I come from a long line of savers, which mostly has equated to frantic, jump-inducing yelps on holidays like DON’T RIP THE WRAPPING PAPER, WE CAN SAVE IT and DON’T THROW THAT AWAY, WE CAN USE IT AGAIN and SQUEEZE OUT THE SPONGE!… okay, the last one happened to be a running joke in my …
When Michelle called me a few weeks ago to tell me she got us tickets for The DiscOasis I was ecstatic. Like giddy with excitement! Not only had I been watching the entire oasis unfold on Instagram via all my favorite roller skaters, on this particular night, THEY WERE ALL GOING TO BE THERE hosting …
I’m not sure who originated this idea, but it’s genius (I think it’s similar to a yoga mat carrying strap). Not only is this leash easy to pull on and off of your roller skates, it makes carrying them a breeze. You can wear it over your shoulder or if your leash is short enough, …
This DIY was hatched out of the need for a clean place to store my facial cleansing pads which came in a little bag and have been just sitting in the top drawer of my master bathroom. I use them for my toner after I wash my face at night and I hated pulling them …
Okay, who remembers the early 2000’s? Let’s just start there 🙂 If you were at least say, 15 years old at the time, you might remember these tops, which were merely a piece of fabric in the front and laced up the back. They’re borderline apron tops really… I had a few that were fitted …
Before I really decide to get rid of any item in my closet, I give it a once-over to see if it can magically become something new. I’m not a hoarder really, I just don’t like waste. In fact, the closet in the Reading Room is full of clothes that “have potential” to become something …
I DIY’d this sweater last Friday in under ten minutes and wore it out that night… in this exact outfit actually. I made it because my little shoulder tattoo was still healing and I couldn’t wear a regular bra strap over it or anything that rubbed it because it was slightly irritated at the time. …
I have this sweatshirt in both black and in white and for some reason, I never wear the black one. I’ve worn the white one a handful of times, but I’m never happy with the way this one looks. Maybe it just feels too boxy and because it’s black it morphs into one lump while …
What I’m Wearing… * Refashioned dress {by ADDISON} into a crop top and skirt {see below} * Vintage o ring choker, wishbone necklace, initial pendant from Tiffany’s * Various bracelets and rings, DIY Leather Lanyard Bracelet * Leather studded sandals by L.A.M.B. {old} I bought this dress a few years ago and have worn it …
A few months ago I saw this cute lace accented flare dress that reminded me of a cheerleading skirt and thought I’d DIY it up with a stretch jersey dress… and then when I finally got around to doing it I didn’t have a dress that would work for the look so I found a …
A few months ago I stumbled upon a loose, oversized open back sweater with bows tied down the back and promptly put it on DIY to-do list… I saved it on my desktop for months but of course I can’t find the photo anywhere now and wonder why I didn’t add it to my DIY …
Last week, or maybe it was the week before, and inspired by a pretty photo of the back of a sweater closed with a bow on Pinterest, I pulled out two sweaters from my closet that I never wear to makeover, transform and adorn, with pretty bows. The one you see here did indeed receive …
Well, I forgot to take a before shot of me wearing this sweater, but you can see in the photo below that it was a simple crew neck, and it was a big snug and uncomfortable, and though I’ve had it for ages, I’ve never worn it. But it’s vintage. And I usually have a …
If you pay attention to fashion, I’m sure you’ve noticed the onslaught of simple ankle strap sandals trending lately. It was bound to happen after these last 5 years or so of wild statement shoes. But also, Spring is here and toes everywhere are gravitating toward these easy-to-wear sandals in heels and flats. A few …
It’s not that I don’t love these Amrita Singh Napeague Earrings which I found on GILT a few months ago {and wore here} but I realized recently that I have quite a few pairs of turquoise earrings, so I thought I’d DIY them into something new. Though I just noticed, when looking for the link …
