DIY: Statement Necklace

I am going to end this week in the best way I know possible, with a DIY! After realizing I had a crazy amount of broken chain and old necklaces I was not using, I decided to turn them into one statement necklace.  I was jazzed on the outcome, it is perfect to dress up a LBD for a holiday party, or could make the perfect Christmas gift (Mom, pretend you did not read that).

How to Make it:

1: Gather all the old chains and broken necklaces in your jewelry box. If you do not have enough stop in at your local second hand store and pick up some cheap chain necklaces (I usually pay 25cents to $1.50 for mine)

2: Lay out the chains on a flat surface and arrange the chains in a
“U” shape mimicking how you would want them to hang around your neck.
You will need a pliers to make some chains shorter.

3. String a large jump-ring though the end of each change to secure
each side of the necklace. Make sure the chains are in the same order
on both sides.

4. Tie a ribbon bow on each side of the jump-ring, leaving enough
ribbon to be able to adjust the knot in the back making it a longer or
shorter necklace.

5. Finishing touches: add a flower broach to one side for an extra
special occasion!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!

Thursday – Best invention ever: Jean Leggings

This hat and these boots are by far my fave two items for the winter, so expect to see a whoooole lot of them. Also, the other day my friend was talking about jean leggings and how comfortable the they are, I thought to myself, this would be PERFECT for me bc I hate jeans, but LOVE leggings. After cleaning my closet last weekend, I found that I ALREADY had a pair. I slipped them on and an instant smile came across my face. I am now on a jean legging quest, bc you know, one pair is  never enough.

My third fave thing of the season: my poncho. So warm, so comfortable.

Blazer and Poncho patterns

How cool is this silver nail polish my coworker let me borrow?

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Holiday Party Season!

(pics from Refinery 29)

Continuing on my Alexa Chung obsession, I stumbled across these stellar pics of her from the Wren ‘09 Holiday lookbook. I love the models, the styling and pictures. I am starting to get really excited about holiday party season, because in case you did not know, I LOVE holiday parties. Something is really great about getting dressed up, drinking wine and meeting people outside of the bar environment. I am looking for some new holiday dresses, let me know if you’ve spotted any must haves!!!

Saturday – A little Rock’n Roll

This weekend I finally wore the first skirt I hemmed with my new sewing machine! I will defineitly say it was not perfect but it was wearable. I got bundled up and took it for a test drive to the Brooklyn Museum were we saw a stellar exhibit Who Shot Rock and Roll. I highly recommend.

I loved this picture for two reasons: It was taken before Madonna was famous, a girl from her gym just snapped it because she looked so great.  And I love that we are rocking a similar look, except mine is nipped and tucked. Madonna will ALWAYS be relevant.

I will love Kurt Cobain always and forever. I am a girl of the 90’s.

What started as a simple museum trip turned into chasing down buses, hopping around Brooklyn then Manhattan, drinking and eating WAY too much. And basically having a great Saturday.

Jacket: Thrifted by my Mom
Scarf: ???
Cardigan: F21 $8
Shirt: Thrifted and hemmed $1.25
Leggings: JCPenny’s $8
Jewelry: thrifted

FRIDAY!!!

Hooray, its FRIDAY! Ahhh, happy face. Thanks for all the movie suggestions, I can’t wait to stock up and watch. A couple days ago when I was running around the city I wore this SUPA cute jumper from Mamie. You should def check out their stuff at shopmamie.com this dress and this one would be PERFECT for holiday parties. Have a great weekend!

Jacket: Not sure, from highschool?
Jumper: Compliments of Mamie
Leggings: Strawberry $10
Shoe: thrifted $2
Hat: H&M $6
Nailpoish: new FAVE color!

Dear Audrey Hepburn…

(Breakfast at Tiffany’s)

(Breakfast at Tiffany’s)

(Roman Holiday)

(Love in the Afternoon)

I have been quite obsessed with Audrey Hepburn recently. This last week has been a marathon of Love in the Afternoon, Roman Holiday, Charade and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. She is insanely beautiful, has impeccable style and encapsulates old Hollywood. I miss the simplicity of a classic love story and those long gazing glamour shots. I have bunch more movies queued up, but would LOVE to hear your fave oldies so I can add to my list!

Tuesday – to Cut or Not to Cut?

After posting these images last week, I got a bunch of comments about cutting my hair (mostly from friends and family who have seen my hair this long for the last decade). So I turn the question on you all…Should I take the plunge and get it chopped??? I have a hair appointment (cut and dye) in two weeks, any suggestions?

Sidenote: just wanted to say I felt great wearing this outfit, I truly love this skirt. Also, there were a lot of questions on where I got my boots, they are Blowfish and just went on sale… Best. Purchase. Ever.

Jacket: Thrifted $2
Skirt: Forever 21 $18
Shirt: Thrifted $1
Boots: Blowfish $100
Tights: Shopko $4
Jewelry: Mostly thrifted

Halloween!

Awhile back I found this dress at my hometown secondhand store and it was love at first sight. The plan was to hem and remove the shoulder pads to make it everyday appropriate, but I was dying to wear it in its original state just once. Halloween was the perfect excuse. I was was flattered to receive so many compliments among a sea of scantily clad party goers.  I guess a little class goes a long way…

Dress: Thrifted $4
Hat: H&M $6
Broach (on hat): Thrifted $1
Faux fur: H&M $14
Necklace (better view here): Thrifted $2
Glove: Vintage from Market Publique $10
Shoes: Forever 21 $24
Lipstick: Stolen from my Mom

Wednesday – Tutu

(Love at first sight, perfect new booties)

I recently became obsessed with getting a tutu skirt, and it became my mission to find one. After exhausting my vintage outlets and coming up empty  handed I turned to good old Forever 21, who had a plethora from me to chose from. I have not been a huge fan of the 80’s resurgence, but channeled the Material Girl the day and dug the outcome.

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Monday – Raspberry Beret

Over years I have wore some pretty interesting things to work, but never EVER have I had such a reaction to an item of clothing as this hat got. I think it stemmed from my boss cracking a joke about it then everyone chiming in. Everything from Mary Tyler Moore to Madeline was fair game. Oh well, I love it, and I will probably wear it everyday this winter, so that’s that.

What are your thoughts on “the hat“?

p.s. my SLR camera is fixed! This is the last of the shotty pics.