This morning, I made a pair of Valentino inspired sunglasses. I’m so in love with this project! It’s super simple and uses materials (nail art decals) in an unconventional way. The original Valentino Lace Aviators, above, are $295 (photo courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue). When I came across them …
An ongoing project of mine is organizing everything I own. This includes everything from accessories (Fabric Wrapped Scarf Holder, anyone?) to beauty products to especially my ever growing stash of supplies. It just makes it so much easier to think and plan when everything has it’s own organized, designated spot. Plus, I’m hoping to move …
I’ve had this idea brewing in my mind all summer, but didn’t find the perfect materials until recently. Using two pairs of loose fitting pants (below), I made a romper in about a day (above). It might seem complicated at first, but I promise it isn’t! I’d recommend reading through the entire process a few …
I’ve always loved roaming the non-jewelry aisles to find materials to use for necklaces, bracelets, etc. The scrapbook aisle is perfect for this, and really opens up a whole new batch of possibilities. I personally don’t scrap book, but you can find some useful supplies for fashion projects in this section. For this project, I …
I know summer is barely over, but I can’t stop thinking about autumn. It’s my favorite season, so of course my collection of scarves has been slowly growing. For the past couple of months, I’ve been trying to figure out ways to organize my room and closet. This is one solution, at least for the …
I called this “faux” braided because it looks like your typical braid, but actually isn’t. I’ve had this idea in my mind for a while; I’ve been contemplating ways to use thin metal bangles that I never use anymore. When the crew at Lion Brand asked me if I’d like to try out some of …
Here’s another denim vest project! This time around, I used studs, buttons & spikes to decorate the shoulders. Pretty simple and easy, and perfect for a weekend afternoon. It’s also a great way to use up the miscellaneous buttons and odds n’ ends in your stash. There isn’t really a “cookie cutter” step-by-step for this, …
I’m sooo excited that I can finally announce this on studs & pearls. I’m writing a DIY fashion book! It’s all in the very (very very very) early beginning stages – so this is all I will say right now. But I just wanted to share this tid bit of exciting news with all of …
I’ve been trying to figure out a way to spice up a pair of black jeans for a while, and I finally figured it out. The best part about this project is that you create your own stamp with thick cardboard, making it really inexpensive. I went with my classic fave of gold + black, …
Initially, I was going to do this little project on the side, but decided to photograph the steps for s&p anyway. It’s a fun alternative to the usual band shirt vest! For my version I used some floral fabric from a thrifted shirt to make it a little more feminine. See how I made it …
Everyone loves a little arm candy, especially during the summer months. Stacking on the bracelets is a fun way to mix and match different elements, something I’ve always loved doing! This particular project is pretty simple and sweet; you can probably make a few within in an afternoon. It was inspired by a bracelet I spotted …
