DIY: Spiked Sweater

Original Post: January 16th, 2013 I was scrolling through Instagram the other day and I saw one of the cutest sweaters on someone’s fashion account. It was a simple sweater but what made it stand out was the shoulder embellishment. There were spikes on the shoulder, which brought a new flare to a basic top.Continue reading “DIY: Spiked Sweater”

DIY: Baubled Beanie

Original Blog post: December 15th, 2013 Last week I was doing my usual perusing on Pinterest when this gorgeous designer beanie popped up on my screen. It was a simple beanie but it was adorned in crystals creating a unique head ornament. I clicked on the link to the hat to possibly purchase the item.Continue reading “DIY: Baubled Beanie”

DIY No sew: Swank Sweatshirt

Original post date: October 28th, 2013 This Fall, elaborate and ornate sweatshirts are trending. Whether its bedazzled or there is huge embroidered kitty on the front, a sweatshirt can make your outfit. This type of clothing, that used to be reserved for a super casual relaxed looked has now been jazzed up so that itContinue reading “DIY No sew: Swank Sweatshirt”

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 and OOTD: INDEPENDENT Day

I’m still celebrating this wonderful 4th of July weekend. These past two days have been full of favor and fabulousness. My cousin came to visit me and we both definitely had a blast celebrating our independence in the streets of Los Angeles. We ate tacos and drank margaritas, went to brunch, went shopping and viewedContinue reading “DIY and OOTD: INDEPENDENT Day”

DIY: Faux Floral Arrangement

I love being surrounded by flowers. Whether I’m inside or outside, the array of colors and depth that flowers display always brings me a smile. A few years ago I was looking for a cute little floral arrangement for my Paris room. I wanted a variety of different pinks to contrast my almost completely blackContinue reading “DIY: Faux Floral Arrangement”

National Chocolate Day/ Happy Halloween!

Happy Saturday and Halloween! It has been a busy week indeed. On Wednesday I was celebrating National Chocolate Day, which everyone should partake of. I decided that I wanted make my own chocolates this year since I knew I wouldn’t be buying any to pass out to trick or treaters. I thought this would beContinue reading “National Chocolate Day/ Happy Halloween!”

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”

When Life Gives You Lemons Cake

Ingredients 2 ½  cups of all purpose flour 2 ½  tsp. of baking powder ½  tsp. of table salt ½  cup of unsalted butter, room temperature 1 ¾  cups of granulated sugar 4 large eggs, room temperature ½  cup of greek yogurt  1 tsp vanilla extract Zest of 6 lemons (approximately ¼  cup)  Juice ofContinue reading “When Life Gives You Lemons Cake”