Big bow tutorial

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Hey ya’ll ALIDA  here, Today I’m going to show you how to make this big beautiful bow! This is Bow tutorial is pretty straight forward so I’ll try to let the pictures do the talking, if you have any questions at all please let me know! You will need: Fabric Glue gun Clip of choice You [Read More]

Fashion : Neon and Nude

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It seems neon won’t be going anywhere, ever. Neon has made it’s way into every one’s closet and it’s here for the long haul. It’s translated itself from day glow, eighties to a chic and bold staple. My favorite way to pair it in the Summer time is with neutrals. They do what they do [Read More]

DIY floral pockets

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Hey y’all!  It’s me again!  Alida from Alida Makes showing you a fun fashion DIY!  Today I have fun project that is sure to get you in the mood for Summer.  DIY floral pocket jorts!    Wondering what JORTS are? JEAN -SHORTS ;) he he although this would work just as well on a pair [Read More]

Summer Style: Havaianas – pin it to win it contest

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Do you have a pair of “go to’s” a pair of shoes that you LOVE to wear – they are comfy yet chic! Like one of my winter go to shoes is my TOMS …. comfortable and stylish and keep my little toes covered…. HOWEVER, By the end of winter I am so sick of [Read More]

Dyed denim jacket tutorial

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Hey y’all!  It’s Alida again from Alida Makes, with another denim tutorial.  Last time I shared how to bleach and stud a jacket, this time I’m taking it a step further and dying the bleached jacket.  Here was my Pinspiration: And here is my creation: I wanted it blotchy and not too “perfect” and this [Read More]

thrifting outfits made easy

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DIY sequin sweater tutorial

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Hey y’all!  Alida here from Alida Makes, with a quick, easy New Years outfit idea.  (Or really, any time, because sequins never go out of style!)  If you have a cardigan that needs some spicing up, this is perfect.  And, I know you’re going to ask, it will go through the wash.  As long as [Read More]

celebrity fashion stylist – pro tips on styling a boyfriend cardigan

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I am so excited to have celebrity stylist Anya Sarre guest posting for us today with her favorite winter fashion trend… THE BOYFRIEND CARDIGAN! Anya Sarre is one of Hollywood’s most influential trendsetters. A nationally recognized celebrity stylist, Sarre is known for her impeccable eye and ability to tie any look together with the perfect accessory. [Read More]

DIY tribal pattern sweatshirt – a tutorial

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Hey y’all!  Alida here from Alida Makes, and I have a big confession.  I have a slight obsession with the Target clearance racks.  And by slight I mean I CANNOT STAY AWAY FROM THEM.  I found this beauty for $1.63.  WHAT?!  A dolla sixty three???  How could I say no?  So what if it’s not [Read More]