DIY: Spring/Summer clutch!

So it's getting warmer outside and that means LESS CLOTHES whoohoo, but to me that also means smaller accessories. In the spring and summer I don't really like lugging around big purses. I like to feel as light as possible. However I only had two clutches and they were black. A few months ago I found a really cool basket weave clutch from Target and that clutch inspired me to tinker around with making my own clutch and that's when I found out HOW EASY it was I mean seriously EASY!.

The clutches that I made literally took less than 5minutes, except for the multicolored tribal print clutch, that one was a bit more intricate but still easy.

All clutches except for the tribal print clutch where made of of place mats that I got from the thrift store for a $1.00!! Yes you read right! Place mats are the perfect size and the stiffer ones have the perfect sturdiness for this project. The tribal one is made from fabric, which i lined with a place mate. This print will actually be in my new Moda Christia Collection coming this fall!

There are a few easy steps while making your purse but first lets start with the materials that you will need.
You will need:

• Fabric or Place Mat
• Glue -Gun (I prefer the glue gun) or Fabric Glue
• decorative buttons 
• razor (to attach buttons)
• velcro

This is a Place Mat

Fold the place mat over a little more than half to create a nice sized pouch.

Super glue the sides down.

add Velcro as a fastener.

Add decorative buttons, flowers, etc to the front of the clutch or keep it plain!

DONE!
Now you have a one of a kind clutch that you can rock all spring and summer! NJOY!;)

For a dressier clutch try a flower... My mom made this one, after I taught her!;) XO

Rocking my clutch this weekend!

Rockin' my clutch Easter Sunday

My look for STL TV LIVE 4/2/12

I really liked my look yesterday on the show. Here I am wearing a Forever 21 lace jacket, a tribal print maxi dress from my collection, Moda Christia, a vintage belt from MOV and a headband also from my line Moda Christia.  I really like this look because it is an eclectic mix of tribal, hippie, and vintage.  I am following the trends but i'm following them my own way and that's what I love about fashion. Express yourself your OWN way! XO;)

The second pic is of me and Jill Manoff! She's an awesome style editor at www.alivemag.com! check her out!

Spring and Summer Style Trends

So, yesterday on my show STL TV Live, Alive Magazine's Style editor Jill Manoff came on the show to talk about spring/summer trends for men and women. I really love this season because it's so colorful for both men and women. From bright colored skinny jeans for women, to neon colored polo shirts for men.  This season's fashion trends have really taken a bright turn.  There were a few hot trends that Jill and I talked about check out our interview. Part 1 of the interview talks about guy trends and part 2 is for the ladies!