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I’m a member of the don’t wash your hair more than thrice a week camp. Between workouts and sweaty summer days, creative solutions are mandatory for me and my fellow campers. My latest search for styling my not so fresh locks led me to seek a crown costume that could pass for a fancy hair accessory at a soiree as swank as a wedding. Only a custom eyelash lace number would do. Wanna make one? You’ll need: 1/2 yard of…
Since you’re all probably feeling sluggish from Passover feasting and / or Easter Candy, this week’s DIY, a Shredded T-Shirt, is super easy. However, it is time consuming if you’re going for the delicate mesh look (which is why retailers charge $$ for these), so I recommend doing this over a two nights worth of catching up on your DVR. Honestly, I found the process calming, I’m guessing in the way that knitters describe their love for making scarves. When…
The season is upon us, so rather than scrambling to find Festival accessories, let’s keep making our own! Now that we have our flower crown, we’ll need another eye catching accessory for day two (or three). Give your head a break from heavy lifting and beautify your biceps with a super easy three step DIY fringe arm bracelet. Also known as the armlet, this boho luxe look is the perfect addition to nearly any spring or summer ensemble and this…
Spring is the time of year to let you inner flower child out. What better way to set her free than with a custom reusable flower crown headband handcrafted by you? This kind of flower crown will last past your easter best through festival season. Want to make a flower crown? You’ll need: 24″ long thick floral wire 82″ long thin floral wire Faux flowers of your choosing 1 bottle of superglue 1 Roll of flower tape (optional) A pair…
When I saw these $1,500 Saint Laurent Chain Embellished Jeans, I knew I would make them mine. Well, I knew that I would one day make my own, so filed them into my DIY queue and kept them in the forefront of my thoughts when denim sale shopping. That day has come.…
I’m going to tell you a secret that shoe retailers and your shoe repair man don’t want you to know. You can turn your dated round or almond toe shoes into a classic pointed toe pair, and you can do it yourself. I had this pair of brown suede Chanel mary janes. The suede had seen better days and the almond toe pump was dating them far more than the few scuffs. However, I have a sentimental attachment to those…
Are you attending an ugly sweater Christmas party and you only have a closet full of beautiful cashmere? Have no fear, for these awesome DIY ideas are here. 1. Snow Globe Sweater via Be Different Act Normal Not only is this super easy, it doesn’t require buying or ruining any clothes. All you need is a plain sweater, cotton balls, construction paper, a clear trash bag and some string.…
One of my favorite fashion moments of 2013 was back on October 24th when Nicole Richie topped a 20’s style sequined dress with a lacey cat eared headpiece at the Who What Wear 50 Most Fashionable Women Of 2013 party in West Hollywood. It’s quirky and unexpected yet the lace draped across her forehead is so elegant. You probably own a scalloped lace trimmed dress, skirt or tank that you’re over, so why not reconstruct it and make a chic…