DIY Friday: shoe clips

Yayyy! I'm back ready to DIY! I was inspired by the post from: http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-shoe-clips/  (which I'm sure the F stands for fruitcake or some like that! 😉)

I found it by perusing through my Pinterest board: the fashionist: DIY, and my user name is Styledbyryn, incase you'd like to follow... Wink wink!

And unfortunately I didn't have all of the supplies for this project, but I adore the look. You betcha I'll be getting some other clip-on earrings from antique stores, eBay and etsy. These, that are in the pics, are my deceased nana and I would really like to preserve them. But all that to say, I really see these in our futures, as long as we make them to be in our future... (I know, really profound!) but you could totally wear these on a day to day basis or for fancier events. It's up to you! : )

What you'll need:

Shoes

Vintage costume Earrings (preferably clip ons)

E6000 glue

Blank shoe clip hardware

Pliers

Toothpick

And then go to: http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-shoe-clips

For the instructions!

Madewell sidewalk skimmers were used for the models of these shoe clips! 

It's an easy & quick one, but a lil vintage, glamour & fun way to spruce up ones shoes! : )

I hope you have fabulous weekend and I will see you Monday! -Ryn

Style Fyle: Work it girl!

Style Fyle: Work it girl! by rynb featuring a white blazer

The ultimate work outfit... And then out to dinner & drinks after work. This outfit has so many elements to it, the hip hugging pencil skirt, the white blazer, the fox silk sleeveless blouse. All the way down to the cocktail ring and brooches. Perfection!

 I'm picturing a confident woman in this get-up. That she will slip the skirt on that morning, then put the blouse on, half tucked of course! Then pop on the blazer, roll the sleeves up to give it a more comfortable vibe. Then add the jewels to the look, and those shoes! Add the three brooches to one of the lapels of the blazer, to add a new element to the mix.

 If she should have long hair, where it in a high pony tail... If not a sleek do, will do! You will be Gorgeous no matter what! Keep the make-up simple and add a bold crimson or berry lip. And you'll sell that look! And for dinner slip the blazer off. And just dine in the skirt and & blouse.

Have confidence in every outfit you wear. People, especially women can smell insecurity & defeat a mile away! Strut your stuff, you got this! And when all else fails, kill 'em with kindness! 

Love y'all! -Ryn

Sea New York green blouse
$410 - harveynichols.com

Topshop white blazer
topshop.com

DKNY evening skirt
stylebop.com

Yves Saint Laurent black leather shoes
ysl.com

Yves Saint Laurent green leather purse
ysl.com

Yves Saint Laurent fake jewelry
farfetch.com

FAUSTO PUGLISI brooch
stylebop.com

Turquoise jewellery
shopbevel.com

DIY Friday: Button Cardigan

Have y'all been enjoying the DIY's?! I need your input & feedback! Please comment below! 👇👇👇

This is probably the easiest ways to change a look of a garment. It's so easy, it only took me about 20 minutes! (And I took pictures) 

I won & bought this sweater off of eBay, for $23.00!!! It's all cashmere, big and slouchy, which I wanted and totally the perfect color! I'm guessing you can now call me an eBay ninja! (Just kidding!) but around the same time, I won/bought a turquoise ring too! 

So, I for one, didn't want to look like a man's sweater. I wanted a feminine touch to it. So what I did was change the buttons. It's easy peasy! 

Go get yo supplies together:

Small Scissors or seam ripper

New buttons ( I used glass & covered buttons, I mixed & matched the buttons, it gives it character!)

Thread 

Needle

Cardigan

Step 1. Lay out your cardigan. 

Step 2: snip buttons of the sweater.

Step 3: It should look like this.

Steps 4 & 5: thread your needle. And tie it off.

Step 6: pull the thread through the sweater. 

Step 7: load your thread with a button. (And no, there isn't an invisible button on that thread, I just forgot to include a pic for this step!)

Step 8. Attach the button securely by tying it off. 

Step 9: snip the remaining thread.

Step 10: yay! We're 60% done!!! Only two more buttons to sew on!

Step 11: and done! Complete! It's cute right?!

P.S. Save your old buttons, in case you ever decide to give or sell your sweater. Or use the buttons on a different garment. You'll find a way to use them again, I promise!

So there ya have it! Let me know how it goes for y'all! I'd love to hear! 

