The timeless and playful polka dot gets its name from a dance, so what better way to sport its fun & flair than on a pair of cute dancin’ shoes. Vionnet stepped it up this season with colorfully embellished sandals that bring new meaning to the term eye candy…now it’s your turn get inspired and dip into some dots!   

To create, find the perfect pair of blank ballet flats. Follow the curve and lines of the shoe as you use puffy paint to dot a design.  Step out in style as you DIY your way into your own personal dotted heaven! 

You don’t need yellow diamonds to let your inner light shine…a little bit of epoxy is reason enough to add a sparkling addition to your batch of spring baubles!  Add a sweet accent to your look with a simple yet bold pop of glittery gold.  Get on board and see for yourself why all that glitters is glam.    

To create, mix the two-part epoxy clay with your fingers.  Find a setting that suits your style - we opted for a multi-prong setting .  (The setting we used is available in store only- reference item # 1012/G).  Roll out small balls of the epoxy clay, and cover with a dusting of fine glitter. Use glitter to cover the entire surface of each “gem” and dust off the excess.  Allow to harden (approximately 45 mins) and attach to a chain.     

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Step into the spotlight in the coolest of shades with a nod to retro Hollywood glamour. Tom Ford masters sexy chic with frames that bring stylish drama to any look, day or night. Make a statement and prove your future’s so bright with this purrrfect DIY.

To create, re purpose an old pair of sunnies by adding a shapely accent. Decide on the shape and style for your pattern and trace onto paper. Create two of these and “test” on your sunglasses to make sure you’re happy with the shape and size. Trace the pattern onto a think black piece of fabric or leather.  Use glue to secure onto each frame.

Be bold. Be you. Be jeweled! Our friends at Who What Wear and I agree that there’s no limit to the amount of sparkle you can put in your step this season. 

Footwear, accessories, and everyday denim are getting a luxurious twist, as seen in Christopher Kane’s collection for J Brand, which is popping with outrageous patterns and overstated pizzazz.  It’s time to take last year’s ordinary cutoffs to the cutting edge! 

To create:  Start with your favorite pair of jean cutoffs.  Use a ruler and a pencil to create a grid pattern - size of grid and spacing depends on your preference (our lines are approx 1/2 an inch a part).  Use a pencil to draw grid and then trace over with white puffy paint.  Once dry use a real or fake flower to dip in fabric paint to create a stamp. Stamp the flower shape directly onto shorts in an alternating pattern.  We used about 9-10 stamps per each side of short. Once paint is dry use fabric glue to secure large paillette sequins to the center of each “flower” shape.  Once all are in place and dry then glue the larger flat back gems to the center of each sequin.  Finally secure the smaller gems between each “flower” shape. (Approximately 5-6 per side).  Allow to completely dry before wearing. 

The odds are in and it’s time to get stacked. It doesn’t take a special occasion to add a dash of dazzle to your look…so get strung out on trendy pastel hues with this sparkling wrist candy. This is a DIY that proves it’s always your time to shine!

To create: Gather sequins in the color of your choice and thread using a beading or regular needle onto clear elastic string.  Be sure to triple knot the end of your string to keep sequins from falling off.  Thread sequins and add larger beads until your bracelet is the desired length. To finish, connect both sides with a double knot and snip off ends.

Nothing’s more radiant than a little gradient, so fade into Spring and tone up your wardrobe with a look that’s anything but shady. The ombre trend has spread from tresses to dresses, as seen in this season’s to-dye-for designs from Band of Outsiders, Theyskens’ Theory and  Margiella.  Tell your own short story by adding a splash of color to j’amazing lace!  

To create:  Start at the hem of your shorts and spray black fabric paint about four inches up. Add extra coats of paint closer to the hem, keeping the top clean and paint-free. Use a piece of paper to repel and block paint as you work your way up. Continue spraying, concentrating more on the bottom, until you achieve the desired ombre effect. Repeat on the reverse side, then hang until completely dry.

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“B” is for beads and Burberry.  The London-town fashion house blew us away with their bold beaded wedges.  Get inspired, get beading, and step into a sunny season with flirty embellishments on your stems. Adding bright beads to a basic wedge will breathe new life into last seasons shoe for this seasons lust-have item.