Lace Ears DIY

I'm super excited to share this DIY with everybody! Inspired by the beautiful Mary Kate + Ashley Olsen, today I'll show you how to create lace ears. Perfect for Halloween costumes or for play, these are so simple and will be stand out pieces at any costume party! Follow the few simple steps below to make your own!Materials Needed:
Black Lace, Headband, Thin- malleable wire, Scissors, Hot Glue Gun

Lace Ears:
Cut out 4 pieces of rectangle lace, measuring about 9x5" each. Set aside. Next, form ear-shaped outlines with your malleable wire and twist the ends so they stay in place. Returning to your lace rectangles, use your hot glue gun to attach wire-framed ears to the lace fabric. Once one entire ear is glued down, add another layer of hot glue to the remaining exposed wire and add another lace layer. Let dry. Trim around the outline of your wire and rub edges so they *mildly* fray. Lastly - using the twisted ends of each ear, wrap excess wire around the top of your headbands, spacing them about 2-3" from one another.
Bend and curl your ears until they feel just right. Aren't they so cute!? (Use these same steps for the bear ears, but use circular wire-frames instead of bunny shaped)I cannot wait to wear mine out and about on the few days before Halloween - it's hard for me to not dress up every day in October!
xxoo Chelsea

{Manic Monday: Lace, Inside & Out}

This week's Manic Monday is all about taking the lace commonly found in the bedroom, out of the bedroom. Try incorporating lacy pieces into your wardrobe, by making them subtly sexy. A hint of lace can be just the thing you need to enhance your evening looks, or add intrigue to a daytime dress... follow the styling tips and enjoy this sweet, flirty look!

My outfits:

For Day-

Victoria's Secret Nightie

Vintage Chiffon Slip

NYC Wedges

For Evening-

Kimchie Blue Lace Bandeau

High-Waisted Ruffle Skirt

Madden Girl Zipper Pumps

Vintage Envelope Clutch

Styling Tips:

Think about a cute babydoll worn over some jeans and a blazer or sweater thrown on top, it becomes a darling look!

A lovely nightie can look darling over a colorful slip, paired with a waist belt and flats!

Pair a vintage-inspired camisole with a cute skirt and boots!

Look at these lacy looks in stores that can be both sweet and sexy:

Navy Garland Slip, $58 at Anthroplogie

French Rose Dress, $93.99 at ModCloth

Scalloped Lace Tap Shorts, $24 at Urban Outfitters

Bedroom Eyes Dress, $75 at ModCloth

Fashion is Poison, $57.99 at ModCloth

Rib & Lace Tank, $38 at FreePeople

Lace Trim Woven Nightie, $48 at Urban Outfitters

Make sure you channel Brigitte Bardot or Anna Karina instead of Carmen Electra when working this look... looking classy in lace is a must!

xxoo chelseablanket

{Tutorial Tuesday: Lace Up Cardigan}

Hello Everyone!! Welcome to another Video Tutorial Tuesday. 

Here's what you'll need:

Scissors

1 Yard of Lace or Ribbon

Cardigan Sweater

Sewing Machine or Needle & Thread

Step 1. 

Leaving 2" of lace as slack on the bottom edge of your sweater, align your lace (scalloped edge out) next to, but not on the button line. Using your sewing machine or needle & thread, stitch your lace all the way around the button line and collar of your sweater. 

Step 2. 

Once your lace is sewn to your cardigan, tack your additional 2" of lace slack on the inside of your sweater. Use scissors to cut any additional lace that remains. 

Step 3. (Optional)

Use Lace on pockets or wrap buttons with it. This will add even more loveliness to it:)

Before & After:

Hope you enjoy! I LOVE this look. 

xxoo chelseablanket