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DIY | SPIKED WIDE BRIM HAT

When the great team at Wasteland approached me to come with a hat DIY, I perused inspiration and came across this amazing street style shot from Vogue.com. I love that with an addition of a few...

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DIY STYLE | SCENIC DRESS & RHINESTONE EARRINGS

I usually stray away from bodycon dresses, but I couldn't help but try this one on when I saw it at H&M. I was drawn to the gorgeous sublimated watercolor-esque scenic print and the high goddess...

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DIY | RHINESTONE STATEMENT EARRINGS

When the lovely editors at Lucky Magazine approached me to come up with a few spring DIY's, I instantly thought of a statement earring. It is a such great accessory that can add a little color and...

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MY STYLE | BLACK & YELLOW

I know I have been wearing a lot of all black and all white outfits lately, so I decided to add a punch a color this time around. When I saw this great yellow blazer with moto details, I knew that...

May 10, 2013 Like

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DIY GIFT IDEA | BRACELET KITS WITH BRIKA

Hello everyone!! I am so excited to share this collaboration with Brika, a favorite web store that is committed to an online shopping experience that celebrates modern craft. I was fortunate to be...

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DIY | RHINESTONE ROPE BRACELET

A few weeks ago, I hosted a DIY workshop with the lovely BRIKA team, for an intimate lunch with some of their makers and other creatives in LA. We made some fun and colorful rhinestone rope...

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DIY STYLE | CLEAR CLUTCH AND JUMPSUIT

I am loving the overall and jumpsuit look lately. I was attracted to this one by Zara for its ability to really straddle the lines of casual and chic. And I can't seem to stray too far from wearing...

May 3, 2013 Like 8 people like this

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COACHELLA PHOTO DIARY

(Outfit: Topshop Overalls, Lace Tank (similar here and here), Nine West boots, Stance socks, DIY Flower crown) I wanted to take a moment and share a few more photos from day 2 and 3 of Coachella....

May 1, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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DIY | ENVELOPE WRAP SKIRT

Happy Sunday! Hope the weekend treated everyone well! I have been hinting at this DIY for a little while now on Instagram, and I am so excited to finally share the full tutorial on the blog. I can...

Apr 29, 2013 Like 41 people like this

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DIY INSPO | ENVELOPE WRAP SKIRT

I have been obsessed with the wrap skirt lately (my outfit post)... Can't wait to share my DIY version on Sunday (sneak peek). Loving these inspiration shots above. 1. Haute Pursuit in Style...

Apr 26, 2013 Like 9 people like this

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MY STYLE | COACHELLA DAY 1

I wanted to share a little photo diary of my first day in Palm Springs for Coachella. I absolutely love visiting this city. There are parts that seem to be in a time warp, eclectic mid-century...

Apr 24, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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COACHELLA DIY | HEAD CHAIN WITH FRUTTARE

I was so fortunate to be invited to Coachella these past three days by Fruttare, a line of frozen fruit bars that hit the U.S. this spring, in celebration of the bright side of life and to share...

Apr 22, 2013 Like 19 people like this

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COACHELLA BOUND...

I love road trips! I am packing up my car and making my way to Palm Springs tomorrow for Coachella Weekend 2. The lovely folks at Fruttare have sent me as their ambassador, and I am completely...

Apr 19, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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DIY | PHILLIP LIM INSPIRED FLORAL WORD T-SHIRT

I was fortunate to meet the lovely team at LA Made when I was at MAGIC Market Week a couple months ago. The first time I tried on one of their jersey knits, I was an instant fan. The fabric feels...

Apr 17, 2013 Like 37 people like this

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DIY | BOX CLEAR CLUTCH

I love repurposing items from my home, and being able to breathe new life into them. The other day I bought a few lucite trays for a DIY, but ended up only using two, and have been trying to figure...

Apr 15, 2013 Like 33 people like this

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MY STYLE | G BY GUESS X SWELLMAYDE VIDEO

I am so excited to finally share a video, shot in collaboration with the amazing team at G by GUESS. Because of my busy day job as a fashion designer, I am rarely able to take on extra projects, so...

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MY STYLE | TOUCH OF LUXURY

(Blazer, Top, Skort, Necklace, Watch, Pumps, Bag) When HP asked me to create a "Touch of Luxury" look inspired by their sleek Spectre XT Touchsmart Ultrabook™, I instantly thought of what I would...

Apr 9, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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DIY | OSCAR DE LA RENTA INSPIRED EMBELLISHED HEADBAND

When Buzz Feed approached me about coming up with a runway inspired DIY, I immediately thought of embellishment. It has been a big trend this past season and I have seen it pop up all over the...

