One Black Carnation

DIY (SIN)spiration #1

2011-05-25T19:13:00.004-03:00

There are just too many things that are so DIY-able, its sinful. Why use the rent money on a new pair of shoes, when it can be made in a day for $3? Yeah, I thought so.... Here is this week's (SIN)spiration: Christian Louboutin Glitter Pumps: Now, That bad boy retails at a financially crippling (if you're a college kid like me) $795. Here's the alternative (Which will cost you less

Bloggers Do IT Better: Prep School

2011-05-19T16:38:00.004-03:00

So I've officially joined the Bloggers Do It Better movement on PrettyShinySparkly. The first challenge: the preppy look. I was so excited to do this challenge because I have an AFFINITY for preppy clothing. My closet has been overtaken by blazers, and I just got a new one yesterday (Will post a pic I promise). Fortunately for me, I gave all my ties away, except for the one my friend

DIY The Look: Lesson 10

2011-05-15T14:28:00.000-03:00

Acid Wash Jeans by faithliamano featuring vintage retro sunglasses 3 1 Phillip Lim stripe tunic, $375 Dodostyle acid wash skinny jeans, $58 Belle Sigerson Morrison espadrilles wedge, $132 Sensi Studio handbag, 140 GBP Carolee pearl jewelry, 115 GBP Karen Walker Eyewear vintage retro sunglass, $180 Hey folks!!! After, Like, a year I'm back!! Here's my latest projects as published.

Stuff I like #1: Spike Turbans

2011-05-13T23:46:00.001-03:00

I's gunna git me one o' those one day!! dey's purty!! Get This awesomeness here. Support handmade!!

Bleached Jeans DIY

2011-05-13T18:45:00.000-03:00

Details coming soon!!

I love Vintage!!! (Still)

2011-05-09T16:20:00.000-03:00

Here are my most recent vintage finds! I'm in love with these!! (Maybe I should just photograph my entire closet?) The Blazers: The Dresses: There are plenty more coming!

Tired of My Jeans Wearing Out!! (How to keep those jeans living long!)

2011-03-28T16:43:00.000-03:00

I AM SOOO TIRED OF MY JEANS WEARING OUT!!! I can only blame myself for buying cheap jeans that probably wouldn't last to long in the first place, but can't a sista' get a little longevity? I've decided to go ahead and thrift the next set I'm buying so that I can buy the better quality brands. But in the mean time, I was looking for ways to increase the life span of my jeans and I found

I'm baaaaaack!!(Well, kinda....)

2010-09-01T20:02:00.000-03:00

These days my postings will be irregular because, I'm back at school and have been quite busy with schoolwork and friends. But I will be postings pics of anything I've done recently... ......And with that said, check out my current Pride and joy: Can't wait to wear it again!!! (^-^)

What I've been up to these days

2010-08-06T16:53:00.001-03:00

1. Cutting up sweaters: Yep I finally got around to that Slit Sleeve project I posted a while back Note: My room is usually nice and organized, but I'm packin' for college and so the room looks like the twilight zone, thus the messy backdrop, forgive me. 2. Shopping for school: Got these for about $22 at Wet Seal Cost me EXACTLY 1cent(At Wet Seal, mind you!) BEST DEAL EVAR!!!!

Super Cute PDA pouch DIY

2010-07-27T14:09:00.002-03:00

Just thought this was cute! Enjoy!

DIY the Look: American Apparel Edition pt 1 ((RESULTS))

2010-07-23T17:46:00.001-03:00

I used a really old Black turtle neck: I'm currently making another one as I post this........Tutorial HERE

Diane Von Furstenberg refashion!!!

2010-07-22T17:37:00.001-03:00

So I found this Dianne Von Furstenberg dress while thrifting in NYC (The Goodwill Outlet ^-^): It was originally missing one button (Dunno where the other one went...), so I got some new ones and put them on: Mini Make-over successful!!

DIY Fringe scarf (Super Easy!!!)

2010-07-21T15:26:00.001-03:00

All you need to make this is a T-shirt and some scissors: Got 'em? Great, Peep the instructions: Tip: Pull each strip so that they can curl up. Wear your new creation!

DIY the Look: American Apparel Edition pt 1.

