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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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diy: Oversized Bow Skirt

Earlier today, I shared this week’s DIY inspiration – BIG bows! Oversized bows are a great way to make a girly statement to practically any outfit.  Something I love to do is scope out awesome skirts or dresses at the thrift store and shorten them to a more wearable length. I snagged this particular skirt …

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diy: Hardware Chevron Clutch

As I mentioned in the most recent “Inspiration Spotting” post, I’ve always had a thing for metal elements. From brass to silver, even just a touch of metal can add some dimension to a piece. With my new found adoration for hardware stores, I’ve been searching for ways to incorporate these elements in an interesting …

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diy to do list: 9 Summer DIY Fashion Projects

  With summer well on it’s way, I thought of rounding up some of my favorite summer DIY’s from the past few years. Here are 9 of my top picks! Lace Aviators, inspired by a $295 Valentino pair. Made with nail decals!  Ombre Lace Shirt…because you can never go wrong with dyed lace. This is …

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diy technique: Metal Glazed Earrings

I thought I’d share a quick and easy technique to upcycle old jewelry. I recently discovered Martha Stewart Crafts‘ jewelry glaze, as part of the newest jewelry collection. Just like enamels, I’ve never used metal glaze before, so this was exciting to try out. I’ve had a pair of bright gold filigree earrings I received …

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diy: Blanket Print Clutch

Earlier in the week, I posted the Blanket Denim Jacket – an easy way to incorporate the long time blanket pattern trend that has been going on for quite some time. Because I had so much fabric leftover, I thought I’d whip up an over sized rectangle clutch and share it on s&p. I love …

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diy: Chain and Jersey Bracelet

I love quick and easy projects that help use up those leftover materials. This bracelet can be made in a matter of minutes (if not just one!) and is super easy to customize. I made 4 in one sitting, and will probably be making a handful more! I knew there was a reason why I’ve …

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diy: Vintage Dress Reconstruction

If you follow me on Instagram (@kirsten_nunez), you might have seen this before and after picture I posted of a dress reconstruction I recently did. I found a vintage Liz Clairborne dress at Goodwill for about $6, shoulder pads and all. I took the pads out, cut off the sleeves, and chopped off about 6 …

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diy: Rhinestone Wrapped Bracelet

There are honestly SO many thread-wrapped-rhinestone-cord-chain-etc etc etc tutorials out there. Regardless, I still decided to make and share this because of the actual supplies it uses. The cord used in this project is actually something extremely ordinary and will cost you practically nothing. …It used to be the handle of a gift bag! Actually, …

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