It’s not the first I’ve seen of dip-diys, in fact, I posted about painted diy spoons a while ago, but I just LOVE this feature in the Sweet Paul Fall 2011 magazine called “So Dip It” that I had to share. It’s not only a ridiculously easy DIY that will transform just about anything you …
When Target approached me about a Converse One Star DIY challenge I couldn’t resist, but it wasn’t until I saw these Miu Miu glitter sneakers that I had any clue how I was going to give my white sneaks a personality all their own. DIYers have been glueing glitter to their shoes for decades! The …
I love the idea of wearing a bustier on the outside rather than as an undergarment… I suppose Madonna gets all credit for such inspirations but with the added lace halter, it really feels more Old Hollywood Glamour than Like a Virgin. I ended up using a simple black satin bustier I had lying around …
The people from Sharpie so kindly sent me their newest invention, the Sharpie Stained Fabric Marker and asked that I create something with it. I thought instead of drawing a picture of something specific, I would try to create a print using a stencil. Lace came to mind and when I did a test run …
It’s a little known fact that I worked with a leather accessory designer for 7 long years and needless to say, I know more about leather than anyone in their right mind needs to know. When I use leather for a DIY now it’s a bit of a surreal experience because I never thought in …
Images via Style.com: Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 | Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011 Ready-to-Wear I’m loving this ’90s throwback to all things royal, gilded and bejeweled… Here’s What You’ll Need… * La Mode large bejeweled button from JoAnne’s {$2.75} which I picked up while getting materials for my D&G bejeweled shoes {I was going to use …
* Katie Holmes + In Style Magazine Editorial + August 2011 wearing Dolce and Gabbana Fall 2011 jeweled silk embroidery pumps price upon request. * Suede pumps …fabric will do as well. These fabrics will hold glue the best. I was looking for black but all I could find in such short notice was purple …
DIY // Colorful Hanging Seed Bead Hair Clips (May 2010) Add a playful bohemian touch to your hairstyle with these colorful DIY hanging seed bead hair clips. This easy jewelry-inspired hair accessory tutorial shows how to transform simple hair clips into vibrant beaded accessories using strands of colorful seed beads that create beautiful movement and …
I’ve been rather uninspired as far as DIYs are concerned lately …or maybe I’m just not in the mood to make things. Regardless, I’m not worried, creative inspiration is sometimes overflowing in some areas of my life and lacking in others. Eventually though, energy shifts and the opposite is the case. But the other day …
My cousin/BFF is getting married in November and I am her maid of honor {sorry, MATRON of Honor}, obvs ;). After chatting on the phone last week simultaneously looking online at bridesmaid dresses, we set up an appointment to try a few on. And just to be sure the bridesmaid’s dresses were consistent with the …
Since Summer is JUST AROUND THE CORNER and since I LOVE SUMMER I thought I’d revisit my Perfect-for-Summer-DIYs because… why not? So without further ado… * Drop Waist V-neck T-shirt Dress DIY this dress is super easy, and if you don’t have a sewing machine or serger, you can easily hand-stitch it together. I love …
French Pouf Accessory : Pin, Belt, Hair from Ban.do Okay, to be honest, this wasn’t exactly a reader request MIY but when Holly {who is planning her wedding} posted about it here, I was very inspired to make it for her as a little wedding gift. But since I couldn’t find the exact peachy-nude chiffon …
What I’m Wearing * DIY Maxi Dress into a Maxi Skirt* Forever 21 green T* Victoria’s Secret open cardigan …can’t get enough of these, seriously, sorry if I’m boring you with them, lol* Steve Madden wooden wedges …I have them in black too {they were on sale for $60 & couldn’t pass it up!}* Cynthia …
. . . how I wore it  . . . it’s a cute dress BUT . . . 1. It’s too short. I can only wear it with flats. 2. The top doesn’t stay up. I altered this caftan/maxi dress below because it was too short as well {flats only} and makes for a …
I’ve had this Incredible Orbs Anthropologie necklace saved in my “potential diys” folder on my desktop for months and months now. What’s stopped me from making it? Well, at $20, it’s a relatively inexpensive piece to buy …so why wouldn’t you? However, it’s so cute and SO EASY and really, even more inexpensive to make …
