#chic steals

This necklace is made using epoxy clay and decorated with gold leaf. I've never tried epoxy clay, but it seems pretty straightforward to use. Chic Steals has a great tutorial on how to use the clay and other tips and tricks - I also love the way she created a layered necklace in one - so much easier than trying to stack chains that always end up tangled!

Another craft line that came out recently that I love is the new Martha Stewart Jewelry line. Chic Steals has created an amazing bib necklace using a mix of the enamel metal pieces and cabochons. The enamel pieces you actually buy plain then paint with enamel paint. So you can create your own vintage style piece that is exclusively yours!

These bracelets are everywhere right now, on fashion blogs, all over Pintrest. So of course now I want my own! I'm not sure if they would have the bangle blanks at my local craft store (and they certainly won't have the spikes!) so I'm going on Etsy for my supplies. I love the one with the diamantes!

When I had my stall, the most popular items were my cabochon studs. They were the first things to sell and people kept asking for more! The lovly thing about them is that there are tons of colours and sizes available, meaning you can get a pair to match most outfits. I love the added glitz of the rhinestone surround, it makes these earrings even more fun. This tutorial also shows you how to make your own cabochons which though might be a bit expensive to start with (i.e. getting a mold, sculpey, etc) I'm sure that you will end up using it and making tons of them in no time!

For more spiked and studded projects go here: truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/spikes and truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/studs

Chic Steals always has the coolest tshirt DIYs, and this one is no exception! What a cute way to dress up a plain tee - and as my cousin Laura stated loudly tonight 'IT SMELLS LIKE SUMMER!', so short sleeve weather is quickly coming to get me. And if I have to face it, I'll face it in adorable tee shirts!

DYI Sequin Embellished Tee Shirt from Chic Steals here. You could also use iron- on rhinestones or trim for a simple collar. This reminds me of a dressed down version of the DIY Nail Polish Painted Rhinestone Collar Tutorial from Crimenes de la Moda here.

I'll be the first to admit, I am a huge sucker for trends. I know all the magazines say that you should go for classic, timeless pieces, but who could go past mullet skirts or arm parties when everyone else is wearing them and looking fab?! Haha! Anyways, Chic Steals has a brilliant round up of current trends that won't cost you an arm and a leg to quickly update your look. I'm not a huge fan of leopard print but I'm all for belting things and florals are a main stay in my wardrobe. Next on my wants list is a fab pair of coloured jeans. I'm thinking a pretty pale pink or raspberry?!