new way to bead

before
rose bead takes the place of a missing gem
rainbow earring hiding the weathered spots
after: finished product

My lovely friend Pia found this piece at Salvation Army and passed it on to me at the clothing swap a few weeks ago. Finally, yesterday morning I got my act together and threw some misfit old earrings on it in hopes of bringing this old clutch back to life.

DIY is so Clutch

Clutch (DIY)

Vintage Gap Jean Jacket (Church Thrift $5)
Navy Dress (Free People $29 On Sale)
Sunglasses (Boyfriend Wayfarers Style)

YOU LIKE MY CLUTCH?

Make One!

1 unwanted clothing piece (funky pattern a must)
1 ugly bag
1 good glue gun
VOILA!

So I have been very bad and have hardly posted in the last week but hopefully this will tide over the wonderful people who actually follow my lovely blog.

I am very particular about clutches. The right consistency is so very needed and this old twelve bag may have had a dated embroidery on the side but I still was bringing it everywhere.

Now I can do so shamelessly!

Basement Bliss

A work in progress...don't judge

I swear, every season is the same cycle. There's a new trend...I need a new wardrobe...I DON'T HAVE ANY CLOTHES!

The question is, where did all the clothes and accessories from last summer go?

Hmm...I am sure if we all took the time to rummage in all of the little storage places scattered around our apartments, dorms or houses we would be pleasantly surprised with the results.

I have used my parent's basement to conduct this experiment. As you can see, there is no map to navigate through the piles but nevertheless, many gems have been discovered.

I have been hunting for the perfect clutch and have decided it may be a better idea to start by looking here. Now I have always been a bag lady (no pun intended) so I may have a different outcome than others but nevertheless...definitely go through your old stuff!

My Favorite Finds:
none of these were more than $10

Closet Revival (2 years ago)

Garment District (3 years ago)

Savers (3 years ago)

Forever 21 (2 years ago)

Closet Revival (2 years ago)

I have a feeling I won't be having any issues when it comes to clutches this season and as you can see I have been into the woven look for far too long and for many more years to come!