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DIY Glitter Ankle Boots

Kristina — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:01:30 +0000

I am constantly inspired by the things around me, and the wonderful things on the blogosphere. As soon as I spotted these stunning glittery ankle boots on Andrea Linett during a photo shoot for a blogger, I knew I had to have them. After a bit of research, I found them. And then my heart [...]

BYOB: DIY Arm Party

Kristina — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:01:55 +0000

Hey peeps! I thought I would hit two birds with one stone with this post. First, I want to show you my Sunday project: two DIY bracelets I made after I started getting the craft itch. Secondly, I want to show you how to add your own arm party link & picture for Wednesday’s linkup. [...]

Sweet Hearts & a DIY Fringe Keychain

Kristina — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 15:30:33 +0000

Happy Superbowl Sunday! Who are you rooting for? I’m keeping my pick a secret, because…well, to be honest I don’t really care which team wins. Oops! Picked up this cute set of pink valentine heart lights for $6 at my drugstore. Also picked up an adorable Beanie Boos monkey holding a heart with huuuuuuge eyes [...]

DIY: Pink Mirror Transformation

Kristina — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:30:54 +0000

I’m so glad to have gotten such a huge response to my “Secrets to Successful Fashion Blogging” guide. You loved it, ELLE magazine loved it, IFB loved it…I’m still talking about it. I can’t shut up about how excited I am that my guide actually made any coherent sense, better yet, it actually helped some [...]

Hearts & Safari & Jungle Cats

Kristina — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:35:29 +0000

dress- Target, heart tights- Urban Outfitters, locket- Forever 21, frye boots- c/o Shop Bop, scarf (as a belt)- Target (old), Michael Kors watch- c/o Shop Bop, bracelet- c/o FJB What do you do when the moss-green utility shirtdress you spy at Target is just a teensy bit long on your short frame? Why, pin it [...]

Accidentally In Love: Lavender Streaks

Kristina — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:42:01 +0000

In case you are not a Twitterer, let me introduce you to the course of events this Sunday… Then… So here’s the background story. I am a natural blonde. As a kid, I had white-blonde hair. That has always stayed pretty much blonde, but it has darked in areas over time to a more ashy [...]

A DIY Office Makeover (Accessories & Mirror)

Kristina — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:59:39 +0000

This isn’t going to be one of those before & afters that shames you into never displaying your office on the internet. I don’t have a pretty office. I still don’t, even after this DIY project. But I did want to attempt to add a little personality and color into my otherwise boring brick of [...]

Mellow Yellow & Muted Grey

Kristina — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:42:40 +0000

As promised, here is my other color scheme I’m considering (they’re both 50/50) for my master bedroom style project. If you’re clueless, feel free to familiarize yourself with the original post. I especially gravitate toward these two colors together. I don’t know what it is. It’s the same as chocolate and pink for me. Ob-sessed. [...]

Dreamy Lavender & Amethyst

Kristina — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:34:16 +0000

I’ve been looking into ideas to really give our master bedroom (I snort at the term “master”…if you could see the room you would know why) a cohesive style and design. Right now, it’s just a mashup of my bedroom furniture, a random papasan chair (ew) and those wallhangings we’ve “been meaning to hang up”. [...]

Business Cards…Because I Can

Kristina — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:41:41 +0000

Pretty Shiny Sparkly is not a business. It does not sell a product. It does not (yet) go to fancy blogger conferences or meetups. Yet. So why…WHY was I compelled to mock up (and end up purchasing) the official Pretty Shiny Sparkly business card? It may or may not have been influenced by Overnight Prints‘ [...]

Follow Me Twitter Tights

Kristina — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:45:20 +0000

This is just…awesome. They come in all sorts of sizes and shades to match your skin tone. Check it out and buy your own pair for $23 here. I love finding great things on Etsy. What’s the latest thing you bought from Etsy that you love? Share it in a comment!

Happy Valentine’s Day! + Freebies

Kristina — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:43:00 +0000

May your Valentine’s Day be filled with sweetness and light (and something sparkly). Here is a roundup of eye-candy, downloadables, and other general treats for you. Oh, and one more thing. Pretty Shiny Sparkly needs sponsors. If you or anyone you know is interested in promoting your blog/shop, get started here. Thank you for your [...]