Featured DIY: Metallic Bow Belt

Make this fantastic winter accessory in just a few easy steps with this simple DIY from ...love Maegan.



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Beaded herringbone trim
Rhinestone band
Black silver rhinestone banding

Featured DIY: Crystal Ear Cuff

Sparkly ear cuffs are all the rage these days. Make this glittery ear adornment by following this simple DIY from My Little Secrets.



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Acrylic jewel trim
Petit cluster rhinestone chain

DIY: Encrusted Statement Bracelet Made From Scraps

Things you need for this DIY:
❂ trim scraps! I used these, these, these and these
❂ white fabric or felt
❂ hot glue
❂ a snap
❂ needle and thread

Total time:
1 hour



I always keep scraps of trim because I can never bring myself to throw out anything shiny. This is a great project for using up the bits and pieces from other DIYs. You can easily make a show-stopping one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry!



Cut your fabric into your desire shape. Make sure it will fit around your wrist with extra room for the snap.



Sew on your snap.



Embellish! This is the fun part.



I didn't really plan it out, I just started glueing. It was super fun and easy.

Featured DIY: Veiled Headband

Obsessing over this simple little number from A Pair And A Spare. Get Some Russian Tulle Veiling in your favorite color and make this chic head accessory.

Three 15 Minute Halloween Costume To Make Between Work And The Party

If you are anything like me, you wait till the day of Halloween to pick a costume (I mean there are just too many choices!). Here are three you can throw together before you run to your party. Halloween is easy with a little help fomr Shine Trim.

Contemporary Princess:



Things you need for this DIY:
❂ wire
❂ wire cutters
❂ pliers
❂ scissors
❂ glue
❂ gold metalic lace 



Make a loop the size of your head.



Cut a section of lace.



Bend a piece of wire to mimic the shape of your lace.



Attach to the loop.



Glue the lace to your wire.



Throw on an old prom/bridesmaid dress and wave to your adoring public!



Jewel Thief:

Things you need for this DIY:
❂ lots of jewels!
❂ clips
❂ safety pins



Attach your clips to your jewels and use the safety pins to attach them to the inside of your jacket. Throw on some black clothes and keep watch over your shoulder!



Runaway Bride:



Things you need for this DIY:
❂ hotfix rhinestones
❂ a robe
❂ an iron



Arrange your rhinestones to say "Bride" and iron them on the back of your robe. Grab your slippers and hit the road!

Featured DIY: Rhinestone/Rope Statement Necklace

I love all the projects on A Pair And A Spare. They are all so current and easy to do!



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Fatima rhinestone chain
Tamara crystal chain

Wedding DIY: Tulle Flower Hair Comb

Things you need for this DIY:
❂ tulle
❂ comb
❂ Zelda applique
❂ flowers
❂ needle and thread

Total time:
30 mins



So east and so romantic!



Cut five or six flowers out of your tulle.



Layer them



Arrange your applique and flower trim on top.



Sew it all together, then sew the comb on the back.



Done!

Buy Or DIY: Lace Wedding Hanger

One very important pieces of advice I got before my wedding was, "Bring a pretty hanger so the photographer has something nice to photograph your dress on". A lot of people forget this little detail and a plastic hanger can ruin a picture. Now you can buy this pretty little hanger OR you can DIY this sucker using a little bridal lace and this easy-to-follow video below. You choose!

DIY Inspiration: Lace And Tulle Maxi Skirt

Even though making this would take some sewing skills, it's totally worth is. This skirt is so romantic and ethereal and is an easy day or night look. I'm totally gonna try it, what about you?



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Tulle (in various colors)
White lace applique
Black lace trim

Wedding DIY Inspiration: Pearl And Crystal Head Wrap

This headband from Nordstrom is sparkly and lovely and looks suspiciously easy to make using the Madge Rhinestone Applique and a little pearl trim.



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Madge rhinestone applique 
Rhinestone pearl banding

Get The Look: Free People Headband

Why do I swoon over everything Free People sell? Get the look of this stunning headband (that would be perfect for a bride or a bold bohemian babe) with a piece of light grey silk and the Autumn Rhinestone Brooch or the Five Leaves Brooch.

Get The Look: Badgley Mischka Rhinestone Heels

These are the shoes I wore at my wedding (in pale pink) but lo and behold, I could've saved a pretty penny with a little glue. Get the look of the Badgley Mischka beauties using the Oval Rhinestone Brooches!

Get The Look: BHLDN Gold Lace Earrings

These $400 gold earrings are gorgeous but are a serious purchase. Get the look using some gold metallic lace and two earring hooks!

Wedding DIY Inspiration: BHLDN Hair Accessories

Two of my best friends are getting married next summer and all at once I am back in the throes of planning and I love it! Weddings are so exciting. We so rarely get to live in such a fantasy world. Here are a few DIYable head pieces that will make your romantic fantasies come true!



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Josie wide rhinestone trim



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Madge rhinestone applique



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Chiffon rosebud
Organza open rose
Comb

Wedding DIY Inspiration: Feather Details From Real Weddings

On your wedding day, it's the groom that catches your attention but it's the sweet little details that make it all the more fun.

(images via pinterest)

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Feathers