CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY!

Friday, December 21, 2012

Hey guys! I'm super excited about this rad giveaway! Head to the Glam & Grace facebook page to enter!

You have a chance to win some of my fav items, including;
  • The super trendy J crew Resin Droplet Statement Necklace in neon peach (worth $88!)
  • 2 bottles of Sephora by OPI glitter nailpolish. Glam!
  • A bar of Honey Bee's Soap in Coffee & Cinnamon. Handmade by my good friends Leigh and Paul Hughes, they rock! You will LOVE this soap! Heavely!
  • 2 pairs of handmade earringa from my line, AC Design
  • a cute POM! keychain by Glam and Grace!
To enter, like Glam & Grace on Facebook and like the giveaway post on the page. Contest ends end of day 12/24. Winner will be selected randomly.


TRENDING: velvet fashion

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

TRENDING: velvet fashion
Original photos found here: 1 /// 2 /// 3 /// 4
Velvet is the rage this winter. I'll be wearing plenty of velvet leggings with oversized sweaters I'm sure of it! Here are a few gorgeous photos of some simple on-trend looks.
Also, here are some of my fav picks to shop: 1 /// 2 /// 3


YUMS & NOMS: silver and gold sprinkles

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Silver and Gold sprinkles - peanut butter cookies

Silver and Gold sprinkles - peanut butter cookies

Talk about some glam cookies! These lovely and delicious peanut butter cookies are covered in metallic sparkly silver and gold sprinkles. Such an easy way to add some festiveness to your holiday goodies. By the way, these are the best peanut butter cookies in the world! They are a must try! 

Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
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1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
bag of Hershey's Kisses

Cream butter & sugars. Add peanut butter & eggs. Mix well. Mix dry ingredients in separate bowl & then add to peanut butter mixture. Make into balls, roll in sugar sprinkles and slightly flatten with spoon. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Place a Hershey's kiss on each cookie, bake for another minute.
Enjoy!

MY CLOSET: metallic, color and spikes

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Akron fashion - gold denim - pink blazer
Akron fashion - floral - metallic denim

Akron fashion - ear cuff - floral background

Jeffrey Campbell Spike Litas
It was an unusually warm day here in Akron OH in December. I should have been sporting a scarf and winter coat, but instead I get to show off a pretty pink blazer. Also, I  LOVE that floral background. It's in the window of an old school wallpaper shop downtown close to my house.
Blazer: The Limited (similar here)  / / /  Necklace: The Limited (I combined 2 and added detail, still perfecting...similar found here)  / / /  Ear Cuff: Asos  / / /  Gold denim: Asos (similar here)  / / /  Spike Boots: Jeffrey Campbell Litas



MY SPACE: Colorful Christmas Tree

Friday, December 7, 2012

DIY decorating for Christmas with yarn pom poms

DIY decorating for christmas with yarn pom poms
colorful Christmas tree pom poms
This year I got a new white Christmas tree. It's gorgeous with all the colorful ornaments! All the bright colors pop! I wanted some more big pieces for my tree in the colors of my living room so I made a bunch of Poms to place on it. Best idea ever. It's Inexpensive while adding texture...makes a statement, that's for sure!

TRENDING: pom poms in fashion

Sunday, December 2, 2012

GLAM & GRACE pom poms
GLAM & GRACE pom pom keychain
Trending: pom pom fashion
original photos found here: 1 /// 2 /// 3 /// 4

It's no secret I'm all over this pom pom trend. Love these little things! I've been using them to decorate my house, Christmas tree and of course, using them as fashion accessories. You can use them to make a garland or as a cutesy keychain for your purse. When all else fails, throw them at your cat.

Also, awesome news!...you can buy Glam & Grace DIY's and designs on ETSY!
Go ahead, snatch em up!

TRENDING: Scrunchies

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Scrunchies are back GIF animation
trending: scrunchies
trending: scrunchies
Original images found here: 1 /// 2

Yep, believe it or not, scrunchies are/have made a come back. I'm excited to rock these with a messy bun or a high pony. The top image is a GIF animation I did with images from American Apparel. 
You ready to bring the scrunchie back?

