I Spy DIY

8.2.12

[My Outfit] Newspaper Clutch

(Moscot Sunglasses, H&M Jacket, Express shirt with Chanel buttons, F21 Skirt, Aldo Boots, DIY Heartbeat necklace, Isabel+Chloe Necklace, DIY Bracelet, DIY Newspaper Clutch)

I had a fantastic time speaking at the IFB conference yesterday, and it was beyond amazing meeting some of my readers. You truly make all the work I put into my website and book in the last year worth it. On the panel I spoke a bit about my transition from working fulltime at InStyle to a full-time blogger, and how amazing it has been to fully focus on something that has been my passion since my days of tiedye and puffy paint in Wisconsin. I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all my readers, your creativity constantly inspired me and makes this the best job possible.

7.2.12

[My DIY] Newspaper Clutch

After stumbling across this photo, I knew I wanted to take what looks like a rolled up newspaper, and turn into a clutch. Perfect to pair with a classic outfit, I love how this becomes a newsworthy statement piece. A flat clutch works best for this project, and after spotting one at H&M for under $20, I raced home, grabbed my ModPodge and the latest headlines to create the look.

Supplies: Newspapers, Paintbrush, Clutch from H&M, ModPodge from BlickArt

There are a couple ways to do this DIY:

You can measure out each side of your bag and cut out the correct size pieces to attached to the clutch.

OR my technique: free hand cutting and patch together pieces to cover each surface.

Steps after the break...

6.2.12

[I Spy Video] Fashion Week

During this week I am going to keep you updated via video on the happenings of Fashion Week and all things surrounding it from a blogger's POV (while trying to not get hit by a car...)
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