Category: Fashion

Okay, so I wanted to make one of those criss-cross swimsuit tops. You’ve seen them, right? They look all fancy and complicated, but I figured, why not give it a shot? I’m always up for a bit of a making challenge. First off, I had to get the fabric. That’s always an adventure in itself….

Alright, so everyone’s been yapping about “Jeans Montero” lately, or at least it feels like it in my little corner of the internet. I saw a few pictures, and thought, “Huh, that’s a look.” Not sure if it’s a brand or just a style people are calling it, but you know me, I like to…

Getting Started with Ralph Lauren Blue So, I had this old dresser, you know? Just sitting there, looking sad. I figured, a new coat of paint, that’s what it needs. And I’d been hearing about Ralph Lauren paint, thought I’d give their blue a shot. Sounded classy. The Hunt for the Blue First off, actually…

My Hunt for the Perfect Summer Footwear So, summer was rolling in, right? And my old sandals were just… sad. Done. Finito. I mean, I’d worn them to death. My feet were practically begging for something new, something comfy but still, you know, stylish. I’m not asking for the moon here. I’d been seeing these…

Alright, so I decided to try my hand at making one of those lineman bracelets. Been seeing them around, and they look pretty rugged, useful even. Plus, I like to keep my hands busy with little projects like this. It’s good to actually make something tangible, you know? Getting the Bits and Pieces First off,…

My Neon Pants Saga Alright, so let’s talk about these neon wide leg pants. I kept seeing them pop up, you know? Online, on folks who looked way cooler than me. And a little voice in my head went, “Hey, maybe I can pull those off.” It was one of those fashion dares I give…

Alright, so I’ve been tinkering with this idea for a while, and I finally got around to actually doing it: building what I call my global nativity set. It wasn’t some grand plan at first, more like a slow burn of an idea that finally caught fire. Getting Started – The Spark It all began…

Okay, so I gotta share this story about my hunt for a red white striped one-piece. Sounds easy, right? Like, walk into a store, grab one. Nope. Not for me, not this time. I had this very specific vision in my head for a beach trip I was planning. It had to be red and…

Alright, so my old chair, the one that had seen better days, finally decided it was time to retire. I mean, the springs were practically singing opera every time I sat down, and the fabric had more character than I was comfortable with. It was time for an upgrade, something a bit more… relaxing. The…

Alright, so I got this idea stuck in my head – I wanted those sharp-looking gloves like Cruella wears. Not the exact movie ones, maybe, but something with that vibe, you know? Long, dramatic, probably red or black and white. Getting the Bits Together First step, had to figure out the material. I wandered down…

So, I’ve been wanting to share this one for a while. It’s about my little adventure making what I now affectionately call the “Love Handles Vase Anissa.” It all started because, frankly, I was sick to my back teeth of seeing the same old boring vases everywhere. You know the type, perfectly smooth, perfectly symmetrical,…

So, I got this wild idea to make a sunflower gown. Yeah, a gown. Covered in sunflowers. Seemed pretty straightforward in my head, you know? Famous last words, as usual with my projects. Getting Started – Or So I Thought First off, I needed materials. I had this bolt of yellow fabric I bought, like,…

Alright, so I’d been wanting to make something with that washed denim I had lying around. You know the kind, soft, already got that worn-in feel. And then it hit me – a puff sleeve dress. Seemed like a good combo, a bit girly with the sleeves, but sturdy with the denim. Getting Started First…

Okay, so I saw this “black and turquoise dress” trend popping up, and I was like, “I gotta try this!” I’m not a super crafty person, but I do love a good DIY project. So, here’s how my little experiment went down. The Hunt for Supplies First things first, I needed a dress. I didn’t…

Okay, so I’ve been wanting to try out these “eclipse sneakers” everyone’s been talking about. I finally got my hands on a pair, and let me tell you, the process was… something. Here’s how it all went down. Getting Started First, I spent like, an hour just looking at pictures online. Seriously, so many colors…

Okay, so I stumbled upon this thing called “ovo lighter” and thought, “Why not give it a shot?” I mean, I’m always up for trying new gadgets, especially if they look kinda cool. First, I went online and did some digging. Just wanted to see what this ovo lighter was all about. Turns out, it’s…

Okay, so I’ve been seeing these raffia bags and accessories everywhere lately, and I thought, “I can totally make that!” I’m a big fan of DIY projects, especially when it comes to trendy stuff. It’s way more fun (and usually cheaper) than buying it. So, I decided to try my hand at working with raffia-effect…

Okay, so I’ve been wanting to get my hands on some of those Prince Peter shirts I’ve seen floating around. I finally decided to just go for it, and here’s how it went down. First Steps: Finding the Goods First things first, I started with a simple search to see what kind of designs they…

Okay, so I’ve been eyeing these Kauai sandals for a while, and I finally decided to give them a try. I wanted to see what the hype was all about, and honestly, I needed a new pair of everyday sandals. Getting Started First things first, I looked around online. I wanted to find a good…