http://www.stripesandsequins.com a fashion & DIY blog for the sparkle obsessed Wed, 22 May 2013 18:42:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/04/ss-x-the-everygirl-diy-rope-necklace-bracelets.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/04/ss-x-the-everygirl-diy-rope-necklace-bracelets.html#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:00:27 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=11543 {DIY Necklaces on The Everygirl} {DIY Bracelets… read on!} Today’s DIY is a fun little collaboration with my friends at The Everygirl!  I created a necklace for them (the tutorial is over on their site… right here), and a bracelet over here to match it.  I love rope jewelry.  Always [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/04/ss-x-the-everygirl-diy-rope-necklace-bracelets.html/feed 13 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/03/diy-leather-climbing-rope-macrame-bracelets.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/03/diy-leather-climbing-rope-macrame-bracelets.html#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:00:47 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=11440   It’s been a while since I made a bracelet that I was really excited about, which is why I had so much fun making today’s DIY project.  Stefan and I were wandering around Abbott-Kinney on our last trip to LA and I spotted some bracelets just like these in [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/03/diy-leather-climbing-rope-macrame-bracelets.html/feed 34 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/diy-rope-crystal-cuff.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/diy-rope-crystal-cuff.html#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:00:36 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=10526 Did anyone else catch MoutonCollet’s collection on Moda Operandi?  I did, and (surprise surprise) I wanted absolutely everything.  Especially this bracelet.  I decided to try my hand at making a version… using rope – and a pretty crystal that fell off a necklace I’d bought ages ago at Forever 21. [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/diy-rope-crystal-cuff.html/feed 17 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/diy-aurelie-bidermann-inspired-lace-cuff.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/diy-aurelie-bidermann-inspired-lace-cuff.html#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:00:32 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=10247 I’ve long lusted after Aurelie Bidermann’s luxe lace cuffs (in gold, silver, and silver plate.)  I love the statement they make (and how as I said on Sunday, all you need is one.)  That said, the price on these just is not right.  Bidermann takes actual lace and dips it into precious metals [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/diy-aurelie-bidermann-inspired-lace-cuff.html/feed 31 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/diy-quadruple-sparkle-bracelet.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/diy-quadruple-sparkle-bracelet.html#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:00:09 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=8901 Today’s DIY would make the perfect gift… either for yourself or for that sparkle-holic girlfriend.  I’ve always had a soft spot for bling so I really enjoyed creating this one.  From first glance it looks expensive and ornate… then you realize it’s actually just four strands of rhinestones, tightly wrapped [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/diy-quadruple-sparkle-bracelet.html/feed 31 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/09/diy-shashi-inspired-gemstone-friendship-bracelet.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/09/diy-shashi-inspired-gemstone-friendship-bracelet.html#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:00:41 +0000 Grace Atwood http://stripesandsequins.com/?p=4367 After braiding, knotting, and friendship bracelet-ing my way for summer, it’s time to retire my armful of crazy friendship bracelets and bright colors for just a bit more sophistication.  As much as I love neons and brights, I’m craving rich jewel tones for Fall.  When it comes to my wristwear [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/09/diy-shashi-inspired-gemstone-friendship-bracelet.html/feed 29 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/08/mini-diy-spike-bracelet.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/08/mini-diy-spike-bracelet.html#comments Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:00:50 +0000 Grace Atwood http://stripesandsequins.com/?p=3939 You already know from this post that I’m into mixed metals in a big way.  Upon seeing this bracelet and this necklace, I set out to make my own little piece of spiky goodness.  The below bracelet is incredibly easy to make… and when you wear it, the only piece [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/08/mini-diy-spike-bracelet.html/feed 26 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/07/diy-cc-skye-inspired-two-tone-chain-bracelet.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/07/diy-cc-skye-inspired-two-tone-chain-bracelet.html#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:00:51 +0000 Grace Atwood http://stripesandsequins.com/?p=3804 I’ve never really been one to follow rules when it comes to mixing metals.  Rose gold, yellow gold, silver… I mix and match.  For that reason, I was excited to see mixed metal jewelry pop up on Shopbop this month.  This bracelet (also available in neon,) stood out as something I [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/07/diy-cc-skye-inspired-two-tone-chain-bracelet.html/feed 31 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/07/diy-diamond-friendship-bracelets.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/07/diy-diamond-friendship-bracelets.html#comments Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:00:36 +0000 Grace Atwood http://stripesandsequins.com/?p=3615 The diamond friendship bracelet seems so much trickier than it actually is.  I don’t know why I put off learning it for so long (last week,) but now I can’t stop making them.  As with everything, practice makes perfect, but if you spend an afternoon perfecting your craft, you’ll soon [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/07/diy-diamond-friendship-bracelets.html/feed 40 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/06/diy-delicate-chain-bracelets.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/06/diy-delicate-chain-bracelets.html#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:00:37 +0000 Grace Atwood http://stripesandsequins.com/?p=3466 All though it could be said that I’m the queen of “more is more,” lately, I have been obsessed with dainty little baubles…  especially in the form of delicate chain bracelets.  I’ve bought a few here or there, but then it dawned on me – why not make a few, [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/06/diy-delicate-chain-bracelets.html/feed 43