Tag: Winter

DIY: Pom Pom Beanie

Pom Pom Beanies are everywhere this winter. Why empty out your wallet for one, when you can DIY! Select from one of our many faux fur pom and attach it to a beanie! We broke down the steps for you to make it even easier!

What you’ll need: 

Beanie

M&J Fur Pom Pom 

Thread 

Needle

Scissors

beaniepompom-1

Step 1: Thread the loop attached to the pom pom with a threaded needle. beaniepompom-2

Step 2: Make several knots to ensure hold.beaniepompom-3beaniepompom-4

Step 3: Insert needle (with pom pom attached) into the top of the beanie.beaniepompom-5

Step 4: Pull needle through the inside and turn the beanie inside out. beaniepompom-6beaniepompom-7

Step 5: Sew the pom pom onto the hat from the inside, knotting the thread when finished.beaniepompom-8

Step 6: Cut the remaining thread with a scissor. beaniepompom-9beaniepompom-10

Not so hard, right?

Customize your own beanie here! 

And be sure to check out our Youtube tutorial!

DIY: Brilliance Statement Shoulder Sweater

As the weather gets colder and party season heads into full swing, we’re looking for holiday party style that won’t leave us shivering! This week we used Brilliance sew-on jewels to upgrade a stylish sweater into a seasonal staple! Pair this sweater with dark denim and a wedge boot, and you won’t need another accessory. And remember, there’s nothing wrong with giving the cold shoulder with a little bit of icy Brilliance bling.
DSC_0311

What You’ll Need: 

Sweater
Brilliance Sew-On Jewels in Jet
Needle and Thread
DSC_03121. Place Brilliance stones onto sweater in your desired pattern. We placed them in a random cluster on one shoulder, but follow your creative instincts. Use different colors, play with placement and have fun with it!

DSC_03132. Start sewing! If you find your jewels sinking into the sweater, place a fabric behind the sweater material and jewels.

DSC_0465

DSC_0471

DIY: Pompom Scarf

This Mother’s Day make your mom something as bright and colorful as her personality! We used a basic coral scarf as a base, and embellished it with pompom trim in fun colors! This scarf would look beautiful paired with a floral dress and sandals.

DSC_0403

What You’ll Need:

Scarf

1 3/4” Pom Pom Fringe

3/8” Pom Pom Fringe

15mm Mini Pom Pom Loop Fringe

Needle and Thread

ScissorsDSC_04041. Evenly fold your scarf in half. Take your loop fringe and wrap around the end of the scarf about 7 inches up.

DSC_04052. Cut and sew in place.

DSC_0412 3. Under the loop you just sewed, take another pom pom fringe and wrap around scarf end and sew in place.

DSC_04184. Take your last fringe and wrap around the two you just sewed. Sew in place.

DSC_0430

All-White Wardrobe

This winter we’re seeing white, and it’s not just on the snow-covered streets. A new trend has taken the slippery sidewalks by snowstorm, and that is head-to-toe white. From the coat down to the boots, fashionistas are rocking all-white ensembles. Mixing whites isn’t off the table, making this look easy to style. The only foreseeable problem with this style? Keeping your pieces pristine! But if the dry cleaner isn’t an issue, why not rock it? GcYrbt75yuxRy0f-PNWmEob2

7fff41ad9291465d1423ebdbe0766f7e

 

tumblr_mxri2nRM961rz8t4lo8_r2_1280

2f84083b3022af9e9c30fc690659ea04 (1)

1955ffe98b4ab4d06c4f87c5c5ce4749

Emergency Snow Day Activities

The East is about to be hit with a blizzard of epic proportions! For many this means school cancellations and work closings. And if you’re lucky enough to have a snow day, but don’t know what to do with your glorious day off, here are a few of our suggestions.

fdede48c8d54602e4ba4c72c4b766779 (1)Build a blanket fort. Hide from the cold, and embrace your inner child by making a cavernous fort using sheets!

10-shadowpuppetsIf your electricity kicks out, the fun is just beginning! Let the shadows do the talking with a shadow puppet theater!

b1beed8ce44637a116f1115227e7360a (1)Craft the perfect hot chocolate. With an entire day to spend however you want, and the snow beating at your windows and door, fight away the freeze by creating the perfect hot chocolate.

06df92a029c1c18856245c3f52963136Bring the outdoors indoors by making beautiful snowflakes out of paper!

 

Winter Dress Inspiration

It’s frigid out, but that doesn’t mean that your style goes into hibernation. There are still ways to rock that dress or skirt, it just takes a little extra layering! Before you pack away your favorite pieces, take a look at these styles that will help you look cool while staying toasty. Just add sweaters, tights, socks and a wool jacket; and kiss frostbite goodbye!f8c3e801b4ebc490a05cfb864c852416

fc045cb827f2bd263f9d7400e15cf26d

93ea91f2420be930ab23c36158764fa1

 

750298f0d3c24da65dd322e1650b2be7 (1)

Berlin Fashion Week Street Style

Paris, Milan and New York aren’t the only spots to check out the hottest fashions for the upcoming season! Berlin Fashion Week is going strong, and dare we say that these street-style looks are going even stronger?
04-berlin-fashion-week-fall-2015-street-style-04A little bit of home away from home, these NYC socks paired with fresh white sneakers are a fun way to show off your feet!

04-berlin-fashion-week-fall-2015-street-style-10No fashionista is completely dressed unless they have their trusty phone! How else are you going to get those Instagram-worthy snaps?

05-berlin-fashion-week-fall-2015-street-style-04Our love of furry jackets knows no bounds this season, so we obviously adore this.

 

04-berlin-fashion-week-fall-2015-street-style-11Let’s look past the coziest-looking sweater and quilted Chanel bag for a few seconds, and put some serious attention on that pompom!

 

05-berlin-fashion-week-fall-2015-street-style-01Sportswear is in, in a big way. Rocking that sports bra outside of the gym is totally in style, and honestly, it makes getting dressed in the morning so much easier!

 

DIY: Pompom Hat

The ultimate in winter accessories this season? The pompom hat. From fashion bloggers to tiny toddlers, the pompom hat has taken over the city by polar vortex. And we’re all in. Who cares about hat hair when you’re rocking a classic beanie topped with a fun and funky pompom? Our favorite thing about this trend? It’s so easy to DIY. So grab a basic beanie, a fluffy fur pompom; and prepare to be both stylish and toasty at the same time!

DSC_0797What You’ll Need:

Basic Beanie
Large Fur Pompoms
Needle & Thread

DSC_08021. Place your pompom at the very tip of the hat.

DSC_08002. Use a heavy-duty needle to sew it into place. Try not to get the fur caught in your stitches!

DSC_0911

Winter Hat DIY Roundup

6a00d8358081ff69e201b7c6fe0490970b-800wiHave a stained or shrunken sweater that doesn’t stand a chance paired with a chronic case of cold ears? Make a hat!

IMG_3867Another day, another hat made from a sweater!

oversized-pom-pom-DIY-square1-624x936Learn how to make a giant yarn pompom hat and embrace the pompom trend with open arms.

studded-beanieNo reason not to look cool while you’re warm and toasty! This studded hat DIY will make you look edgy without sacrificing comfort.