Hi everyone! Sandra from Blasfemmes here & today I'm especially excited to show you one of my absolute favorite items of the Season - Faux Leather Skinny Pants - and also show you their incredible versatility! I was so happy when I found this pair from Blank Denim which is gorgeous and affordable! Below you'll find three styling suggestions and I'd love to know which one is your favorite!
  

One item: Blank Denim Vegan Skinny Pants
 

First Style: 1. Zara Blazer // 2. J. Crew Necklace Striped Tee // 3. Rebecca Minkoff MAB Tote // 4. Sole Society Kella Pump // 5. Prada Sunglasses   Second Style: 1. OTTE Hat // 2. Mango Plaid Shirt // 3. Danielle Nicole Alexa Tote // 4. Collette Lace Top // 5. Rag&Bone Booties   Third Style: Michael Kors Selma Handbag // 2. Equipment White Shirt // 3. Stella McCartney Sunglasses // 4. Oasis Burgundy Coat // 5. Gianvito Rossi Leopard Pumps




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Tiger, cat, leopard - it's a HOT trend right now. Have you seen it? Here's how to get this look.

Model pic via style update // she inside // kenzo // faith connexion / /asos // tess giberson // aquazurra

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What is your favorite area in your home and why?             

Hi, My name is Jeaneen Kelly and I am an Interior Designer/Stylist & occasional freelance writer, from Sydney, Australia.  I've chosen to share with you photos of my lounge room as It is definitely my favorite room in my house. The reason I chose this room is because I feel that it encapsulates my personal style as a designer to a tee. I really love bright, bold interiors that have a definite sense of fun, creativity and youthfulness. I am incredibly inspired by fashion and feel that in many respects, this room is evidence of that.

I love quirky elements such as surfboards and chandeliers, and GRAFFITI pop art. Fashion items such as my favorite heels and prized Chanel "twinsies" bags, along with fashion title books are all on display in vignettes around the room. I like to come home and be inspired by a mixture of fun pieces, quite honestly-it just makes me happy!

I am VERY much influenced by the surf/skate culture in Sydney, and love bold interiors with a touch of rock & roll that are fearless with color and accessories. My favorite piece in the room would have to be my French antique lounge found in a thrift store for FIFTY dollars, which I painted and reupholstered myself in a hot pink fabric.

In essence this space is an accumulation of my interests and passions as a young designer inspired by music, street-culture, art and fashion. I hope you enjoy the photos!

-images by jeaneen



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I'm sooo fascinated with cheetah prints - I have several items in this pattern. How about you??
Heck, I have leopard print stuff too. Well, I was INSPIRED to create a painting for MADE BY GIRL for the very first time...enter: Sitting Cheetah.

I made this piece freehand with a paint brush - nothing more.  I also got inspired to add some cheetah print items along to get you in the mood for this new print. The Jerome Dreyfuss popoche clutch is one of my faves & I actually got as a gift for my Birthday!!   

So, do you like cheetah print?? Would you be daring enough to wear it as a pair of pants??!?  For me, I'd do both!

Speaking of....my friend Ashlina from The Decorista blog was the first to hang the print! So awesome to see it in her office even before it was available for purchase here.  Ashlina also has our Metallic gold love print hanging in her office - you spot it?  LOVE the way she decorated the whole space - so chic, don't you think??

Check out the gorgeous gallery wall - and I also love how she displays her FAITH with a bible scripture on her inspiration board - beautiful.  Where did she buy all her pretty office items you're wondering?!?!?!? 

Well, you can get Ashlina's style by visiting her blog here.

 image of model via native fox /// jerome dreyfuss large popoche clutch /// iphone case /// salt & pepper shaker via out of africa

-Bottom 2 images via Michelle James Photography 






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-image by jen ramos





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Puma is such an iconic brand. Every time you see their shoes, you know immediately know who they are! I've been in LOVE with puma as long as I can remember! In fact, one of my first COOL sneakers were a black & white pair of Pumas.  

The company has really evolved since then - and their shoes have morphed into interesting & stylish footwear. With a ton of different colors for every style & taste!

These days, I'm really digging the Puma Sky Wedges, & normally I wouldn't opt for wedge-type sneakers, but once I tried these on, they were def for me. These are type of kicks you want to have when you're hanging out enjoying the day. Puma was kind enough to gift a pair to me - and I chose the chambray ones! 

                           Let me know what you think of these! Yes or no??

-post by jen ramos



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Girl code 101 states that the more painful the shoe, the better it looks... well I'm about to prove that rule wrong!!! I'm here to introduce to you Painted Bird shoes, they are hand-crocheted & incredibly unique shoes crafted by Jennifer Samson and Nicole Halpern. These two Southern California women are passionate about crafting beautiful shoes for you ladies! 

With inspiration stemming from the luxury fashion market and the relaxed feel of the surf industry, these shoes allow women to express themselves freely and effortlessly. When you feel great, you look great, and Painted Bird shoes have the right shoe that will look great on you! Not that I'm afraid of color - but my favorite is DEF the black & tan pair...so cute!

-images via painted bird



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Growing up I never saw thought of my DAD as a cool & stylish. He was 'just' dad. A very strong, disciplinarian and extremely out-spoken.
But men nowadays, well dads, are looking very stylish. They're dressed to impress & look super cool carrying their babies! 

This Father's day I'm pulling out a few BLACK & WHITE gift ideas for the coolest looking dads. Is that you??

Happy Father's day!

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 A. bose' headphones/nordstroms

B. lanvin watersnake crest tie/barneys

C. fendi card case/barneys

D. leather iPhone case/jcrew

E. salvatore ferragamo briefcase/barneys

F. tom ford noir eua de parfum/barneys

G. carrera eyewear/nordstroms

H. oxfords/nordstroms

I. adidas

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Hi everyone, its Carlinn here from Superficialgirls and today we are checking out a fun spring and summer trend! Checker board print is a quirky but classy way to spruce up your wardrobe for spring and summer. 

Think retro sixties with a classic twist and if you don't want to overdo it stick to black and white and add pops of solid color. A sleek fitted dress or a big bold handbag might work best with this print but if you feel like going all out and having fun with it there are so many options.

Here are some of my favorite checked picks!

1.Checked mary jane heel   2.Topshop checked umbrella   3.Marni handbag  4.Tibi dress   5.Michael Kors shorts

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Hello everyone! Hope you had a lovely weekend! So.... I know everyone has seen these wedge sneakers around. I originally fell in l-o-v-e with this trend when the Isabel Marant pairs came on the scene. But now.. there's SO many more I'm in love with... All the classic brands such as Nike, Reebok, and Puma all came out with their own pairs of the wedge sneaker, along with designers such as ASH, Marc Jacobs, Giuseppe Zanotti, and the list goes on!

You can pretty much find these wedge sneakers in a variety of different colors & price points. These are all perfect for the upcoming Spring weather, can't wait! I currently have my eyes on the black/white Nike "Dunk Sky Hi".

I'd LOVE to know, which is your favorite? 

1. Rachel Zoe- Geri Sneakers

2. Nike "Dunk Sky Hi" (pink)

3. Nike "Dunk Sky Hi" (black&white)

4. Giuseppe Zanotti Lace up

5. Marc by Marc Jacobs Cutout Metallic

6. Alicia Keys x Reebok- Freestyle Hi

7. Puma "My 66"

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For all you girls who love jewelry, you have to check out Jill Golden if you haven't heard of her yet. All of her pieces are handmade right here in New York City, and are inspired by her travels around the world. 

Below are a few of my favorite pieces, aren't these all so unique and beautifully made?  

What jewelry designers are you wearing lately?

-images via Jill Golden




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Hi everyone! Today I have an amazing giveaway for my readers*! ShoeMint has contacted me and wanted to give away a pair of shoes to 3 of my readers!! Haven't heard of ShoeMint before? It's a free, member's-only website with personalized style recommendations with new styles added every month based on the newest trends! 

Behind ShoeMint is a collaboration between Rachel Bilson and stylist Nicole Chavez, while all manufactured by Steve Madden! So you're getting high quality shoes at an affordable price of $79.98 each! They're also made of real leather and suede... amazing, no?!?

