DIY FRIDAY: PLEATED MIDI SKIRT

skirt made by me, tutorial below (shop for a similar skirt here)

jcrew tee (similar)

shoemint heels

inpink necklace, c/o

forever 21 bag

PHOTOGRAPHY BY VALORIE DARLING

It's time for another DIY Friday today, and you guys, I've been dying to share this tutorial with you for months! I'm part of Janome's on-loan blogger program and in exchange for the Janome 4120QDC sewing machine that they loan to me, I do a project for their blog each quarter. For last quarter's project, I made this gingham midi skirt and after having to wait for them to post it on their end, I'm finally able to share it over here. Midi skirts are the perfect Fall skirt, so now is the perfect time to whip one up! 

This type of skirt is super easy and it won't take you more than an hour or two to create one. In fact, I want to make about 10 more for the Fall -- they're just so versatile, flattering, and fun!

Click through to see the full tutorial!

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DIY FRIDAY: SCALLOPED HEMLINE REFASHION

scalloped hemline top, made by me (tutorial below -- similar here and here)

dittos jeans (similar here)

dolce vita wedges

lily jade bag

gorjana necklace and bracelet

michael kors watch

I don't know what it is about scallops, but I just love them. They're a simple little detail that changes the entire look of a piece, and they're so whimsical and unexpected.

I've been wanting to make something with a scalloped hem for myself for a while, and when I ran across this sweatshirt dress at Target a few weeks ago, it was perfect for an easy refashion. And it turns out that doing this kind of hemline is super easy!

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DIY FRIDAY: PAINTED PUMPKINS ON PEDESTALS

With Halloween only a few weeks away, it's time to pull out all the Halloween projects! Next week I'll be sharing a bunch of DIY Halloween costume projects, but for DIY Friday today I wanted to share a fun and easy Halloween craft: Painted Pumpkins on Pedestals!

I've seen a million painted pumpkins out there in so many varieties, but stacking them and putting them on pedestals makes for a fun and unique look. Try different sizes and heights of pumpkins and pedestals so you can put them all around your house -- short and wide ones as a centerpiece on your table, big and tall ones on your hearth, little tiny ones for your mantle...the possibilities are endless!

Share your Halloween projects on social media using hashtag #DIY4Halloween, or find more inspiration on Jo-Ann's project sharing hub!

Click through to see the full and easy tutorial!

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COLOR BLOCK SWING TEE TUTORIAL

white plum sweater, c/o

swing tee made by me (similar here) 

similar jeans (splurge or save)

steve madden booties

urban outfitters sunglasses

glimmer lane clutch, c/o (on sale!)

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANA LAURENE

Happy Halloween!! I don't know about you, but the weeks here are flying by and somehow it's already time for another DIY Friday -- I can hardly keep up! But today I'm excited to show you a fun and easy refashion to make a shirt that is perfect for the Fall. The mix of fall colors in this top combined with this big chunky cardigan just screams Autumn to me!

(And if you're looking for some Halloween inspiration for tonight, you can see all my Halloween projects right here!)

Find the full tutorial after the jump! 

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DIY FRIDAY: MAXI TO MIDI REFASHION

h&m maxi dress (in-store only) -- refashioned by me (similar options for sale here and here)

rock and republic heels, similar heels

nordstrom clutch, similar here (for under $30!)

asos sunglasses

stella and dot bracelet, c/o

michael kors watch 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANA LAURENE

I went on a crazy cobalt kick toward the end of the summer and this dress was one result of it. This dress used to be a sleeveless maxi dress, and I picked it up at H&M (in their basics section) for $15, I think, with plans to turn it into a midi sleeved dress with lace embellishments. But when I was done with the dress and tried it on to determine the lace placements, I loved it so much as is that I decided to leave the lace off altogether. 

This is a super easy and quick refashion, and one that I love doing (in fact, I did a very similar refashion right here). So if you're needing a weekend project, go snag a maxi dress (or use an old one in your closet), and get to work!

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DIY FRIDAY: 6 GIFTS TO MAKE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

glitter heels // personalized mug // infinity scarf // polka dot plate // marbled ornaments // painted bead necklace

With the holidays fast approaching, I'm in full blown project mode over here. There are tons of brand new tutorials, projects, and gift guides coming at you super soon, but today I'm throwing it back to last year when I made a few fun things for my Handmade Holidays. 

Try these gorgeous glitter heels for your sister or best friend, (update: the tutorial is currently down, but this one has all the same steps!), a super easy infinity scarf for your mom, or a painted plate filled with cookies for your neighbor, and more! 

Or if you're not much of a handmade gift giver, start your shopping now with some super great weekend sales at some of my favorite stores -- there's always something for everyone at all of these shops! 

25% off at Old Navy with code SAVEMORE through 11.15

40-60% off everything at J.Crew Factory through 11.18

30% off at GAP with code HAPPY -- ends tonight, so hurry!

25% off J.Crew with code SHOPNOW through 11.17

HANDMADE HOLIDAYS: DIY SPARKLE PUMPS

The holidays are right around the corner, so it's time to start working on those holiday lists! Are you ready to start shopping and projecting? Today I'm super excited to share this fun project I did with Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts that is a perfect gift for your best friend, your sister, your mom, or even your stylish grandma! It's a quick and easy project that requires no skill and comes together super fast, but turns out so glamorous and unique. You must make a pair!

Click through to see the full instructions! 

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DIY FRIDAY + HANDMADE HOLIDAYS: EASY DIY CAPE

cape made by me (fabric c/o pendleton)

dittos jeans, c/o

jellypop ankle boots (buy here)

forever 21 hat

michael kors watch

stella and dot bracelet

inpink bracelet 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARA WALK

Capes are one of this season's biggest outerwear trends, so it only seemed fitting that I try my hand at one. Pendleton sent me this gorgeous wool blend fabric, and the colorful arrow pattern was just screaming to become a cape -- so I obliged. And as it turns out, they're insanely easy to make, so they make a perfect holiday gift for your sisters, friends, or any other fashionable women in your life!

Click through to find the super easy tutorial, and have a happy Friday!

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