Daisy Crazy

I haven't been able to get this J. Crew Collection Embroidered Daisy Top out of my mind, and since I'm all about the possibly premature return of 90's fashion, I've decided to take matters into my own hands.

This is literally the easiest DIY ever, which is perfect for people who, like me, are incredibly impatient.

1) Order some cute vintage daisy appliques on Ebay, like these, these, or these.
2) Steal a Kirkland-brand white t-shirt from your boyfriend. (May need cutting/sleeve folding for proper fit)
3) Lay out the appliques where you want them on the shirt. Then whip out the fabric glue.

Now you know how to put daisies on anything ever, which I plan on doing! A sneak peak of my next daisy-centric project from Opening Ceremony's Instagram:

Want: Otaat

These Otaat Party Hats are made of leather. If I was rich and famous I would have them for all my guests at all my birthday parties. 

Speaking of Sweaters

This tulle-covered sweater skirt might be the most amazing thing I've ever seen. Most amazing texture & silhouette.

Simone Rocha Layered Wool and Tulle Mini Skirt. Images via Style Bubble

Want: Gudron & Gudron

Gudron & Gudron makes me want every article of clothing I own to be made out of sweater. Not that I didn't want that before. Sweaters are by far my favorite thing to buy and wear. My mom got me the best sweaters for Christmas and I've been wearing them every day since. But you can never have too many sweaters...

Via the Gudron & Gudron blog

Via Honey Kennedy

Via the Gundron & Gudron blog

Via the Gundron & Gudron blog

Via the Gundron & Gudron blog

Etsy Gift Guide

 

1. For the Raunchy Jokster: Pin Cup Beer Mug by JeezVanilla

2. For the Green Thumb Dinosaur Lover: Dinosaur Planter with Air Plant by boygirltees

3. For the Fur Friendly Fashionista: Peach Fox Fur Earmuffs by SimplyFurs

4. For the DIY-Obsessed Cheesemonger: Brie Cheese Making Kit by makecheese

5. For the Non-English Major Nerd: Caffeine Molecule Coffee Mug by DailyGrinder

6. For the Snazzy Art Student: Pompeii Bow Tie by SuperAwesomeBowties

7. For the Californian in New York: Soopascarf in Burgundy by Yokoo

8. For the Plan-Aheaders: Wall Calendar 2013 by FormbyStina

For even more ideas check out my Etsy treasury!

Want: Mary Karantzou for Topshop

These priiiiiiiiints! Images via torontolife.

Want: Marios

I think the pleated bags are my favorite (and look at those heels they're styled with!) But I also just want any article of clothing with a digital landscape print. Images via No. 6 Daily.

The Brooklyn Flea

I went over to the Brooklyn Flea in Fort Greene today and took some pictures! I commandeered my roommate's SLR, so I'm going to be posting real pictures instead of just Instagram faux-lga shots. Clearly I need more time to play with the settings, but they will only get better! Have faith!

Want: Adieu

I've been coveting Adieu's t-shirts for years. Not only are their graphics lovely, but the boxy fit is perfect. They're now available at ASOS, if you've been on a desperate search for the perfect graphic tee (which I always am).

 

 

Some of My Favorite Etsy Purchases

These are just a few of my favorite purchases from etsy. I've been buying things on etsy for years, so I've also had some purchases gone horribly wrong (read: shoes with soles secretly made out of styrofoam). But these are some real gems, including a vintage dress I bought probably five years ago that I still wear:

Papier-mache bowl from etco.

Brown woven leather brogues from streeturchinvintage (with some Caffe-Reggio-green paint I got on them).

Vintage binocular case (seller no longer exists) and vintage sunglasses from American Deadstock.

Velvet chunky heels from kaleidsocopevision.

One of my favorite floral vintage dresses that I bought so long ago on an old account I don't even know what shop I got it from.