Okay, now onto the giveaway...

THE PRIZE:
A pair of shoes from ShoeMint of your choice! (There will be 3 winners!!)

*Giveaway is open to US & Canada residents only

HOW TO ENTER:
Head on over & sign up for ShoeMint for FREE by clicking HERE. Find your favorite pair, and come back to this post, and let me know in the comments which is your favorite pair!!!!!!!! Don't forget to leave your email!!!

WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN ON: 
March 26th here on my blog! 

Easy, right?! Good luck to everyone entering!!
Below are the shoes my assistant and I chose from ShoeMint! It was a tough decision with all their new styles for spring!

         The pair I'm wearing are called: Jordane

jeans are helmut lang / tshirt by Zara/ shoes by ShoeMint /Jewelry via MadeByGirl

WINNERS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN, GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. THANKS!

 
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I think most people love customized stuff right? This particular shop can bring your ideas to cookies! Let's say you're crazy about CELINE handbags - (who isn't?) - Kristie, the owner, can have them made very similar just for you! Sweet!

Based out of New York, her shop is called PeaPods & I managed to pick out my favorites! Let's see, the handbags, the Brooklyn bridge, & the stash of lingerie for Bachelorette parties. 

Which is your fave? Where would you serve these cookies??

-images via  pea pods

Enjoy your weekend!!!

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DIY Studded Shirt Hi! I'm Stephanie from Henry Happened, and I'm excited to share fashion DIYs here on MBG as one of the newest contributors. If you have ideas on DIYs that you'd like to see, definitely let me know! For our first project, we're updating an everyday basic - the white button up!

 

When it's cold outside I am a big fan of layering. At any given time I'm usually wearing about three shirts! So I like my layers to have a little pizzazz. An easy way to spruce up a plain button up is with studs. This DIY Studded Shirt is simple (no prongs to stick your fingers!), chic and easy on the wallet too.

Fair warning: Iron on studs are a little addictive. They're so easy you'll want to stud everything! And before you know it you'll be half way to buying a Harley. 

 

You will need:

• A plain button-up shirt. I like the look on a white shirt but it would also look great on denim.
• Iron on studs. You can find these at any craft store.
• An iron

 

Start by cutting the studs into individual pieces. Then remove the black backing (but not the top plastic!) and place them evenly along the middle of your sleeve cuffs.

  

Then carefully flip over the sleeve so you don't mess up the placement of the studs. And iron according to the package directions. 

 

When the studs have cooled (trust me they're hot!) you can peel off the plastic on top. That's it! 

 

 I also added three studs to my shirt collar. Again, all you do is stick them on the fabric in the pattern you want and iron them on. So easy!  

Are you a fan of studs? What would you put them on?

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This Friday we are .....

I have to say, working with contributors has been a great experience. I've made some great friends in the process & hopefully the ladies got some great traffic out of it as well.  With that said, it's that time again to switch out the current contributors & bring in new FRESH FACES & posts! I'm always super busy managing my MBG Shop, painting for my Cocoa & Hearts gallery, marketing, answering e-mail & maintaining my personal life. It's STILL a lot of work, so I'm back searching for the next contributors!
 

I'd love to recruit 5-6 contributors to blog here on Made By Girl!  It's not going to be an easy task - but I'll choose bloggers for each category below. Categories are:
 

• Decor/Interior Design
• Fashion/Beauty
• DIY
• Food

Below I've outlined more details & what I'm looking for.
 

HOW OFTEN WILL YOU POST:1-2x per month for 6 months. 

EXPERIENCE: 
Yes - Must have an active/updated blog. I'm looking for bloggers who have some knowledge of programs like Photoshop & have a 'similar aesthetic' as Made By Girl. The posts you write for MBG cannot be posted on your own blog, but you can link to it from your blog.

WILL THERE BE COMPENSATION: 
Not at this time. But it's a great chance to gain more exposure and collaborate with MBG blog.

BIO PAGES:We'll be adding a page with photos & short bios of all the current contributors - here's an example. .

 
RESOURCES: 

It's very important to credit 'all' images properly.

