Head over to Cosmopolitan Philippines’ website for an exclusive DIY, by yours truly! Learn how to upgrade a plain pair of shades with geometric metallic details; it’s a great beginner project and requires just a few materials. Click here for the easy how-to. Xo, Kirsten
This guest post is brought to you by Marisa Lynch, author and blogger of New Dress A Day: My theme was metallic for this month’s In a New York Minute and I couldn’t wait to get started on this fun accessory! Five-step project, here we go! Supplies you’ll need: 1. Rhinestones 2. …
The creative thought process never ceases to intrigue me. When it comes to creating DIY projects, it’s interesting how it can go both ways; usually, I make the project then find other components to style it with. Sometimes, it’s the other way around. I’ll have an item, and create something to specifically style with …
If you’ve been following s&p for a while, you know denim vests (and jackets) are some of my favorite projects to work on. They’re such versatile garments… perfect for those lukewarm summer months, spring and autumn days, and layering in the winter. Most of my past denim vest/jacket tutorials involve fabric directly on top of the …
This is another one of those projects that I’ve been meaning to do for ages. My mental (and physical) DIY to do list goes on for miles, so maybe someday I’ll get around to everything! This how-to features a graffiti look on a pair of unbleached white hi tops that I recently bought. Keep on …
The simplest ideas often make the best kind of projects. The infinity sign is a popular symbol, right up there with peace signs, hearts, etc. With just a short strand of a wire and a little bit of handiwork, you can create your very own infinity symbol necklace. Another great beginner DIY project, too! Jewelry …
I think it goes without saying that I love anything with any kind of studs. Admittedly, despite the name, this blog tends to lead more towards the studs side (though I do love a good strand of pearls!). I recently whipped up a mixed media bracelet that I’ve been wearing with my Ettika bracelet (Metal …
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 …
Here’s a throwback from almost exactly a year ago, one of my favorites in 2013! Faux Ring Gloves – sassy, fun and ironic. Click here to check out the tutorial! Xo, Kirsten
I’m addicted to these. SO. ADDICTED. They are the perfect healthy, zesty go-to appetizer when you just need that extra kick. In a small bowl, I poured about 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 Sriracha. This is all up to personal preference, though. If you want a super spicy kick, add more Sriracha. If you want …
I know, I know…New York just had a snow storm, and I’m over here making summer tops. Something tells me that I’m ready for the cold weather to be done. I still have a couple winter DIY’s brewing for the next few months – but when I thought of this idea, I was too excited …
