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...

Memorial Day Closet Remix

Memorial Day weekend usually marks the unofficial start of summer, and as such, is usually when I start pulling out my warm weather wardrobe. This year is a little dicey because I’m so busy doing other stuff–working on the 2nd issue of Style Sample Magazine, preparing for a business trip, gorging myself on fried foods at Taste of Cincinnati–but I figured I’d at least take inventory of what I have. Except…Oh, what a tangled web....

It is done.

Hark, the first issue of Style Sample Magazine: Click and open in full screen mode for the “full effect.” Links in the magazine are active, so explore and enjoy! While you’re doing that, I’m off to take multiple naps and catch up on The Young and the Restless…

Excited/Exhausted

Putting the final touches on the magazine! Here’s the cover: I’ve been such an absentee blogger lately. I promise I’ll change… Scout’s honor*! *Even though I never made it past Brownies. Seriously, camping? Outside? With bugs?  Have we met?

Work Style: Take Flight

This jumpsuit was yet another goodie I dug out of the trunk of my car. I want to sew some sparkly Michael Jackson-inspired patches on this sucker so badly. Just call me Maverick! Vintage jumpsuit and clutch, army surplus belt, Giuseppe Zanotti heels, Claire’s earrings. *Posts will be a little light this week since I’ll be working on the magazine. Cross your fingers for me!