{Homemade Holiday} Spray Painted Jewelry

This week's installment of Homemade Holiday is all about the last minute gift ideas, because let's face it, chances are we're all going to need some � and fast. There's no shame in being a last minute shopper (testify!), but to avoid future shopping-induced panic attacks, I thought it might be fun to liven up an old bauble with some vibrant spray paint for your bestie... This one's quick and super easy!



Using vintage or thrifted baubles (mine came from Value Village), lightly coat the jewelry, making sure it's dry before applying your second layer of paint... amazing! The end result is a totally transformed gift idea that will cost you very little in terms of time or money � How great is that?



Thanks for reading lovelies, and if you want to check out previous Homemade Holiday gift ideas, here's what you've missed:

          - Animal Ring Holder DIY (my personal favourite)
          - Rosette Ring DIY
          - Monogram Mug DIY

 Thanks for reading!

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{Style} Easy Rider...

As temperatures rise, I'm all about laid-back separates... The only trouble is when you find yourself wearing white, which inevitably leads to a day spent agonizing over if that skirt that looked so good in the bedroom mirror that morning is in fact see-through under in the blazing sun. Turns out it wasn't, but just try and tell that to the neurotic voice in my head... Hashtag spazz. xx

Outfit details: denim vest- Forever 21 (old; similar here); tshirt- Club Monaco; pleated skirt- thrifted; clutch- Target; pumps- DIY; necklace + bracelets- Forever 21; ring- House of Harlow; watch- Michael Kors; nail polish- Essie's Turquoise and Caicos

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{Style} Abandoned...

Road trips seem to always be ripe with abandoned-old-building-sightings, which are like catnip for fashion bloggers. That's why I forced Mr. AiF to make a pit stop in a tiny little town to snap pics in front of an old automotive shop. I mean seriously, peeling paint, dirty windows and creepy remnants of it's past life scattered about always makes for a killer backdrop, if not only in my head. But then again lots of things seem better in my head, like fondue or the pleather-pant incident of 2001.

Outfit details: blazer- ASOS; polka dot top- Forever 21; jeans- Joe Fresh; cap toe pumps- Zara; hamilton tote- Michael Kors; woven leather belt- thrifted; necklace- H&M

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{Style} Smitten Style...

Mr. AiF gets bored looking at my blog when I don't write anything (his words), so I guess I felt a little peer pressured into adding some copy to this post... If you enjoy my usual, mindless ramblings, great; but if you don't, feel free to blame this one on him � I always enjoy doing so.

And in other, less accusatory news, the blogger clothing sale I mentioned Friday was a hit � I even came home with this cute little dress from my pal Jenna! Maybe we should have called the event shopaholics enabling shopaholics... xx

Outfit details: dress- Forever 21 (via Smitten); leather woven belt- thrifted; sandals- Tahari; crossbody- Coach; necklace- House of Harlow; bangle- DIY

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{Style} For the Love of Shoes... and Mint.

As temperatures drop, I figure why not brighten things up with some good old fashioned pastels? They're cheerful, bright and super feminine to boot... Seriously now, just try and feel low when you're wearing pastels � I dare you!

Want in on a secret? I think I'm well on my way to shoe fetish-ville here, guys... Now I know you must be thinking So what, Vickie? but I'm telling you, it's a big deal for me. I've always been a purse junkie that's given little-to-no thought to her footwear, so this newfound shoe fascination is both scary (sorry bank account) AND exhilarating... I tell ya, it's like I'm a whole new person. *shrug*

Outfit details: mint dress- H&M; leopard scarf- Wilfred; striped blazer- H&M; pumps- Shoe Mint; belt- thrifted; necklace- Zara

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{Style} Oversized...

Sometimes less is more, or at least that's what I like tell myself when I can't be bothered to do more than throw on a slouchy sweater over some skinnies... Hey, we're all friends here right? It's truth circle time. Notice the studded pumps and rhinestone necklace? That's how I cunningly convince the world that I care about my appearance when deep down all I want to do is curl up on the couch with my pajamas and a carton of ice cream. Well, at least the ice cream part is socially acceptable, right?

Outfit details: oversized sweater- thrifted; teal skinnies- Forever 21; spiked pumps- Shoe Mint; necklace & ring- Forever 21; watch- Michael Kors

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{Style} Sparkle Motion...

