Tag: diy

Design DIY: Tea Tree Oil Body Scrub

Ahhh…the first month of the New Year, a time for renewing, reviving, and hell – why not exfoliating? I found a perfect DIY body scrub online and tried it out after a horrific case of the Mondays. I scrubbed the anxiety and concerns of the 

Design DIY: Tie Dye Nails

Nail art has become quite the phenomenon this year. From retro chevron patterns, inverse french manicures, to ombre, the possibilities and patterns are endless. Changing your nails is an inexpensive way to experiment with your style and creativity. I am somewhat notorious for having a 

Design DIY: Shark Tooth Necklace

After an intense movie marathon that comprised of me, my new purple robe, matching slippers (thanks Mom!), and my boyfriend: Ben & Jerry’s ice cream – I was on my last leg and watching the romantic comedy, Forgetting Sarah Marshall. I couldn’t help but wonder 

Funky Fixes: Keep Your Boots in Shape

While recently cleaning out my overflowing dresser, I noticed that I had multiple pairs of tights that I could no longer wear. They either had runs or holes in them or were too stretched out. Although they could no longer serve their original purpose, throwing 

Funky Fixes: DIY Wall Art

Decorating my new apartment has been on my to-do list since, well, moving in. Decorations add a personal touch to any space and can instantly make a new place feel like home. Even though I truly believe this, it has been over two months and 

Couture Buys for the College Budget: Cute Costumes, Wear Whenever

Halloween is right around the corner, and what’s more exciting than getting your costume together? I’ve done some browsing in stores and online, and let me just say, I am willing to dress up in a slinky little sailor costume, but for $50? No thank 

From the Editor: DIY Fringe Pocket Shorts

Remember these beauties from Nasty Gal? Yeah. We were lusting over them too. Anyways, our June/July 2011 issue featured a DIY version of these shorts and it was super popular. So we thought we’d share it with you online! Updated: While we posted this rad DIY 

Conscious Fashion: Design DIY

This Conscious Fashion column is not just for your closet.  As we learned from our friends, the Cotton Monsters, conscious fashion ideas are everywhere.  Recently, I visited a friend of mine, who lives with a few roomates.  Between them, they have come up with some 

From the Editor: Psychedelic Cupcakes

From the Editor: Psychedelic Cupcakes

In addition to being fashion-obsessed, I happen to have a love for baking too and one of the items that I receive great feedback from are my tie-dye cupcakes. I adapted my version from Omnomicon.com who does a lovely job at showing pictures throughout the process.