‘Tis the season for Christmas-y crafting, so somewhere in-between stuffing stockings and hanging twinkle lights, why not make a cute little holiday treat for yourself (or friends!)? Just dust off those skills from your elementary school days, and get into the spirit with this paper chain-inspired cutie!

The things you’ll need:

Liquid Stitch (or a similar permanent, CLEAR drying adhesive)

Ribbon (as many or as few as you like!)

Fabric Scissors

Optional: tweezers, cotton swabs, patience

First things first: Snip your ribbon into 1.5″-ish pieces. It’s helpful to do this ahead of time so you don’t lose track of the size.

Then: Spread a little glue on the end of the ribbon (it helps to use a cotton swab for precision), then loop it into a little circle and press the ends together. It’s okay to get a little sloppy, the glue dries clear. Voila! The chain begins…

Keep it up: Loop another piece of ribbon through the circle you just made, then repeat the process above until your chain has reached the desired length. This is where a pair of tweezers comes in handy to swoop into those tiny spaces.

That’s all folks: Yep, it’s that easy! When you’re done, and your glue is dry, simply snip another small piece of ribbon and tie the ends together in a neat little knot (or a bow, if you want to get all fancy), and slip it onto your festive little wrist!

‘Tis the season to turn that stuffed stocking into an arm party, and what could be cuter than a few of LuLu*s own emblematic accessories?! Crosses, chevrons, arrows, and more are infinitely cute, especially when you pile on a few favorites. And don’t be shy! In the spirit of the me-gift, don’t forget to pick a couple to complement your sparkly party dress!

Penelope Cruz is radiant (as always) in red for this gorgeous calendar shoot for Italian alcohol brand Campari, shot by photographer Kristian Schuller. The “Kiss Superstition Goodbye” theme places Ms. Cruz in various “unlucky” positions, laughing in the face of fable as she kneels down to say “hello” to a clowder of black cats, or tip-toes along a crack in the pavement. All the while she manages to spill not a drop of her cocktail. Now that’s a lady.

Scroll through for more of this splendid spread, and check out Fashion Gone Rogue for the full collection of photos.

Read More

Never have I ever been so excited for a movie premiere than I am about this one. I’d say I’ve watched the original Wizard of Oz on VHS somewhere around a trillion times, give or take, complete with outdated TV commercials, because you know we recorded it straight from cable (don’t judge me, it was the 90′s. Rest assured, Warner Bros, I now own it on copyrighted DVD, so no hard feelings).

Read More

Happy Humpday my friends! If your week is dragging, or even if it’s not, here’s a little treat from artist Annie Ralli and photographer Ray Massey to get you through to Friday. I’ll spare you the hand-y puns this time around, and leave you with this: enjoy!

Read More