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diy till we die: petal clutch

Nicole — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:32:22 +0000

I have quite a collection of clutches in my closet because as much as I love my handbags, sometimes a nice-looking, good-sized clutch is that way to go to complete an outfit.

Here is a simple tutorial on how to transform your plain clutch into a gorgeous petal & ruffled-inspired fashion accessory.

Materials:
1 clutch
Can of Metallic Gold Spray Paint
4 “Silk” Flowers

Directions:
Take apart the flowers and spray the petals, and a light coat on the clutch as well, in case it peeks out anywhere.

Then cut the petals apart.

Use a glue gun to glue the petals on the clutch, with the biggest petals on the bottom, in-between sized on the middle row, and smallest on top.

Then glue a strand of gray glass pearls on, and finish it with a little foam flower (or any other bauble you can find or like).

we love: ban.do shoe clips

Nicole — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:25:38 +0000

Okay, so you may have heard of hair clips or hair pins. But how about shoe clips? You know… little accessories for your plain black pumps or flats? The lovely owners of ban.do, Jen and Jamie, made these adorable floral and pom pom shoe clips if you ever want to go all out. We love love love the sequin heart shoe clips!

discovery love: jennifer behr

Nicole — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:37:50 +0000

I have discovered a new love for hair accessories. Lucky for me, I’ve also discovered a new designer to fulfill that love. Jennifer Behr has an amazing collection of beautiful headpieces made of rhinestones, silk chiffon, leather, studs, and other unique materials. What I love even more is that you can wear these lovely pieces for any special event. Pair it with your favorite vintage dress and black pumps, and you will catch the eyes of anyone in the room!

Shop the entire collection at JenniferBehr.com.

daily bite: feathers

Letitia — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:10:44 +0000

Dujour girls love feathers. Dujour girls love jewelry. Dujour girls love feathered jewelry. Dujour girls are in love with this ostrich-feather shoulder jewelry. The End.

Shop the entire collection from France-based indie designer DMetal on Etsy.

dTV: studio tour rubysue

Letitia — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:43:52 +0000

Longtime devoted fans and readers know about our obsession with Miss Ruby Sue- the pioneer woman behind the frilly, girly, vintage inspired headpiece craze that has now taken over the world, and Etsy. She was the first, we have to say. And not long ago did we feature her on the pages of Dujour’s most treasured issue, The Vintage Issue, which you can still read here. And Lori, the designer extraordinaire whose now a bold and beautiful fiery redhead, even took the time to make a headpiece just for you! Yes, you heard right, there is a limited edition Dujour by MissRubySue headband with your name on it.

The Dujour by Missrubysue

But we wouldn’t be true Dujour girls if we didn’t catch up and see what’s new with RubySue! So let’s get nosy and take an exclusive peek at where it all happens. You’ll need some popcorn and cupcakes, this studio tour is a good one! Not to mention we love the sound of her adorable kids playing in the background. Ahh, yet another mother who refuses to grow out of girly bliss. We’ve converted another one. Enjoy!

Peeks at the pages of The Vintage Issue with Missrubysue! Click to read.

daily bite: jewelry by edor

Brittni — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:56:24 +0000

I think I have bookmarked just about every piece of jewelry over at Edor recently. Cindy, the woman responsible for this gorgeous collection, somehow flawlessly incorporates a dainty femininity with modern and understated shapes.

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designer discovery love: aporta

Brittni — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:33:00 +0000

Now that temperatures are cooling down, I am thinking about cold weather accessories. And I am searching for handmade items that will last way past this upcoming season, that I can wear again and again.

In walks Aporta, a one of a kind and handmade neckwear shop using only the finest materials available, and I am hooked instantly. If I could afford it, I’d clean this shop out and have a different scarf for every day or the week. The craftsmanship is top notch and each piece is either hand knit or handwoven. Amazing!

See you next week! Love, Brittni