MY CLOSET: hello november

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Akron Fashion - Glam & Grace - Hello November

Akron Fashion - Sam Edelman Leopard Spikes

Akron Fashion - Sheer Skirt Overlay

Akron Fashion - Downtown photoshoot - Sam Edelman leopard spikes
Bringing in November with shoulder pads, sheer overlays and spikes. Loved this combo on a gorgeous November day in downtown Akron, Ohio. As far as the spot, I've been obsessed with these orange doors for years. The old advertising agency I used to work for rented out this warehouse building for video shoots so it's nice to visit this familiar space.
The sparkle rust colored sweater is by 2bRYCH...found this high end piece at TJMaxx! I couldn't pass up the puffy sleeves and shoulder pads. The black mini skirt with sheer overlay: H&M. Leopard spiked heels: Sam Edelman. Envelope clutch: The Limited. Sunglasses: Nastygal.com

DESIGN: Yoga Logo Design

Friday, November 9, 2012

Yoga Central - Yoga studio logo design
Craziness!...It's been awhile since I've posted! So what have I been up to? One design project I've been working on is the identity for a new Yoga Studio in Strongsville, OH, Yoga Central. It's been a blast designing for the studio. Here is a sneak peak of the initial designs. 

TRENDING: Two toned lips

Thursday, October 25, 2012

2 toned lips - pink and red
I think I'm in love with this trend! Great excuse to go make some lipstick purchases.
 Original photos found here: 1 /// 2 /// 3 /// 4

DIY: metallic pumpkin candle

Thursday, October 18, 2012

DIY Metallic pumpkin candle
DIY Metallic pumpkin candle - spray paint
DIY Metallic pumpkin candle - carving

DIY Metallic pumpkin candle
DIY Metallic pumpkin candle
This is my style of pumpkin carving! I love how this metallic pumpkin candle turned out. 
To start, for texture, I made hot glue "beads" in lines around the pumpkin and then covered the whole thing with a coat of gold spray paint. Next, I just carved out the pumpkin like normal and placed the wick inside in the center. The best way I knew to keep the wick in the center was to hold it steady with two knives...weird, I know...but it worked!  I used soy wax for the candle part and did my best to actually follow the directions on the package (go me!). I wanted to melt the wax in a container I could throw away after making the mess so I just found a glass spaghetti sauce jar to use...it also worked great to pour the wax into the pumpkin. I had never done a project with wax before so I really had no idea what I was doing or what to expect...but it went pretty smoothly! Overall, it was the perfect nontraditional pumpkin carving!


MY CLOSET: October must have accessories

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Oversized and Bold Accessories
yellow nails and gold ring
Oversized and Bold Accessories
Time for some bold, oversized goodies! Here are a few of my go-to items to begin the season:
Cat eye glasses: La MarquiseBon Look  /// Oversized metal earrings and gold scorpion ring: vintage ///  Teardrop statement necklace: Target (clearance rack! score!)  Stripe socks: Jcrew  /// Nail Polish: Sephora by OPI, IM Beauty (yellow) & Charge It! (metallic gold)



SPACE PLANNING: painted patterned floors

Sunday, October 7, 2012

photos found here: 1 /// 2 /// 3 /// 4

I'm a sucker for patterns....and painting. Normally I would be 100% against painting over wood floors... BUT, this would be the perfect solution for my attic space. Right now it's partially carpeted (and that wasn't even done well) I was talking with my friend who worked as a contractor for awhile about how I wanted to tear up the carpet and "restore" the wood underneath (sand and stain) He told me it wasn't actual wood flooring it was just the wood baseboards and that wouldn't work out well blah blah blah. (Still don't know what that really means haha) With that being said, simply painting over it will be the most cost effective and visually appealing choice. I have to decided on design, colors and then tear out the carpet, remove the staples and clean up/prep the floor. It'll be a process but hopefully the outcome will be well worth it.

DIY: Gold boots - style update

Sunday, September 30, 2012

DIY gold boot update

outdated gold boots
Original, outdated boots...ready for an update!
DIY Gold Boot update - adding buckles
adding belts for detail...buckles are a fun element to add
DIY Gold Boot update
There's nothing better than taking something you already have (something you are contemplating tossing to the trash) and giving it new life. These were boots I bought back in 2006 while in NY.  Being a bit out of date now, they haven't been worn in years. 

Last year I stumbled upon Luxury Jones boots (peep this awesome: 1 // 2 // 3 )...drooling ever since! I've had my mind set on searching for the perfect vintage boot to experiment with and make a similar look. Little did I know, I had a great pair to use already in my closet!

