I Love this new style as it is very forgiving and allows me to be comfortable and at times frumpy but still be in the “fashion”. I need to take a trip to my local fabric store and go crazy. The thought of actually paying for a ready-made Kimono seems crazy after seeing this tutorial … Read More ...
Style Me Quick – Boho Boots
Looks like I might not need to throw out my scuffed boots after-all. These Boho inspired boots have an ecliptic look using old belts , ribbons and cords. If you follow the blog you will see a boho trend starting to form with some of our previous posts on Boho or Gypsy DIY.… Read More ...
Style Me Quick – (Pretty) Halloween Costume
So not every Halloween costume has to be covered in blood. This elegant yet spooky costume is created to look like a ghostly bride or girl of yesteryear. The tutorial for the brown aged and dead flower crown can be found here. For the dress a simply DIY method would be to use a cheese … Read More ...
Style tips for short curvy girls
Here are 11 tips from BuzzFeed that were actually written by Cindy Gordon, stylist at Wardrobe Therapy. All the tips are practical, without needing for you to go buy a tons of clothes.
That is, you can do it with most things you have at home. There are ideas for using belts, asymmetrical dresses, and more! I … Read More ...
Style Me Quick – Corset Story Halloween Costume Giveaway
Thanks to Corset Story we are giving you the chance to win this amazing Poison Ivy Halloween Costume valued at $100.00. Corset story can not only fulfill all your Burlesque Corset needs but they have a great Steampunk and Rockabilly section too.
For your chance to win all you have to do is visit their … Read More ...
Style Me Quick – Neon Polka Dot Clutch
Even us boring mum’s like a splash of color every now and then. How about creating your own stylish piece with only a few supplies. This polka dot clutch will hold your purse and phone on any date night. Full tutorial can be found here.… Read More ...
Style Me Quick – Gypsy Inspired Barefoot Shoes
I am carrying on the Gypsy theme from Wednesday’s post Style Me Quick – Bohemian Gypsy. These barefoot sandal patterns are perfect for beach Gypsy’s. They are also great for keeping in the car should you child get in without shoes ,pop a pair of these on them and hopefully no one will notice your … Read More ...
Style Me Quick – Bohemian Gypsy
The family rumor is that I come from a line of Gypsy’s. It’s not hard to believe then why I am drawn to this type of style. It’s definitely a new trend that is hitting the world. Maybe it’s time for you to get in touch with the Gypsy in you. This round up covers … Read More ...
Bad at doing your nails? Stop blaming yourself
A new tool by Julep promises to make you better at doing your nails than you ever were. And if you always blamed yourself for not being able to create that perfect manicure, then stop doing it. Maybe it wasn’t you after all, but the sucky tools that you have had at your disposal.
The … Read More ...
Style Me Quick – Lace PVC Clutch
This “Style Me Quick” tutorial shows you how to make a dainty PVC lace clutch. This clutch is perfect for rainy days as it is waterproof! You could even make it slightly bigger and use it as a beach clutch for afternoons in the sun with the kiddies. Full Tutorial can be found here.… Read More ...
3 ways to wear old Bridesmaid dresses
If your bridesmaid dresses look 1/2 as good as these ones then utilizing them into everyday fashion is going to be easy. Most bridesmaid dresses don’t look like these though. Full article here.
Looking for some ugly dresses? Check out this Uglydress site I stumbled upon. How bad was your dress?… Read More ...
Natural Makeup in 3 mins
You might recall last week we took Advice from advicefromatwentysomething.com on the art of wearing a Jumpsuit. Well this week she teachers us how to apply natural makeup in 3 mins. Yes 3 mins! That’s probably about as much time as I get and can spare. How about you? How long do you get/take … Read More ...
How to wear a Jumpsuit
This cute little article by advicefromatwentysomething.com shares just how to wear a jumpsuit. A trend that is sweeping the world right now. Do you have a jumpsuit yet? What’s your favorite way to wear it or style it? Do you think anyone can wear one? Share your Jumpsuit thoughts below.… Read More ...
Style Me Quick – Valentino Aviator Lace Glasses
Sunglasses are a fun and QUICK way to style an outfit. I kinda have a thing for sunglasses at the moment and love these Valentino Sunglasses. I don’t love the price though so here is a quick inexpensive alternative. DIY Lace Sunglasses. Check out some of our previous Sunglasses posts on Craftgossip.… Read More ...
Style Me Quick – Embellished Bobby Pins
If you are like me and loose around 100 of these a month then this might be a solution. Embellishing your bobby pins will not only make your hair look pretty (fast) but will also help stop them from slipping into oblivion. Do you have a bobby pin idea? Share it here. Check out these … Read More ...