If you follow me on social media, it’s no secret that triangles are my favorite shape. I love the simplicity of geometric designs, and how shapes can be combined in various ways…especially triangles! There’s something edgy and off beat about them. This dainty and simple necklace is a great beginner/intermediate project for those of you …
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diy: Fringe Strap Purse
Fringe is a perfect touch during any time of the year, but I happen to love it even more during the summer and fall. Once a trend, fringe has become a staple in fashion. This quick and easy tutorial is great for incorporating a flirty vibe to a simple purse – keep reading for the …
DIY: Bandanna Plaid Shirt
Now that it’s officially fall, it’s time for some flannel projects! This one was inspired by a shirt I spotted on Free People’s website; I happened to have everything I needed to recreate it, so of course I went right to it. This is a great project for those of you learning how to sew, too. …
diy: Ribbon Pleated Skirt
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 …
DIY: Gilded Feather Wall Art
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 …
DIY: Embellished Backpack
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 …
diy: Scalloped Sunglasses
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 …
DIY: Shoulder Panel Denim Vest
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …











