[as seen on] Today.com

Dress from Zara, Oliver Peoples sunglasses, DIY earrings 

Last week I had the amazing opportunity to take part in Today's DIY Week. I was beyond excited when they asked me to make a project to be featured on Today.com.  My fab friend Sonia saw a pair of earrings similar to these while shopping and suggested we do-it-ourselves! What I love is that you can try it with different size rhinestones and experiment with other colors/kinds of string, and it almost always turns out fantastic.  

I have been sporting mine, and already have requests from my friends to make them a pair... I think it is time to plan a craft party ASAP! 

Steps and supplies after the break! 

[as seen in] InStyle and The Loft

H&M Scarf, Joie Sweater, F21 Dress, Dolce Vita shoes, Leather jacket from highschool, DIY bag and plastic bracelets,  
Rachel Leigh for LOFT Cares Bow Bracelet 

First off,  Happy Halloween weekend! I am dressing up as "Jenni from the Color Block". Get it, get it, Jennifer Lopez meets this season biggest trend...GET IT. We will see if it is lost on everyone I encounter.  And don't forget to enter the Chictopia contest, I am helping to pick the winner next week!

Second, two things are exciting about the above outfit photo: 

A) I am wearing a limited edition Loft bracelet, and a portion of the proceeds from each sale go to breast cancer research (more info here).  And check out the bracelet designed by one of my faves, Jessica!  

B) I am holding my latest DIY for InStyle magazine, a Prada inspired painted clutch. I must say I have been wearing this bad boy EVERYWHERE, and it was a mainstay during Fashion Week.  These bags are honestly so easy to paint, and they always get a ton of attention. So if you see a color combo, runway look, or celeb outfit you love, I encourage you to translate it to a pattern, trace on to a bag, and do-it-yourself! 

[as seen in] People StyleWatch

So happy to see that one of my fave magazines, People StyleWatch, has featured my Glitter Oxford DIY (step-by-step here)! I am a big fan of the glitter movement, and have seen a ton of amazing projects around the internet like Honestly WTF, Stripes & Sequins, and A Pair & A Spare. 

I would love to see your sparkly projects, leave a link in the comments or tweet me @ISpyDIY

[DIY video] 25 Ways to Wear a Scarf

I am currently crushing on  this video! It been around for a bit, but its truly the ultimate DIY scarf tutorial. Now that it is officially Fall, scarfs are by far my favorite clothing item for transitioning seasons.  I have a leopard scarf that is currently an everyday staple, now I have 25 new ways to wear it!

[my DIY] Bungee Cord bracelets

While in the fashion closet at work last week, I came across these fun bungee cord bracelets, and of course I was inspired to make my own! With a quick trip to Home Depot I found the supplies for a couple of dollars. I am a fan of wearing a stack OR the other night, when I had some friends over, I made one for each (including a guy friend!) and they have been wearing solo. 

Rebecca Minkoff bag, H&M scarf,  Dress from random store in Soho

Supplies:   Compression sleeve and bungee cords from Home Depot, Super glue and lighter. 

Steps after the break: 

Alyson is the Amazon.com gift card and bracelet winner! Congrats, email me your address!

[InStyle DIY] Halloween Costumes

The leaves are starting to change, the temps are beginning to drop and it is officially time to transition into Fall... and start thinking about Halloween!  Could there be any better holiday to DIY? Fresh off the K-dash wedding episode, it only seemed fitting to post a couple quick ideas from my column in October's InStyle. With some simple supplies from Michael's and M&J  Trimming, you will have a costume in no time. 

I already have my getup, but am dying to hear what you are making this year! 

If you are short on ideas, head over to Jessica's site, What I Wore, 

for a bunch of AMAZING do-it-yourself ideas. 

[giveaway] Amazon.com & DIY bracelet

First order of business: the winner of the Chain & Rhinestone bracelet (picked at random) is Ali! Congrats! Email me with your address.

Second we have another giveaway! 
Win a leather ring bracelet made at the Rebecca Minkoff event AND a $50 gift certificate to Amazon.com. Shop women’s and men’s fall fashion featuring brands like Halston Heritage, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Rebecca Minkoff, Jack Spade and more! 

Just leave a comment and if you have twitter, tweet the message below! 

Giveaway on @ISpyDIY! Win an @Amazon gift card and DIY bracelet from the @RebeccaMinkoff event at http://ispy-diy.blogspot.com/

[my DIY] Leather Ring bracelet

Last Friday, I teamed up with Rebecca Minkoff to DIY at Henri Bendel. We nibbled on cake pops, ogled over the bags (a couple of my faves) and made these faux leather ring bracelets.

 

Supplies: Scissors, snaps and faux leather from M&J Trimming, ring, superglue

DIYing with a couple readers in the window of Henri Bendel. Loved meeting so many fantastic ladies who love to craft. Make sure to tweet pics of your bracelets at me!  More party pics and steps after the break.