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Chain Bracelet | I Spy DIY for Refinery 29 I’m pretty sure the knotting in this project is macrame - if someone knows please comment! Anyway, irregardless of what type of knotting this is, it’s adorable! If you don’t want to use suede or can’t find it, you could use thick cord, cotton thread, or even that plastic cord you made bracelets out of when you were a kid!

Chain Bracelet | I Spy DIY for Refinery 29

I’m pretty sure the knotting in this project is macrame - if someone knows please comment! Anyway, irregardless of what type of knotting this is, it’s adorable! If you don’t want to use suede or can’t find it, you could use thick cord, cotton thread, or even that plastic cord you made bracelets out of when you were a kid!

Stained Glass Nail Polish Tutorial | Refinery 29 This was meant to be a tutorial for Christmas but who says you can’t have stained glass nails any day of the week?! The colours pictured are very Christmasy, but I would love pink, blue and yellow colours. This has white as the ‘lines’ but if you wanted to you could also go for ‘real’ stained glass and use black with bright colours over the top.

Stained Glass Nail Polish Tutorial | Refinery 29

This was meant to be a tutorial for Christmas but who says you can’t have stained glass nails any day of the week?! The colours pictured are very Christmasy, but I would love pink, blue and yellow colours. This has white as the ‘lines’ but if you wanted to you could also go for ‘real’ stained glass and use black with bright colours over the top.

Prada Inspired Clutch | Refinery 29 I know some people think that luxury items like handbags and clothing are a waste of money, but one day I would love to own something by a high fashion brand! It’s not just the name - it’s the quality of the workmanship too (and OK, the name!) Until the day I have a spare $1000 to blow on something extravagant though, I’m going to go the DIY route, just like with this pretty jewel encrusted clutch! There’s nothing quite like a bit of faux-bling to dress up a LBD, and when it’s this cheap to re-create, why wouldn’t you want one of your own?!

Prada Inspired Clutch | Refinery 29

I know some people think that luxury items like handbags and clothing are a waste of money, but one day I would love to own something by a high fashion brand! It’s not just the name - it’s the quality of the workmanship too (and OK, the name!) Until the day I have a spare $1000 to blow on something extravagant though, I’m going to go the DIY route, just like with this pretty jewel encrusted clutch! There’s nothing quite like a bit of faux-bling to dress up a LBD, and when it’s this cheap to re-create, why wouldn’t you want one of your own?!

Glitter Collar | Refinery 29 For my birthday in April this year, I’m going to have a glitter party! Everyone is going to have to glitter up or face the consequences (which will be a glitter bomb to the hair) I’m pretty sure I have enough DIYs on here to dress head to toe in glitter. I’m going to make this for myself to go over the top of my favourite black dress… and my glitter shoes, glitter nails, glitter hand bag…

Glitter Collar | Refinery 29

For my birthday in April this year, I’m going to have a glitter party! Everyone is going to have to glitter up or face the consequences (which will be a glitter bomb to the hair) I’m pretty sure I have enough DIYs on here to dress head to toe in glitter. I’m going to make this for myself to go over the top of my favourite black dress… and my glitter shoes, glitter nails, glitter hand bag…

Have You Heard Of? | Refinery 29 Refinery 29 is my number one go to for fashion & beauty advice. It’s like a funny, quirky best friend that has impeccable taste. You have probably seen references to it on my blog already, especially as they have a fantastic DIY section! But that’s not the only section they have - here are a couple with some great links: College Fashion: Beat The Lazies With A Crisp, Clean Desk; Weatherproof Book Bags To Beat The Wintry Mix; Finals Week Dressing (AKA Roadtesting The Formal PJ); How To Dress Up But Still Feel Dressed Down; Living On $40 A Week Plus Size Fashion: 5 Plus Size Friendly Lingerie Lines; Best Wide Calf Boot Styles; Pin Up Perfection; Proving Plus Size Fashion Rules Wrong; 3 Plus Size Outfits Perfect For Spring  Petites Fashion: 5 Clever Tips For Dressing Taller; Petite Friendly Suits At Any Price Point; Our Guide To Dressing For Petite Sizes I Love My…: Ink-Stained Rachel Comey Boots; Ridiculous Faux Fur Jacket; Red Lipstick; Vintage YSL Dress; Star Wars Necklace Trend Watch: Our Predictions For What’s Gonna Be Huge in 2012; 10 Trends We Hope To NEVER See Again; 2012 Color Trends - The Ones To Know Now; Of course there is also a myriad of Beauty and Hair tutorials, culture, art and home articles and even pages dedicated to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Franciso, Washington D.C. and Miami!

