Tag Archives: couture

Bows Before Clothes

Original Post: February 6, 2013 I have been really into oversized sweaters/ jumpers lately. It is a really simple concept and outfit to assemble. Simply throw on an oversized sweater and some leggings and you’re done. Simple and yet so chic! A couple of weeks ago I was doing my normal Target stroll, when IContinue reading “Bows Before Clothes”

OOTD: Take a Bow

Original Post: February 8th, 2013 Outfit Details 1. DIY Bow-back jumper (details here) 2. Leopard print leggings 3. Shoes: Dolce Vita “Bella” Suede Platform Pump (purchase here)  4. Clutch: Nine West (purchase simliar here) 5. Necklace: Macy’s 6. Earrings: Charming Charling (purchase similar here)

OOTD: All Black Everything (featuring my DIY bralet)

Original Post: January 28th, 2014 Outfit Details DIY crystallized bralet: link here Black sheer chiffon tunic; forever 21 (find similar one here) Fur shrug; BB Dakota (find here) Faux leather mini skater skirt; ASOS (find similar here) (plus size option) Diamond tights: Santee Alley, Los Angeles (find similar here) Black platform booties; BCBG Maxazria (find similar here)

OOTD: A Cool Coral Couture

Original post: October 28th, 2013 This is how I decided to style my DIY sweatshirt. For info. on how to create this top click here Outfit Details Bow Sweatshirt:  DIY click here Orange distressed jeans: H & M (similar jeans here) Nude platform pumps: LAMB (purchase here)

DIY: Denim Fringe Jacket

Materials  Denim Jacket  2 yards of fringe (length of your choice)  Scissors Measuring tape Straight pins Sewing machine Heavy Thread (Denim, Upholstery, of Coats fabric)  Seem ripper E6000 glue Fabric trim (optional)  Assortment of iron-on/sew on patches (optional)  Instructions Take your denim jacket and measure the length of your arm sleeve. Using your seem ripper,Continue reading “DIY: Denim Fringe Jacket”

Snazzy Sunglasses

This season sunglasses have stepped it up. Not only are the available in an array of colors, patterns and sizes but some even have snazzy accessories as well. I saw a glamorous designer pair with ornate gold flowers and thought that this was something I could easily replicate for a fraction of the cost. HereContinue reading “Snazzy Sunglasses”

OOTD: Tamika and the Tutu

      Outfit Details 1. Black Lace top; from my mommy’s closet (find similar one here) 2. Skirt; DIY tutu (get instructions here) 3. Silver laced heels; Schutz Slate (purchase here) 4. Fuchsia fold over clutch: Nine west (purchase similar here)  5. Turquoise stone Necklace: Jo-Ann Fabrics (purchase similar here)