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DIY: J.Crew Inspired Crystal Bracelet

Kicking off some of the spider webs around there with a spin-off to the J.Crew Crystal Venus Flytrap Inspired Necklace DIY I did a while ago.

This time, a bracelet.

Spring still seems a tad reluctant to stay but summer should be arriving soon and there is no reason for your wrists to be bare. This crystal bracelet DIY is easy, fun and full of bling.

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DIY: Pyramid Wrist Bag

Holiday parties all around and you really don't want to be carrying a large handbag that makes it difficult to dance or has you worrying about keeping an eye on it when you leave it aside.

That is why I love wristlets!
Spacious enough to carry your necessities and small enough to keep it around your wrist at all times.

My friend Kostas over at Milloo handbags was kind enough to put together this Pyramid Wrist Bag tutorial so we can all make out own little party wristlets :)

This wristlet measures approx 18cm/7'' so adjust your leather size accordingly if you want a smaller or larger version.

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I really love it when a DIY involves recycling things you don't use anymore. A pair of old clip on earrings, old buttons or a chain necklace that we never wear anymore. Lets put them into good use by making this lovely cardigan chain :)

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DIY: Detachable Brogue Hearts

As much as I love a leather fringe tongue on brogues, one can only see so many fringes before one gets really tired of them. I am one, so I decided to make something different for my brogues.

Detachable tongues yes, but not fringed; hearts!

How cute is that! Very, according to myself :)

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DIY: Glitter Studded Ballerina Flats

I believe that every lady has a pair of shoes, never worn, forgotten somewhere in her shoe drawer or closet. I don't wear flats so these little fellas have been abandoned for quite some time. If mind serves, I purchased these ballerina flats in 2006, in a Primark somewhere in London and never wore them. I figured it was about time I do something with them and this DIY for Glitter Faux Studded Ballerina Flats was born.

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DIY: Studded Sunglasses

Studs don't seem to be going away anytime soon so I decided to give in to the trend and add a stud fix to my new sunglasses. I didn't want to glue a bunch of studs on them though so while looking for an alternative I thought of hot-fix studs.

They come in reels which means I could measure and cut up pieces that would fit the arms of my sunglasses, they are already arranged and aligned on the "band" they are on and and would not be hard to remove when I get over the studs trend.

An easy, flexible and cute way to style your sunglasses :)

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Sunglasses Shop Review

I am not one of those people that only wear sunglasses during summer. Sun is still dangerous in winter and nobody likes wrinkles so I love my sunnies all year round. I currently am obsessed with my matte black RayBan New Wayfarers so when Sunglasses Shop offered me a pair to review I was more than happy to do so!

DIY: Halloween Candy Corn Charm

Even thought I don't quite like candy corn, I can't deny it is one of my favorite Autumn and Halloween decor accents. I love the yellow and orange colors that contrast the black spooky Halloween themes so this year I decided to make a few candy corn charms.

Candy corn is very easy to make using polymer clay but be careful to keep it away from children so that they do not confuse it with the edible, real candy corn.

You can also use this DIY to make candy corn for other uses such as pendants, brooches, earrings etc.

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DIY : Shatter Polish Sunglasses

Do you ever happen to buy a certain nail polish shade more than once? Even if the first one you bought is still brand new and unused in your drawer? I sure hope so else I should really seek some help with that. I buy the same colors way too often and it is becoming a bit of a problem especially when I go through lazy periods when I don't use nail polish at all. The poor things just waste away.

This fantastic blue from O.P.I is one of those purchases. A triple one actually. For some reason I found it clever to buy it three times even though I remembered I bought a blue not long ago. I guess I didn't want to risk it as if it would go out of production or something. In my defense it is an amazing blue shade and since I came up with a project for it now I am in the clear. Yes? Yes!
I thought of this DIY when I got a pair of free sunglasses with the September issue of Elle and I just love the result.

Blue and fuchsia shatter polish sunglasses

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DIY: Floral Sunglasses and D&G Floral Tiara

Lazing around during these hot summer weekends is inevitable but there are some projects that really kick your creativity to high gear.
Nothing better than spending one of those weekends surrounded by small cute flowers that will stay looking gorgeous on your accessories all year round :)

If you are a fan of the floral trend then I am happy to share with you two fantastic floral DIYs from Honestly WTF.

Transform your sunglasses into floral masterpieces with adorable ceramic flowers and make the most fabulously glamorous Dolce & Gabbana inspired floral tiara all in a few minutes.

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Tutorial : DIY Chanel Cutout Gloves

While summer is slowly (or rather hasty up here) waving goodbye, gorgeous colorful fall is approaching.

For me, there is nothing better than the autumn light. The magnificent light that plays with the changing colors on the trees just before the frost takes it all away.

Autumn also calls for fashion and what's better than up-cycling a pair of gloves.

If you are looking for a fab new project then you must check this out.
The genius lady over at Semi has a detailed photo - tutorial on how to make these fantastic Chanel style gloves.

(Images by SEMI)

Tutorial : DIY Striped Sunglasses

Summer calls for sunglasses so why not give a makeover to a boring pair or give new life to an old one!

That's exactly what I thought when I came across this fantastic tutorial.

(image by WhatIWore)

It is no surprise actually considering the genius lady behind What I Wore but still it is quite amazing what you can do with a pair of sunglasses, glue and paper.

Tutorial : DIY Drawstring Coin Purse

I always have coins here and there due to the lack of a place for them in my wallet.
Of course they end up disappearing.

I was very happy when I stumbled upon the Between the Lines website which features the easier and cutest drawstring coin purse tutorial ever!

(image by BetweenTheLines)

I unfortunately don't have have any leather on hand and I am trying really hard to resist tearing apart a purse so that I get some scraps, so I will try it tomorrow with some denim I have coming for the Denim Wedges.

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