Blogger of the Month, October!

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By Blerona

Our New Favorite blogger for October is Carly J. Cais from Chic Steals

Carly J. Cais is a self-taught DIY maven whose lack of funds never stifles her creativity.  She operates her fashion and style blog Chic Steals based on the motto, “Be Stylish * Get Creative * Spend Less,” telling everyone that the designer look is easily attainable through budget shopping, thrifting, and DIY’ing.  She always loves the challenge of creating runway-inspired pieces and clothing refashioned from thrift store finds – from men’s shirts refashioned into rompers, sweatshirts re-made into blouses, shoes detailed like Louboutins, and designer-style accessories made from foam and clay.  Chic Steals is all about looking on-trend and chic – for an unbelievable steal

 Chic Steals DIY’s

Here’s what we sent her for the Blogger of the Month Challenge…check back on Tuesday, October 11th 2011 to see what she made!

Giveaway!

This Week’s Giveaway!

This Week’s Books!

“Who What Wear”

“Busy With Buttons”

“The Beautiful Beaded
Home”

Here’s how to enter:

Like us on Facebook, suggest us to friends, then post a
comment on our page by finishing this sentence; “What is the most creative
thing you’ve made with beads and buttons recently?”

We’ll announce the winner on our Facebook page!

M&J Bridal Salon Soiree

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By Blerona

Last week we had our M&J Bridal Salon Press Event inside of M&J Trimming and it was such a blast. With guests from the The Knot, Bridal Guide Magazine, Inside Weddings and some of our favorite bloggers we knew we would have to put in a lot of work to make the night perfect. We worked with James Abel Events to completely transform the back of the store and we were very lucky and thankful to have Alpine Creative Group, Sugar Flower Cake Shop, Izze Sparkling Juice, Jenny Yoo Collections, Johnny Gonzalez, Maison Prive and Fantasia Studios sponsor the event. Read more about the event here!

One part of the event that we were all very excited about was the Photo Booth! We got a custom made backdrop, used M&J Bridal Salon headpieces and hats and of course made some of our own props with M&J Trimming.

Materials

Hard Stock Paper (Any craft/paper store)

Wooden Sticks ( Any craft/paper store)

Scissors, Pencil ( to trace)

Hot Glue Gun

Fur, Plaid Ribbon, and Rhinestones

The Internet!

Mustashe Steps: Search the internet for paper mustaches(theres a lot) and print out the photos that you like. Then cut out the mustaches and trace them onto the black paper. Cut out those mustaches, embellish them and hot glue them on to the sticks.

3″ Genuine Fox On Tape Style# 28624 in Snowtop, Ss16 Flatback Rhinestones Item#03016

From Left to Right: Plaid Ribbon in Navy/Peach/Multi Item# 18382, 25mm Gingham Ribbon Style# 38812 in Lilac/White, 2″ Plaid Ribbon Style# 11219 in Grey Combo (to order (1.800.9MJTRIM)

Last Step! Make sure you have fun using them at the photo booth!

Blogger of the Month, September!

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By Blerona

I know we’ve missed a couple of month’s after May, but luckly we had Five amazing bloggers for our M&J Challenge 2 to keep your creative juices flowing for the summer. And I’m happy to say that we are back in action. Our New Favorite blogger for September is Arianna from Runway DIY!

Arianna Berk is a true DIY girl who believes there is no need to want when you can create! Arianna has been making her own clothing, artwork, and accessories since before she could walk and talk. Growing up with a fashion designer mother, Arianna was raised around bolts of fabric and sewing machines, and learned from a young age that with enough creativity and imagination, you can make anything you see.

 

Her website, Runway DIY aims to make high fashion accesible to everyone through step-by-step do it yourself projects inspired by current trends. Her focus is on creating arts, not crafts- she never uses a glue gun where a needle and thread would do better. Arianna views the world through DIY eyes- flipping through magazines and walking past shop windows gives her constant inspiration for her posts and creations. When Arianna isn’t blogging, you will find her trying new restaurants or playing with her dogs- Baye, Rosie, and Sam.

