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diy: Fringe Strap Purse

Fringe is a perfect touch during any time of the year, but I happen to love it even more during the summer and fall. Once a trend, fringe has become a staple in fashion. This quick and easy tutorial is great for incorporating a flirty vibe to a simple purse – keep reading for the …

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DIY: Bandanna Plaid Shirt

Now that it’s officially fall, it’s time for some flannel projects! This one was inspired by a shirt I spotted on Free People’s website; I happened to have everything I needed to recreate it, so of course I went right to it. This is a great project for those of you learning how to sew, too. …

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diy: Ribbon Pleated Skirt

This week’s DIY inspiration is all about pleats! On skirts, of course. Now that summer is wrapping up and autumn is well on it’s way, I figured one last skirt project was more than necessary.  As usual, this DIY looks a little more complicated than it actually is. It’s a no sew project, unless you …

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feature: Third Annual M&J Blogger Challenge!

I’m excited to share that studs & pearls recently participated in M&J Trimming’s Third Annual Blogger Challenge! In this challenge, M&J Trimming (one of my favorite places to shop for supplies in all of New York) sent a box of surprise supplies to 7 different DIY bloggers. Each blogger received the same supplies, but created …

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DIY: Embellished Backpack

The most recent DIY inspiration post featured embellished backpacks – perfect for toting around your belongings when you’re traveling, at a festival or heading to work. Not to mention, they’re better for your back and posture, too; the weight is evenly spread across your body, instead of concentrating on just one shoulder or hand.   Like quite …

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diy: Scalloped Sunglasses

A couple days ago, I posted some photos featuring this week’s inspiration: scalloped prints! I love scalloped details because of the hint of femininity it can add to any outfit. For this week’s DIY, I upgraded a plain jane pair of sunglasses with a scalloped pattern. The steps are so simple that you might even …

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DIY: Shoulder Panel Denim Vest
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DIY: Shoulder Panel Denim Vest

 This week’s inspiration is none other than granny chic tapestry prints. Designers such as Rag & Bone and Dolce and Gabanna have both sent tapestry prints down the runway, while such patterns can be spotted in an array of street style photographs. As promised, I created a project that presents this granny-inspired style in an …

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diy: Cross-Out Word Tee

Wrapping up this week with another word t-shirt project! This one makes me laugh out loud. Supplies: – T-shirt – Iron-on letters (c/o My Next Style) – Jersey scrap fabric – Ribbon, or a thin strip of fabric, or something like bias tape (I later cut the bias tape into strips) – Scissors – Iron …

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DIY: Tie Dye Word Tank Top

The main concept for this quick DIY tutorial is to share a tip for lining up iron-on letters. Plus, it’s pretty darn cute. Let’s get started!          Supplies:– White tank top (this obviously tie dyed before this picture was taken!)– Fabric dye (& rubber bands)– Iron-on letters (c/o My Next Style)– Scrap of t-shirt jersey …

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