The Reset Button

WHY BUY WHEN YOU CAN DIY...A BUTTON BIB NECKLACE!

1. Gather your materials and start conceptualizing how you want it to look. I decided to use monochromatic-colored buttons because it just adds to the classy factor. 2. Apart from time, here's the stuff which you need (See i was debating whether to use the yellow and red theme vs. the blue one) 3. I decided to use a half-circle shape for the base of the necklace. (Ooo yes, a protractor, ruler and pencil are also needed!)

4. Start glue gunning like crazy! But don't use too much so that the buttons don't pop up. We want the necklace to be as flat and as clean as possible.

IN GLUE WE TRUST.

5. Sew chains behind the necklace.Fin! I was ready to head out for a really, really busy day: Photoshoot at 9, Meeting with website developer (Hey chrys! Don't cha just sound so professional?) at 1130, Supply Chain Management (another fancy way of puttings things) and buyer activities from 2-630pm!

Oh and i finally opened my Teen Vogue Handbook which is full of advice, pictures and in-depth profiles of fashion legends for young hopefuls like me. It comes with a 1 year subscription too, thank you very much!!!Thinking of scanning helpful pages from the book and posting more stray thoughts tomorrow.

LOVELY DAY.

Currently inspired by...

1. Norwegian Wood

Cage skirt, $125

Fringe necklace, $65

2. Glamourai

This New Yorker stylist, designer and DIYer is so cool. She blogs, posts gratuitous outfit photos, Does-It-Herself, and has an online shop. Sounds like someone you know? Trying my best to invite a comparison here! :)

DIY bib necklace

I CAN DO THAT! And it's gonna feel like Christmas every day, minus the calories! :)

DIY studded gloves

OH SHE'S SO COOL. Butterfly sunnies, check. Miniature self, check. Personalitude, CHECK!!!

3. Crepe paper

Polish women happen to be very good in making paper chandeliers called "Pajaki" which is Polish for "spiders of straw". Ok, not sure how credible my web translator is, but it seems just about right as these fancy crepe paper cut outs are crafted into beautiful web-like patterns. I LOVE NON-MAINSTREAM CRAFT and I'm so turned on by paper right now. (Believe me, it's possible. I used to lust over those scrap booking kits with 100+++ printed paper.) I totally see my future (Future Kids Room, Future Foyer, Future Backyard) with these festive beauties!!! I'm gonna be such a Cool Mom. HAH!

Americans too are trying their hand at it. This one was made by textile designer and illustrator, Lena Corwin.

And check this one out by the Small Object.

The pioneer: Polish Art Center

4. Simply Hue Photography

Soft, dewy and romantic, with tons of vintage charm. Visit her Etsy shop!

5. Cruel Intentions

Ok, incest, plotting and teensploitation aren't the next inspiration of Bend & Snap. I just caught the movie yesterday and loved the soundtrack. Fun and sexy, it's one of the best reasons to see the movie. And the ending is genius. But did Ryan Philippe really have to die? :( I mean, can a cab (at mild speed, mind you) really kill a fit, healthy teenager?

Before texting, it was Xerox and ring binders that helped young, rich Upper East Siders spread scandal.

Cue the violin riffs of yesteryear's anthem "Bittersweet Symphony".

Tun-tun-tun. Tun-tun-tun. Tun-tun-tun. Tun-tun-tun.

"Mean Girls" totally ripped this idea off!

Tun-tun-tun. Tun-tun-tun. Tun-tun-tun. Tun-tun-tun.

The headteacher of their prepschool shakes his head while the Verve sings the line "No. no. no. no. no. no. no..."

...And the bad girl gets served.

(She plays the super super tramp role very well!!! I must admit, it was hard to hate her.)

While the good girl drives off with HIS black jaguar and shades, looking all self-assured, dignified and cute. Justice exists!

Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, this LIIIIIFE!

Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin' plannin' and dreamin'

This week, I will try:

1. Waking up early.

2. Making bib necklaces.

3. Menswear.

4. Fixing my finances.

5. The Ab-swing. (As seen on TV!)

This year, I will improve on:

1. Waking up early. Or at least I'm up by 9AM.

2. Being organized.

3. Being patient.

4. EQ.

5. Selling myself.

This year, I will continue to experiment with:

(Can't wait for next month, heehee!)

2. Photography.

3. Literature.

4. Food.

5. Parallel Parking.

Bring it, 2010.

XOX, Risa

Photo credits: weheartit.com, ffffound.com