DIY ~ Boho Spike Necklace

Hi lovelies!  With warmer months upon us, I'm all about easy, breezy jewelry that I can easily dress up a plain tee or tank with.  This fun statement necklace is so easy to make and is the perfect piece to throw on with practically everything.  {Click for the how-to!}

DIY ~ Jewelry Organizer

Hi lovelies!  If you're anything like me, you have a huge collection of jewelry you've amassed and it seems to reproduce itself overnight.  Which means you've long outgrown your jewelry box, jewelry armoire, and it's now overflowing off your dresser, similarly to an erupting volcano's lava flow.  And, much like a toddler believes, if you can't see it it's not there.  At least for me.  So I need things hanging in plain sight, where I can see them without even looking for them.

Enter this simple DIY.  It uses some common household items, and even involves a bit of upcycling too!  Best of all, it's easily customizable to match your decor du jour.  {Keep reading to see what I used to make this and to be inspired to make your own too!}

Obsessed ~ Forever 21 Lovely Heart Necklace

FOREVER 21 Lovely Heart Pendant Necklace

Hi lovelies!  After I shared my F21 Lips pendant as a recent obsession the other day, it got me thinking about more affordable recent purchases I've made, and from time to time, I'd love to share them with you!  Today we are inspired by Lanvin's amazing, ornate LOVE pendants.  While not exact, Forever 21 has a beautiful inspired by piece that I picked up a few weeks ago.  I've worn it quite a few times and love how versatile it is.  At only $10.80, it's an absolute steal!  Hurry over and grab one while you can!

xo

Lia

Obsessed ~ Forever 21 Kisses & Pearls Necklace

FOREVER 21 Kisses & Pearls Rope Necklace

Hi lovelies!  I had to share with you this amazing find from Forever 21!  I posted it on Instagram yesterday, and since it's such a steal (and a stellar Lulu Frost inspired piece!) I wanted to make sure nobody misses it and you all run out and get one!  It'll set you back a cool $4.80, and it will layer so lovely with your shorter statement pieces.

xo

Lia

DIY ~ Dolce & Gabbana Inspired Raffia Tassel Earrings

Hi lovelies!  I think we've all had our eyes on the raffia tasseled Dolce & Gabbana earrings since we first saw them.  They epitomize easy breezy summery fun, and I knew I had to recreate them.  {Click to keep reading!}

DIY ~ Nautical Hardware Necklace

Hiya lovelies!  Today's necklace is a fun design I kind of just came up with!  I think that the white/gold combo is rather nautical yet still rough with the chain/hardware combo.  {Click to keep reading!}

DIY ~ Crystal Spike Stud Earrings

Hi lovelies!  I've got a fun and easy DIY for you today... it's these unique crystal spike stud earrings!

Here's the inspiration, these beautiful Courtney Lee Collection Eve earrings, as soon as I saw them I knew I'd be making them!  Now they are on sale on Gilt right now for only $45, but they're sold out there too {here}  So if you really like them, you've got to check the how-to!  {Click to keep reading!}

SnS Loves ~ LeeMo Origami Diamond Earrings

Hi lovelies!  As you may know, I have such a penchant for unique, statement jewelry.  So it comes as no surprise that when Leela reached out to me to check out her handmade origami earrings, I fell head over heels in love with them!  I'm sure you will too... {Click to keep reading}

Mother's Day DIY ~ Chain n Hoop Earrings

Happy Friday, lovelies!  It's the last day of my Mother's Day DIY series, and I hope you've gotten some good ideas on things to make for mom that won't break the bank.  Please do let me know if you make anything, I'd love to see your take on it!  Without further ado, I wanted to make a fun pair of summery yet chic earring for your mom, or for someone you know who's a mom!  These are so easy to make, you'll want to make some for yourself too :)  {Click to keep reading!}

DIY ~ Studded Satin Cord Cobra Bracelets

Hi lovelies!  Long overdue, I have a new DIY for you!  If you remember wayyyy back in the day, I did 30 days of DIY and on the 30th day, I made cobra bracelets from brightly colored rope.  I'm still a huge fan of this knot, but decided to glam it up a bit this time by using satin cord and studs!  {Keep reading for the how-to!}

Kate Spade Jewelry Dupes at Target!

Hey lovelies!  Like everyone, I love Target.  I mean, I loooove Target.  They continue to step up their game season after season. So imagine my surprise when perusing some of their accessories, and I immediately thought they looked eerily familiar.  While they aren't spot-on dupes, there's definitely some Kate Spade inspiration in Target's jewelry.

