When it comes to shopping, I’m the absolute worst. And by “the worst”, I mean that I’m that girl rambling to whoever I’m with, venting about how this or that can totally be DIY’d. My mother just laughs at me when we pass by costume jewelry; my girl friends just give me an “WE KNOW, KIRSTEN” look. …
Want to channel you inner Mindian? Visit Brit + Co to check out my latest shoe upgrade DIY, inspired by Mindy Kaling & her awesome Moschino pumps. Click right here!
Marbling is everywhere lately; this is one trend I can get behind. Today’s marbling techniques often use nail polish, but I remember the chalk shaving method that I learned in 4th grade. I was part of the after-school Art Club (surprise, surprise) and I vividly remmeber using chalk to create marbled paper. And I loved …
Loving my latest contribution at Verily Magazine: 3 shoes, 3 makeovers! We wanted to showcase just how easy it is to upgrade shoes that you already own – on a budget, especially. Haruka Sakaguchi (who also photographs the lifestyle pictures for this blog) and I had a blast working on these …
Here’s a true story: I like embellishing things that typically aren’t embellished. Notebooks, jackets, coffee mugs… you name it. Making “jewelry” for autumn boots is one of them. These chain boot harnesses require basic jewelry-making skills, and can be easily removed or replaced. See how I made them, below! Supplies: – 3-in-1 Jewelry Pliers – …
This might very well be one of my crazier, time consuming ideas…which automatically means that it’s one of my favorites! Over at the eHow Style blog, I created a pair of Beaded Strappy Sandals using a simple wire and bead technique. The method is quite simple, but the overall tutorial can admittedly take quite some …
Thanks to one of my projects over at the eHow Style blog, I think I’m obsessed with turning everything into shoe decor. These Reusable Shoe Clips use old earrings (top) and rhinestone buttons (below); they’re interchangeable and temporary, letting you switch it up however you please. It’s also great for those of you who have commitment …
When it comes to watercolor paints, I’ve always loved the way the colors blend and bleed together. So, why not transfer the look into a project? And since there’s nothing as classic as a pair of white Chucks, I decided to apply that idea on a brand new pair. I used 3 colors of RIT …
This quick DIY was created in conjunction of the next s&p project, Watercolor Hi Tops. Instead of leaving the shoelaces plain jane white, I thought it would be fun to bring in some color (just in time for spring!) This tutorial uses watered down acrylic paint instead of your average fabric dye; shoelaces are typically …
If there’s anything I love about DIY, it’s being able to take an idea from one project and adapt it for another. Last December, I altered a thrifted Club Monaco leather jacket with some filigree glass stencils and off-black paint (click here for the project!). This time around, I used the same method on a …
I’m super excited to share this DIY collab with BC Footwear! I took a pair of the already rad Go On Boots in Burgundy and used vinyl electrical tape (yup, you read that right) to add an edgy set of stripes. Electrical tape is not only sturdy and waterproof, but can be easily purchased at …
