I love the idea of adding an oversized, loopy bow-tie to an outfit. It can dress up a button-down while remaining professional yet feminine. It’s a different take on the popular ‘bow blouse’ as you can easily add it to different outfits. Time to go buy some chiffon!
5 Minute DIY: Scrabble Letter Ring
03.12.13
Today’s inspiration hit me during a rather intense game of Words with Friends. (I get really into it!) I love the idea of mixing and matching the letters to create different words depending on your mood. This DIY Scrabble Ring literally took me 5 minutes! Now I have more rings to add to my collection!
What you’ll need:
-Scrabble Letters
– Blank Rings
– Glue gun or Crazy Glue
Add glue to the center back of your scrabble piece. Attach the ring base to the to piece. Wait a few minutes for it to dry. Do as many letters as you want!
Fast, easy and fun!
Cartoon Chic
03.08.13
DIY Spike Necklace Tutorial
03.07.13
Today’s featured tutorial is of a spike necklace. I saw the spiked beads in AC Moore and knew they would be perfect to recreate the popular look. They came in two sizes which gives the necklace more variety. Once you’ve gathered all of your supplies, this DIY is fast and easy!
What you’ll need:
-Spike Beads (purchased at AC Moore)
– Jump Rings
– Gold Chain Necklace
– Pliers
Start by opening a jump ring. Hook one of the large spike beads into the ring.
In the centermost area of the chain, attach the first spike bead. Measure how far you want your beads to be spaced. I spaced mine 4 loops apart, but this number will depend on the size of your chain. Attach one of the smaller spikes.
Continue adding the spikes to your chain. I followed a pattern of 1 big spike, followed by 2 smaller spikes.
Continue until your necklace is completed.
And you’re done! Fast, easy and chic!
DIY Inspiration: Leather Circle Skirts
03.06.13My most current obsession is leather. Leather peplum, oversized leather clutches, and now leather circle skirts. The leather gives you a more chic and stylish look, but the shape remains playful. I particularly love the printed leather skirt from Lovely by Lucy. I’ve found circle skirts to be fairly simply to make by following this template. I can’t wait to try it with leather!
