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Shopping // Crafty New Jewels

As predicted, I went overboard with the jewelry at Crafty Supermarket’s holiday show and bought (1) a brass and pyrite bracelet from Off the Beaten Path, (2) a Hannah Hoffman sterling and brass ring, and (3) Elaine B Jewelry silver hex hoops (which was perfectly justified because I just lost my silver hoops). To my credit, I could have done even more damage: this Rock Salt Vintage choker and several pieces from Oceanne were calling me,

Mini Mendhi

So on Monday evenings, the CAC hosts an adult craft night called, appropriately, "One Night, One Craft." Anything that encourages grownups to act like kiddos is something I can get behind.The most recent night was dedicated to do-it-yourself mendhi, and I thought "Why not?" It's sort of like drawing on yourself, and much like Simon, I like to do draw-rings.The instructor showed us how to mix the henna and coffee into a paste, then create

Crazy or lazy

Spent the weekend alternately lying around in complete slacker mode or running around like a chicken with my head cut off--no in-between. Crazy or lazy, I always say.Thrifted shorts, belt & top; no-name bag; Naughty Monkey sandals; Stetson hatOn Saturday, the most strenuous thing I did was eat. To be fair, I actually LEFT THE HOUSE to do so. TWICE. That has to count for something.SSOMOn Sunday, I headed over to Main Street to volunteer

Do-It-Yourself Fashion

While I'm much too busy lazy to actually do anything about it, I've always loved the idea of do-it-yourself fashion. Unfortunately--or maybe fortunately--the height of my forays into hand-crafted apparel and accessories peaked right around the time of neon puffy paints and Jams shorts. However, my generosity compels me to share some of the best DIY tutorials from talented bloggers across the web. From bib necklaces to Miu Miu-inspired minis, here are some great ways to

Hangin' Out: OTR Gateway Celebration

This past weekend, The Boy and I braved the heat and humidity and hung out at the Over-the-Rhine/Gateway Celebration. We checked out some of the local vendors and marveled at the creative talent. You know I was all about the clothes and accessories! I bought a pair of earrings from Amy at Ovenfried Beads. Can't you see recreating a funkier version of the star necklace from the YSL Spring 2008 show with these star-shaped pendants? I smell