Collars for all

DO IT YOURSELF: EYELET COLLAR




Monday, February 20, 2012
We can't quite get over how sweet spring feels this year. Between the candy-coated colors, delicate fabrics, and prim silhouettes, there are so many lovely trends to try right now! For us, however, it's all about the little details-think: scalloped edges, laser-cut designs, and girlish embellishments-that instantly add charm to a look. And nowhere were these precious design elements more apparent than at the Louis Vuitton S/S 12 show. From the ombre feather accents to the 3D florals, this was without a doubt a girly girl's collection, and nothing felt quite as sweet as the oversized, perforated collars in white and pale pink. These unconventional collars made quite an impression on the runway, and we're confident they'll have an equally delightful presence in real life too.

rn Happily, making your own inspired-by version is actually easy and affordable to do, and we're thrilled to show you how in this month's Do It Yourself story! With the collar of the fashion house's Foam Organza Broderie Anglaise Dress ($7536, 866.VUITTON) in mind, we set out to create a similar, yet more versatile, alternative, and called on Erica Domesek of P.S. I Made This to help. The result: a removable collar that instantly updates your basic tops and dresses for an anything-but-ordinary look!

Eager to get started? All you need to do is snag a few easy-to-find items, print out Domesek's traceable template-a must-have guide for less-than-stellar drawers, us included-and follow the step-by-step instructions, and voila! You'll have yourself a Louis Vuitton-inspired collar that will become wardrobe mainstay for many years to come!

Ingredients:

-Eyelet Fabric ($10/yard)
-Pattern
-Scissors
-Velcro Sticky-Back Squares ($4)

Directions:

1. Print out the P.S. I Made This pattern or make your own.
Note: If you do not use the pattern, the collar should be approximately 4.5 inches wide and have a diameter of 4.25 inches.

2. Lay fabric out on a flat surface. Place the P.S. I Made This pattern on top of the fabric and trace the shape of the collar.

3. Use scissors to cut out the collar and create a scalloped edge.

4. Attach a small piece of Velcro as a closure. Style with high-neck blouses or dresses. Get creative with fabrics and colors!-Jessica Baker

Launching Loft Space by Ksaintp

The collection consist of a mix of found and repurposed items. Pieces are to be worn alone or layered one on top of the other. There is no right or wrong just Rock it!!!
Let your inner animal out and have fun with it.

This is a small sample of Jewelry I will be selling this summer.
Prices range from $20 - $100 depending on rarity of found objects.

White after Labour day.

So I decided to make a bold hair statement for the winter and go white blond. Its the palest I have ever gone and for a winter look its just a sexy change.
My Friend and long time stylist Christopher Kezik took a huge leap of faith with me to go the distance. The outcome is pretty cool and totally styling.
Here are some other ladies going white after Labour Day.

Impress nails impress

I picked up a pack of the Impress nails at Christmas and was waiting for a good time to try them out. This morning I gave it a whirl and was happily surprised. They went on easy and didn't feel all that foreign to my hand. I'm not one to wear my nails long so after I adhered them I trimmed them down rather short and used a course nail filer to soften the edges. The packs are like $7 and considering a good cheep mani cost about $25, Impress is a sweet alternative!!!!

On Strike!!!!

PROTECT IP / SOPA Breaks The Internet from Fight for the Future on Vimeo.

The video above discusses the Senate version of the House's Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). In the Senate the bill is called the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA). SOPA has gotten more attention than PIPA because it was moving faster in the legislative process. But PIPA is just as dangerous, and now it is moving faster.

PIPA would give the government new powers to block Americans' access websites that corporations don't like. The bill lets corporations and the US government censor entire websites and cut sites off from advertising, payments and donations.

This legislation will stifle free speech and innovation, and even threaten popular web services like Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.

The bill is scheduled for a test vote in the Senate on Jan. 24th: We need to act now to let our lawmakers know just how terrible it is.

http://networkedblogs.com/sRhNY?ref=nf (FIND THE FORM HERE)

Will you fill out the form above to ask your lawmakers to oppose the legislation and support a filibuster?

I Love Headband Turbans

If you ever loved Carrie Bradshaw's style or watched the Olson's every evolving style then you have already fallen in love with the turban. A simple design yet perfect when you need to just throw it all back to head out the door or add a bit of retro glam to your ensemble.

Plus on the vain side I have been bleaching my hair lately and when my roots get a little crazy its easy to turban my crown until I can get in for some touch ups.

The turban is simple to create as well as come in lots of great patterns and colors.
KsaintP will be adding the Turban Headband to her Spring Collection which will be available for sale so keep a close watch.

http://getcraftee.com/diy/how-to-make-a-turban-style-headband/
"I’m not a big headband person, nor do I like to curl my hair or braid it- I’m basically lazy. But when I found a few turban-style headbands when shopping I fell in love. They’re the perfect accessory for summer, keeping my hair in place without being too girly. What’s best about these headbands is they are very easy to make!

What You Need:

• Fabric that stretches: spandex, and knits work well
• Sewing machine or ability to hand-sew (which is easy to learn)

How To:

Cut two strips, 8″ wide by 24″ long. The length varies on how huge your head is but you want the headband to be snug. Your fabric should stretch more one way than the other, make sure it stretches the way that will help you put it over your head.

Sew the strips together (1/4″ seam allowance) so they are half the width. Turn the fabric inside out so you have two tubes of fabric

“Link” the two strips bringing the open/raw edges together. Make sure your seams are showing out at this point.
Sew the four ends of the strips together. Turn inside out so now the seams and seam allowance are inside.

Jazz it Up: Feel free to embellish your headband with studs or beads or whatever you have around the house.

Recycle: Instead of buying fabric, use an old t-shirt with a cool graphic print on it or fun pattern." April 27, 2010 Posted by Kaitlin Simonsen

Bronzing is out, luminescing is in

Healthy skin is something we are all always chasing and when we find what works best we ought to share it.......

Maybe its seeing Jersey Shore, maybe its seeing all the Snooky cut outs at the mall, maybe its just seeing the 70 year old lady today who looks like dark cowhide wrapped in Juicy Couture but I think we can all agree bronzing and tanning is so yesterday.

The new trend is luminous powder. It's semi translucent and acts as a highlighter. Rather then sucking in the sun the powder reflects it and gives you a clean fresh glow.

I picked up Smashbox, Soft lights: Color Shimmer luminous Pink Pearl at Sephora for $29.00. Its light in weight on my skin, has almost no smell and with out using to much I look younger and more awake. It has a very fine shimmer ( not glitter like your 14) but a simple clean shine that looks classic.