PRETTY POST PLS: 
I love pretty & interesting posts. So pls put some LOVE into it! 

HOW DO YOU SUBMIT:

If you you want to give this a try, email me  & let me know 'which category' you're interested in. Write 'Contributors' in the email subject pls. ALSO, pls email me your blog so I can see your style! If you submitted last yr. don't be afraid to submit again!
 

WHEN WILL WE SELECT CONTRIBUTORS:

If you don't hear from someone at Made By Girl in about 2-3 weeks from this post, it means someone else was selected.  Unfortunately, we may not be able to respond to everyone. We will post the selected contributors in an upcoming post!

Thanks & looking forward to hearing from you! 

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Hey guys, Jocelyn here. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I've started thinking about the things I'm thankful for and looking for ways to give back to those less fortunate. 

So I thought, why not combine a love for fashion with helping others by purchasing products from brands that donate to charity. Here are a few brands that are carrying out good deeds...

Kayu - (clutch) For ever clutch sale, Kayu donates $15 to purchase a backpack and school supplies for a child in need. 

Lemlem - (shirt) Lemlem provides jobs to weavers in Ethiopia and strengthens the economic independence of the country as a whole.

Rachel Roy - (earrings) Proceeds from the sale of these earrings benefit victims of 2010's devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Warby Parker - (sunglasses) For every pair of glasses they sell, they provide a pair to someone in need. Plus, they let you order up to five pairs of glasses to try on at home for a week. Once you decide on the one you like, send the other pairs back for free!

Toms - (shoes) I'm sure you've heard of them. For every pair of shoes they sell, they give a pair to someone in need. 

Feed - (tote & scarf) For every Feed product sold, a specific amount of money gets donated to hunger-relief efforts, depending on the cost of the product. The tote and the scarf featured here each  provide 10 school meals to children.

Hope  you all enjoy a happy Thanksgiving with loved ones and take a quick minute to reflect on the positive things in life that make it all worth while. I'd like to share that I'm thankful to Jen for allowing me to post on her lovely blog and I'm thankful to all of you for all your kind words and for continuing to read my posts. It's beyond humbling. 

Happy shopping!

-post by jocelyn sanchez

 

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Many of you have asked if MadeByGirl was on Instagram. Well, I was.

However, it was a private account with family photos & so on. A couple days ago I asked my assistant Daisy, to revamp it & allow you guys to follow.  Sometimes when I get sooo caught up in work, I don't realize how popular things are getting. I almost let this pass me by! #OHMYGosh

But nonetheless, I'm now on Instagram & you can follow me here if you like.

I update almost everyday & most of the pics you will  only see there & NOT on my blog. See you there!

 

Are you on Instagram? Do you use it often?

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Hey everyone! Ladies, this post is for you! This past Sunday while at church, a friend of mine was wearing the coolest leggings with leather panels! I almost died when I saw them! It's not that I hadn't seen leather panel leggings before but I'd never seen them in person! Can you believe that?!? They were gorgeous!!!!!

Stupid me, I didn't ask her which brand they were - but they looked very similar to number 1 - (My favorite). I'm considering getting a pair of these BEAUTIES for the fall/winter season, I bet they'd go great with a pair of booties! 

NOT ALL of the leggings you'll come across will be REAL leather, many will actually be faux - so MAKE SURE you read the descriptions carefully! Below are 6 different styles to choose from.

Would you sport this type of legging? Which do you like best?

1. oak

2. rag & bone

3. bcbg

4. tasha

5. bar iii

6. bcbg

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Monday is here again....hello all! It's Anna, and today, I'm sharing a fun little DIY project to embellish and add a little edge to just about anything. 

I am really digging anything black, leather and studded these days, so I decided to make my own. I started with these sandals and ordered these 12mm studs. With both in hand, I got to work:

I began embellishing my sandals by centering the stud on the strap. 

The 2 claws will cut through to the backside by being gently pressed. 

Continue working your way out while keeping the same distance between each stud.

Once your studs are in place, bend the claws inward on the backside. 

Enjoy! They've fast become my new best friend. 

-post by anna weaver

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