Admittedly , my mind works in weird ways. A couple months ago, I came across this Shattered Metal Dress on Nasty Gal. The metal pieces on the dress automatically made me think of broken CD’s…for some weird reason! After a few minutes of mulling it over, I thought about spray painting them, and then …
Category: crafts
DIY: Sweater Beanie
Up until recently, I was never much of a hat person. Actually – I was never a hat person, period. But for whatever reason, I’ve started to wear beanies as the temperature starts to drop. I already own a few (back when I used to try and be a hat person!) but decided to give …
DIY: Gold Tip Combat Boots
I’ve been wanting to add “metal” tips to a pair of brown combat boots for quite some time, but knew I didn’t want to use acrylics or spray paint. I was looking for something for metallic looking – almost chrome – that had that bright finish. Chrome spray paint would probably work, but I liked …
DIY: Spiked Bow Trench Coat
Spikes and bows… …Yup, I DIY’d another trench! If you’re a long time reader of s&p, you probably know that I studded a short trench jacket last spring 2011. This time around, I used screw on spikes (instead of studs with prongs), I used a “real” trench coat (which was super cute to begin …
ideas: Easy Framed Home Decor
The concept of decorating a room/apartment/house can be exciting, but sometimes expensive. I rounded up a few inexpensive – and easy – ideas to add a little personality to your favorite spaces. I’ve always loved what a single black frame can do, so I focused on three simple DIY ideas that involve frames and the …
diy: Ombre Suede Wrapped Bracelet
A few days ago, I came across this bracelet on Anthropologie. I automatically knew I had all the supplies to make a DIY version (I love it when that happens) so of course I had to add it to my to do list. Just even thinking about this combination makes my DIY loving heart skip …
diy: Lace Aviator Sunglasses (Valentino Inspired)
This morning, I made a pair of Valentino inspired sunglasses. I’m so in love with this project! It’s super simple and uses materials (nail art decals) in an unconventional way. The original Valentino Lace Aviators, above, are $295 (photo courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue). When I came across them …
DIY: Ribbon & Trimming Storage
An ongoing project of mine is organizing everything I own. This includes everything from accessories (Fabric Wrapped Scarf Holder, anyone?) to beauty products to especially my ever growing stash of supplies. It just makes it so much easier to think and plan when everything has it’s own organized, designated spot. Plus, I’m hoping to move …
DIY: Reconstructed Open Back Romper
I’ve had this idea brewing in my mind all summer, but didn’t find the perfect materials until recently. Using two pairs of loose fitting pants (below), I made a romper in about a day (above). It might seem complicated at first, but I promise it isn’t! I’d recommend reading through the entire process a few …
DIY: Fabric Wrapped Scarf Holder
I know summer is barely over, but I can’t stop thinking about autumn. It’s my favorite season, so of course my collection of scarves has been slowly growing. For the past couple of months, I’ve been trying to figure out ways to organize my room and closet. This is one solution, at least for the …
DIY: Embellished Shoulder Denim Vest
Here’s another denim vest project! This time around, I used studs, buttons & spikes to decorate the shoulders. Pretty simple and easy, and perfect for a weekend afternoon. It’s also a great way to use up the miscellaneous buttons and odds n’ ends in your stash. There isn’t really a “cookie cutter” step-by-step for this, …











