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 …
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 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 …
Pretty Palm Fronds Party Decor + DIY Decoupage Balloons!
Studio DIY creates the most fun party decor DIYs, I CAN’T EVEN HANDLE IT! Who knew you could “decoupage” balloons? And somehow they’re not only cute and festive, they’re chic and sophisticated too! For her latest project and collaboration with Balloon Time, Studio DIY created a Modern Luau ~ Tropical Party in soft peaches and …
DIY 3d Gold Fiesta Bar Signs for Cinco de Mayo Parties
After you create your DIY Festive Balloon Ceiling for Cinco de Mayo, jazz up your Cinco de Mayo bar, the most important part of a fiesta, with these super fun 3D DIY Gold Balloon Fiesta Bar Signs. You can create words for what’s on your menu or just create fun phrases to let everyone know …
How-to Make a Fiesta Balloon Ceiling for Cinco de Mayo
Studio DIY created this fun and festive DIY Fiesta Balloon Ceiling and it’s not only super simple, it’s SUPER ADORABLE and can really be recreated for any event fairly affordably. But for all intents and purposes, let’s go with the festive and colorful Cinco de Mayo theme since this fun holiday is right around the …
How to Upcycle a Lace Dress into Skirt & Crop Top DIY
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 …
No-Sew DIY Double Strap Ribbed Tank Top
The husband used to wear wife beaters under all of his shirts… and yes, I know that term sounds so horrifying now, but growing up wearing them, I never thought twice about the name! So from now on, I’ll refer to them as ribbed tanks… Anyway, he rarely wears them anymore and many of them …
DIY Skirt + Christian Dior Fall 2015 RTW
I spotted this fun swingy skirt from the Christian Dior Fall 2015 RTW backstage at Vogue.com which was strikingly similar to my DIY Cheerleader Skirt from a tube skirt ~ of which I had been inspired by a flare dress I randomly spied in a Lord & Taylor ad that popped up on my Facebook …
DIY Crosswalk Striped Nesting Tables // Ace 31 Days of Color
Ace Hardware has provided free paint samples. I was also compensated for my time and this blog post. All opinions and positions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of Ace Hardware. When it comes to paint, a lot of thought goes into not only selecting the right color, but also …
DIY 3D Butterflies iPhone Case
So I’m still rockin’ the iPhone 5s and a few months ago {or more} I bought this clear phone case with an hilariously gaudy rhinestone peacock stuck on the back of it because it was the only case {in my local vicinity} that was clear and I thought I’d ultimately rip off the rhinestones and …
Car Wash Pleated DIY Cheerleader Skirt from Jersey Tube Skirt
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 …