blue hair love.

I finally took the blue hair plunge yesterday at

Sally Hershberger Salon with with master colorist Sean Gallagher!

And I am in love with it!

To get this shade of blue, it was not as simple as you might think.  Many 

test pieces were processed & variations were tested.  Manic Panic

makes a light blue color called Bad Boy Blue, but don't for a second think that

that's all you need.  

The formula was kept a secret from me, because I 

tend to overshare so my only advice is this. 

Go to a pro & definitely don't try to dilute the manic panic 

with conditioner (like many blogs say). the blue turns sea foam green.

the color looks much darker here. 

the sun light makes it look pastel.

other blue haired ladies to gather inspiration from.

creative process.

Inside look at my creative process. for nail art. :)

diy. creme de le creme.

Found these online over the weekend and thought I'd make my own version!

Top: Zoe Karssen Crème de la Crème cotton-blend terry sweatshirt $160

via NET-A-PORTER

Bottom: Kate Spade Garance Dore studio pullover $128

via Kate Spade

I found my sweatshirt yesterday (from uniqlo $15) after all of my usual craft stores had closed, but I was by Washington Square Park, so I popped into New University Pen & Stationary, Inc. to see if they had iron on letters. They did, but not was I was looking for.  They did however have vinyl alphabet stickers, so I figured I would just make some stencils & hope for the best.

Supplies:

grey sweatshirt

painters tape

pouncer sponge

fabric paint

scissors

ruler

adhesive letters

Cut out all over the letters you need 

with as much room around the edges as you can manage 

& space everything out.

Tape everything down with painters tape. 

Anywhere that you don't want paint, tape it down.

I used a pouncer sponge and basically you just bounce it up and down.  

Since you are painting in this motion, your stencils shouldn't bleed.

Don't completely saturate the fabric either, use only as much paint as you need.

Ta Dah! I was really worried I would have some bleeding, but surprisingly I didn't.

I did have a happy little accident on the bottom C. Whoopsy. 

I forgot to cover that little spot of the stencil.

Before you wash it, make sure you heat set in the fabric paint by 

hitting it with an iron on the back side. 

Total time: 1 hour & 30 minutes.

Under $20.

(but I already had some supplies on hand)

image via Atlantic Pacific

everything's coming up roses.

This will be the first of many fun new prints.

I just bought a 25 plate pack of bundle monster nail plates from amazon.

Available HERE.

base: essie mint candy apple

flowers: teal from forever 21

diy. embroidered jeans.

inspiration.

Isabel Marant Renell embroidered Jeans originally $660

BDG Cigarette High-Rise embroidered jeans via urban outfitters $78

For the DIY::

1 pair of black skinny jeans (any will do) &

16 native american eagle patches (found on ebay)

Southwestern Totem Bird Embroidered Iron On Patch

available here for $2.27 per patch

total cost for patches $36.32

Pin down all of your patches & make sure everything is spaced out appropriately.  

I chose to sew mine horizontally (bottom to bottom) in four sets down each leg.  

But by all means, use your creative vision and do what you like.    

Next, use your iron and a pressing cloth to temporarily secure your patches.

Even though they are iron on, they aren't magic.  You're going to have to sew.

After everything is in place, tack stitch everything down. Especially the wings. 

Those will be the most inclined to curl up.  This process is pretty easy, but it's not quick.

Each patch took me 15 - 20 minutes.  I won't do the math for you, because it will definitely discourage you.  It's great TV work.  

PS. use a thimble.

embroidered bags à la dolce & gabbana.

I am LOVING these needlepoint / cross stitch bags by Dolce & Gabbana.

Their whole Fall Winter 2013 collection is amazing!  

Lots of over the top painterly floral prints, 

extravagant gold trim & tons of embroidery.

I obviously wanted one of these  gorgeous bags but they are approx. $1800. 

So naturally, I used my resources and took to the internet (eBay).

Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Fall Winter 2013 inspired,

find your own Needlepoint Bags for less... on eBay.

I found hundreds of vintage bags. 

Start searching for your own!

eBay: needle point bag

Etsy: needle point bag

Mine has not arrived just yet,

I will post pictures when it arrives.

I am patiently waiting.

image via SheFinds.com

arg. I can't remember where I snagged this from. :(

greek love. chobani soho.

It's finally happened!  

A non-frozen gourmet yogurt shop with the most delicious creations.

Up until about six months ago, I was under the impression that I didn't like yogurt, 

but after giving Chobani a try, I am hooked!  

I eat at least 2 a day.  It's like dessert that's good for you.

So naturally when I heard that Chobani was opening up shop, I was dying to try it.  

I went in this afternoon for a quick breakfast snack.  The staff there was so friendly and I was more then impressed with my selection.  I'm a sucker for fresh figs & honey (walnuts not so much) but I ordered it as is.  It was AMAZING!  Everything about it was to die for and it was only $4..  I'm definitely going back, and going back often.  

image via serious eats

Fig + Walnut

(Turkish Figs, Walnuts and Honey)

I only tried one, but have high hopes for the others.

images via Chobani Soho

image via serious eats