GILDED

From the second I bought my American Apparel clutch, I knew it was screaming for a DIY. Luckily I literally found on every blog that they coolest thing right now is to paint the bottom a contrasting, striking color. Out of all the metallics, opaque bronzey-gold is my favorite. I used an acrylic paint, (which can be used on any material), painters tape to make an exact line and a foam brush. 


The result: perfection!

My new pouch with a classic laid back outfit.
Lots of shiny bronze jewelry: Stephen Dweck. 

My comfy, go to outfit:
T Shirt: Alexander Wang. Shorts: Gap. Shoes: Naot
(I promise, my sandals are really comfortable and not completely unfashionable!)  

A jumble of my chain necklaces on my new gilded pouch

Upon being impressed by my clutch, I used the paint to spruce up a pair of really cute wedges. The original heel was rubber and dirty, so the new gold paint gave it a second life! The wedges now look 1000 times more exotic, which is a perfect pairing for Dweck jewelry!

Shoes: Cynthia Steffe for Target

Im not sure what I am going to paint next, but Im very excited! Any ideas!??

THE COVETEUR

The Coveteur is an online website that showcases designers, editors and fashion mavens most coveted possession, their closet! Each post is full with juicy details of their favorite pieces, whether a gift from a designer, their grandmother or a great sample sale find, every piece has a story. Last weeks post on Kate Davidson Hudson, the Accessories Director at ELLE, showed her collection of jewelry, including a Dweck ring! 


Check out the full story HERE and view the photo below

Second from left, a Dweck faceted malachite ring

In addition to The Coveteur, I religiously follow a few other websites and blogs for inspiration. My favorites include: the hilarious Man Repeller, the very informative Into the Gloss, and the very fun yet chic Teen Vogue tumblr.


Do you know or have a favorite blog or website I should check out?? Tell me!!!

-Caroline