2010-07-20T00:21:00.003-03:00

American Apparel Acid Wash Scarf So I saw this scarf while scroll shopping on the American Apparel page..... Oh American Apparel! What's a sista to say about you? That your $40 dresses cost me $3 or less to make? That I can make most of the stuff in you in less than 1 hour? Alas, the musings are endless! But seriously, American Apparel was the original inspiration behind the whole DIY the

2010-07-08T22:16:00.001-03:00

....And the Goodwill Outlet Store replacement search continues! The Clothing Warehouse has a by the lb location in Eastpoint GA? $7 per lb? Hmmmmmm.....

The Vintage Plan: Executed

2010-07-01T19:11:00.000-03:00

Hey ya'll. Ya girl Faith Li is in NYC, and decided to put the vintage plan into action. O M Gosh Remember that Goodwill Outlet I mentioned? It is now my favorite Store. I've spent about $43 in that shop and am now scheming ways to carry 3 big bags of stuff back to GA! I am really psyched about the place, I mean I've gone twice and each time just gets better. However, I'd only go for

The Vintage plan: Pt. 2

2010-06-17T16:11:00.001-03:00

Okay, so I've found two more stores that you may want to hear about: 1. Buffalo Exchange: I'm planning to visit NYC one of these days and sadly, Plato's Closet does not exist there (Yet?). So when my buddy told me about Buffalo Exchange, which does exactly what Plato's does, while throwing vintage into the mix, I was over-joyed. Buffalo Exchange is also located in a couple of other cities so

The Vintage Plan

2010-06-09T17:46:00.001-03:00

The Plan is this: this summer, I am going to start shopping vintage. Thrift stores, Vintage shops, eBay, Etsy, iOffer, you name it, I'm there.Here are a couple of reasons why you should shop vintage too(Scroll down if you want more recent options): 1. Recycle!- The average family gets rid of twenty bags of clothing every year! Why not send it on over to the thrift shop, get some new duds and

Five minute Dress!!

2010-06-08T18:36:00.000-03:00

Got an old tee lying around? Turn it into a dress in five minutes! (Click Here)

Diy Hair Accessories

2010-06-02T13:52:00.001-03:00

Ladies, get your glue gun ready, Elle magazine has 4 runway-inspired hair accesories DIYs. I loved them so much, I just had to post it! Click here for details! Btw, the laptop is back....still messed up, but back......

DIY the look: 30 minute necklace

2010-05-17T07:30:00.020-03:00

Sorry for the absense! My laptop is SHOT, and until I get a new one, things might be a lil shaky, so I'll just go ahead and apologize ahead of time =). On to the post: You can make that in 30 minutes!!! Click Here for a tutorial! Now I know the tutorial calls for some sewing machine, but if you want, you can make the "chain" longer, knot the ends and a bow at the back to wear it a different

Look of the week!!

2010-05-05T07:30:00.006-03:00

Untitled by faithliamano featuring Gryphon tops Items in this set: Gryphon T-Shirt Sailor, 230 EUR Vanessa Bruno Athe Wool cargo shorts, $105 Shireen studded flat, $395 Upwardly Mobile Satchel in King's College London, $115 Superb Vintage Ted Lapidus Paris Black Gold Sunglasses, 140 GBP I sooooo want that top!!!!!

DIY the look: Lesson 9

2010-05-03T07:30:00.004-03:00

So I was trollin' Cut Out and keep and found this dress: Its called the "infinity dress" apparently it originated in the 70's and can be worn as many ways as the owner can think of, including as a skirt. Well the dress also happens to be really easy to make. As simple as cutting four shapes and sewing one seam. Just follow this tutorial: over at Rostitchery (Click here)

Looks for the week!

2010-04-28T07:30:00.015-03:00

I'm more likely to wear the second look, because bikinis and tankinis do not agree with my figure (The bottom piece is always a problem). I don't like showing a lot of skin anyway. What about you guys? Note: Starting next week, the past looks for the week will be posted and displayed on their own page (above), Also the presentation format will be changing as well!! See Ya!

T-Shirt Necklace: My version

2010-04-27T22:36:00.005-03:00

My pride and joy!!I braided the back piece and sew it to the front piece Wrapping detail Note: This Necklace is a variation of this necklace. Update: Tutorial in the works!!!