SOTD...

After weeks of contemplating whether or not to color the cross straps on my "Chloe look-a-like" sandals I decided to go for it. The thing with a DIY project like this is that if it goes wrong I would have ruined a perfectly fine pair of new shoes... Like I did that one time when I sprayed a pair of leather boots to get a patent leather look. Which probably would have worked out fine if I had done it in a couple of thin layers instead of impatiently spaying too much in one go... We will never know, but let's just say you live and learn and move on because I am very pleased with how the sandals turned out.

So this is what they looked like before:

And this is what they look like now:

I think the contrasting color does give them a depth and dimension that they were lacking before. I'm glad I did it.

D&G DIY

I was inspired by the jeans in this D&G Fall Winter 2009 ad...

... and decided to try and make something similar myself. This is the result.

I really like how they turned out.

I made them last September but wore them for first time yesterday out for dinner with girlfriends. 

My top 10 Pick-Me-Ups...

Got the winter blues? Here is my top 10 list of girlie pick me ups. The little things that always make me feel better instantly.

1. I paint my nails red. That always gives me a little boost and brings out my inner vixen. ;-) It's hard not to feel sexy and feminine with ten little scarlet jewels on my fingers. My secret is a silky base coat and quick dry top coat topped with Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Speed Dry Drops for good measure.

2. I wash my hair. Not just a quick wash & condition while showering, I really take my time with this one. Deep conditioning mask, oil treatment the works. Healthy bouncy sexy hair... need I say more?

3. I give myself a home facial. I start by steaming my face to get the all the hidden yuck out of my pores, then I scrub all the dead skin off that the steam softened. I scrub my lips as well for soft plump kissable lips. After I wash the scrub off, I mix up a home made face mask. Here are some great recipes for home made face masks. I finish it all off with healthy portion of moisturiser and lip conditioner.

4. The trusty foot bath. This is sooo relaxing. Some warm water, foot scrub and then rub. Mmmm...

5. A nice looooong bath or shower, including a full body scrub and some sweet body lotion or oil afterwards.

6. I cook a great meal and have my girls over for dinner. Quality time with friends and family really makes me happy.

7. I play my favourite songs and have a little sing along if possible. Yeah I sound a little "alley cat" (...okay, I sound a lot "alley cat"), but who cares, this always makes me feel better.

8. Salsa! Put on some salsa music and shake my bonbon in my living room. ;-) (It's great for cleaning the house too!)

9. Clean out my make up case or tackle some other small task that's been nagging in the back of my mind for a while. That small feeling of accomplishment can be a big mood booster!

10. Say "I love you" to some special. Or if that's not possible, I just think of all the reasons why I love them and it always puts a smile on my face.

Feeling good is so essential to looking good. It's important to take time out to take care of your self, show yourself some love, lift your spirits, put a smile your face. A smile is after all your best accessory, don't you think?

Chain link earings...

Don't you hate it when you have a clear idea of what you want but can't find it anywhere in the stores? Grrrr.... I used to, now I just make my own. :)

I made these 2 days ago from a h&m braclet and earings that I no longer wear.

Now all I have to do is figure out what to do with the bracelet I dismantled.

Peachy Orange Silk...

Isn't it amazing what a person can accomplish when they are not procrastinating? :)

I made this dress yesterday. I've had the fabric for more than a year now. My local fabric store had this sort of crushed silk for sale. I bought a few colors, with the intention of making some cute summer dresses and skirts.

Of course I started off great. I made this yellow pencil skirt last year and wore it like this:

... and then proceeded to do nothing at all. :( Any ideas for the two colors left?

Going green...

Green nail polishes have been popping up left and right. Even on the Chanel Fall RTW 2009 runway. I think it's kinda cute.


Chanel's color is called "Jade" and as I understand it's going to be released in October as a limited edition.


I've seen two other colors that are very similar.

OPI - Go on Green

And Ciaté - Apples and Custard

But I love a bit of DIY, so I made my own...

...using these three polishes:



Which are basically a darker green that I had lying around. A cheapie french manicure white-tip polish and a clear varnish to dilute it enough so that it goes on smoothly.