There's nothing like a little sparkle to elevate your mood on a cold winter's day, and this skirt was just the ticket. It's like the perfect blend of holiday chic, Liza Minnelli stage-wear and all that jazz... Zing.

Happy Wednesday lovelies! xx

Outfit details: plaid shirt- thrifted; sequin skirt- Joe Fresh; tights- Hue; cap toe pumps- Zara; necklace- Forever 21; knit hat- Urban Outfitters

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{Style} Fleeting Fall...

I live in a strange, anomaly of a city where it snows just as quickly as it melts, completely messing with your head when you're trying to get dressed in the morning. These photos were taken last week during a particularly warm period, however the very next day, mother nature flipped us the bird and dumped snow on our unsuspecting heads. A snow which, unfortunately, won't be going anywhere for the next six or so months... Not cool, Edmonton. Basically what I'm trying to tell you is enjoy these fall-ish photos while you can, because for the next few months all you're going to see here on AiF is snow, snow, snow... Consider yourselves officially warned.

Happy Monday, friendlies! xx 

Outfit details: sweater & blouse- Forever 21; faux leather shorts- H&M; booties- Aldo; necklace (hidden in most photos)- thrifted; watch- Michael Kors; bracelet- The Bay; ring- vintage

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{Style} Gingham Style...

Well it's official� Gingham is my new jam. I don't know what it is, but I can't seem to get enough of those little squares. They're like the perfect blend of casual and preppy, anchoring dressier elements while adding visual interest. What am I even talking about? Who cares, they're totally cute... Let's just go with that.

Happy Wednesday, friends! xx

Outfit details: gingham shirt- Joe Fresh; jeans- Urban Outfitters; blazer- Zara; clutch- thrifted; booties- Aldo; necklace- Forever 21

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{Details} Nautical Stripes...

It's no big secret that I'm a huuuuge fan of stripes� I mean seriously, can you think of a more versatile print? It's an all-season style that can be rocked just as easily in spring as it can come fall, which is precisely why I love it so. This particular dress is perfect for brisk days because it's lined, long sleeved and lovely... How's that for your daily dose of alliteration? Throw on a woven belt, breezy vest and a pop-o-colour cuff (nicely done, Joe Fresh!) and you've got yourself a fall-tastic look. Easy peasy.

Outfit details: nautical striped dress- Michael Kors; military vest- Old Navy; woven leather belt- thrifted; kitten heels- Zara; necklace- Forever 21; leather cuff- Joe Fresh

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Summerized...

Hello and happy Monday! As you read this, I'm probably drinking iced coffees (aka frappe!) and playing backgammon at the beach... Or at least that's what I hope I'll be doing. Either that, or anxiously swatting off mosquitos while my face melts off in the sweltering heat. It could go either way. xx

Outfit details: dress- Forever 21; belt- thrifted; panama hat- H&M; bag- vintage Liz Claiborne; sandals- Michael Kors; bracelets- Forever 21, Joe Fresh & House of Harlow; watch- Michael Kors

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Cropped...

I'm kinda a big fan of crop tops, especially when they hail from decades past... Nothing beats an original (sorry, American Apparel), so scouring the racks of my local Value Village becomes something of an olympic sport where crop tops are concerned. This one was a prized-find last summer, when I scooped it up for only a couple of dollars in Victoria. And with the weather being as lovely as it currently is, I couldn't think of a better item to thrown on with shorts... Let the sun shine. xx

Outfit details: crop top- thrifted; shorts- H&M; wedges- Spring; clutch- American Apparel; necklaces- Forever 21 & Loft 82; watch- Michael Kors; bracelets- vintage & House of Harlow; cross ring- Forever 21

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Daisy Duke...

How Daisy Duked-out am I in this outfit? Not exactly a go-to look for me, but since the weather was so nice that day it just felt right... Kinda like the sunshine brought out my alter ego or something. Go figure.

Happy Thursday, lovelies! xx

Outfit details: blouse- Forever 21; shorts- H&M; jean jacket- Costa Blanca; bag- vintage Liz Claiborne; boots- thrifted; watch- Michael Kors; bracelet- H&M; ring c/o Social Experiment; necklace- thrifted; sunglasses- Karen Walker

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