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Stetson DIY: Leather Trim Denim Shirt

A couple weeks ago, I stopped by the Stetson showroom on 38th in NYC. I absolutely loved how much vintage Stetson pieces were used as a decor, and in the archives. Everything from notes from past meetings to preserved hats to matchbooks. Thanks to the rad Daryl at Stetson, I was able to create a …

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DIY: Jewelry Frame Tray

I love storage options that can double as decor. Might as well have fun with it! There’s nothing better than a piece that is both functional and decorative. This project is really easy, and only uses a few inexpensive supplies. Keep reading to see how I made it!   Supplies: Faux leather Contact Paper Scissors …

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DIY: Beaded Sunglasses

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 …

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DIY: Ombre Clothespin Magnets

Even after several seasons, ombre is still very much in the spotlight. I’m beginning to think it’s transitioned from “trend” to “staple” (along with stripes, floral, polka dots, etc!)…or at least, in my world it has. I’ve always loved working with watercolors – click here and here to check out some of my paintings – …

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DIY: Lace Panel Purse

An ongoing long term goal of mine is to use up the fabric leftovers in my stash in unique ways. I even have an entire board on Pinterest for scrap fabric projects so that I stay inspired. This little (big?) endeavor of mine is how this project came about…that, and adoring everything lace. Especially in …

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DIY: Floral Jeans

  Now that spring has officially rolled around, my love for florals is in it’s prime! I’ve been experimenting with stencils quite often lately, so I couldn’t help but make a flower printed garment for the season. The great part of this project is that you can use any stencil you’d like (leaves? daisies? filigree?) …

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DIY: Lace Sleeved Chambray Shirt

Apparently, I like to take sleeves and sew them to a contrasting garment. If you’ve been following s&p for a while, you might remember the Leather Sleeved Denim Jacket in 2011 (I wear this one ALL the time) and the Sweater Sleeved Denim Jacket in 2012. I tend to layer the first one during the fall and winter, and …

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DIY: Painted Floral Purse

I am SO excited to share this project, because it’s inspired by something out of the ordinary (at least, in the world of fashion). A couple months ago, I saw a photo of cookies decorated with gorgeous icing flowers. They looked delicate, and had vintage chic vibe to them. After doing a little research, I …

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DIY: Faux Ring Gloves

It’s been a long while since I did a gloves project, so here’s one for this winter! It’s extremely quick and easy, but still very much quirky and cute. I used liquid gilding (by the Martha Stewart Craft line) and a rhinestone flat back to create the illusion of a ring. I’d recommend applying a …

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DIY: Dip-Dyed Flannel Shirt

Quick, easy, and can be done in an afternoon. I used a thrifted mens’ flannel (by Gap and purchased from Goodwill for a few bucks) and teal dye. Of course, you can use any color you’d like. This would work better with a plaid shirt that has white incorporated into the print, in order to …

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