Earlier this week, I shared my most recent DIY inspiration: metallic lace. Taking a tip from the likes of Bidermann and D&G, I used liquid gilding (which is made to look like metal) to add a flashy touch to lace trim. Prior to applying the liquid gilding, fabric stiffener was used to harden the lace. …
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 …
During a trip to Target a few weeks ago, I spotted some feather wall art that caught my eye. It was totally my style and taste, but I took one glance at it and knew I could easily re-create it. All I needed was a shadow box. This is the inspiration piece that I spotted …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Embellished frames are absolutely everywhere this summer. A staple festival piece, for sure. That trend has the actual frames covered, but what about the rest of the accessory – in other words, the arms? To me, the arms of a pair of shades are almost like blank canvases…so much can be done! To …
This week’s inspiration is all about beads…lots of them! Yesterday, I shared some inspirational photos involving intricate beaded pieces. Of course, the projects here at s&p will be much more practical in terms of tutorials, but I couldn’t help but fall in love with the gorgeous beaded accessories. Today, I’m starting off the bead …
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 …
