I wore my vintage brass chain necklaces wrapped around my ankles last week with my Calvin Klein snakeskin “Sarika” pumps …and since I flipped through a magazine and spotted the below image yesterday afternoon, I decided to really drive the point home. Why spend money on the actual shoe when you can add chains to …
New Sunglasses ~ New House
Kind of in love with my new Tom Ford sunglasses which weren’t actually my first choice. But the OGs were not so great so I returned them and unable to find these anywhere else, I purchased them through amazon {Tom Ford Sunglasses – Anouk Tf 57 B5} for less than half of what the originals …
Leopard Belts, Chains, Accessories DIY
enlarge for detail . . . wrap it around your wrist or boots! * Notes* I used a vintage plastic buckle that I’ve had for years, just lying around. I think it originally came attached to a fabric belt that matched a vintage dress.* You can purchase belt buckles like this at your local fabric …
What’s Old is New classic accessories are always in style
After a little over a year of use, I am finally retiring my Burberry Prorsum zipper wallet {a gift from my father in law, thanks dad!} and upgrading to a newer version …a gift from my husband LAST CHRISTMAS! {thanks baby!} Yet another gift from my father in law, my silver Burberry tank watch, which …
Chanel Inspired Victorian Collar DIYruffled neck piece, necksessory …or scarf
Chanel | Karla …large with large flower pin …little one, pinned with two flower pins *Notes: I used this peachy pink vintage fabric that I’ve had for 100 years …actually, I think it was originally my mom’s. I remember using it for a project in an pattern-making class in my early 20’s. However, I would …
Faux Fur Neck Warmer DIY {a.k.a. Funnel, Scarf, Round}
* I’m 5’7″ …if you’re petite, adjust your measurements. * Fold it over and/or “squish” it down to your liking …if you don’t like it so tall, just make it any height you wish. NOTE* it’s very warm. Have Fun! {also note: the fur was on sale for $8.69 a yard. Which means, that’s the …
DIY Chunky Statement Necklace Inspired by Tom Binns
All necklaces shown : Tom Binns Designs Here’s What You’ll Need… * A variety of vintage necklaces {find them at thrift shops & ebay} * Chain* Transparent nylon thread or jewelry wire* Safety pins {optional}* Needle nose pliers {or beading pliers} Steps… Voila! * Click Here to See how I wore it * Other Options …
Fancy Embellished Shoulder Pads DIY
I am definitely not the first or the second or probably even the 5th person to do DIY shoulder pads …but it doesn’t mean I didn’t want to DIY my own version. And while they are a bit daring, I am kind of in love with them. I haven’t found a great and removable way …
* Chic Umbrellas *
Pasotti Gold Flowers Umbrella $300 Tumi Python Umbrella $50 Francesco Maglia Stripes Umbrella $190 Fulton Birdcage Bubble Umbrella $30 Jean Paul Gaultier Leather-look Square Umbrella $225 Hermes Umbrella $435 Tiffany Teal Parasol $50 Chantal Thomass Clock Umbrella $100 The only time I really don’t mind the rain is when I can bundle up on the …
DIY Leather Lariat with Peacock Feather
*Note: I made this in 2009 with my gold baubles necklace A couple weeks ago while making my chain tassel necklaces, I remembered that 100 years ago I made leather bead necklaces that Fred Segal on Melrose bought and sold out of. They were basically long strands of leather with a few choice beads at …
DIY Chain Tassel Earrings
You can trim chains to hang at an angle ~ Try them on and make adjustments from there. NOTE* I used the pliers to adjust the loop on the earring baseit was facing sideways and I wanted it in front. I planned on doing these at the beginning of July but ended up doing the …
Little Black Flower
It always seems to be the one item I don’t give details on that I get the most questions about …and in this case it’s the black flower I wore on my wrist in yesterday’s outfit. Here’s why: I’m pretty sure this little gem came wrapped around a recent Stila makeup purchase Droll Girl made …
Back to SchoolAccessorizing your Uniforms
I recently received an email from a young reader who loves fashion and clothes but has to wear a uniform to school and asked if I could give some tips on helping her look fabulous this year. If you’re a long-time reader, you may know that I attended Catholic grade school and high school and …
Gold baubles necklaces inspired by Dries Van Noten & Kate Moss for TopShop
note* I’m pretty sure you can buy gold beads …but I had wood ones and this was so much more fun! How I wore it! Have Fun! * FACEBOOK * TWITTER * BLOGLOVIN’ * Tweet This! Â
DIY Big Black Flower Statement Necklace
I love this big black floral statement necklace and it was easy to make as well! It can also be worn as a belt, head crown or head bands and more. Scroll to the end below the DIY tutorial for more wearable options. For a more comprehensive step-by-step written tutorial, go to DIY Black Flowers …