I was about to throw them out... (trying to make room for these amazing new gold boots from Zara) I luckily got curious to what the inside leather color looked like and what they would look like folded over. Hello beautiful chestnut leather! Folded over, they made the most perfect new and stylish ankle boot. I grabbed some old belts out of my closet and started experimenting to add some detail. I ended up just running to target to pick up some new belts which perfectly wrapped around 3 times. 

Talk about from trash to treasure, these are now one of my fav boots again!






TRENDING: Shine & Sparkle (gimme more!)

Sunday, September 23, 2012

want list - shine and sparkle
Want list! Here's just a few glitzy and sparkly items I've had my eye on for fall. 
1. Anthropologie Fishbone Earrings  ///  2. Jcrew MacAlister Boots (these are kids shoes but I LOVE them anyway!)  ///  3. West Elm Twig Flatwear  ///  4. Mirror Clutch - find similar here  ///  5. Ban.do hair comb  ///  6. Deborah Lippmann holiday glitter nail polish

DIY: Knotted Shag Scarf - t-shirt upcycle

Saturday, September 22, 2012



It's all about layers, knots and shag right now. I still haven't gotten my hands on a shag jacket yet...so in the mean time, i've been pondering an easy diy to rock this fun trend. This scarf idea came from Eco Shag. I almost bought one of their scarves...but I'd rather save money, experiment and learn for myself. 

I just took an old t-shirt and cut it into strips. The strips got knotted to one another making a long strand that formed an "infinity loop". You can make as many of these loops as you want and at whatever length to form your scarf. Mine is able to be wrapped around 3 times.

I'm pretty excited about it, after all it is a free scarf...but I must say, the Eco Shag scarves are much cuter! I think next time I'll try cutting skinnier strips or using a tee with heavier jersey fabric. 
What do you think?

DIY: Sweater - mini yarn bows

Sunday, September 16, 2012

DIY sweater mini bows
grab an old sweater and yarn to create a fun update for your fall wardrobe

yarn typography

DIY sweater mini bows
DIY sweater mini bows
loop, tie and cut! bows and more bows...and a little added crumpledness. sweater love!


My inspiration is a sweater from Jcrew that I've been eyeing. It's gorgeous and of course holds a pricy tag. To be honest, I'd rather spend that money on other things (like 3 sweaters). So I of course had to try a DIY.
First off I love the vintagey feel of these cutesy mini yarn bows...to play that up I used a chestnut brown color. The Jcrew sweater has the bows placed in structured lines. I chose to just place them randomly, covering the front of the sweater. This sweater has a looser knit which made it easier to pull the yarn through the holes...(I used small jewelry pliers I had laying around to have a hold of the yarn strands...so helpful!) From there, I just made a simple knot and cut the yarn strand...instant bow.

MY SPACE: chalkboard walls

Friday, September 14, 2012


Chalkboard wall - Grace

Chalkboard wall - faith hope love
I'm a big fan of chalkboard walls...that's why I have one on every floor of my house...3! This might seem a little overboard but I think unity throughout a home is important and this was a simple and inexpensive way to add in a common element. I love being able to personalize my walls with my terrible handwritting...but more importantly typography that has meaning.

(The top quote is from Lucky Ones by Lecrae)

DIY: painted and splatter denim

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

DIY painted denim - splatter paint jeans

DIY painted denim - splatter paint jeans

It's fun to bring old jeans to life again! These were a pair of medium wash jeans that I haven't been digging for a bit. The zipper detail at the bottom was the only reason I've been keeping them...but now it was time for an extreme makeover. Just like a lot of the denim I've seen out right now, I wanted to give these character with paint. I brushed on navy by the seams to add depth and darken them up. I also splattered and dabbed different shades of blue and metallic gold to create interest and a focal point. (Why not right?...splatter is killer right now...keep it coming!) I'll probably still add a little more navy and possibly black to make them a little darker. 
Pair of outdated denim, consider yourself rescued!

TRENDING: shag fashion

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Shag Jacket Fashion
Original Photos found here: 1 /// 2 /// 3 /// 4


I'm very excited about this Shag look for Fall. This Muppet-esque-ness screams awesome. 
If you are wanting this style you have to act fast...these jackets are moving quick! The ones I've been eyeing are now sold out...heartbroken! Some DIY scarf action will have to do until I can get my hands on a jacket.