When it comes to shopping, I’m the absolute worst. And by “the worst”, I mean that I’m that girl rambling to whoever I’m with, venting about how this or that can totally be DIY’d. My mother just laughs at me when we pass by costume jewelry; my girl friends just give me an “WE KNOW, KIRSTEN” look. …
Want to channel you inner Mindian? Visit Brit + Co to check out my latest shoe upgrade DIY, inspired by Mindy Kaling & her awesome Moschino pumps. Click right here!
Marbling is everywhere lately; this is one trend I can get behind. Today’s marbling techniques often use nail polish, but I remember the chalk shaving method that I learned in 4th grade. I was part of the after-school Art Club (surprise, surprise) and I vividly remmeber using chalk to create marbled paper. And I loved …
Loving my latest contribution at Verily Magazine: 3 shoes, 3 makeovers! We wanted to showcase just how easy it is to upgrade shoes that you already own – on a budget, especially. Haruka Sakaguchi (who also photographs the lifestyle pictures for this blog) and I had a blast working on these …
Here’s a true story: I like embellishing things that typically aren’t embellished. Notebooks, jackets, coffee mugs… you name it. Making “jewelry” for autumn boots is one of them. These chain boot harnesses require basic jewelry-making skills, and can be easily removed or replaced. See how I made them, below! Supplies: – 3-in-1 Jewelry Pliers – …
When it comes to watercolor paints, I’ve always loved the way the colors blend and bleed together. So, why not transfer the look into a project? And since there’s nothing as classic as a pair of white Chucks, I decided to apply that idea on a brand new pair. I used 3 colors of RIT …
If there’s anything I love about DIY, it’s being able to take an idea from one project and adapt it for another. Last December, I altered a thrifted Club Monaco leather jacket with some filigree glass stencils and off-black paint (click here for the project!). This time around, I used the same method on a …
I’ve been wanting to add “metal” tips to a pair of brown combat boots for quite some time, but knew I didn’t want to use acrylics or spray paint. I was looking for something for metallic looking – almost chrome – that had that bright finish. Chrome spray paint would probably work, but I liked …
This is another one of those DIYs that came to me out of the blue, and of course I dropped everything I was doing to quickly put it together. I had purchased these suede wedges from Target.com in a gorgeous bordeaux color a while ago, planning to do a completely different project. A few days …
