With fall approaching on the horizon I became inspired and found a way to salvage and upgrade my dress with a unique abstract print, aka tie dye.
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”
Labor day weekend OOTD
Details Off-the-shoulder peplum top- Lookbook store (buy similar here) Off White Jeans- Asos (get them here) White pumps- Stuart Weitzman (get similar here) Cali Clutch- DIY instructions here Ice cream earrings- Melody Ehsani (get them here)
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)
DIY: Grown and Sexy Tutu
I’ve always wanted a tutu. Ever since I discovered Sex and the City and saw the fabulous Carrie Bradshaw grace my screen in her layered frock I wanted to have this item in my closet.Continue reading “DIY: Grown and Sexy Tutu”