Apr 8, 2013 Like 7 people like this

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MY STYLE | WHITE FOR SPRING

As the weather begins to get warmer in LA, I find myself longing to wear all white. Here is a white on white outfit I wore to the Gypsie Junkies' Fall '13 Presentation. The show was a true visual...

Apr 5, 2013 Like 9 people like this

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DIY GIVEAWAY + $50 GIFT CARD TO SBA

Festival season is upon us! In honor of this magical time, I have partnered with my friend Lan, the owner of a great online boutique, Skinny Bitch Apparel. One winner will receive 2 of my DIY's...

Apr 3, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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DIY & SNEAK PEEK | G BY GUESS X SWELLMAYDE

Just wanted to share a few behind the scenes photos from a video shoot with G by GUESS. It was my first big shoot with a brand that I am a big fan of!!! So, it was such an honor to be asked to...

Apr 1, 2013 Like 5 people like this

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DIY | LACE TRIM COVER-UP

I love wearing a cover up as the weather gets warmer. They have the ability to pull together your look so easily. For the festival season, I like to pair a cover-up with a simple dress or a tank...

Mar 30, 2013 Like 7 people like this

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DIY | FLOWER CROWN

I simply love flower crowns. And with Coachella just around the corner, I knew this was the perfect moment to share a tutorial. It's also really fun to get all your girlfriends together and have a...

Mar 28, 2013 Like 8 people like this

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SWELLMAYDE ON TUMBLR

Hi friends! I just joined Tumblr. It's a great way to view my tutorials and Instagram posts in one place. Does anyone else have an account? Please check it out here: swellmayde.tumblr.com

Mar 27, 2013 Like 5 people like this

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DIY | BLACK & WHITE STRIPED DENIM WITH MISS KL

Recently, I have been gravitating toward stripes, from tops to dresses, and now denim. They are such a great and playful alternative to a solid colored jean and really make a bold statement with...

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DIY INSPO | BLACK & WHITE STRIPES

I am a big fan of black and white stripes. They are so versatile and are a fun alternative to blue jeans. I love how each beauty styled them above. Can't wait to show you how to make your own pair...

Mar 22, 2013 Like 5 people like this

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DIY STYLE | MY ALL BLACK LOOK

I have been obsessed with the tiger Kenzo sweater since I first saw it last year, but the heavy pricetag has kept me hesitating on the purchase. This ASOS version is just as sweet though. I love an...

Mar 20, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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DIY | WESTERN STEEL TOE BOOTS

I have shared how big of a fan I am of the Pamela Love for Nine West boots in several posts now. They are so well designed and every area of the boot is breathtakingly done. What I loved most was...

Mar 18, 2013 Like 14 people like this

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DIY INSPO | WESTERN STEEL TOE BOOTS

When I first saw the Pamela Love for Nine West boots, my jaw hit the floor. I am a fan of great design, and she knocked it out of the park with her amazing boot design. What I loved most was her...

Mar 17, 2013 Like 8 people like this

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DIY | SPIKED WIDE BRIM HAT

DIY STYLE | SCENIC DRESS & RHINESTONE EARRINGS

DIY | RHINESTONE STATEMENT EARRINGS

MY STYLE | BLACK & YELLOW

DIY GIFT IDEA | BRACELET KITS WITH BRIKA

DIY | RHINESTONE ROPE BRACELET

DIY STYLE | CLEAR CLUTCH AND JUMPSUIT

COACHELLA PHOTO DIARY

DIY | ENVELOPE WRAP SKIRT

DIY INSPO | ENVELOPE WRAP SKIRT

MY STYLE | COACHELLA DAY 1

COACHELLA DIY | HEAD CHAIN WITH FRUTTARE

COACHELLA BOUND...

DIY | PHILLIP LIM INSPIRED FLORAL WORD T-SHIRT

DIY | BOX CLEAR CLUTCH

MY STYLE | G BY GUESS X SWELLMAYDE VIDEO

MY STYLE | TOUCH OF LUXURY

DIY | OSCAR DE LA RENTA INSPIRED EMBELLISHED HEADBAND

MY STYLE | WHITE FOR SPRING

DIY GIVEAWAY + $50 GIFT CARD TO SBA

DIY & SNEAK PEEK | G BY GUESS X SWELLMAYDE

DIY | LACE TRIM COVER-UP

DIY | FLOWER CROWN

SWELLMAYDE ON TUMBLR

DIY | BLACK & WHITE STRIPED DENIM WITH MISS KL

DIY INSPO | BLACK & WHITE STRIPES

DIY STYLE | MY ALL BLACK LOOK

DIY | WESTERN STEEL TOE BOOTS

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