The necklaces above are definitely similar, though not exact.  While the Kate Spade 'Field Day' Bib Necklace will set you back $278, the Target Sculptured Beaded Flower Bib necklace only costs $16.99.  Now I can't speak for everyone, but on a trendy piece like this, I'd rather save $250 (or put that towards my student loans!) and pick up the 'cousin' necklace from Target.

The earrings are also 'cousins' (see what I did there? lol), but at $8 a pop, you can get both for less than the cost of one pair of the originals by Kate Spade.  Besides, once they're on no one will be able to tell the difference!

Have you spotted any similarly inspired pieces in stores lately?  Would you rather the designer pieces (and prices!) or the bargain ones?

xx
Lia

BaubleBar's Spring Cleaning Sale

Hi lovelies!  With spring upon us (or so they say!) I am so excited about BaubleBar's Spring Cleaning sale!  If you've never heard of / ordered from BaubleBar before, they work with leading jewelry designers, the same ones who supply high-end retail stores, and curate a collection of on-trend, affordable pieces.  There's no commitment, no monthly charges, just buy what you want when you want.  The best part?  You'll get $10 off your first order when you sign up!  So click here and sign up!

Now, they're having this incredible Spring Cleaning sale, with pieces up to 60% off!  Here's some of my favorites.  At these prices, they all are affordable!


from L-R, top row:
Noir Spike Strand, $24
Bubblegum Bauble Bib, $24
Violet Triad Collar, $24

from L-R, bottom row:
Jumbo Amethyst Studs, $16
Popeye Sailor Studs, $16
Starfish Ring, $36
Glacier Ring, $74

Any pieces you've got your eye on?

xx
Lia

DIY ~ Pastel 'Enamel' Bangle Bracelets

Hey lovelies!  I keep seeing such adorable pastel enamel bracelets in stores, and they are just so fun!  But given my nearly nonexistent budget now, I can't afford to spend.  I'm okay with this, because I just get more creative!  Given my recent pastel painted baubles, like the bobby pins or the necklace and earrings, I decided to raid my jewelry and found some plain bangles that would be perfect for a makeover.  {Click to read more!}

DIY ~ Joomi Lim Inspired Spiked Necklace

Happy Tuesday, lovelies!  Today's DIY is inspired by this gorgeous Joomi Lim spiked necklace.  It's stunning, isn't it?  But it's a bit too expensive for my liking. So, I raided my supplies and found I had a similar chain to use, and ordered the studs from M&J Trimming.  {How to after the jump}

DIY ~ Kate Spade Inspired Splatter Jewel Studs

Hey lovelies!  Ahh the week is almost over, and I've got just the DIY for you to tackle this weekend!  Inspired by these adorable Kate Spade Splatter Jewel Earrings that cost $68, I knew I could make them for less.  Sidenote, don't they also remind you of the Carrie purse from The Carrie Diaries?  Love it.  {How to after the jump}

My Favorite Things (& Most Recent Purchases!)

Hey lovelies!  While I was on a DIY kick last week, this week I'd like to switch things up and share some of my recent purchases / favorite things with you all. I've been trying to curb spending lately, so I'm only buying things that I truly love and know I will use, all the while not buying expensive (ie, out of my budget) items.  {More after the jump}

DIY ~ Emporio Armani Inspired Rhinestone Bangle Bracelet

Hi lovelies!  Today's DIY is inspired by this gorgeous Emporio Armani bracelet.  I was able to make it using items I had on hand, but it can be customized depending on what bracelets and rhinestone trim you have and can find.  I of course, made mine in Gator colors :)  {How to after the jump}

DIY ~ Pearl Collective Inspired Spike Pearl Necklace

Happy Monday lovelies!  As I teased on instagram yesterday, I've got 5 DIYs for you all this week!  This first one is inspired by this amazing Pearl Collective necklace.  I love the look of it but wanted to make it a bit dantier using these spike beads I had on hand.  I may make another one with bigger spikes and layer them together!  {How to after the jump}

DIY ~ Ball Chain Multi-Strand Bracelet

Hi lovelies!  I hope your week is off to a great start!  I've got a fun and easy bracelet DIY for you, which I was able to make with materials I had on hand.  While you may not have everything on hand, the materials are extremely inexpensive.  {More after the jump}

5 Minute DIY ~ Chunky Chain Necklace

Hiya lovelies!  I wanted to share with you such an easy and inexpensive DIY.... a large link chunky chain necklace!  You'll never guess where the chain came from... {Steps after the break}