2 weeks into 1, posted on Thursday, playing catchup as always. It finally feels like Summer here (most days that is) and school years are winding down and I’m gearing up with Summer DIY project...
A great source of affordable, utterly adorable hair accessories, Sproos was kind enough to send me a couple bow clips a little while ago – and I’ve been wearing them nonstop. The Cheetah&...
Draped Poly Kimono-Sleeve Jacket: SLY Mismatched rhinestone stud earrings: bought in Japan Faux enamel necklace: handmade by me “To Be Green is To Be Serene” slogan t-shirt; Hinged Silver...
What are your plans for Memorial Day? We’ve been hosting visitors all weekend, and are capping off the three-day respite from the daily grind with some more guests, a barbecue, and hopefully a ...
The giveaway is open til midnight tonight, so please leave a comment on the post if you’d like to win a copy of the magazine! ENTER NOW! Good luck to everybody! xoxox Carly
Well, I did this step-by-step DIY of a pair of Luxury Jones belt-wrapped boots (as found on FreePeople.com) a little while ago and couldn’t wait to share the tutorial. You need: a pair of vinta...
Personally, I’m not a huge fan of pricey designer sunglasses (especially since I tend to lose pairs frequently…or worse, leave them on my car seat and sit on them the next time I hop in.:...
Mixed Media Bib Necklace: DIY (tutorial here) Convertible Chiffon Top: QoJelly Neon Yellow Chain Necklace worn as bracelet: moussy Rigs: various (mostly bought in Japan) Bag: Hermes Birkin knockoff (...
Swarovski recently contacted me about their in-house magazine, asking if I’d like to check it out. And of course I said yes! Anything that celebrates fashionable creativity - especially with th...
I feel silly that I haven’t tried this before. Usually when my manicure chips, I scrape it off and start anew. But a quick swipe of glitter on the tips camouflages things enough that it can las...
I’m still getting over the jetlag from my recent trip to Tokyo, getting back into the daily routine, and getting used to it being light until like 9:00 at night here. Summer’s right aroun...
I had the pleasure of taking a trip to Portland’s own Museum of Contemporary Craft awhile ago to contribute an article to Cut Out + Keep‘s online magazine Snippets. And it’s finally...
Colorblock Chiffon Top: DIY of a thrifted top (tutorial here) Leopard-Print Bra: Warners (similar here) Rings: from Japan; Cartier, Tiffany Clear Bangle: unknown Black Box Clutch: no label, thrifted ...
French Love arrangement from Floral Art To all the mothers and mothers-to-be out there: Hope your day is a lovely one, filled with joy! ~Happy Mother’s Day~ xoxox Carly
Awhile ago I found this lovely bright chiffon blouse at my local Goodwill. It was a couple sizes too large for me and a little outdated in shape; I decided to upcycle it into something more fitted an...
I think I haven’t posted a Links of the Week roundup in over a month!! Can it be? I’ve been so busy while in Tokyo taking care of my Mom, trying to keep up with classwork for the two onli...
Somehow managed to get 190 lbs. of things stuffed into 4 suitcases and not get charged for being overweight; coralled up the fam and made it to the airport on time for our 3:30 PM Sunday flight, and ...
1. Butter London Nail Polish in Yummy Mummy, $14 2. Diane von Furstenberg Alana Vintage-Inspired Cat’s-Eye Sunglasses, $150 3. Grow Your Own Mushrooms Kit, $22.95 4. Celeste Stein Missoni Tight...
I still have a ton of lace fabric from that curtain I bought last month to make my DIY Lace Maxi-Skirt…so I did a couple projects before I left for Japan to use up the extra. One of the DIYs wa...
Every year in late April the enormous Japan Hobby Show takes over a huge exhibition hall in Odaiba for 3 days straight. Buyers and avid crafters from all over Japan flock to Tokyo to visit the Hobby ...
Japan is just awash in adorable little accessories and things that can make even the most hardened person want to let out a big ol’ squeeeeee! every so often. I was able to go to one of my favo...
In March I was thrilled to find out I had been selected to participate in the PLAID and Martha Stewart Crafts Mother’s Day Campaign…and would be receiving a GIANT box of crafting supplies...
Last but not least…we have Day 6 of #DIY Bloggers Fashion Week and a post by Donatella of of Inspiration & Realisation. I can’t believe how much like the original Donatella’s bl...
Day 5 of #DIY Bloggers Fashion Week and a post (and video!) by Charley of Chic Cheat. I love the abstract nature of her blouse…and her foray into screenprinting! What a fun project. Check ou...
Day 4 of #DIY Bloggers Fashion Week and now it’s my turn to host!!:-D collage by A Matter of Style Though technically seen backstage at the Fall 2012 runway show in Milan…I couldn’t...
Day 3 of #DIY Bloggers Fashion Week and a post by the coordinator and organizer of it all, Alessia from A Matter of Style. What a beautiful pattern – just perfect for the warm weather ahead! Ch...
Day 2 of the DIY Bloggers Fashion Week! The beautiful and talented Micol of Feed Your Style has shared not one, but TWO fabulous DIYs! I love how crafty she is and how high-end the finished pieces lo...
New York, London, Milan, Paris… Fashion Weeks happen all over the world and so is our inspiration! We are proud to introduce you to the DIY BLOGGERS FASHION WEEK What we liked What we coveted ...
Entry #1: Katarina! Wow. I’ve never had Random.org spit out a 1 at me. Oh well, since it’s random, I guess anything is possible! Congrats, Katarina! I’ll be emailing you to get y...
Well, it’s now been just over a week-and-a-half since I arrived in Tokyo to take care of my mother as she recuperates from her recent stroke. I arrived late Wednesday evening April 4th, dischar...
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