Giveaway!

I've received a ton of emails about this bracelet and what chain to use. I stopped in at M&J Trimmings to find the chain: Gold Matte Gold 10mm and Matte Silver 10mm $4.95 a yard (call the store to order). Use rhinestone chain where each gem lines up with each link of the chain.

 While there I picked up supplies to make more bracelets, and am giving one away to a reader! 

To enter the giveaway like I Spy DIY on Facebook, follow @ispydiy on twitter and leave a comment below.  A winner will be picked at random next week!


And stop by and DIY at the Rebecca Minkoff event on Friday at Henri Bendel

Rebecca Minkoff DIY Event

Mark your calendars! 

This Friday from 6-8pm, I will be DIYing at Henri Bendel for a Rebecca Minkoff shopping event. The bags are GORG, so stop by, check them out, make bracelets/keychains with me and eat cake pops.

 Best evening possible. 

[runway inspired] Tie-dye skirt

from style.com

DIY necklace, thrifted blouse, Rebecca Minkoff bag

Tie-dyeing was one of my favorite hobbies in my childhood, so you can on image my excitement when it popped on Michael Kor's SS 2012 runway. I love this monotone take on the look, and decided to try it out on a skirt that the lovely ladies over at BurdaStyle made for me (check out the post here). I went with purple because I wanted a color to transition from the Summer to Fall.

Also, to celebrate my site redesign (what do you think?!?) Check back mid week for a giveaway! 

Supplies: White cotton skirt (made by the amazing Alison at Burda Style), purple dye, bucket, rubber bands

Steps after the break!

[my DIY] neon bracelets

I am loving the pops of neon all over the runway, and am excited that the trend is continuing as the weather turns colder.  Adding pop of pink, green or blue to a monotone outfit is a fun way to add a little something special to your look.  And with some supplies from Home Depot, it is cheap and easy to make!

Supplies: Rope and anchor shackles from Home Depot, scissors and super glue. 

Steps after the break...

[as seen in] Elle and Seventeen dot com

 I was officially tuckered out after Fashion Week, and def needed the weekend to recoup. I have a new DIY that will help you add to your ever growing wrist of bracelets, so check back midweek. Until then, a couple shots that popped up on the internet last week. 

Top: Street style photo taken at Lincoln Center on Elle.com. Wearing a DIY clutch and necklace, Baublebar wishbone charm necklace.

Bottom: Seventeen.com $17 Outfit Challenge. Wearing thrifted clothing and DIY clutch and necklace.

[my DIY] Kanye Ombre Denim Shirt

Kanye image from MTV Style

Over the years, the style at the VMA has gotten progessively crazier - Stuffed animal purses and meat dresses just to name a few moments. I don't often take my fashion cues from the evening,  but died a little over Kanye's ombre denim shirt. 

The fade from dark to light turn an everyday jean top, into shirt worth talking about. 

The final look is prefect to wear over a short dress instead of a cardigan, 

or button up and pair with a bright mini skirt.  

Supplies: Shirt from H&M, Brilliant Blue iDye, Navy blue fabric dye and plastic gloves (bucket optional)

Steps after the break! 

[my DIY] Jason Wu inspired V-Neck

Hope everyone is having an amazing Labor Day!  I spent the weekend away from my laptop going to concerts, the beach and now off to a BBQ. Just want to quickly stop in to share a project I did with Kmart using one their Route 66 V-Neck Long Sleeve Top. Inspired by Jason Wu's runway, I added lace to a plain T. 

What did you make this weekend?