Teva x Swarovski x HonestlyWTF

I’ll never forget my first pair of Tevas. It was the day before a week long river rafting trip down the legendary Salmon River – my first ever legitimate outdoor excursion – and I had knots…

DIY Embellished Slippers, 3 Ways

Honestly, I love this time of year. Is there anything better than cuddling up in knit sweaters, soft leggings and shearling everything? Despite the occasional warm winters in California, I manage to find good reason to…

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DIY Fabric Wrapped Teva Sandals

Ever since Tevas were re-introduced into my life four years ago, I haven’t stopped loving them – and bringing them with me on nearly every trip I take in the summer months. They’re comfortable AF.…

DIY Jeweled Feather Sandals

When summer rolls around, so do the embellished sandals. So when Swarovski challenged me to create something with their newly launched Crystal Lacquer DeLite Effects, the first thing that came to mind was jeweled sandals,…

DIY Beaded Barrettes

Barrettes are having a moment and it was only a matter of time before I would try my hand at making my own beaded barrettes. I’ve been crushing on Pantone’s color of the year: Living…

DIY Crystal Appliqué Beanie

I’m super excited about this week’s DIY because let’s face it, this cold snap has been going on long enough that we can use all the cozy winter accessories we can get . . . or…

DIY Pearl Hat Band

I love hats. And I love pearls. After a recent trip to Santa Fe, I developed a passion for hat embellishments after scoring a couple of antique concho hat bands and horse hair tassels for…

DIY Crystal Studded Straw Bag

If you’ve been a reader of HonestlyWTF from the start, you’ll know that one of the most recurring DIY elements here are crystals. And not just any crystals, Swarovski crystals. The quality is simply superior.…

Eddie Borgo x Target

Unless you have been living under a huge rock – rock crystal, that is, you’ve probably been feeling the buzz surrounding Target‘s latest collaboration with accessories designer Eddie Borgo. The 2010 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund runner-up and 2011…

DIY Jeweled Sandals

It was my love of “making things” that inspired the start of HonestlyWTF nearly 5 years ago. I was determined to prove that the D in DIY didn’t stand for disposable. With the right supplies and effort in attention…

DIY Pearl Embellished Denim

The moment I saw Tu Es Mon Tresor’s pearl embellished boyfriend jeans, I knew they were a do-it-yourself must. Three dimensional polka dots?! And precious pearls paired with rugged denim?! Opposites definitely attract in this match made…

DIY Crystal Confetti Party Shoes

As much as I love getting gussied up for the slew of parties around the holidays, I like “dressing up” with accessories even more. For example, putting on a pair of statement shoes makes wearing denim at…

DIY Jeweled Sandals

These Marni inspired jeweled sandals were a no brainer. I mean, does it get any easier than gluing gemstones onto a pair of shoes?! But since I was making a pair for myself last weekend, using…

DIY Pearl Choker & Rings

Karl Lagerfeld turned up the ol’ pearl game about 100 notches with ginormous pearl necklaces, bracelets and rings for Chanel‘s spring collection. Costumey, over-the-top and DIYable . . . I was sold. Next came the…