DIY your own Fendi-inspired pom pom keychain - and save a penny or two. Or thousands.

The Materials

Fur Pom Poms (These are from MJ Trim on 38th & 6th in NYC - Certain colors are available online), Double Faced Satin Ribbon, Key Ring, Glue Gun

Not so different from the real Fendi one ($200+)

Refreshing My Closet For Spring

I'm really excited to share a story I collaborated on recently, when I invited DailyCandy's Fashion Editor, Jordan, into my closet to help me refresh and reorganize for Spring. 

Jordan's Look 

(She got excited when my closet for the first time, so we styled her in a simple and chic look for the shoot)

Forever 21 Tee, J.Crew Leather Pants

After finding a number of mohair sweaters, we decided to showcase as a favorite trend for spring. 

Nasty Gal Grey Mohair Sweater (as seen here)

Another trend we were finding and feeling excited for is Mexican Mix & Match

A cute way to organize your rings and keep them on display, is via an Etsy Antler. I had this one custom made -- I got to choose the colors, and the actual Antler. It's to this day one of my favorite pieces in my apartment.

Recognize any of these? Organize high end pairs with polaroids!

Organization Tip: Clean out all of your bags! You'll find quite the selection of goodies. This metro card ended up having $5 on it!

Philip Lim 3.1 Bag (as seen here)

Of course I forced Jordan into a DIY - it's in my nature.

(See the full DIY how to here)

My favorite pic from the shoot. A neon skirt and Zara shoes. 

Choies Skirt (as seen here)

Check out the full story on DailyCandy

What to Wear: Mixed Stripes & Feathers

The Look

Ostrich Feather Coat, Banana Republic Scallop Striped Blazer, Vince Camuto Bootie (similar here), Zara Leather Leggings (similar here), H&M Striped Tee,  Miu Miu Sunnies

Valentines DIY is Here: Mixed Media Clutch

Braid silk ribbon scraps and sew on tassels. 

See tutorial for glitter clutch here.

Braid a different type of scrap fabric. The more mixed the media, the better.

With a hot glue gun, cover the back of the clutch in scrap fabric. I love flannel but am also a girlie girl with a bit of an edge, so I love the mix of the glitter and studs.

Place all of your strips on the clutch, and find an assortment that you like.

With a hot glue gun, glue everything onto the clutch. 

Seal the edges of your fabric backing with hot glue. 

The Materials

Canvas Zipper Pouch, Glitter, Modge Podge, Foam Paint Brush, random scraps of fabric, tassels, fur pom pom (this one is from M&J Trimmings Flagship)

Happy V-Day!

A Warm January Day on E Houston

After posting a DIY Varsity Sweatshirt tutorial, I have to show off my favorite varsity jacket. A year ago I stopped over at M&J and grabbed these letters...just to have...just in case I needed them for something. No more than a week later I was heat fixing them to my a new varsity jacket.

The Look

DIY Varsity Jacket (Same DIY tutorial as the Varsity Sweatshirt I made a month ago), Gray Tee, Zara Marble Moto Trousers, J.Crew Bracelet, Jennifer Zeuner Necklace, Zara Orange Shoes

Click through to shop the look...

DIY New Years Accessory: The Headpiece

I'm excited for New Years Eve tomorrow, and am finally getting to putting together a look. I've been sick and just not too excited. But, the show must go on. I want to share a DIY project I came up with for New Years last year. This one stays relevant, and is a cool, abnormal add on for New Years Eve.

The Materials

Gold Chain

Pliers

Jewelry Findings, including a 1 hole-to-3-hole bead (available at all bead and craft stores, or...)

These from Etsy should work great:

Pewter Finding from Godivas Jewelry Box

Gold Antique from Fur Babies Gallery

 Measure from the end of your part on your forehead, to the back of your crown. Cut one piece of chain to fit that length. 

 Measure the circumference of your head, at the level where you would like for your headpiece to sit. Cut a piece of chain to fit that length, and attach as shown.

Cut two 2.5" pieces of chain, and attach to create a floating effect.

DIY Party Perfect Clutch (As Seen on The Style Line)

DIY a Party Perfect Clutch

The Materials

Lucite Clutch, Navette Rhinestones, E6000 Glue

photos by Alana Slutsky

Why not be party perfect, in your own design!