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Life is a Party, so Glam it Up

February 23, 2013

Life is a celebration and I look forward to the party. I do not save outfits with tags still hanging in the closet. I wear stilettos to brunch, sequins to work, and my brand new bag is slung over my shoulder the moment I leave the boutique. In my life, every single day should be special, adorned with statement necklaces, chandelier earrings, and maybe a glass of champagne. When I receive an invite to a party, I’m already dreaming of that perfect dress months in advance. It isn’t just about the outfit. It is about my love for prints, the perfect color palette, the shoes, the bag, and of course, the accessories. Above all, it is the creation of an entire look. My life is inspired by my 90 year old, glamorous grandmother. Life is short, wear sequins and enjoy the party.

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Events

Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week 2013

February 16, 2013

New York Fashion Week, my favorite time of the year. The runway goes up, and the fashion tents are alive again buzzing with designers, celebs, models, photographers and bloggers alike. True, Lincoln Center turns into pure chaos, with prima donnas clattering around in 5 inch Louboutins, large pouffy masses of fur adorn their shoulders, and the season’s hottest bag casually dangles from their arm. However, every season I can’t help but to be filled with complete inspiration by the endless work, complete dedication, and utmost creativity of each runway show. This season, I attended the Monique Lhullier, and Falguni and Shane Peacock runway shows. Check out a few of my favorite looks from their Fall 2013 collections.

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Tutorials

Create an Heirloom Bridal Bouquet Using Vintage Brooches

January 17, 2013

You may dream of a bridal bouquet that is arranged with gorgeous cotton candy-like peonies. Floral bridal bouquets can be quite pricey however, and to make matters worse, they are thrown out at the end of the evening. While most of us probably don’t have access to fields of homegrown flowers, there is a DIY option. In this tutorial that I wrote for Crafttuts+, you will learn how to create your own beautiful bouquet full of handmade silk flowers, vintage crystal brooches, and a token vintage key that you can keep as a lasting memory from your special day.

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Tutorials

Create Your Own Swarovski Crystallized Bridal Sash

January 8, 2013

Congratulations, you’re engaged! And now comes the fun part – creating your dream wedding. There are loads of accessories to think about – from your veil and shoes to your headpiece and earrings. If you’d like to keep costs down and bring a beautiful handcrafted element to your bridal attire, you can make your own bridal sash. It could become a family heirloom in years to come! In this tutorial that I wrote for Crafttuts+, you will learn how to create your own bridal sash using Swarovski crystals that will be “the perfect one” for your wedding day.

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Tutorials

How to Create a Neon Ribbon Necklace

December 24, 2012

Neon colors have made a huge comeback this year. We love combining our beautiful brights, with rich, saturated colors. Now add a bit of gold chain to create a glamorous twisted ribbon necklace. In this tutorial that I wrote for Crafttuts+, you will choose several ribbons, and a variety of gold chain to create the perfect color scheme for your own Neon Ribbon Necklace.

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Tutorials

How to Make a Super-Easy Friendship Bracelet

November 20, 2012

Friendship bracelets are the number one guests you want to invite to your arm party. Once a craft loved by kids of all ages, these brightly-colored armbands have made quite the comeback. Braid them, stack them, embellish them, or trade with friends, these woven beauties are everywhere. In this tutorial for Crafttuts+, I will explain how to create a simple six-color friendship bracelet in a V pattern.

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