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DIY Nail Art Tutorial: Beach Ball-Inspired Nails

{Photo Credit} For most of us college gals, summer has officially begun, and that means no more papers to write, plenty of fun in the sun, trips to the beach … and probably a summer job. But that’s all the more reason to rock some happiness-inducing nail art (if your dress code permits) – to [...]

DIY Chic: Super Easy Denim Vest Tutorial

Staying stylish on a budget can be hard, especially in College. That’s why DIY Chic is here to show you how to update your wardrobe without breaking the bank with a little do-it-yourself magic. If you are looking for more DIY inspiration, take a look at our past tutorials on making a multi-strand statement necklace, [...]

How-Tuesday Round-Up: A Pop of Color

Photo by EllenGiggenbachAs you might imagine, in all my time panning the internet for DIY gold suitable for the weekly How-Tuesday column, I’ve stumbled upon far more gems than there are Tuesdays in the year. So, for today’s post, I’…

8 Last minute Mothers Day gifts any mom will love (we’ve got your back!)

Last minute Mothers Day gifts don’t have to be an afterthought. You’re just…busy. We get it. So don’t panic; 48 hours is plenty of time to wow Mom with one of these last-minute-but-she’ll-never-know-it presents.

How-Tuesday: Petal Card

Photo by Essimar

Spring is in the air, and Mother’s Day is just around the bend. To celebrate, Esther Ramirez, a Chicago-based print and paper artist and proprietor of Essimar, has dreamed up a tutorial to capture the spirit of the season in t…

DIY Nail Art: Inspired by Gucci Pre-Fall 2012

Gucci Pre-Fall 2012 – Photo: ELLE.com Gucci is without a doubt one of the most iconic brands in fashion history. From the double G stamp to the signature horsebit, Gucci pieces are immediately recognizable. But there’s a more artistic and subtle side to the brand’s aesthetic, and it makes an appearance in each of Gucci’s [...]

Web Coolness – Mother’s Day help, super finger puppets, and getting boys to read

Here are some of our favorite links from around the web this week. We hope you like them too.

How-Tuesday: Cross-Stitch Brooch

Photo by nerdJERKIn honor of heroic moms everywhere, this week we’re creating badges of honor for our favorite ladies. Steph Cortes of nerdJERK will show us the ropes (or, rather, the threads) of this cross-stitch project. And if you happen to be…

DIY Nail Art: Pretty Spring Pedicures

Photo Credit: ELLE It’s officially sandal weather, and you know what that means – time to get your feet in shape after they’ve been stuck in boots all winter. A professional pedi can’t be beat, but we college gals can be short on time and money, so below, I’ll show you how to give yourself [...]

Kids’ furniture that boosts creativity? Why not!

When designing a kid’s bedroom, it’s always important to find functional yet fun pieces to fill their space. Kids are attracted to color and texture.

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