Just as I was beginning to wonder what Disney princess costume to DIY this Halloween, Adore Me reached out and asked if I’d like to create a costume around one of their bras or corsets. UM, YES PLEASE! Of course my first thought was Ariel/The Little Mermaid, but since it’s been done so many times …
Fallin’ for Baby! A Perfect Pastel Pumpkin Balloon-Filled Shower
Fall and pastels don’t usually go arm in arm but Studio DIY and Balloon Time have turned a typical baby shower palette on its head by incorporating fun fall elements–like pastel pumpkins and colorful candy apples and it’s just the cutest thing ever! And since I’m not the best at party planning {an unfortunate truth} …
How toMake a Tassel Choker Necklace DIY
I feel like I’ve DIY’d far too many chokers lately, but this one is just so fun I couldn’t help it. The tassel trim was from my DIY Tassel Curtains {originally in my old office/dressing room and NOW in my Reading Room} and this small pieces was all I had left, so I had to …
DIY Lace Choker ~ Fall Fashion Trends // Victorian Details
Next up in my DIY Hacks: 2015 Fall Fashion Trends series Victorian Accents ~ Easy DIY Lace Choker. This is a SUPER SIMPLE DIY, as many chokers are, but packs a big punch based mostly on the clasp, technically called a Traditional Chinese qipao clothing button, which finishes it with a pretty elegance. The thick …
How to Make a DIY Sleeveless Coat or Duster Vest
wearing: J Brand Love Story flares // old turtleneck // Altuzarra for Target ankle boots // Marc Jacobs Sunglasses // Celine bag Next up in my DIY Hacks: 2015 Fall Fashion Trends series Duster Vests and/or Sleeveless Coats {they’re kind of going by two names now, and as far as I can tell they’re …
DIY 2015 Fall Fashion Trends // Detachable Faux Fur Cuffs
Wearing: Smythe coat // Splendid turtleneck // Blank NYC jeans // Patent brogues Next up in my DIY Hacks: 2015 Fall Fashion Trends series Detachable Faux Fur Cuffs. I actually used to make and sell these in the ’90s… I’d usually sell a combo of a faux fur scarf with the cuffs to match so …
Pearl DIYs // T-shirts, Jeans, Necklaces, Hair Accessories
My DIY game has been strong lately and I’m loving it! The summer months always leave me a bit uninspired in the DIY department but once I start feeling fall in the air and seeing the fall runway collections and thinking about fall fashion, my creative juices just start swirling and I’ve been trying to …
DIY Long O-Ring Double Chain Necklace
We normally see “O-Ring” necklaces attached to leather or faux leather and in the form of a choker with rivets holding the ring and the leather together. You can see me wearing a vintage version in this outfit post and this one as well. And while I love a great O-ring choker, an O-ring chain …
DIY 2015 Fall Fashion Trends // Long Carwash Pleat Skirt
Suede Strappy Pumps from Amazon! Next up in my DIY Hacks: 2015 Fall Fashion Trends series is the Long Carwash Pleat Skirt seen in a handful of designer collections and mentioned in every single fall fashion roundup. But before this was an actual trend, and before I even saw the look, I made a similar …
DIY Pearl Embellished Jeans inspired by Paige Denim
Inspiration Paige Denim Dolly Embellished Jimmy Jimmy Skinny Jeans $359.00 Scrolling through Shopbop‘s “What’s New” section, I happened upon these cute pearl embellished jeans by Paige Denim and immediately knew I had a DIY on my hands… AND I knew had all the materials on-hand to complete it ~ so I got to work. Of …
DIY Hacks: 2015 Fall Fashion Trends // Black Turtleneck Choker Dickie
Flipping through the Fall 2015 Runway “most wearable” fashion trends this month had me thinking I could easily DIY almost all of them… so I thought I’d create a little series of DIY Hacks based on the Fall Fashion Trends seen at all the major fashion mags as of late… and since this one was …
DIY Wide Leg Cropped Denim Jeans & 3 Ways to Wear Them Stylishly
Culottes are huge right now, or shall I say, having a moment, and to be honest, and as you probably know, they’re not particularly flattering on every body, but they do have a fun ’70s vibe about them that I just LOVE. Annnnnd even when you do find a moderately flattering pair of said culottes …
DIY Boho Braided Leather Choker with Hanging Fringe
I used to make these boho braided leather chokers for the leather designer I worked with years and years ago and sell them via all the hot boutiques in Hollywood in the ’90s. It was one of my favorite designs and wore mine religiously at the time. In fact, I think I randomly gave one …
DIY Hair Accessories // Gold Tree Branch Hair Pins Barrettes
After plucking off all the little white flowers to make my DIY Floating Hair Flowers I tossed these stems onto the large stack of boxes in our garage which will eventually make another move out onto the curb, but low and behold – – I found another use for them. I am, by no means, …
DIY Leather Flower Drink Coasters
Inspired by the beautiful Zac Posen summer floral bottle for Ecco Domani‘s Pinot Grigio, I created these fabulously stylish yet also whimsical coasters to complement it. They’re surprisingly easy to make and finished in just a few steps. I tested the paint pen with condensation and water overnight, and both the leather and the silver …