07 May 2013
So, I fell in love with these chain link heels from DVF from the moment I saw them. So I grabbed some secondhand shoes (which I got for $5 instead of $10 because they were missing an ankle strap — which I knew I wouldn’t need, but welcomed the discount) metal chain, closures, and glue and immediately got [...] 
26 April 2013
Recently I shopped for and styled a young lady named Tyechia who wanted to give her wardrobe an update as we head into spring. Like many, she was on a budget. So we started out thrifting; and then added a few staple pieces like a denim vest, colorful pants, and an animal print top that can all be mixed and matched for endless outfits. We started with a limit of $150, and though she only requested 5 outfits, I was able to stretch it into 15 (I think that may be a record). For several of the shots, I grabbed a few of my accessories and some shoes to point her in the right “style” direction visually, to assist in showing her how to get the “look.” Here’s some of what she got!
OUTFIT 1: Blazer :: H&M, White Tank :: Faded Glory, Pants :: Forever21; OUTFIT 2: Denim Vest :: Rainbow, Printed Top :: Rainbow, Leggings :: Unnecessary Clothing; OUTFIT 3: Animal Print Top :: Zara, Pants :: Forever21
OUTFIT 1: Denim Vest :: Forever21, Dress :: Calvin Klein, OUTFIT 2: Dress :: H&M, OUTFIT 3: Dress :: Forever21
18 April 2013
We’ve seen it on the runways of DKNY and even Valentino — camo is really hot right now! But you know, I wanted a functional way to wear it — an accent piece that I would get more wear out of then say with a top or a jacket. So, I opted to make a clutch. I [...]
17 April 2013
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