DIY.....I am Dyeing...with a Vengeance

When I was younger I remember tie-dyeing a t-shirt, unfortunately I can not recall whether it was an epic fail or a piece of art. In the notion of creativity and keeping it OOAK* I tried it again.  This time I used a silk t-shirt that I had made awhile back for another project. (I still have a bag of silk fabric waiting to be turned into something fabulous and have no doubt that will occur soon). Here is my first adult try at dip dyeing a shirt & necklace. The silk held the color a bit better, I think I will re-dye the necklace so that the color is more dense. Im definitely going to be dyeing more, and perhaps I will further home my skills and post a tutorial.

*OOAK="one of a kind", an acronym I have picked up from the crafty.

DIY.... Dip Toe Flats

I am dangerous with paint (not to mention messy).

Extra Paint + Goodwill Bound Skimmers=Dip Toe Flats!
 I like them, what do you think?

I simply cleaned off the shoe, and dipped them in paint and hung them to dry. This was my first dip paint experiment, I like how they turned out. I'd definitely use a more durable paint next time, I simply applied a sealer this time to ward off scrapes & scratches.

Back to work

Another beautiful Monday, back to work and I definitely wanted to keep the bright colors going...

blouse-Lovely Squared/cardigan Forever21/slacks-Zara/peep toes-BCBGMaxAzria/bracelet-H&M

Its getting warm(er)

I must say it is lovely to have brunch outdoors with a good friend. Brunch date!

bell bottom jeans-Gap/blazer-WalterBaker/clutch-Zara/booties-Rachel Roy/spike ring-ASOS

Friday Running

I spent most of the day running errands, so comfort was key and what's more cozy than sweats?

jacket & sweater-H&M/sweats-Gap/sneaks-Ash

Isabel Marant Wedge Sneaker Knock Off

Recently I have been a little obsessed with sneaker wedges, like many my favs are the Isabel Marants but with a price tag tinkering around $700, I just couldnt do it. I did however preorder the Ash Beas, after I saw how quickly the Birdy's went.  
So today I was running errands in SOHO when low and behold a Believer was made out of me. Steve Madden has gotten into the game along with a few others (to much fail) and came up with a nice sneaker wedge as well. Lets not kid one another, it is a knock off (SM is kinda known for slightly re-styling a shoe and giving it a consumer friendly price tag). I got mine in black to wear all year long, and of course so it wouldnt compete with my Bea's, Bea's are an original design, at least I think so....but I could be bias.

My SM Black Believers pic click

-Con, there is a wait list.

-Pro, they are $199.
-Pro, SM staff said they have more colors in the works (red or olive would be nice).

-Con/Pro, depends on your geography, to date they are only sold in Soho NYC store.

Steve Madden Believer

BREAKING NEWS...Check out these kicks by LUISAVIAROMA they ship worldwide and are stocking the identical shoe!!   Lemare $277 including the importing & shipping.

They also have several other creative sneakers concepts including the Elena $392