Here’s what we sent her for the Blogger of the Month Challenge…check back on Tuesday, September 13th 2011 to see what she made!

Handbag Designer 101 presents Handbag Collective

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Handbag Designer 101, founder and producer of the renowned Independent Handbag Designer Awards, invites you to Handbag Collective, a one day only, pop up shopping event in Soho. Join us during this SUMMER FRIDAY and stay cool with complementary vitaminwater and Figenza cocktails as you view a carefully curated selection of handbags from both designers you love and those you will be the first to see and fall in love with on the spot.

Doors open at 11am
at Openhouse Gallery

201 Mulberry Street between Spring & Kenmare

Also Don’t Miss Handbag Designer 101 Bonus Seminar 3-6pm

Come & learn how to create your best handbag from:

Swarovski Elements, M&J Trimming, Leather Suede Skins & Global Lux Visionares

Cocktails & Shopping 6-8pm.

Admission is free.

Enjoy Summer Friday Shopping with
HBD101’s Best
International Handbag Designers

Antoinette Lee, Avril Lemieux Alicat, Bella Borz, Carol S. Miller Handbags, Dareen Hakim, Ella-g, Gunas, Jess Rizzuti, Leoluca, Loulou Belle Handbags, Mel Boteri, Michelle Monroe, ModaRevise, Mondrina, Poganza fashion, Renee Cascarina, Sabrina Love Handbags, Victoria Horning, Zhao

Neon Inspiration inside M&J Trimming

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By Blerona

Every summer I have specific color that I try to mix in with my everyday outfits and this year it’s all about the NEONS! I specifically love wearing hints of neon in my outfit, little pops of color that are sure to catch the eye.  Today I took a walk around M&J Trimming trying to find some neon embellishments for a DIY and I was so surprised when I realized all of the neon colors popping out in between the trims. So many different trims and beautiful colors, I decided a NEON inspired DIY can wait because I just had to share these beautiful burst of COLOR trims inside of M&J Trimming with you!

Nailhead Giveaway!

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This week’s giveaway is all about the Nailheads!

We’re giving away an assorted bag of M&J’s most popular item- NAILHEADS! 

Here’s How to Enter:

Follow Us on Twitter and tweet to us by finishing this sentence - “I love using @MJtrim #Nailheads on… “ for a chance to win this week’s giveaway!

* Be Sure to add our twitter handle and #Nailheads Hastag*

We’ll announce the winner on Twitter and Facebook Friday, August 5th after 1pm EST

Don’t forget to tell your friends about this Giveaway!

REAWAKENING Series

By Blerona

THE REAWAKENING PRESENTS // SERIES I

On July 12th, The REAWAKENING presented it first series of  “Pop Art Gallery” and M&J Trimming was proud Sponsor.

The Reawkening is an An explosion of fresh, unfiltered visual art of various mediums, THE REAWAKENING goes beyond the traditional parameters of your typical art gallery. This 3-part series exhibition will feature a curated collective of new artists of varying mediums [fashion, home décor, visual art, film and music] to represent one theme

SERIES I featured works by artists Artists for Humanity, Awol Erikzu, Felipe Baeza, Joanne Petit-Frere, Jessica dela Merced and a performance by Iyadede!

Here are some photos below of the exciting event and learn more or see more photos Follow them on Facebookand check out these websites.

REAWAKENING SERIES
The Elle Files
Chelly Wellz Shop
Felipe Baeza’s Site
OMO Writes (Samantha’s Blog)

Friendship Bracelet Craft-Up with M&J Trimming & Bloggers!

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By Blerona

Awesome Bloggers got crafty at Central Park on Saturday making some colorful Friendship Bracelets! M&J Trimming was more than excited to sponsor this fun little get together that was open to everyone. Are you into making friendship bracelets? If you are and missed out on this crafty get together, come and visit M&J Trimming to get some inspiration and supplies!! Here are some photos below, read more here and here.

Some M&J Products the bloggers used to make there friendship bracelets with!

4Mm Braided Vinyl Bolo Item# 48591

1mm Rattail Cord Item# 00800

1/8″ Ultra Suede Tape Item# 00370