[DIY] Leather statement necklace

Leather statement necklace
[Step by step tutorial]

I really love the golden necklace Siena Miller was wearing at the British Fashion Awards 2013. It looked amazing with the green Burberry maxi dress and the silver platform disco heels. So todays's DIY inspiration comes directly from the red carpet. To recreate the necklace you will need a piece of golden thick material like leather or faux leather. Because my golden leather wasn't thick enough I glued it onto thicker leather to make the whole construction heavier. That way the necklace stays better in place. But if your material is heavy enough you can skip the glueing and sewing step.

[Style] Russian scarf

Russian scarf

[Fall street style]

My older brother brought this beautiful wool scarf for me from Russia. It has this sophisticated paisley print and the little silk fringes. It's those nostalgic grifts from my brothers that remind me always about my childhood and my background. Although I look more like a ethnic cowboy, if it makes sense...

[Gourmet] Blossom tea bags + printable

Blossom tea bags

[Tutorial + free printable]

With  over 100 different tea sorts and dried fruits I can state that I am a huge tea addict. I especially love to create my own mixes. My favorite aroma is mint vanilla pepper tea. Sounds weird but it tastes really good. Today I am going to show you how to create super cute blossom tea bags, that make an amazing handmade gift. 

[DIY] Chain necklace collar

Chain necklace collar

[Step by step tutorial]

Hey guys here is another great DIY project you can easily create without any sewing skills. So grab your pliers and a simple chain from the hard wear store. I used an old neck chain with a broken closure for my collar. So maybe you also have an old broken chain you can give a second life to.

[Decor] Simple necklace holder

Simple necklace holder

[Easy decor tutorial]

Meanwhile I have so many DIY necklaces that I've lost the overview over my creations. I'm not a fan of kitschy jewelry holder in the form of trees or ballerinas thats why this easy solution is perfect for my accessory collection and my sensible walls. 

[Story] My best friend's wedding

My best friend's wedding

[Photo diary]

Last week my best friend (Russian girl) and my high school buddy (German guy) finally were untied in marriage. It was an absolutely lovely private wedding where I had the honor to be the bridesmaid. My friend has a huge family and everyone has expected a huge traditional (russian) wedding with rituals  kitschy decoration and russian pop music ;). Nobody knew that after attending countless traditional russian weddings me and my best best friend promised each we will never go that direction. So after her boyfriend purposed we had only two months to plan the wedding. 

She bought a simple white evening dress and I created this beautiful head peace with the veil (Tutorial). My friend a Fashion Photographer took all the pictures and my cousin made her hair and make up.The wedding reception was held in a super cute vintage caffe with french buffet and lots of homemade cupcakes. At the end of the day I saw how happy my friend was, even without all the decoration and traditions.  

[DIY] College/Letterman jacket

College/Letterman jacket

[DIY for COUCH magazine]

Did the college jackets lose their hype? Don't think so. I think there is always a place for a cool college jacket in every season. The greatest thing about the sporty piece is that is so flexible. In Fashion industry there are no rules about the color or form. Leather, spikes, lace. Everything is possible. Btw the first Letterman jackets were created for the best Harvard University players in 1865. 

So today I am going to show you step by step how to turn a simple blouson into a very cool Letterman jacket. I actually created this DIY for a German fashion magazine COUCH. But since the magazine is only available in Germany I though I share this DIY on my blog. Enjoy and be creative...

[Time machine] Vintage Queen

Vintage Queen 

[Editorial]

One of my best friends owns this amazing Vintage/Art boutique in Berlin where you can find the most precious and beautiful vintage accessories. He got it from a private collection owned by some elder Aristocrat. My friend dedicated an entire floor to this unique collection. I felt in love with this 50s purse and the handmade Chanel brooch. But to be honest I probably wouldn't buy them if they were new. I guess it's the time that makes this items so special...

[DIY] Skull ribbon bow brooch

Skull ribbon bow brooch

[Easy level tutorial]

Since the latest British formal military inspired Moschino collection the ribbon medals and badges kinda got my attention. They are so many varieties how you can decorate a badge: with chains, coins, charms, beads… But I prefer it simple and cool.

[Designed] Spiked statement rings

Spiked statement rings

[Fall/Winter Collection]

Every girl needs to get her claws out from time to time… Here is my latest Fall/Winter ring collection with the alluring name "Kitty's claws". The heavily spiked PVC rings might look dangerous but they'r really just a fashion statement.  The "claws" are designed in four different shapes in 3 classic colors: gold, silver and black. Available in my Etsy online shop.