Pipin' Hott.

Every once and awhile I'll stumble across a DIY project so simple I just can't keep myself from making. Case and point, this rose gold pipe necklace (via ps i made this).

All you need is three copper pipe fittings (two straight & one elbow shaped) and ribbon. Visit a near by hardware store for the pipe and fabric store for the ribbon (that is if you don't already have ribbon lying around the house). Slip the ribbon through the pipe and tie the ends in a bow. It's as simple as that!

It's seriously a foolproof project that's sure to make a bold statement!

Shoe Revival

What do you do when a favorite pair of flats have just about reached the end of their life? A pair that you've loved from day one... and it shows (i.e. fading, scuffs, etc). So much in fact that it's actually pretty embarrassing to wear them (in a professional sense) because of how ratty they look.

I was recently faced with such a dilemma. A great pair of BR black flats that I've had for years were in need of some major TLC. I couldn't bring myself to throw them away (I mean they're from Banana) so I got creative... and possible a little desperate. Working on a limited budget (just bought a car), I didn't really want to purchase anything to bring them from beyond the grave but rather use whatever I could find around my apartment.

Enter....

The sharpie. Now before you think I'm crazy for taking a permeant market to a lovely pair of flats. I should explain the texture of the shoe, which is basically a suede material. Risky? Yes but the gain could be great.

Afterward I took a old black sock to smooth out the marks. (Incase you're not sure what a black sock looks like I've included a picture below.)

The results, I'm pleased to say were great! See for yourself! It will be our little secret and considering that about 3 people read this blog... secret should be safe, for a while at least :)

French Roast

Amazing! J'adore! And the best part... he's French... Extra Bold :)



Ahhh....he makes me melt.

We are in luvre.

We've struck music inspiration gold!

If I'm anything like most music lovers, we're always on a continuous search for new/upcoming music that helps set the mood and puts us in our element. Don't get me wrong... I love the mainstream cliche songs that get way too much radio play just as much as the next person. But those get tired and old quick and if you're like me, you lean on music (heavily) for inspiration, motivation, relaxation and any other "ation" you can think of, especially during working hours. The same old same old songs just don't cut it eventually and (for me) new songs are needed to maintain/increase brain stimulation.

Enter wearehunted.com. 

A one stop listening shop for the 99 most popular "emerging,""mainstream," "remixed," songs. I personally enjoy the "emerging" songs section because 99% of the time I've never heard the song before. There are even links to purchase the songs or search for songs similar to your favorites. 

This is an awesome resource for any music lover and must to keep you going throughout your day! Enjoy! :) 

tunes for tuesday.

I'm going to make every effort to post new music I find (& am currently obsessing over) every Tuesday. Here's hoping... Cassette Kids is a a rock-punk-electronic triple threat from Sydney, Au. Their lead singer reminds me a bit of Gwen Stefani circa 1990s. EP, Spin, dropped today and you can get it on itunes or amazon. Take a listen.....

Lying Around

Cassette Kids

Take it

Cassette Kids

march madness.

Got a mailer from The Limited today & just as I was about to toss it (only because I'm lacking in the financial department) I noticed a designer collaboration announcement for Jodi Arnold.

Congratulations Limited, you've peaked my interest (not that it was very difficult... obviously). So I made a quick search for some articles (& what I really mean is some image previews... because I need to see what we're talking about here).

Came across this sneak peak & needless to say, I'm sold. Now if Spring (weather) would just get here! I want that skirt, ohh and if I could find somewhere to wear that teal one-sholder (& it be appropriate), that'd be most helpful!

Check out the details on the collaboration at stylelist. March 18 get here now!!! 

Ohh, & check out these (coming soon) fabulous fabric prints at target. Hitting stores on the 14th. So very fun & Alice and Wonderland-esque!

city fun - okc.

One of my favorite blogs, design*sponge has all things art, crafts, DIY, city guides (hence the purpose of this post), etc!

I actually subscribe to their RSS feed but for one reason or another hadn't been keeping up with it. The other day noticed I had some 70+ articles in my inbox and decided it was time for a clean up.

While shuffling through them I came across a city guide that peaked my interest. Why you ask??? Well because it was of the one and only Okla. City, which I consider to be very underrated and this guide proves it. I've lived here for more than 10 years and though I've been to or heard of a lot of these places, there were still several I've never ever heard of! 

Here's a link to the city guide HERE, sorry the links no longer work on design sponge but if you if you do a google search of these places almost all of them have sites.

They have tons more city guides that you can thumb through HERE too.

I'm going to be really busy now... lots of places to visit! Enjoy!