t-shirt version. Here’s how to make your own.
Getting in the Mood for Spring: A.P.C.
Known for their simplicity and classic French sensibility, A.P.C. hits that nail on the head with their spring/summer 2013 collection. The accessories are especially great–those bags and sunglasses are just perfect. The combination of clean design with a little bit of retro flare (I’m getting a definite ’70s vibe, especially from that circle skirt and […]
Tutorial: Mixed Chain Necklace
Last week I rounded up some chunky chain jewelry that looked like perfect candidates for a DIY project, and it inspired me to make my own mixed chain necklace. Read on for the instructions.
Getting in the Mood for Spring: Bona Drag
In their new lookbook, “Dark Side of the Moon,” retailer Bona Drag combined space, the moon, and Mara Hoffman pieces to glorious effect. Wait, did someone tell them that these are some of my favorite things? Just throw a cat in there and I’d be seriously worried they were reading my mind. See more here.
DIY Inspiration: Chunky Chain
Lately I’ve been seeing some great super chunky chain jewelry. With chain recycled from vintage jewelry (check thrift stores and garage sales), from a craft store, or even the hardware store, you could easily replicate these looks. Ashley of Ring My Bell, wearing a Juicy Couture necklace Michael Kors (sold out) Lanvin Spring 2013 Chain […]
Getting in the Mood for Spring: Ulla Johnson
Yesterday I saw a robin hopping around my yard, and the bulbs are starting to poke their heads out of the ground, but tomorrow’s forecast includes “ice pellets.” Spring is clearly on its way, but it might be a little while still. In the meantime, I’ll gaze at designer Ulla Johnson’s Spring 2013 ensembles and […]
DIY Brass Bead Earrings
After making a couple of bracelets with these beads, I still had plenty left over. So I decided to make some earrings. In the process, I learned a couple of new beading techniques. To make these, I used peyote stitch, which is a method of weaving beads together. It’s really not hard at all if […]
Tutorial: DIY Ribbon Headband
Today I thought I’d start 2013 off with an easy tutorial. This headband is the perfect accessory to jazz up an outfit, and you don’t even need a sewing machine to make it. I sewed mine by hand, and it only took me a couple of minutes to make. Materials: Ribbon (a yard will be […]