Today: old brooches turned into a DIY bracelet tutorial for your Wednesday, just the way you like it. An old box full of beautiful brooches sits on my dresser, most of them inherited from my mother and grandmother. Almost every day I look at them and think, ‘I really should wear those more often.’ And then because they don’t match or I’m worried the kids will pull at them, I throw on a bracelet (either sequins or studs) instead. When…
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Learn to make your own strawberry facial; it’s what separates the women from the girls. What separates the ladies from the gents, and … I’m all out of clever and it wasn’t even that great. That’s it folks, nothing to see here! But seriously, let’s talk about how to make your own facial: a strawberry one at that. I love me a good DIY facial, and this one is fantastic. You only need three ingredients to whip up this face…
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You can make your own DIY kiss jeans, did you know? I’m all about learning how to make my own inexpensive DIY versions of awesome stuff, and these jeans are no exception. Read on to learn how to make a pair of your own. Most of the time February is all about hearts and flowers. But my favorite part is the hugs and kisses. For one day, it’s allowed – encouraged! – to shower the people you love with affection….
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Style mavens do you know how to get Downton Abbey style? I’m sure you’ve heard of Downton Abbey by now: the British period drama (my favorite kind!) about some upstairs aristocrats + downstairs servants on a gorgeous country estate in England and all the surrounding drama at the turn of the century? No? It’s AMAZING. So juicy. With all the hubbub about the show I’ve been thinking about all the onscreen style. It’s hard to miss. Sir Matthew Crawley dresses…
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A DIY tutorial is so much fun. Do you love a fun hardware bracelet DIY as much as I do? They are easy (well, usually), fast and stylish. The craft trifecta! I’ve been playing around with sequins, trying to make earrings or even decorate a shirt. But you know how they looked the best? As a bracelet. Lucky me. So I have an easy tutorial for you to make your own. And you know my love of hex nuts. My…
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How to make simple outfits more amazing is so much easier than you think. Sometimes all you have time to do, mentally and physically, is throw on a simple t-shirt and a pair of jeans. And guess what? That’s okay. We’re all busy and sometimes creating the perfect, pulled together outfit is just not high on our priority list. But there are some quick things you can learn how to do to make your everyday on-the-run outfit look more stylish….
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You can have gorgeous style in the winter, it’s absolutely attainable. While there are certain trends that go in and out of style each season, there are also key pieces your wardrobe has to have year after year. When it comes to the colder months of winter, the three must-have items on my list are a perfect coat, oversized sweaters, and chunky scarves. What should you look for in these essential winter pieces? See what’s on my style checklist below….
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New year, new resolutions and the perfect time to amp up your style. While setting a goal to lose weight or eat more veggies in the new year is great and all, there’s something just a little more fun (and less stressful) about setting goals for your wardrobe. Here are some style resolutions I recommend for for the year 2013: 1. Wear more color! Brighten up your daily routine of neutrals with pops of color this year. Not only will…
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Wear some green eye make up this year, it’s on my the list. You know, that New Year’s Resolution list you’re currently carrying around in your purse/sitting on your desk/in the notebook on your nightstand, and feeling guilty about? How’s about you put some fun stuff on there, (losing 10 lbs doesn’t count as fun) such as: learn how to wear fun make up in the year 2013. As of course you already know, because you’re savvy and in-the-know, emerald…
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