Inspired by this wrapped tribal choker project from the ever-fierce Aimee at SwellMayde, I gave some plain brown platforms a little facelift: I wrapped the embroidery thre...
After successfully finishing my most recent clothing project, Ive been itching to do more like it - thrifted silky tops spruced up with a quick modification to the hemline. Some variations...
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I had the day off yesterday and was eager to spend my time knocking out a dress makeover project. FAIL. Five hours into the task and it was a disaster. Empty-handed, I rifled throug...
My next blouse revamp just might have to be inspired by this Thakoon Addition top:You could either cut and fold a panel of patterned fabric to fit and simply stitch it to the front of a blouse (...
A quick peek into my latest project in process. No worries! It may be a wack pile of fabric now, but I promise it will look pretty good when its done, or at least that I will think so (th...
Heres the paneled sweater project I promised in my last post. I feel like Im always spewing some variant of "Omg guys, this project could not be simpler!!!" but really, its true. These ...
Top: Erdem floral cardigan, Yves Saint Laurent sheer cardiganBottom: See by Chloe mustard cardigan, Dolce Gabbana knit cardiganPlain cardigan + fancy fabric = big win. Im in...
Ive been in need of a healthy outlet for my tribal-print obsession, so I went crazy on a pair of old flats. These shoes had served me very well, and I like having neutral flats at my disposal, ...
Hey friends, how DIYable are these THU THU shorts? (Check out the description - perhaps "tribal" is backed by something of substance here?) I sure would love to happen upon a...
If youve taken a look at some of my projects (and if you have, thank you!), you know Im big on reviving old garments. I made this cowl scarf from a thrifted knit skirt that just didnt fit, simp...
Im trying to fun-ify my wardrobe without getting sloppy, spendy, or hooched-out, so Im turning more and more to color and prints. Notwithstanding the fact that the bustier below could have no f...
I dont recall how I ended up looking at vintage lipstick caddies on etsy. Not sure about you, but the idea of little lipstick caddies seems incredibly quaint to me - but maybe thats because I o...
Since my last real closet purge and move to Spain, I havent gotten much use out of a favorite thrifted skirt, a glimpse of which appears here. Classic as they may be, Im no longer sure that pen...
I travel a lot. For me, its a blessing in every way you can fathom. I do wish I could say that Ive mastered the art of packing for my adventures, but Im something of a mess every time. &n...
On a recent thrifting run, I spotted this fitted, metallic gold/black crewneck top, which is so not me:Though Im pretty sure that many fashion bloggers would make it look fly, this particular piece w...
Another half-cautionary tale: when preparing to revamp a thrifted sweater, read that label carefully! Dont throw it hurriedly into the washer on the hot setting without confirming its lack of animal ...
Bird by Juicy Couture sweaterFor me, this is DIY inspiration in theory only, as I really dont have the patience to crochet or knit. But isnt this stripy, neutral but interesting, versatile swea...
Just a quick post before kicking off a lovely weekend in Venice! This is (obviously) another take on the good old collar necklace project. I simply 1) used the collar from a favorite whit...
1. Chinti and Parker knit dress 2. Laneus sweater dress 3. Tsumori Chisato short top 4. 3 1 Phillip Lim long day dress &nbs...
When I really like an idea, I work it to death. One of the first projects I posted on this blog was a linen tee to which I’d added a curved hemline and a bit of pocket adornment. Now that’s it’s cold...
You know that thrifted leather skirt that I raved about the last post? It is undergoing reincarnation as we speak. And it gets to live on not as a single garment, but as a component of se...
This short and sweet post over at OutsaPop Trashion was a good kick in the pants for me. DIY has lately become widely seen as a “movement” and a serious form of fun and self-expression, and tha...
I recently ironed a hole in my favorite white boyfriend shirt (right before leaving for a job interview - sweet). Sorry, buddy!To salvage it, I chopped off the holey bit, around the last few bu...
My apologies for the unplanned and extended blogging break. Its amazing how much energy it takes to adjust to an entirely new environment - new home, new language, new job. Ive begun teac...
Sooo...after a long time of back and forth, lots of indecision, Ive moved across the ocean to teach English as a bit of a career break. Crazy as I thought it would sound to everyone in my world...
In the last 2 nearly internet-free weeks, Ive been completely consumed with preparing for a huge move. Im getting ready for a big-time career break, lifestyle overhaul, and, Im sure, major...
1. Sea NY silk and leather blouse2. DKNY black lace blouse3. See by Chloe silk blouse4. Valentino embellished cardigan5. Jaeger contrast collar jacket6. Peter Pilotto sleevel...
I love silk, especially in the summer. Its true that it leads to wrinkleville, but I dont care. I just love it. Anyway, picking up thrifted silk blouses has been my latest thing, an...
Just a quick snapshot of this funtastic necklace I picked up on eBay:Though I sometimes fear large, costume-y baubles, Im loving this one. My minimalist self is fully appeased by this + a loose...
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