Drop Waist V-neck T-shirt Dress DIY

Aldo gladiator stilettos c.a. 2008 seen here and here


Yes, another t-shirt DIY {wherein I steal shirts from my husband}! This little dress is so comfy! Wear it around the house or to the beach with sandals or with leggings and a blazer for fall. You can even add another "skirt" ruffle around the bottom if you have extra material. I love it. It's pretty much a blank slate ...I'll leave it up to you to get creative with it. Thinking about safety pins, gold spray paint, tie-dye or even using the extra jersey to make little flowers and hand-stitching them on. {easily make this for the kiddies too!} Have fun!

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What I'm Wearing
* Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent {berry} satin dress from nordstrom.com ~ purchase post ... seen here and here
* Erin Leigh Heart brown long cardigan ...seen here
* Deep burgundy leather skinny belt with brass studs ...I can't quite remember where this is from but I'm thinking it came with a skirt or top of some sort.
* Leopard cowl neck {circle?} ~ Not sure what to call this because it actually isn't an accessory at all ...it's made by Jantzen and I bought it originally as vintage bathing suit bottoms {high-waist, full butt, ruched front} ...and used them for in a shoot with photographer Erik Hyler when I was about 19 years old. Then somewhere along the way I cut out the crotch and turned it into a strapless tube top. And now, cowl neck circle ...although if I had a great pair of leopard heels/boots, I would have ditched it for those instead {because both would have been too much}

* Via Spiga brown lace-up wedges ...last seen here
* Brass hoop earrings ...unknown.
* Tom Ford "Yvette" sunglasses




Our friend Timmy is going to be on NCIS tonight on CBS ...so tune in ;)

Versatile Must-Haves for Fall...& a few sneaky tips & tricks

I get quite a few emails from my lovely readers asking for a little fashion advice and while I usually just respond via email, I think it's about time to make it public knowledge. That said, Ayesha @ Creative Juices Photography and Surface Graphics recently asked "What are 5-10 great versatile pieces that every woman should have in their wardrobe?" ...and I'm going to add "for Fall" because even though it's still 100 degrees in LA right now, cooler weather is {hopefully} upon us. So ...without further ado . .



Basics . . .
* A Classic Trench Coat ~ budget breaking Burberry trench or this budget friendly Michael Kors Satin Trench which will also cover your "something metallic" ...and it's kind of hot in red too.
* Leggings ~ Solid black leggings are a must but a sequined pair has a little something extra.
* A Black Blazer~ Cropped like this American Retro shorty or long like this Elizabeth & James version.
* Go-to Jeans ~ Current/Elliott gray skinny or the loose fitting comfy boyfriend jean can be worn in so many ways. Unfortunately, wearing holey jeans to {most} jobs is a no-no so try a similar style sans holes for work.
* A high waist, fitted skirt: mini, mid-thigh, or pencil will work. Shown above : Camilla and Marc {to die for} but I have this much more affordable BB Dakota version that I love ...seen here and here ...it's thick enough to hide lady lumps ;) while still being comfy and flattering.
* A great pair of black booties {more styles} ...don't forget to check amazon for shoes. It's my new favorite place to shop for shoes. My new favorite brands are Pour La Victoire & Velvet Angels but this Steve Madden peep toe is pretty hot. Shown Charlott Russe buckle bootie
* Oxfords/Brogues or lace-ups for your flats ...with socks or without. these are great and totally affordable. I'm in love with {my new oxfords . . .the only flats I can really comfortably wear.


Something . . .
* Leopard Christopher Kane Leopard Scarf {or, go to your nearest fabric store and grab a couple yards of a great leopard print} ...be careful with animal prints as certain fabrics can look cheap instead of chic! Christian Louboutin Leopard Booties
* Metallic {like leopard, it's easier to pull off this trend in smaller doses by just adding it to a basic outfit} like this cute skinny gold belt from J.Crew or the gold statement necklace shown above. This Ana Sui for Target ruffle top is budget friendly and versatile! See also stretchy gold tiger belt top right.
* Lace ...a little lace tank top {above} is great for layering. Looking for a budget friendly version? Try American Apparel's lace bodysuit.


Accessories . . .
* Tights 1. Solid Black 2. A fun pair!
* Statement necklace {can also work as your "something metallic"} see above ...I'm kind of dying for DSQUARED Leopard & Crystal necklace bottom right. I think I may have to DIY that like now.


