I did a DIY of the Tom Binns pearl and safety pin necklace that Couture Carrie featured in her post Awesome Amalgamation.  Mine’s a little less simple, just because I didn’t want to pull my pearl necklace apart to do the single strand thing.

The necklace cost me $1.99 at the thrift.  The kilt pins are [...]

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Here’s an idea – use a sheer layer to dress down your sequins for day.  They still throw their special glow.  It’s just not as loud as full on sequins.

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Annie Spandex is the first blogger to be highlighted with my DIY Hero spotlight. 
I chose her because she has loads of DIY projects on her blog, many of which are very easy for any of us cursed with clumsy thumbs.  Her outfits are always a great mix of casual & off-beat so she is a great one [...]

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This  crazy bright outfit was inspired by these insane thrifted Ralph Lauren shorts.  These things have pockets within pockets, true story.  Also, inspiring the color palette: new wooden bead bracelets from Walmart.  Yes, I felt a little clownish, but c’mon, how fun is this outfit?  It’s is also comfortable – bonus!

Details: Nicole sandals, Ralph Lauren [...]

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Continuing with the DIY theme for today, here is an amazing piece by The Glamorai.  Not only is she my total girl crush but she has an amazing eye & imagination for how she can re-work something into something else to make it that much more fabulous.  Peruse her blog & you are sure to run into [...]

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So, going along with my new focus on all things DIY & recon I’m going to start featuring many of the DIYs out there on my favorite blogs.  There are loads & I’d love to get them all in one place for you guys.  All right, you caught me, I’m not being completely unselfish as [...]

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I tried tapered pants again.  I left the roll looser around the ankle & I don’t mind them as much.  Do I love them?  Still, no.  But I don’t hate them.

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Yes, another belt.  This one is from the year I worked at the DKNY outlet in my home town.  I don’t think I’ll ever get rid of it.  It’s a really aged metallic silver leather with a cool toggle buckle.  The scarf is a new buy from Walmart – it was $5.  So is the camisole [...]

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Here is yet another belt I’ve had for years.  I love how it’s totally adjustable so no matter what my size it always fits.  Plus I dig the hardware.  The tee is thrifted, new with tags,  originally from Target – it’s from their organic line which I didn’t even know they had.  I am totally [...]

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I wanted to share this beautiful movie,  The Fall.  I took a few pics while watching it at home in order to illustrate exactly how visually appealing this movie is, besides being a really cool movie altogether:  plot, direction, etc…
It’s about a stuntman in the 20’s who has been hospitalized.  He wants to end it all [...]

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