Thanks to a tweet from Amanda @ Static Image and an old email from a reader last January I somehow missed but happened upon the same day {both wondering if I knew I was featured in two different issues of the fabulous Australian magazine, CLEO -both of which I did not know} I emailed my …
These are old Juicy cropped terry sweats …a flirty harem effect* NOTE: I did this to a pair of old Juicy velour sweats about 7 years ago & the hole has not gotten larger or frayed even through washings. But make sure to start out with a small slit & fold the ribbon to push …
If you’ve been following my blog for a while you may notice this DIY from last year but since my readership has more than doubled since then and the economy is as such, I thought it was still relevant and I’d share it again just in time for Summer with a few updates. This DIY …
Last week while rummaging through my fabric and notions closet I found this safety pin belt I created in November of 2009. I originally wanted the safety pins to go entirely around the waist and since I ran out of pins I left it unfinished …or so I thought. When I found it the other …
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 …
{click for enlarged images} A huge thank you to Jewelry Affaire Magazine for featuring my Tom Binns inspired DIY rhinestone necklace! It looks like they altered it a little bit, which I don’t mind, but I still think my original looks better. The Spring issue showcases a hundred really great pieces as well as how …
I am honored and grateful to have my DIY Louboutins featured in the Spring 2010 edition of Altered Couture Magazine. It’s such a gorgeous layout and they did such a nice little write up about me. Thank you so much! * Click here to see my original Louboutin Petal Sandal DIY * * Click Here …
I chose to DIY {white & gray} bows butt for you today using cotton bikini panties from American Apparel. {also see the boy shorts above -any of AA’s underwear will work, cotton is the best for this project} …as for the lace, it’s pretty self-explanatory, you just stitch it on …easier and quicker with a …
I am honored and thrilled to have my Christian Louboutin Petal Sandal DIY featured in this gorgeous Irish Wedding Magazine, B. I squealed when I opened the magazine and saw my feet on the contents page! . . . look at the gorgeous layout! . . . I absolutely LOVE the description! {if only my …
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 …
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 …
What I’m Wearing* Feather Skirt …I made it …Click Here for the DIY* Erin Leigh Heart purple top* Vintage chain belt + vintage chain necklaces used as belt* Silver chain/circle drop earrings …wearing both on one side, in my first & third hole. I got these from a girl at a club in 2003. We …
* You can also line it with fur if you want it thicker * I’d also like to do this with a thicker-furrier-fur for a completely different look! Â Â Click Here for my asymmetrical faux fur vest DIY tutorial {I like it even better!}
* 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 …
I realized after shooting about 20 shots this morning that I was back lit and figured they’d all be too dark to use …I was almost right. I ended up pulling the car over and setting the camera on the hood to take this one above …omg it’s the only one that came out. What …
