DIY || #28 || I've Got Ya Spotted!

So if you know anything about me, you know I'm addicted to polka dots. I'm not quite sure what it is about them, but they combine the perfect combination of spunk, color, and fun to an outfit, especially in the summer. This DIY project definitely indulges not only my love for polka dots, but also my love for pom poms (the 3D version of a polka dot). I first caught onto this style thanks to the fashions of Design Love Fest, with her fabulous polka dot sweater. I found this layered tulle skirt dress on sale at Forever 21 for $12 (here's the same one in black), grabbed a bag of pom poms at Michaels, some fabric glue, and went to town on it! Super easy and super fun way to jazz up any dress or skirt hanging in your closet. Give it a try!

Here's what you'll need: plain dress or skirt (got mine here), colored pom poms, and fabric glue (you could also sew them on by hand if you have the patience for it!).

Steps: simply dot the pom pom with the liquid stitch glue and carefully press it onto the dress fabric. Continue by adding various colors spread out across the skirt. Wait a couple hours for the glue to dry clear. If you're particular about keeping the pom poms secure, feel free to sew them on instead by hand!

Then...don a pair of vibrant, funky shoes (got these blue ones at ModCloth) and have fun!

DIY Project || #20 || From Maxi to High-Low Skirt

There's nothing better than a bright, bubbly, high-low skirt at the start of spring that cost you less than $10! Indeed, I purchased this skirt from a spunky vintage store in Boston a couple years ago and, until recently, actually put it to fashionable use. This post was one I originally did for I Like Fall at the end of last summer, but I love it so much I wanted to re-feature it here. It's super simply and easy to do if you have a long maxi skirt! Here is another great DIY high-low skirt tutorial I found super helpful from one of my favorite DIY bloggers, A Pair & A Spare. Her hem would work much better than the glue I used, but in case there are sewing-impaired ladies out there -- fabric glue is one heck of a best friend. Enjoy!