Work It Wednesday No. 8 and a DIY

Hey Everyone! I'm back for Work It Wednesday with Laura @ A Little Bit of Lacquer. I apologize for being absent the past few weeks, things got a little crazy around here! From sickness to life stresses, we've been through the ringer over here. Anyway, I'm back in full swing and ready to smother my blog with love! 

Alexander McQueen Embroidered Tank
Nonoo Mariella Silk Pleated Maxi Skirt (similar cheaper version)
Elegantly Waisted Hippie Suede Fringe Belt
Solestruck Makito Lilo Perforated Loafer
Burberry Prorsum Woven Raffia-Effect and Leather Bag

I also wanted to share a recent little project I took on. So, you know the Christian Louboutin Altipump? Well, I've been obsessing over them for months and since I absolutely cannot afford Louboutins, I ventured out on a journey to make myself a pair of spiked pumps. I did my own spin on the Altipump. I ordered a beginners studding kit from Studs & Spikes and took an old pair of black pumps from Target and started stabbing holes into my shoes blindly. WARNING! Don't do this. It took me awhile to fix my crooked studs. Trust me, you don't want crooked studs! After a bit of trial and error, I came out with these bad boys!

 

If you have any other questions, let me know! I used the tools included in the beginners studding kit and a pair of needle nose pliers. I'm happy to be back to my little blog. I promise I won't leave you again (for awhile, at least :)!
Have a great week everyone!

Friday's Fancies :: Tangerine Tango

Milly Adrienne printed silk-twill dress, Ray-Ban Folding Wayfarer sunglasses, Kenneth Jay Lane beaded resin necklace (similar), ALDO Mellison Printed Wedge T-Bar Sandals, Marc by Marc Jacobs Pavé Heart Ring, Diane von Furstenberg Harper Laurel color-block leather tote

Happy Friday everyone! I'm linking up with {av} at {longdistanceloving} for Friday's Fancies! Tangerine Tango has been named color of the year, and this is how I'd piece it into my wardrobe! This adorable dress has such a fun and interesting pattern. I'm also really obsessed with fringe and tassels lately, so I included this pretty necklace and DVF bag!

We've been getting a little taste of Spring here in New York! The weather is warming up bit by bit and before we know it the trees will be covered in green leaves and flowers will be blooming! It's luckily been a very mild winter, but I'm still a Floridian at heart and I can't take the cold for much longer!

This week I'm going to treat myself to a pedicure. I've been saving money by doing it myself the past few months, but since I'll soon be able to rock some sandals without 3 pairs of tights I think I deserve a real pedicure!

It's been somewhat of a stressful week and I'm very much looking forward to the weekend. I can't believe it's already March! This year is flying by. I can't wait to see what's in store for these upcoming months. Hope you all have a great weekend. xoxoxo

PS: I just purchased a gorgeous top from Savannah Marie at Everybody's Buying Vintage. She really has some amazing items in her shop!

This has been on repeat lately. It's such a fun song. I've always been a fan of Tegan and Sara. Enjoy <3

Work It Wednesday No. 2

clockwise from left
| Kimono Sweater Abstract Top | Gold Necklace | Michael Kors Embellished Pants | Vintage Lace Scarf | Trussardi 1911 Boot | River Island Stripe Glam Satchel | Chinese Laundry Catch Me Leather Heels | Jack Germain Garbo Clutch |
This is the second week of Work It Wednesday with Laura at A Little Bit of Lacquer! I'm really loving this kimono-style top with the big open sleeves. This style top is perfect for work because I have to cover up a tattoo on my arm, but it's still open enough where my arms aren't constricted all day. These pants are also really cute and I love the embellishments on the sides.

I'm also pretty obsessed with fringe. I want fringe on everything! I couldn't decide between this Jack Germain clutch and this striped satchel, I just love them both! I love the basket weaving technique they used for these Chinese Laundry leather heels, it's a little different from gladiators. The rich chocolate brown color of the Trussardi boots is what really attracted me to them, but I'm a sucker for booties of any kind!

I'm gonna cut this one off short because I must be off to work! And don't hate on this song, I love it.

Update!!! I snapped a picture of what I'm actually wearing today at work! A Colorblock Dress from Ruche and my Lane Bryant Houndstooth Cape (similar here)! (sorry for such a crappy cell phone picture)

I'm also wearing one of my favorite necklaces. I was looking through my grandma's jewelry one day yeaarrrss ago and fell in love with this little choker! She let me have it! <3

Happy Leap Day!!


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I need to start keeping up with this more

I am starting to feel motivated and inspired to do my blog postings on a more regular basis. I definitely have a lot of shoe cravings- nothing's changed there. These past couple months have been hectic beyond belief. Scott and I moved out of his parent's house into our own apartment in Elmont, New York. The area is great. Floral Park High School is right down the block and we try to walk the track at least 3 or 4 times a week. This crappy weather has set us back this past week, though. Last night we made homemade cupcakes and frosting for Rosh Hashanah at Vicki's tonight. They came out pretty good for my first attempt at baking without a buying a cake mix from the grocery store. Ok, so on with my shoe obsession...

I am really digging these mensware-esque pumps and flats. They're masculine but definitely sexy and will turn some heads.

I wish these didn't have such hideous laces! I love the work boot feel, though. They remind me of my stepdad's boots that he refuses to replace until the soles wear through. I recently bought a pair of boots that have these same types of holes for the laces. They give some great detail to the shoes.

These are great. I love the western/cowboy vibe. I had a pair of cowboy boots when I was 16-17 that I absolutely adored. I really love wearing girly dresses and a "gruff" kind of shoe. It breaks the outfit up and gives a different feel to the whole look.

I found most of these on Piperlime.com. They have a great selection, surprisingly!