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DIY Free People Luxury Jones Belt-Wrapped Vintage Cowboy Boots

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...

6 days ago 1 person likes this

DIY Links of the Week 5.07 – 5.13.12

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...

17 may 12 1 person likes this

DIY Colorblock Collar Chiffon Top: A Goodwill Find Upcycled!

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 It was a couple sizes too large for me and a little outdated in shape; I decided to upcycle it into something more fitted an...

12 may 12 3 people like this

DIY Links of the Week 4.9-5.6.12

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...

09 may 12 3 people like this

DIY Lace-Covered Boots

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...

03 may 12 1 person likes this

DIY Stenciled Convertible Shopping Tote/Backpack for Martha Stewart Mother’s Day by Plaid

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...

25 apr 12

DIY Bloggers FashioN Week Tutorial 6: Phillip Lim-Inspired Ribbon Chiffon Blouse by Inspiration & R...

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...

25 apr 12 1 person likes this

DIY Bloggers Fashion Week Tutorial 5: Matthew Williamson-Inspir ed Floral Blouse by Chic Cheat

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...

23 apr 12 1 person likes this

DIY Dolce & Gabbana Flower Sunglasses

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...

21 apr 12 5 people like this

DIY Bloggers Fashion Week Tutorial 3: D&G-Inspired Scarf Dress by A Matter of Style

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...

20 apr 12 4 people like this

DIY Bloggers Fashion Week Tutorial 2: DIY Isabel Marant Jumper and Fringe Boots by Feed Your Style

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...

20 apr 12 1 person likes this

Introducing: DIY Bloggers Fashion Week! PLUS Tutorial 1: Dolce & Gabbana Jelly Sandals by Glitter’n...

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 W...

18 apr 12 3 people like this

Guest Post: DIY Jensen Conroy Macrame Bracelet by Samantha from Bromeliad Living

As you guys know, I’ve gone out to Japan for a month to help with a family medical crisis. In the meantime, some very talented and very kind DIY bloggers have come to my rescue with offering up...

15 apr 12 3 people like this

DIY Floral Applique Cardigan for Spring

I’m so glad that Spring is finally here in all its glory – and floral items are on the top of my must-wear list for the season. But I couldn’t find any chic floral prints that I lik...

12 apr 12 1 person likes this

DIY Links of the Week 3.26 – 4.08.12

Yup, these last two weeks have been crazy for me, which is why I’m again condensing my Links of the Week into one post. But there’s still DIY to be found! Do a quick n easy DIY with Beca...

11 apr 12 8 people like this

DIY Lace Maxi-Skirt…Made From A Curtain!

No, it’s not April Fools’…this skirt is really made from a lace curtain!! I’m sure you’ve seen these curtains hanging in people’s houses…maybe you have them ...

06 apr 12 1 person likes this

DIY Links of the Week 3.12 – 3.25.12

Two weeks have gone by since my last roundup…and in the meantime, Spring is finally here! It’s been weird weather all last week, alternating between snowing and then hot, balmy days, but...

29 mar 12 4 people like this

DIY Jewelry Box Clutch with Finished Sateen Lining

So how fantastic was Honestly, WTF‘s reinvention of the sunglasses case into a DIY Alexander McQueen-inspired box clutch last year? I think it’s safe to say that we all loved it – ...

27 mar 12 4 people like this

DIYs to Try from Fashion Weeks Around the World: Autumn/Winter 2012 from A-Z

(Well, “from A-V” at least!;-) I was going to follow up on my first post “DIYs to Try from New York Fashion Week” with a “Part 2,” but in the interim the rest of ...

16 mar 12 3 people like this

DIY Links of the Week 3.05 – 3.12.12

Hi everyone! So another week has gone by, and I’ve been embroiled in a ton of work for school; this is my last week and Finals are upon me! I have two huge projects due this coming MondayR...

14 mar 12 2 people like this

Guest Post: DIY Shamballa Bracelet from Katrine of Make It and Fake It

Hello lovely readers! Today I have a wonderful talented guest poster here: Katrine from Make It and Fake It. Though her blog is fairly new on the DIY scene, she’s been a posting a number of c...

10 mar 12 1 person likes this

DIY Links of the Week 2.20 – 3.4.12

Woohoo! March is here! Portland is beginning to pull itself out of a long, dreary Winter (hellllloooooo daily hailstorms!) and things are happening over here in this corner of the world! I’m ...

07 mar 12 5 people like this

Major DIY FAIL!! The Pompon Spore Glue-Spot Sweater

scanned from Vivi Magazine November 2011 (I think). SLY sweater. Over the weekend I was working on a DIY tutorial for the above SLY-brand sweater. Hey, a sweater covered in puffy spores…I tho...

06 mar 12 1 person likes this

DIY Metal Collar Necklace

  Removable collars have been the must-have-it accessory for the past year now, and I honestly didn’t think there were any more varieties I hadn’t seen. Bejeweled! Neon! Flowered!...

05 mar 12

Hardware Necklace from Banana Republic’s Spring Collection is Just Begging to Be DIY’d

scanned from Lucky Magazine ad, March 2012 This is so reminiscent of all the hardware-inspired necklaces from Fall/Winter 2009…and the hardware necklace I made using plumbing couplings that sam...

23 feb 12 2 people like this

DIY Links of the Week 2.06 – 2.19.12

Hope everyone’s been having a great February so far! Already 3/4 over and Spring is hopefully on its heels soon. I’m feeling renewed by a changing in the seasons, and am recently inspir...

22 feb 12 2 people like this

DIY Mixed Media Bib Necklace with Tulip Beads in a Bottle

Bib-style and collar-style, multi-tiered, embellished, spiky, organic, tribal necklaces have been all over the runways for a couple seasons, and it’s high time to add one into regular rotation ...

21 feb 12 1 person likes this

DIY: Chic Bolo Tie-Style Necklace

counter-clockwise from top right: Free People Vintage Bolo Necklace ($298), Elliot Atkinson Runway (photo by Morgan O’Donovan for DazedDigital), Egoist Cross Stone Bow-Tie NC (1,995 ...

18 feb 12 1 person likes this

DIYs to Try from Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 Part 1

New York Fashion Week is now in full swing, everyone – and even if we all can’t be there, we can peruse the collections, get a glimpse of what’s to come in a little less than a year...

15 feb 12

How to Create Your Perfect Valentine’s Day Look

img source If you celebrate V-day with your significant other and want to look your best on the big day…here are a couple tips for romantic makeup, hair, and outfits. With just a little bit of...

12 feb 12

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