11 Aug

Posted at 03:00h in How To, Looking FLY on a Dime by
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I had some left over trimmings from the DIY Bloggers Challenge and I felt inspired to make a pretty little creation. Bib necklaces were huge last season and they're still going strong. The statement making pieces are a great way to add flair to a plain tank or bare neckline. I used this Express necklace (above, left) as inspiration for my one of a kind piece.

{material: chain, crazy glue, pronged studs, artificial flower petals}

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09 Aug

Posted at 03:00h in Deals & Steals, Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping by
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Though we have a few more weeks to summer, fall is rapidly approaching. That doesn't just mean a change in temps but it's time to put away the sandals and shorts and get into a lightweight jacket or wide leg pants. Though some pieces can transition to fall (adding tights under your mini or a cardigan over your favorite tank), autumn brings us new fashion finds.Below are 5 wardrobe essentials for fall, and they're all less than $100.Trench coat: A trench should be a staple in every woman's closet. You'll wear it for years and the classic cut is flattering for all figures. You're sure to see most trenches in beige or camel, but some brighter hues are also on the market for the lady who wants a pop of color.Click more to see the rest of the picks...

04 Aug

Posted at 08:23h in How To, Looking FLY on a Dime by
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Since participating in New York Design Shop's DIY Bloggers Challenge, I've become obsessed with finding ways to remix old items in my closet. I have a bad habit of buying shoes and after wearing them a few times, they're lost into the abyss of my closet. But I was determined to do something with a pair of Zara sling backs I thrifted over a year ago. I wore them once, and that was it. They're cute, but I like a bold, statement shoe (and lately I've been obsessed with rosette...