Summer Clutch

You guys, I have a problem...I am addicted to clutches! I am totally obsessed and can never ever seem to have too many. Even if they are totally annoying to carry while out on the town, they are still by far my favorite purse style out there. I have been coveting one in particular {not avail online or I would share} that is a beautiful black and tan woven pattern and have been told there are four left in the country {totally makes me want more}. Come warm weather {Spring where the frick are you???} I love to swap out my bulkier bags for a more petite clutch, especially in a pretty print or in a natural fabric like raffia, canvas or straw. A little round up of some favorites are below.

one // two // three {more colors avail} // four // five {style steal at $40!} // six // seven // eight // nine 

DIY - Thinking Outside the Box Clutch

Finding inspiration for blog posts that are worth sharing with you all isn't always easy. Sure you can find something fabulous and expensive and recreate a lower cost version for yourself but I thought I would try to think outside the usual parameters and take my inspiration and create something that resembles the original but serves an entirely different function. When I spotted this clutch on instagram during fashion week, I was seriously smitten. I have always admired the design of a box clutch but especially adored the added sparkle of the rhinestones. While a pricey clutch wasn't in my budget, I thought I would try to recreate the look on something I use every day, my phone. 

Check out all the bedazzled details below. 

glue // rhinestones {mine were from M&J Trimming but were sew on, non sew on are better} // iPhone cover I used {another version, also here} 

1. lay out the rhinestones in desired pattern & photograph that pattern
2. with the photo as your guide, start gluing your first rhinestone in the center then retracing your pattern stone by stone
3. let dry & adhere to your cell phone

The Finished Product

The Stella & Dot Gift Card winner will be announced later today!

DIY - Made Easy

I was recently shopping for some rhinestones for my own little DIY to share with you all {coming soon} and stumbled upon Wander & Hunt, a fabulous site dedicated to making DIY not only stylish but also providing you with self contained kits and supplies. Just take a peak at some of the very fashionable goodies you can make with their one stop shopping. Wouldn't it be so fun to have all your friends purchase a kit and have a wine {because wine makes a crafting more fun} & diy night? 

I love a clear clutch. This one is perfect with its gold hardware and oversized envelope shape.

Clutches not your thang? How about a crossbody bag?

A stylish statement necklace that is a marriage of preppy and glamour. 

Studded details are everywhere. Why not make an arm party of them? 

Statement earrings are so on trend and these beauties definitely do not look homemade! 

For the Love of Etsy

Morning friends! I am back again with another installment of "for the love of etsy". A few of my favorite bookmarked items are below ranging from home decor to party pretties. I not only love the idea of supporting a small entrepreneur but also the thrill of finding a unique item that isn't mass produced in the big box stores. It is so rewarding to find something that really adds that special touch to your party or decor in your home that can't be found anywhere else. Do you have any etsy finds worth sharing??? Please do let me know!

Decorating with books is nothing new. I however love that the work of finding perfectly color coordinated batches of vintage books is done for you with this etsy seller. The green beauties below would be so pretty on a well organized book case. 

I love clutches. They are always my go to for a night out. This pale aqua and metallic gold beauty had me weak in the knees the second I laid eyes on it.

You know I love me a cocktail...almost as much as I love a cocktail decoration. The geometric neon adornment below needs to be on my bar cart pronto.

I have a major love affair with beautiful paper goods. These banner labels

for sealing your envelopes is no exception. The best part is you can customize it to coordinate with whatever occasion you like. I personally would order a batch to say "thank you".

All you need is Love. Especially in gold leaf and in an adorable size. I would place these in a child's room on a shelf or use at a wedding on a gift table. 

I have already shared my complete admiration for everything fringed. This piñata decor is no exception. I adore the punchy colors mixed with the metallic gold. It's such a good piece to base an entire soiree around. 

I have been seriously coveting a blog redesign filled with water color details in soft colors. This adorable business card would be a good start.