Oh and there's upcoming things I going to share with y'all soon! Can't wait! 👏☺ 

XOXO, Ryn

Styled: Heather

So a few weeks ago, I received another client, Heather... who happens to be one of my sisters. So at first we were just supposed to go thrifting, but that's not at all what we did... We went to one of my favorite thrift shops Berry Good Buys, Where she found a Neiman Marcus dress and a Michael Stars shirt that retails at $80.00, but did she pay that? Nope, She paid a total of $8! Then we  found ourselves near the mall. And there just so happened to be a goodwill over there so we just went by, and she bought a dresser and then we found out there was also another thrift store, so we stopped there... Let's just say, You need a lot of stamina for that place! So much stuff! We didn't find much.

Then we decided to take a quick break to Smoothie King and then we headed on over to find shoes for Heather, all the while finding more clothes for her too! ; )

Well, we found a boatload of clothes for her but only one pair of shoes! Ha ha! Oh well!

And then later on in that week, she came over for a family event and brought some clothes for me to put together outfits with. It was such fun! and I think she "gets" me as a stylist now! ; ) Hallelujah!

So, She entrusted me to style her! Pretty cool, eh!? I NEVER thought that day would come! But that just shows you how awesome the Lord is! He's full of surprises & faithfulness.

Here are a few pictures of when I styled her! (BTW, She's preggo!)

Ladies & gents, this is how a momma to be & mommies should look! Put together & gorgeous!

A cute & quirky outfit. Everybody need a quirky piece in their wardrobe!

That's the $20 Neiman Marcus Dress!!!

This oufit has the right pop of color, without it being overpowering! Perfection!

A t-shirt and jeans kind of oufit, but only better! a longer type tee is perfect!

Flouncy tops are always a good idea sometimes! And this outfit is the perfect going out ensemble!

Stripes aren't actually unflattering. They actually are very! You just have to make sure the piece fits correctly. It has a slimming affect usually!

A belt works well when you want to draw the eye up! and to cinch in the waist!

Hi-low Hemlines are perfect for anybody type, as long as it fits, and it hits you in the right spot on your leg! 

 

I know this won't be the only time for me to style her!

Doesn't she look fantastic?!

She's rockin' every single look!

 

 But now I have a new outlet in styling: Pregnancy. Women need to feel beautiful in every stage of  life, I just want to help them feel confident in their clothes! To feel beautiful every time they reach for their clothes to put on!

 

XOXO -Ryn

Day 8: Tiah Bounds - Give Me An Old Fashioned Christmas

My name is Tiah, otherwise known as Happy Tiah ;) Originally a hair designer from Washington, I've since married the man of my dreams, moved to Canada, became a pastor's wife, and had a beautiful baby boy! My life has become about letting the Creator create through me in every area, especially in art, fashion, interior design, and any other quirky medium that comes my way. I find art to be a beautiful language to communicate the Word of God!

 



                                                                       Via: Shorpy Blog

I miss those Christmases at my great grandma’s house. So many of my best Christmas memories are tied to my time with her. Oh, that 50's fridge with vanilla ice cream and root beer stored inside! I miss the bowls of m&m’s stashed all over the house. The 70's shag carpet and television surrounded by brightly painted mint walls. I miss the bronze stars scattered in such random places from the deco era. And I cant forget to mention the awesome silver tinsel tree! All brought to a crescendo during the big family get-togethers at this house where we would celebrate my great grandma’s birthday on Christmas Eve, even though her actual birthday was on Christmas (how cool is that?) I look back fondly on ordering Chinese food from the Ming Wah, as non-traditional as that may have been. There was nothing better than enjoying each other’s company and taking in the quirky atmosphere. I fondly remember the giant blue spruces covered in snow. I still recall with laughter looking out the window as a child in hopes of seeing the small plane that flew by every year painted to look like Santa’s sleigh, even though I was never fooled.

Those memories never get old! I know as you get older and you have a new family of your own that it’s good to make new memories, but I can't help but want to add in some of these sweet childhood memories from my favorite time of year. What are your favorite holiday memories? As for me, this year I'm totally going to go for a 50's theme for my Christmas! Now that I have a wonderful husband and sweet baby of my own, I can't wait to share with them the fond memories of this amazing great grandma who LOVED her birthday! During her last few years on this earth, we celebrated her birthday everyday just because it made her so happy! She lived the most beautiful life I've ever witnessed all the way to 101 years of age. I strive to be a strong Christian woman just like her!


Merry Christmas! Have fun! You're never too old to have the kid in you come out from time to time. ;)
       - Tiah