CHICAGO RENEGADE CRAFT FAIR

It's the most wonderful time of the year! I missed the fall Chicago Renegade Craft Fair due to 'THE BIG MOVE', but the hubs and I are determined (well, I am determined) to get to this one. I'm hoping to browse through some excellent talent and take home some fabulous handmade goodies! What are your plans this weekend? If you are in the Chicago area, be sure to check out the Renegade Craft Fair this Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 7pm both days. It's free to attend and you can always check out the holiday decorations and shop windows while you're in the Windy City.

(Image courtesy of The Renegade Craft Fair)

Wonderful Weekend Wardrobe

Need some suggestions for your weekend wardrobe? Want to look uber cute shopping at the farmer's market, grabbing a latté, catching a movie...? Check out these items - MOST of them are on sale and some pieces are mix and match for more options. DOUBLE BONUS!!! I recently found Sensibly Styled, a site that 'finds all the modest clothing, from all the brands you love, and puts it all in one place'. Inspired by their affordable daily selections and the bright colors of summer that I LOVE, I put together this style board...maybe it will inspire you to do some shopping either online or in your own closet. Either way, have fun! And if something on this board inspired you, please drop me a line to let me know. Stop by these fabulous sites for some mood board inspirations too - Making It Lovely (go to her archives and choose 'style'), Melissa Loves, Oh, Hello Friend and Creature Comforts to name a few...

a) Anthropologie Braided Racerback in Raspberry $29.95 (sale)
b) Anthropologie Daydream & Fancy Cardigan in Sky $49.95 (sale)
c) Forever21 Peasant Tee Top in Green $10.50
d) Orla Kiely Multi Cross Hatch Stem Large Tote $169.89 (sale)
e) Anthropologie Rail Rider Trousers in Beige $29.95 (sale)
f) Anthropologie Crayon Box Necklace $19.95 (sale)
g) Anthropologie Crape Myrtle Thong in Red $49.95 (sale)
h) ShopCloverBelle (etsy.com) Peace Necklace in Red $61.00
i) Boston Proper Border Print Dress in Turquoise Multi $89.99 (sale)
j) Forever21 Jewel Leaf Dangle Earrings in Gold/Green $4.80
k) Anthropologie Smocked Canvas Tote in Yellow $39.95 (sale)
l) Melissinos No. 14 Ionian Handmade Greek Leather Sandals $40.30

(images courtesy of above mentioned sites)

Too good to be true - tutorials and giveaways?!

Well, the weekend is almost here...I actually spent the whole day today thinking it was Friday. Chya! Anyway, head on over to Grosgrain to try her 20 minute skirt tutorial - this is the kind of sewing I like to do...none of these 4 hour or 4 weekend projects. I love to see the fruits of my labor in less than 2 hours. Her tutorial is very well written and has tons of photos - find it here:

Twenty minute Simple Skirt Tutorial AND GIVEAWAY!!!!

(Plus, you can enter to win her fabulous skirt in her giveaway.)

Speaking of GIVEAWAYS, she has a few more on her blog -
cute projects and she's a fan of
Shabby Apple - love their style - it's worth a look -
you won't be sorry!

Hopscotch Camis GIVEAWAY!!!!

Marseilles Dress SHABBY APPLE GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

(images courtesy of Grosgrain)