DIY Inspiration: Pom-pom overload

I've raved about my three lovely sisters before, but lately, E2 (As in, I'm E1, she's E2, and so on) has really wowed me. She's currently studying in London, and landed a sweet internship with the PR group that represents British designers Meadham Kirchoff. (You can peek at their psychedelic Rainbow Bright show here.) I cannot wait to hear more about her experience at the show and backstage.

In the meantime, she's always the best at sending my way gorgeous accessory ideas (keep it comin'!) and I had to share the pom-pom madness from Matthew Williamson she showed me. Looking at the pictures more closely, it's official. I HAVE to make one of those bracelets-- I have everything I need!

(Images: Clutch, bracelets)

DIY Inspiration: Lauren Moffatt Watercolor Fabrics

(images from Lauren Moffatt blog)

These cool colors from Lauren Moffatt's spring collection have me longing for beachy, sunshiny days. Good thing a tropical vacation is coming next month! DIY the look with fabric paint applied to basic white clothes with painterly brush strokes.

DIY Jeweled Cord Bracelets

I like quirky combinations, such as the juxtaposition sporty and glamourous in the pieces below from Shourouk and Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg for Juicy Couture. Certainly, sporty and glamourous do not always mix (here's looking at you, tampon commercials and push-up-under-sports-bra-girl), but with these bracelets, it's a perfect match. With beads I found on clearance at Michael's, brightly colored nylon cord, and some bold nail polish, the look was easily recreated on a much smaller budget (such as $3 versus $200).

(Shourouk | Juicy Couture | Shourouk)

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