Shop of the Month : Plümo

I am SO ready for Fall... and so is one of my favorite shops- Plümo! Check out the amazing MDP Shop of the Month by clicking below!

The Boyscouts Lookbook

I adore Zelda Beauchampet's graphic brand for girls entitled "The Boyscouts." You see it brought to life in this wonderful Lookbook styled by photographer and art director Joost van Brug. I love the pink backdrop used in this shoot, something I don't recall ever seeing before. The colors pop out beautifully, and each piece is displayed likes its own little work of art.

Work It! Black & Yellow

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Summertime Hair Wraps

I really am the queen of bad hair days. Realllly bad ones. I have very fine & wavy hair which is a terrible combination when you wake up and want to do something quick and easy- to cover up what the untamable beast, that is the pillow, has done to you. I will jump on any new idea that will help me cover it up: hats, scarves, helmets, you name it... So when I saw this lovely blog of beautiful fashionista Keiko Lynn, I knew I had to share some of her hair-wrapping tricks that I hope will get you as excited as it did for me. Her outfits are also quite adorable if you're looking for a little bit of style-inspiration. But today I want to focus on these beautiful scarves she uses to wrap around her pulled up hair. SO cute and stylish- and did I mention- perfect for a bad hair day!? LOVE.

No-Sew Shirt Scarf & Necklace

I've seen these before and always thougt they were adorable. I did not know, however, how incredibly easy they are to make. The cotton-shirt scarf is what you'll find me working on this weekend (via FANTASTIC blog A Pretty Penny.) I love it because I'm kind of obsessed with scarves. I have at least 40 in my closet- probably because it's hard not to buy them at flea markets when they're only $2 a pop... but sometimes it's hard to find just the right color- so, this is an easy fix. A trip to a thrift store- a few cuts and knots here and there- and voila- a super chic new scarf for your ever expanding collection. Next thing you know- you'll have to get one of these organizers from Ikea like me!

Find a cotton shirt your ready to cut into many pieces.

Lay the shirt on a flat surface and smooth it out with your hands. 

Start by cutting off and discarding the hem.

Beginning at the bottom of the shirt and working your way up, cut 1-inch strips to make loops. Vary the width of your strips based on your desired necklace thickness. I wanted a lot of tubes, so I kept my strips small. You can also cut a variety of sizes for one necklace if you want a less-uniform texture.

Stretch out the loops you just made so the cotton curls in on itself and forms long tubes.
Double up each tube, matching up the seams at one end.

If you break a loop at the seam while you're stretching it out, just tie it back together with a simple knot and trim the excess. {This really is a fool-proof project}

Group all of your tubes by size, keeping the seams together at one end.

I used a women's tee, so the tapered fit resulted in a great variation of tube sizes. If you're using a men's tee, you can cut the tubes into various sizes and tie them back together as shown above.

Gather them all together, with the longest tubes on the bottom and the shortest on the top, but save one!

Cut the tube you saved in half to make it a long string. Tie the string in a knot near one end of the section of seams. Tightly wrap the string around all of the seams to cover them. Be careful not to get the tubes twisted or tangled as you're wrapping.

When everything is smooth and covered, tie off the other end of the string in a knot (using one of the necklace loops if you need to).

YAY You're Done!! Enjoy your new scarf :)

Gillian Tennant Fashion

I'm not gonna lie, I'm kinda into the whole granny-chic fashion thing. Oversized cardigans, loafers, sloppy buns- bring it all on. Designer Gillian Tennant has created a lovely Spring collection with a nod to that g-c aesthetic without sacrificing youthfulness and a sense of being put together. I LOVE this entire collection and fully intend to introduce some pastels to my very dark and heavy wardrobe now.

Wrapped Up in Furoshikis

I absolutely LOVE these beautiful Furoshikis designed by Hennie Haworth. They're inspired by tradition diverse Japanese wrapping cloth used for- well- everything! Take a look...