Metal Feet

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Forever 21 shoes, studs from SpikesAndLeather on eBay


Yeah I just finished these about an hour ago while watching Private Practice and Top Chef and wanted to take pics and make a post right away, so the indoor kitchen lighting is kind of wack. I'll try to take better pictures with natural light another day.

So my initial idea was to use the mini 1/4 inch studs on the entire thing. The ENTIRE THING. How killer would that look??

Well after doing the strap across the toe, I quickly reconsidered this decision. Man those are hard to press - and it takes FOREVER!

So I used the big 1/2 inch studs to make a big square in the front, w/ the rounded spikes circling the top and coming up the sides in a diagonal.


My only complaint is that I wish the heel was higher than 3.25 inches. Shoes this fierce need to at least 4 inches!

ROYKSOPP

I haven't had a music post since I've restarted this blog and I almost feel like I've been hiding something from everyone because well, music is a pretty big part of my life.  If I had to choose fashion or music?  Hmm....I'm actually trying decide as I'm typing this which one I'd pick.  It's hurting my brain so I'll just leave it as that's a tough decision.

Anyways, what prompted me to post a music entry is ROYKSOPP.

Royksopp is definitely in my TOP 5.  Maybe even my TOP 3.

I discovered Royksopp in 2005, which happened to be the last time they released a new album.  With only 2 full studio albums released and a 3+ year hiatus, I've come to become very familiar and attached to their music.  Anytime I unexpectedly hear a Royksopp song (at a lounge, on TV, at the hairdresser's), it's like instant good mood.  The beats, the words, Erlend Oye's voice.  I love it all.

Well, the big news is omg omg omg ROYKSOPP IS BACK!!11!!111!

They've released a new song, which you can download from their website, called Happy Birthday.

Ok so this song is pretty mediocre for Royksopp, but I'll take what I can get.  Happily anticipating their new album!

Downloads 4 U:

My favorite Royksopp song:  Someone Like Me

A good Royksopp song that you might have heard before:  Remind Me

James Perse (I <3 Knits)

James Perse henley and skirt, F21 belt, Max Studio pumps

I like knits.  Like, really like them.  American Apparel, Ella Moss, C&C California, James Perse.  I love thin, soft basics.  Boring?  Maybe.  Versatile?  Definitely.

I've worn the button henley shirt before (in my first post!), but I just got the skirt from the James Perse sale on Rue La La.*  It's a size 01, but it was a little loose at the waist, so I cinched it with a belt and I think it actually looks better w/ the gathered fabric.

I first discovered James Perse at a Nordstrom Rack when I was living in CA.  I'm not going to lie, it's pretty pricey for "just a T-shirt."  But you have to feel this stuff.  It is NOT just a T-shirt.  It's like Jesus in the form of textiles.

The solution to the price?  Never pay full retail!  I've always gotten my JP pieces from online sales, the sale racks at Saks and Nordstrom, and even TJ Maxx!

Now for the plug:  James Perse is having a private sale online.  All you have to do to access the sale is register your email at JamesPerse.com.  Sale ends Monday!

I'm intrigued by this fleece Upside Down Jacket....  I do not own any JP jackets yet....

*Rue La La is one of those invite-only shopping sites.  If you need an invite, email me or leave me a comment.

HG-PHI

As mentioned earlier, here are 2 of my DIY home decor projects:

The "planters" are actually desk organizers from Ikea.  They have 3 compartments are were meant to hold pens, pencils, notepads, etc.

The sticks are also from Ikea, but I cut them in half and trimmed them to be all the same height.  They're comprised of leaves, bamboo, and stick.

I went to Michael's and picked up some of that green plant foam and cut it to fit each compartment.  After sticking all the plants in, I covered the top with polished glass pebbles for some ~sparkle~.

Total cost for both:  $42.

My wall hangings were 24x36 picture frames, with the glass removed.  I cut lengths of ribbon and glued them along each edge, then weaved them.

I made 2 brown ones with a lined, thin, brown ribbon, and 1 gold one with thick, sheer ribbon.

Total cost for each hanging:  $20.

The completed projects displayed.

Our living room.

Shades of Gray

UO shirt, Target acid wash skinnies, Nine West lace-up platform booties, Lovestitch coat


Good lord there is a chance of snow today. SNOW. In TEXAS.

Behind me in the 2nd picture are a couple of my home DIY projects inspired by HGTV. I made those planters sitting on top of the console table, as well as those wall hangings, which will be hung on the wall behind our TV. Better pictures and more details to come.