Have You Heard Of? | Refinery 29

Refinery 29 is my number one go to for fashion & beauty advice. It’s like a funny, quirky best friend that has impeccable taste. You have probably seen references to it on my blog already, especially as they have a fantastic DIY section! But that’s not the only section they have - here are a couple with some great links:

College Fashion: Beat The Lazies With A Crisp, Clean Desk; Weatherproof Book Bags To Beat The Wintry Mix; Finals Week Dressing (AKA Roadtesting The Formal PJ); How To Dress Up But Still Feel Dressed Down; Living On $40 A Week

Plus Size Fashion: 5 Plus Size Friendly Lingerie Lines; Best Wide Calf Boot Styles; Pin Up Perfection; Proving Plus Size Fashion Rules Wrong; 3 Plus Size Outfits Perfect For Spring 

Petites Fashion: 5 Clever Tips For Dressing Taller; Petite Friendly Suits At Any Price Point; Our Guide To Dressing For Petite Sizes

I Love My…: Ink-Stained Rachel Comey Boots; Ridiculous Faux Fur Jacket; Red Lipstick; Vintage YSL Dress; Star Wars Necklace

Trend Watch: Our Predictions For What’s Gonna Be Huge in 2012; 10 Trends We Hope To NEVER See Again; 2012 Color Trends - The Ones To Know Now;

Of course there is also a myriad of Beauty and Hair tutorials, culture, art and home articles and even pages dedicated to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Franciso, Washington D.C. and Miami!

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7 Stylin’ New Years Eve Dress and ‘Do Combos | Refinery 29

If you’ve been invited to a party for New Years Eve but have no idea of what to wear or how to do your hair, well then here’s a great round up of styles for all ladies! I personally love the one shouldered dress/bun combo. Of course you don’t need to go out and buy a dress - check the pics for something you already have and dress it up with accessories and your amazing personality!

Style Crush | Shawna Strayhorn, Refinery 29 My style is very much influenced by the internet, and in particular fashion bloggers. I like celebrities but let’s be honest - most of them are styled by someone else! I have a folder on my Favourites toolbar called ‘Fashion’ where I just chuck all my favourite people straight into and I figured it was time to start sharing with you! The first is the amazing Shawna, Director of Marketing at Refinery 29. Can I just say, as soon as I saw this picture I was like, I need to knot my maxi skirt like that! And wear a tshirt with it! And get a pair of boots like that! That’s what I mean about style - it immediately makes you want to emulate the look. Plus Shawna has inspired me to wear that hot red lipstick I’ve been umming and awing about. Life’s too short for pink!

Style Crush | Shawna Strayhorn, Refinery 29

My style is very much influenced by the internet, and in particular fashion bloggers. I like celebrities but let’s be honest - most of them are styled by someone else! I have a folder on my Favourites toolbar called ‘Fashion’ where I just chuck all my favourite people straight into and I figured it was time to start sharing with you!

The first is the amazing Shawna, Director of Marketing at Refinery 29. Can I just say, as soon as I saw this picture I was like, I need to knot my maxi skirt like that! And wear a tshirt with it! And get a pair of boots like that! That’s what I mean about style - it immediately makes you want to emulate the look. Plus Shawna has inspired me to wear that hot red lipstick I’ve been umming and awing about. Life’s too short for pink!

Updo Buns For Summer | Refinery 29 I’m pretty in love with that first bun, though I know it’s probably hideous to a lot of folks! Including guys. Guys don’t get fashion. This is apparently called a ‘unicorn bun’. Haha! Awesome. I’m also feelin’ that second bun, the perfect work do, though I doubt I could get it that neat. And the last one - totally my style because it’s meant to be messy.

Updo Buns For Summer | Refinery 29

I’m pretty in love with that first bun, though I know it’s probably hideous to a lot of folks! Including guys. Guys don’t get fashion. This is apparently called a ‘unicorn bun’. Haha! Awesome. I’m also feelin’ that second bun, the perfect work do, though I doubt I could get it that neat. And the last one - totally my style because it’s meant to be messy.

Milkmaid Braid With Ribbon | Refinery 29 Hair colour envy! That ‘do is a do. Wow, terrible pun. Anywho, I love the idea of braiding ribbon into a hairstyle like this - it takes it from wow to wow! Other combos you could try - black hair with hot pink ribbon, blonde with a rich royal blue, brown with buttercup yellow!

Milkmaid Braid With Ribbon | Refinery 29

Hair colour envy! That ‘do is a do. Wow, terrible pun. Anywho, I love the idea of braiding ribbon into a hairstyle like this - it takes it from wow to wow! Other combos you could try - black hair with hot pink ribbon, blonde with a rich royal blue, brown with buttercup yellow!