Tips & Tricks . . .
* Accessorize your basics for new outfits!
* Wear your favorite summer dress with tights or leggings and a blazer for fall or wear a thin black turtleneck under it and add a short chunky necklace.
* Make your own leather over-the-knee spats and wear them with any pair of shoes!
* A pair of great cut-out wedges, stilettos, or platforms you wore all summer can be worn with black socks or tights for a boot look.
* Layer matching toned necklaces {rhinestone, chains, gems} on top of each other at the base of your neck for a great collar-bone piece.
* Pick up a great loose-fitting white v-neck in the men's underwear section ...or better yet, just grab it out of your husband's closet like I do.
* Don't forget to check your local thrift/vintage shops for one-of-a-kind pieces that save you green while being green at the same time!

* Of course I got carried away. ;)

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A HUGE THANK YOU to Vogue Girl Korea for featuring my leather over-the-knee boot spats DIY in the new October issue! I am BEYOND excited ;)

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* husband walking pug {Bebop} in background *




What I'm Wearing
* Vintage peachy/nude silk slip ...seen here {underneath the other slip} ...and actually floor-length. I belted it and made it a mini by blousing it over the belt.
* Vintage black blazer ...last seen here
* Boutique 9 lace up platform pumps ...seen here and here
* Tom Ford "Yvette" sunnies
* Vintage gold and gold and black chains hooked together.
* Hair : used the 2" iron today




I've been wanting to wear nude/peach and black combo since I posted this ...but actually, it was this Louis Vuitton necklace below that inspired this outfit. {the pearls are more rose/peach than in the photo}




It's not quite exactly where I want it to be but it's a start. I'm thinking tights in the winter along with more jewelry may just get it there. I love these shoes with it but the angle at which the platform/heel is makes my legs look ultra thick and even more muscle-y than usual ...which is why I usually save them for pants but I loved the lace-up feel with this so I'm dealing with it ;) more shots here

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What I'm Wearing
* J Brand light wash skinny jeans ...gilt.com ..seen here
* Harajuku Lovers tank top
* Vintage floral cropped blazer ...seen here
* Stuart Weitzman white sling-back pumps {from 2003} ...seen here
* Hearts and hoops silver earrings ..Farmer's Market
* Silver mirrored Ray-Ban aviators


The fires are inducing cold-like symptoms: sore throat, burning eyes, stuffy nose ...I know I shouldn't be complaining because I'm not close enough to be evicted and/or lose anything due to them ...but omg it's annoying. I am in such a foul mood today which I have made evident by my pissy poses ...I won't bore you with the details but I'm pretty sure my period is looming. grrrrrrreeeaaaaat.

Baby Couture : DIY Ruffled Onesie DIY

At my sister-in-law's baby shower, the hosts set up a cute little section to create personalized onesies for our newest member of the family {due in WEEKS!} ...but I didn't get a chance to make one and as the party was winding down I realized there were only two onesies left! I grabbed one intending on doing it there but alas, didn't get a chance.

After a week of thinking about how to decorate this cute little tiny little little tiny, I thought wait{!}, I can actually do whatever I want! So I basically used my petal sandal and petal sleeve ideas and baby-ized them ...and it's now clear that if I'm not careful, I will "petal" everything I own.

* Make sure you wash all of your fabrics first.
















 

. . . and a little ruffle butt!

See Delilah wearing it!

Have fun!

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What I'm Wearing
* Aztec dress {purchase post} ...from Ruche ...seen here
* Oversized short sleeve cardiganVictoria's Secret ...seen here
* Pour La Victoire Women's Fanny Open-toe Platform ...seen here
* DIY gold chain/tassel earrings
* Tom Ford "Yvette" sunnies ...although I'm dying for THESE!

If you caught my tweet this morning you'd know that it's going to be about 100 degrees today - er, all week, and I'm kind of running out of creative ideas for my summer wardrobe. On the other hand, I know that halfway into winter I'm going to burn out on sweaters and tights and leggings and jackets. It's a catch-22 really.

* Hair: wet. French braided the top ...then finished it with a regular braid that fell to the side. Love it in the bottom shot ...not so much in the top.

Heroes was fairly exciting last night ...thoughts?

. . .but it postpones Gossip Girl an hour -boo. Wasn't GG on at 8pm last season? I distinctly recall being able to watch GG upstairs at 8 then running downstairs to catch Heroes at 9pm with husband. Gossip Girl, why you play me like that?

* I still can't stop thinking about how pretty Jennifer Love Hewitt looked at the Emmys ...her hair was glorious! I loved how her stylist pinned her twists right by her ear instead of in the back ...I also may or may not have started watching Ghost Whisperer yesterday afternoon whilst finishing a DIY ...it was kinda good ;)