{DIY} The "Statement" Clutch...

It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of the 80's, so when images of cute, statement-packing clutches kept popping up on Pinterest, I couldn't help but make my own version using a lyric from the all mighty Simple Minds... Plus you probably wouldn't want to leave your clutch behind, so it seemed kind of fitting.

Want to personalize a clutch of your own? Grab your stencils and sharpies ladies, because this one's a breeze!

{Style} Cropped...

Crop top- American Apparel | striped skirt- ASOS | spiked heels- ShoeMint | quilted clutch- Michael Kors | necklace- J.Crew | bracelets- Michael Kors + J.Crew | ring + watch- Michael Kors

{Style} White Hot...

Floral sweatshirt- Zara | white jeans- H&M | neon pumps- Two Lips | quilted clutch- Michael Kors | necklace- J.Crew | bracelets- The Bay + Forever 21 | watch + ring- Michael Kors

{Style} Lucky Stripe...

If I didn't know any better, I would say we're having an unofficial stripe theme week here on AiF... And by week I of course mean a three day stint, but still. All stripes, all the time. Stay tuned to see which print I abuse next week � Watch out polka dots, this could mean you.

Happy Friday, friends! Let's make every moment count... xx

Striped top- J.Crew | faux leather shorts- H&M (similar here) | heels c/o Sole Society | clutch- BCBG | sunnies- Karen Walker | necklace- J.Crew | bracelets c/o Forever 21 | watch- Michael Kors

Photos by Brittney Le Blanc

{Style} Into The Trees...

Always down for a little stripe-on-stripe action (does that sound weird?), I thought I would go for gold by pairing vertical and horizontal stripes, a no-no by most quadra-plus-generarian standards. Regardless, I'm digging the combo and how it just happened to perfectly match the backdrop... Talk about a happy accident! To illustrate the awesomeness of this outfit/backdrop combo-coincidence, I'd like to borrow these sage words from ICP: "There's enough miracles here to blow your brains... Magic everywhere in this bitch." Well said boys... well said.

Denim jacket- H&M | striped shirt- Zara | striped skirt- Forever 21 | heels c/o Sole Society | neon crossbody bag- Cambridge Satchel | collar necklace- Forever 21 | ring- J.Crew | bracelet- The Bay | watch- Michael Kors

Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz

{DIY} The Repurposed Necklace...

Last night I realized that it had been waaaay too long since I DIY'd (stupid work and life getting and, well, Netflix getting in the way), so I put my thinking cap on and ransacked the apartment for project ideas. After looking through a cramped jewelry drawer, I quickly realized that I have far too many earrings that go unworn, and � light bulb moment � why not turn some of those old baubles into a necklace?!

Like what you see? It's the easiest! Here's the drill:



The Supplies: 
 
- Old earrings
- Chain
- Jump rings
- Tools

 

The Steps:

1. Detach all the components you plan to use from your earrings.
2. Take special care to remove all traces of the earring posts � Trust me on this one.
3. Collect all the pieces you plan to use and mock up where they're going to sit on the chain.
4. Attach your first piece at the centre of the chain using a small jump ring.
5/6. Continue attaching your components until the necklace is complete.

** Marvel at how easy this was and what a crafty-crafterson you are... You've earned it. 



Ta-daaaa! A repurposed necklace to call your very own... Tres chic! Thanks for reading, friends! xx




 Photos by Andrew Tarver

{Style} Jungle Book...

Now I swear I wasn't trying to channel my inner leprechaun here or anything, but somehow my blazer, pants AND nails were all green yesterday... Coincidentally, I may have a new favourite colour, but that's totally unrelated,  I swear.

In other news, can we just talk about how sweet these jungle print jeans are for a second? I bought them at Zara a few weeks back and have worn them more times than I can count... I think a new obsession is born � Again. xx

Blazer- Zara | Tshirt- American Apparel | jungle print jeans- Zara | heels- ShoeMint | clutch- vintage Saint Laurent | necklace c/o Olive + Piper | bracelet- Betsey Johnson | ring- House of Harlow | watch- Michael Kors

Photos by Brittney Le Blanc

{Style} Cruise Ship Lady...

Shirt- Ralph Lauren | floral shorts- Winners (old; similar here) | necklace- Ily Couture | turquoise Jet Set tote- Michael Kors | sandals c/o Zara | cuff- Rachel Rachel Roy | knuckle rings c/o Style Lately

{Style} The White Stuff...

Hello Friday, you gorgeous thing you... Even though I'll be chipping away at deadlines all weekend, I'm oh-so very happy to see you. Have you been working out? Because you're looking really good... You make me want to sleep in, drink iced coffee and gallivant with you while wearing stripes and white denim... Love always, Vickie. xx

Striped dress c/o Boutique Onze (free shipping all summer to Canada!) | denim vest c/o Forever 21 | Lola metallic heels- ShoeMint | satchel- Milly | necklace- Zara | bracelet- vintage Whiting & Davis

{Style} If I Was Your Boyfriend...

Boyfriend jeans are one of those things that are eternally on my to-buy list, but somehow it just wasn't in the cards for me... Until now, that is. After randomly wandering into the Gap under the lure of $8 T-shirts (true story), I felt compelled to try on these distressed bad boys that were hanging all sad-like in the corner. Long story short, I'm officially a boyfriend jean devotee, even if I'm epically late to the party... Just don't hold that against me.

Sooooo, what's on your to-buy list? Spill! xx

Striped shirt- Saint James | boyfriend jeans- Gap | cap toe pumps- Zara | glitter clutch- Kate Spade | beaded parrot necklace- J.Crew | rose gold snake ring- Winners (similar here) | bangles c/o Forever 21 | watch- Michael Kors