February 22, 2012

Cool Girl: Style Blogger Kate, 16

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Kate N., 16, runs a lovely tumblr called Pretty Dresses in the Laundry all the way Down Under in Australia (and she has 25,000+ followers!). New York Fashion Week just ended, but the ripples made by the shows is just beginning, and we sat down with Kate to talk about her inspirations. I Heart Daily: Who are your favorite designers? Kate N.: I love Acne and Dries Van Noten -- their designs are so simple but gorgeous at the same time. I also love Christian Dior's designs, they are … [Read more...]

Pencil In This DIY

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I love colored pencils. They're soothing and you can draw pretty things with them without the potential of staining your shirt. I remember seeing this necklace making the rounds on Pinterest a bit ago and being smitten. While this DIY project (pictured) from Design Mom isn't the exact same thing, it's close enough! You'll need some tools (sandpaper, drill, mini hacksaw) and a moderate amount of elbow grease, but look at the result -- Cutesville: Population, This Necklace. For those of you … [Read more...]

The Cutest Wallets Ever

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I'll be honest: I often dress in blacks and grays. It's just easier -- streamlined, understated, not risky. But also… boring. Lately, I've been trying to work pops of color into my day, whether on my nails or my legs, and now I have a new way to jolt my look to life. Candy Store's silicon purses are so bendy and rubbery that they feel like toys and look like they belong in a cartoon. That's a compliment. Use them for your money or even your makeup (the silicon has no issue with getting … [Read more...]