It’s a time-honored tradition for girls to steal t-shirts from their significant others, though it rarely goes the other way. My husband’s t-shirts are, for the most part, too big and boxy for me to wear. This one, though, is super soft and drapey, and I think I wear it almost as much as he […]
Outfit Post: Bad Kitty
Recently I’ve come to appreciate the bad-hair-day-hiding capabilities of hats. The top of my hair could be all frizzy and messy, with roots that need some work, but you’d never know thanks to my hat. I knit it a couple of years ago using this pattern, and I’m working on another, this time from this […]
Today I was determined to take some outfit pictures even though my tripod is (I think) packed away in a pod that hasn’t yet reached this side of the country, and there was no one around to be my photographer. My method involved propped my camera up on a garden bench, which didn’t actually work […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Fashionista (Part 3)
If you’re still in need of DIY gift ideas, here are ten more things you can make for the fashion-lover in your life. There’s still plenty of time to get crafting! 1. Net Bag 2. Celtic Knot Necklace 3. Crochet Bow Headband 4. Pearl Collar 5. Neon Satchel 6. Spike Hair Comb 7. Studded Ballet […]
Spiky Crystal Ring
Pamela Love makes the coolest jewelry, but with the cool comes a hefty price tag. So I decided to make my own version of her spiky metal crystal jewelry, in the form of a big cocktail ring. Materials: Small crystals (mine are diamatina “laser wands,” from here and are each 3/4- to 1-inch long) Ring […]
Outfit Post: Beribboned
I came across this skirt in my closet this morning and decided that today’s drop in temperatures warranted something tweedy. It’s got really cool buttons that have big velvet ribbons sticking out through the holes. I have no idea what era it’s from, but I think someone made it by hand and I’ve never seen […]
DIY Scalloped Brim Hat
For awhile now I’ve been coveting pretty scalloped brim hats like this one, so when I found a suitable surgery victim on clearance the other day I decided to get scissor-happy. Materials: Circle template, or something to trace to make one Fabric pencil Scissors Methods: 1. Start with a floppy wool hat. 2. If you […]
Outfit Post: Like a Brick
It seems perfectly appropriate for Autumn to match your building’s bricks, doesn’t it? Despite this weekend’s wintry weather, the seasons haven’t officially changed yet, so I’m hanging onto Fall for as long as possible. Dress: H&M Cardigan: Target Everything else: Thrifted Also, Happy Halloween from “A Friendly Ghost” that apparently lives in my building. Spooky!
Outfit post: Magical Powers
Now that my hair is long enough, I’ve been trying out new updos, starting with a topknot. I’m also trying out the new necklace I made, which resulted in a girl accusing me of either trying to repel witches, or being a witch. I think I’d rather be a witch, seeing as they’ve got magical […]