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DIY Fringe Armlet

DIY Fringe Armlet

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…

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DIY Flower Crown

DIY Flower Crown Easy

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…

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DIY YSL Chain Jeans

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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.…

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Beauty

Does Oil Pulling Work?

Dr. Bronner's Organic Coconut Oil

In short, yes. I tried this ancient Indian homeopathic method myself over the past month and I am already experiencing the benefits of oil pulling. I had my first cavity when I was 22 years old, and after having some very painful surgery to correct a bad filling, I was left with chronic jaw pain, extreme sensitivity on my right side of my mouth, and had developed a night clenching habit that caused me to wake up with a massive…

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DIY No Sew Turban Headband

DIY No Sew Turban Headband

I’ve made it no secret that I am a lover of the urban turban, not only for bad hair days, but as a hat sub in these freezing temps. After experimenting with a few methods, I present to you the easiest, most perfect DIY turban headband that requires no sewing whatsoever. Oh, and it re-purposes old garments! Wanna make own urban turban? You’ll need: 1 Old top, skirt, or dress with some stretch (cotton jersey will do) 1 pair of…

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DIY Lamp Revamp

Lamp Update After

After about 15 years, this monkey lamp was looking a little dark and a little sad. It was living in the shadows at my mom’s house, and my recent move which came with a new dark corner for him to live in inspired me to give him a makeover and take him with me. I was never able to let him go; he’d gone through college with me, and I can’t resist the hear no evil speak no evil see…

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