Pinspiration: 4 adorbs DIYs to update your spring wardrobe

Say goodbye to big sweaters, jackets and fuzzy boots. With spring finally showing its face, everyone’s getting ready to freshen up their wardrobes with fun colors and a few florals. If you’re a babe on a budget (like us!), we’ve rounded up some sweet...

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6 easy ways to wear flowers 24/7

We love the blossoms that come with spring—especially during dance season!—but corsages can be SO expensive. It’s just flowers and some ribbon, right, so why pay the pros when you can make your own? Let’s put it to the test...

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Queen for a day! 9 birthday crown crafts from our favorite DIY blogs

Ring in your big day with a topper that’s totally Y-O-U. From crowns to tiaras to fascinators and beyond, here are our favorite fancy dress picks to celebrate your birthday in serious style. Make one just for you, or get...

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Ridiculously adorable things to do with pom-poms (and how to make them)

Pom-poms have this addictive quality to us. They’re cute, they’re colorful, they’re fuzzy. They’re sort of like inanimate pets you can cuddle as you make piles and piles of them. And they like adorable, no matter what you do with...

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Be mine barrettes

What could be a sweeter gift or a cuter outfit accent than a teeny, handmade heart barrette? Adorable and understated, this DIY goody from NYC craft shop Purl Soho is the perfect prezzie for all your girls. Better make lots, ‘cause everyone’s gonna...

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All hail! Snag a DIY crown to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee

Photo via asos.com All hail the queen! This weekend, Queen Elizabeth II will be celebrating her Diamond Jubilee—that’s 60 years on the throne! She will be celebrating with a horse race, pageant, and a concert that will include performers such as Elton...

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Craft a cool chevron tote from our June/July '12 issue

Wanna up the fun factor of your summer? Here’s a clever chevron tote bag craft that’ll make ya the hottest DIY girl around. What you’ll need: Plain canvas tote (try Michael’s) Chevron template (download it HERE) Scissors Ruler Painter’s tape Spray paint in your fave color Rubber...

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DIY a cute collar necklace

Loving the collar craze recently? Tatiana over at the blog Fashion Forward is dishing the how-to so you can create your own! “Peter pan collars have been taking over runways this spring and I have been crazy about the trend,” says Tatiana. Add...

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Easy embroidery tutorial

Looking for a practically free Mom’s Day gift? Make Mom a monogrammed handkerchief she can keep in her purse. Follow our easy steps and you’ll be an embroidery queen! What you’ll need: An embroidery hoop White handkerchief Embroidery floss in a bold color Needle...

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Turn simple flats into studded statements

Add some rock ‘n’ roll edge to your go-to black ballet flats with DIY studded details. We took inspiration from the Vince Camuto flats above. These punky pretties retail for $98, but you can make over a tired pair you already own—or...

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