How to apply the crystals

Step 1 Decide where you want to place your crystals on case. Squeeze a small amount of glue onto a paper plate and use a toothpick to pick up a small amount of glue and place on case.

Step 2 Using tweezers, pick up crystal and place on glue and press to set.

Step 3 Continue gluing each crystal onto case.

Step 4 Check crystals for security.

Hello sewers (and non sewers) that have a closet full of unused silk scarves. I have a few great DIY's of what you can do with them fast and easy.

One of my ideas was inspired by a dress worn by Kate Hudson. I love the Bohemian style the way it flowed and especially the uneven hem. It looked fun, fashionable and comfortable.

What I want to wear...I will make, and easy. I don't have a lot of time and I'm not very patient. Using my old scarves it was pretty simple. I chose a color scheme (navy, red & gold) to match up the random scarves I had. I used two of my favorite scarves for the top. Take one corner of eash scarf and hand sew them together. You also have the option of sewing a button or clasp. This will be the top back part of the dress.

Next sew the two scarves together where you would like the bust line to fall.

*Tip*

I saved the excess fabric to fill the hem line.

Next take your other scarves to fill in the gaps.

The back is going to be a bit more trick cause you need to put in the zipper. It will probably end up at an angle with the random pieces seven together.

I folded and sewed a piece of scarf around the bust line to give it more structure (and hide mistakes). Then garnished it with some bling, crystals hand sewen on for the finishing touch.

I left the hem long, frayed and untouched. I wanted to keep that raw fresh sewen feeling.

I showed off my designer scarf dress at the Minneapolis Ivey Awards. An award show appreciating the local talented artists in the theater world.

You may not think that you have your own sense of fashion style but you do! We all have our own opinions of what looks good on us and expresses a bit of who we are and what we feel comfortable wearing. I want this blog to inspire you to try to break out of that comfort zone your so attached to and wear the clothes you never dared to wear before.

The hot trend this fall is fabric blocking. In the past it was all about color blocking, not anymore. This is the time to combine the different fabrics and textures to create the ultimate look. My favorite combination is leather and wool. It's sleek, sexy, and warm. Excellent for the cooling fall weather.

Another great fall trend is mixing your summer florals with dark hues.

The Second pair we really didn't need to do much. BUT we wanted to do something. They have so much character On their own: Motorcycle Chick meets Hollywood Rock Star. So going with that why not add a few silver studs to the back pockets. So we did. 

Photography :: Bernadette at Dette Snaps {BernadettePollard.com}
Wedding/Event Styling + Floral :: The Bliss Life {TheBlissLife.com}
Models :: Taylor + Brianna at Ignite Models Inc {Ignite-Models.com}
Hair + Make Up :: Amber Rose Hair + Makeup {AmberRoseHairandMakeup.com}
Dresses :: Flutter Boutique {FlutterBoutique.com}
Custom Veils/Head Pieces :: Something Borrowed Bride {SomethingBorrowedBride.com}
Furniture Accessories :: A Vintage Touch, Wedding and Event Rentals {facebook.com/AVintageTouch}
Wardrobe/Accessory Stylist :: Emily Moore {EmilymMoore.com}
Photography Assistants :: Kimberly Niedenfuer + Anthony Acosta