I had been on the lookout for some fringe sandals, but I could never find the perfect combo of fringe + sandal. It was at this point that I took matters in to my own hands! I knew fringe sandals would be the easiest of easies to make, so when I found the perfect pairContinue reading DIY Fringe Sandals
Just a while back I wrote about the problem with my nails and what I do for nail maintenance. Along with using the cuticle cream, nail hardener, and keeping them covered, I also tend to paint my nails with colored polish. I usually prefer color over a nude nail, and two colors have been inContinue reading DIY: Nail Maintenance, Part 2
Unfortunately I do not have strong, healthy nails. Rather they peel and split down the middle. When this happens it can be painful, but there are four things I do to combat the state of my weak nails. First, I find that my nails are best protected when they are polished. (I’ve been on aContinue reading DIY: Nail Maintenance
I’ve been seeing so many distressed jeans lately: whether it’s Sincerely Jules in totally cool ripped up jeans or Shalice Noel’s Instagram feed with lots of different ripped up jeans, I’ve been heavily influenced. Rather than fork out a fortune for a beat up pair, I took a cue from Geneva over at A PairContinue reading DIY: Distressed Denim
Ironically this morning I was talking to my sister-in-law about how it’s been forever (like 2009) since I have purchased a pair of blue jeans. I was thinking I’d go to the Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale to get an updated pair. But then I remembered this old pair sitting in a drawer out at the cabin:Continue reading DIY: Turn Old Jeans New
I’m all about the easy DIY. The one that is foolproof. The DIY that actually doesn’t take a lot of skill or patience. This Gold Bootie DIY was right up my alley! 1. Take an old pair of booties–I had replaced my black pair this season with the DV Juju ankle bootie, so I didn’tContinue reading Gold Bootie DIY
Friendship Bracelets DIY
Bleached Out DIY
I can remember as a young woman being in a dressing room with my godmother, Auntie Paddy. She declared immediate embarrassment over her slanting shoulders. I looked at them… then realized I had the exact same slipping away shoulders that she has. Her remedy has been to always wear a pair of shoulder pad inserts.Continue reading The Shoulder Pad Tank That’s Saving Me
Why oh why do things have to come and go? And do I even care? When it comes to tie dye and acid wash, I really don’t. I love both of these washes, so regardless of whether this trend is “in” or not, I’ve been wearing both tie dye and acid wash because I likeContinue reading Tie Dye and Acid Wash
I’m so happy for my readers. I really am. I have the best readers ever! For some reason, I was so nervous to ask for feedback; in fact it took me years to finally post a reader survey. But I don’t know what I was worried about because you were all so kind! The feedbackContinue reading I’m So Happy for My Readers