December 10, 2011

DIY: Oversized Envelope Clutch

I have seen these oversized envelope clutches everywhere but haven’t found one that I loved enough to spend atleast $20 on. Naturally, I decided to give it a try myself. Easy enough right?

Here’s what I ended up with:

Now you can DIY, but first you will need:

Leather
Another piece of fabric. (I had some extra velvet laying around so I chose to use that as my inner material, but you can use whatever material you prefer)
Scissors
Pencil
Measuring Tape

Cut two equal pieces to the size you want the clutch.

Place two pieces of fabric on top of each other so the “right” sides are facing each other.

Make sure both pieces line up perfectly and sew ONLY the bottom part.

Measure two equal lines in the shape of your flap, pin, and sew across.

Cut the excess material off, but be sure not to cut the seam.

Flip the top flap so the leather is showing. Use your finger or gently use the scissors to push the point out. Now its time to sew the bottom half (which should still be inside out as shown below).

Once you have done that, flip the bottom half so the leather is showing.

Voila! Now go DIY!

xo, Marcella

Who doesn’t have a crap load of old magazines laying around? Time to put them to use. Create a nightstand or side table next to your favorite chair. Pick out a couple magazines (depending how high or low you prefer) and stack them. This literally takes two seconds and it’s a cool interior look for any room.

Peep mine:

I stacked bigger/thicker magazines at the bottom and top – making the table strong and robust. Not enough fashion magazines? Try it with books. I used to have carpet in my room, so I know it works on that as well.

xo, Tea

December 10, 2011

Holiday Style Guide: Fashion Finds Under $100

The holiday parties have already begun, and whether you are in the spirit or not, you can never turn down a good party. Another plus is that even if you have many holiday parties to attend, you don’t have to spend a fortune to look chic at each one. Check out some of these great party looks for under $100 in our Holiday Style Guide:

Lace Pleat Dress, $76

Lace and Pleats are everything right now, and this combination is just too good to be true. The perfect holiday dress appropriate for any occasion. Pin your hair up in a stylish bun with some statement earrings and some pumps and you will make a memorable appearance. If you are attending an office party you may want to pair it with a blazer to hide the low cut in the back.

Chiffon Maxi Dress, $19

What better way to celebrate the holidays with a red dress? This is a perfect look that doesn’t go overboard with the holiday theme. It is simple and chic. The knit top with the maxi length chiffon is the perfect contrast.

Little Black Dress, $73

Keep it simple. A little black dress is appropriate for almost any occasion. If you really aren’t in holiday spirit, you can at least mourn the season in style. This dress would look amazing with some nude pumps and a pop of color on your lips.

Gold Sequin Dress, $99.99

This sequin dress is very subtle and is a great pick for a holiday party. It is a sleek fitting dress that stands out, but doesn’t make you look like an ornament. This would look fabulous with a sleek bun, or even a braid. With some pumps, and a touch of lip color, you will be sure to make a lasting impression.