DIY Embroidered Details--Progress

Here's an update on my embroidery project. It's almost all done! Once it's finished, I'll post a detailed tutorial!

 

Make sure to follow and leave your comments and questions below!

-Sarah

DIY Inspiration: Let's Embroider EVERYTHING!

I've been embroidering since I was 10. What better way to spice up a childhood hobby than making it haute couture?

Camubutterfly Slipper - Valentino

Embroidered Shrunken Cardi - Free People

Cap-Sleeve Embroidered Geode Dress - 3.1 Philip Lim

Embroidered Rose Sweatshirt - Christopher Kane

Iris Floral Embroidered Clutch Bag - Marchesa

Get ready for lots of embroidery-themed DIY projects!!!

Marc Jacobs Inspired DIY Hex Nut Earrings

Marc Jacobs' hex nut and bolt jewelry is simply fabulous. His pieces, like the ones below, have inspired my latest DIY project.

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For this tutorial, I will be making a pair of earrings that use one hex nut, like the first picture above, but I will be using a hex nut that is a different color than the chain, like the second image.

Step one: Gather your supplies: Two hex nuts (I used silver tone), two lengths of chain, two jump rings, and two earring wires (for the chain, rings, and the wires, I used a rose-gold tone) (Not pictured are one pair of pliers).

Step Two: Thread one length of chain through one hex nut.

Step Three: Attach the chain to a jump ring.

Step Four: Add an earring wire to the jump ring.

Step Five: Close the jump ring and VOILE! You have a chic pair of earrings inspired by the incredible Marc Jacobs.

If you have any questions, ideas, or anything else to add, please comment below and feel free to follow!

xo

Sarah

Pockets and Paillettes

Right now, I'm loving paillettes and sequins--really anything that shines and sparkles. What goes well with sequins and paillettes? Pockets!

A perfect example of a gorgeous and glamorous pocket is Gwyneth Paltrow's Prada dress from the 2012 met Gala.

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For those of us who don't have an occasion (or the money) for such a dress, an embellished pocket on a t-shirt or tank top, like these, will do just fine.

Glitch Sequin Tee - Nasty Gal

Stripe Sequin Pocket Tee - Delia's

Sequin Asymmetric Top - Pixie Market

That's where I got the inspiration for my latest DIY project. My blue and white polka dot tank needed something, but I could never put my finger on exactly what. After rummaging through my supplies, I stumbled upon gold rectangular paillettes and I just couldn't say "no." This tutorial will show you how to turn your tired old top into this:

So, first, I gathered my materials: the shirt, my paillettes, a needle, and thread. My paillettes are from M&J Trimming. They have a wonderful selection and are by far my favorite craft store.

Before sewing, I laid out the paillettes to make sure that I liked the way they looked.

Then, I started sewing my paillettes to the pocket, making sure I didn't sew the pocket shut. If you don't know how to sew on paillettes, here's a great tutorial.

And I kept sewing...

...until, finally, the paillettes reached the other side of the pocket. When I was done, I knotted the back and snipped off the excess thread.

And there you have it: an easy way to spruce up an old tank top. Hope you enjoyed and, if you have any questions, comments, or ideas, please comment below!

xo

Sarah

My newest DIY Project:

Lately, I've been obsessed with these hand-wrapped bangles. I spend all my free time making them and here are a few of them:

Tomorrow, I'm visiting the Fashion Institute of Technology and hopefully meeting with one of the professors. I'm really excited and I'll post all the pictures tomorrow!

"Sarah's Picks"

At my internship at Mixology, I was able to right a blog post! I was really excited to do it and I'm really really proud of it. Here it is:

 

Check out the items mentioned and others at: shopmixology.com!

Busy Busy Busy!

Well, I have the opportunity of a lifetime and I am RUNNING with it! I was offered an internship at MIXOLOGY's warehouse! I'm doing little things, but it's always great to learn. Everyone is so fantastic and caring, and I couldn't ask for more!

 

And with that, I've been able to have a few items of my own, including this GORGEOUS dress (which I wore to see How To Succeed on Broadway!):

Warped Tour '11

I looked for a great outfit all day, but didn't see one worth noting until A Day To Remember, (aka the last set of the Long Island date):

 

At first, I  noticed the feathers in the girl to the far right's hair. Then, I noticed her sister, on the far left, who had a really cute hairdo and a cute pair of shorts. I thought to myself: Wait, she wasn't wearing that before... Then I looked closely and realized that these two well-dressed girl were sisters! After that, I saw the girl in the middle who was with them. Her top was to die for. Immediately, I knew that they needed to be my Warped Tour street style girls!

My Favorite Place

I was browsing Long Island's Cold Spring Harbor when I came across one of my favorite stores, My Favorite Place. I made my way through the little shop and VOILE! I discovered this girl and her fantastic style!! The gingham skirt (which, if I'm correct, is from J Crew [I have the same one in green]) and girly, airy top are perfectly accented by that GORGEOUS unique belt!! Not to mention that her glasses are completely adorable!
NAILING IT, LONG ISLAND!!!

Ann Taylor's take on STRIPES: You're doing it RIGHT!

Lea Michele at the 2011 Met Ball:



If you can't read my handwriting, which you PROBABLY cant, I'll translate:

Here's what it says at the bottom:

Overall, this outfit was KILLER. The blue and red palette is ULTRA-flattering for her pale skin and brown hair. The long straight hair, drop earrings, and strapless dress elongate her neck and give her a graceful, ballerina-esque look.
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I absolutely fell IN LOVE with her clutch. Honestly, I want my own! Her makeup was excellent and the whole outfit was incredible.

Theo Stockman, looked AH-mazing as always!

~xo Sarah DeRupo