Anthropologie, of course, is always a major source of DIY inspiration. This is their Cluny Lace Necklace which would be super easy to make yourself.
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Tie Front Tote Bag
Pleated Shoulder Bag
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Triangles in particular….
Bunting Leather Necklace from Super Duper Things - $12.50
Chinese Finger Trap Necklace from Spin Thread - $45
Scale Necklace from Laura Lombardi Jewelry – $54
Laura Manoogian Leather Bangle from Pour Porter – $42 (on sale)
Samma Trim on Trim Necklace from La Garconne - $253
Brass Trapezoid Necklace from Laura Lombardi Jewelry – $42
Scattered Shapes Necklace from Free People – $88 Ahoy, friends! Nautical stripes and all things sailor-inspired seem to be all the rage this spring. Here are just a few of my favorites:
1. Boat Neck Stripe Dress with Bow by Thread Social from ShopBop.com
You don’t have to go out and splurge on all the latest on-trend items to be sailor chic. Make your own! Not only will it probably be a fraction of the cost, you will also have something totally unique. Here are some seaworthy fabrics and supplies I found, all from various etsy sellers:
1. Joel Dewberry Modern Meadow Fabric from Stitch Craft Shop
Doily Rug by Anthropologie
Pink Lace Earrings from Black Satin Shoes
Clutch Purse with Vintage Lace from Track and Field Designs
Shabby Chic Vintage Lace/Crochet Necklace by Little Miss Dress Up
Bookmarks – Bird Silhouettes and Lace Doilies from Seasonal Delights
Dreamy and Romantic Peach & Vintage Doily Pillow by Squirrel on a Ledgetop
Vintage Doily Clutch by Sew Lola
DIY Doily Cardigan/Jacket featured on Country Living
Fawn Pouch on Linen with Blue Roses by Track and Field Designs Ginger, Boo and Pickles has this great tutorial for making fabric wrapped bangle earrings. They are made out of scraps of fabric and plastic container lids!
Happy Friday! Check out Small Magazine’s tutorial for making this super cute braided necklace out of fabric scraps.
Do you have a run in your tights? Don’t throw them away! Make a super cool statement necklace following this tutorial from Smaggle. Not only will you have a stylish, low-cost necklace, you’ll also get major recycling-diva bragging rights.
I am very excited to announce that I recently opened a supply shop on etsy. Right now I carry both vintage and new beads, pendants and cabochons. Sewing supplies are coming soon. I will be adding new stuff all the time so please check back often! My store is located at afsupplies.etsy.com. Here are some of my top picks in my new favorite color:
1. Cashmere rolled scoopneck tunic from J. Crew – $99.99 2. Take Me Anywhere Suitcase Pillow from Olive - $40 3. Bobby Pin Trio from Kristin Friesen – $12 4. Tulip Study Dress from Anthropologie – $69.95 (on sale!) 5. Eco-Friendly Cotton Yarn Made From T-Shirts from Mary Zoom - $9.50 6. Mustard Acorn Pillow from Dede Etsy Shop – $23.00 7. Daffodil Dangles from MD Sparks – $13.00 This fall it is all about plaid! I’m really wishing I didn’t get rid of those plaid J. Crew flannels I had in high school. Here are a few of my favorite plaid items…It was really hard to narrow down the list.
1. Helena Overcoat from Anthropologie – $198 2. Retro Plaid Earrings from Honeybelle – $6 3. Cropped Plaid Wool Vest from Ruche – $26.99 4. Reese Plaid Ribbon Necklace from Cardinal House - $18 5. MacBook Envelope from fernfiddlehead – $35 6. Private School Flats from Anthropologie - $78 7. Lourdes Plaid Fabric Flower Headband from Plume & Bloom – $18  |
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