LEATHER CAMERA STRAP (FROM MY HANDBAG!)

I've been making an effort to take more of my own photos lately (here and here, for starters!) which means lugging my camera everywhere I go. I wasn't a huge fan of the strap that came with my camera (I felt like a walking advertisement for a camera I hardly know how to use...) but I didn't want to spend much to replace it.

 Then it hit me: I had a beautiful leather strap from my everyday handbag that I kept in my dresser despite the fact that I never wear it as a crossbody bag. Bingo! The gold clips fit perfectly around the existing black loop and the leather strap can be adjusted to the perfect length for carrying around the city. I couldn't be happier with it — and I didn't spend a penny! My kind of DIY. :)

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I've been making an effort to take more of my own photos lately (here and here, for starters!) which means lugging my camera everywhere I go. I wasn't a huge fan of the strap that came with my camera (I felt like a walking advertisement for a camera I hardly know how to use...) but I didn't want to spend much to replace it.

 Then it hit me: I had a beautiful leather strap from my everyday handbag that I kept in my dresser despite the fact that I never wear it as a crossbody bag. Bingo! The gold clips fit perfectly around the existing black loop and the leather strap can be adjusted to the perfect length for carrying around the city. I couldn't be happier with it — and I didn't spend a penny! My kind of DIY. :)

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OUTFIT {NAVY LEOPARD DRESS}

Dress c/o Persifor  //  Design Darling necklace  //  J.Crew sandals

Remember when I shared a sneak peek of this dress? It's fast become one of my favorite summer pieces. It's from my insanely talented friend Alex's line Persifor (which you can also find on Tuckernuck!).  The navy leopard print is fresh and different from other dresses I own and the fabric is the best for traveling — I swear it wouldn't wrinkle if you tried. Would it be silly for me to get the aqua shirtdress version too? You know, if it ain't broke, don't fix it...!

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Dress c/o Persifor  //  Design Darling necklace  //  J.Crew sandals

Remember when I shared a sneak peek of this dress? It's fast become one of my favorite summer pieces. It's from my insanely talented friend Alex's line Persifor (which you can also find on Tuckernuck!).  The navy leopard print is fresh and different from other dresses I own and the fabric is the best for traveling — I swear it wouldn't wrinkle if you tried. Would it be silly for me to get the aqua shirtdress version too? You know, if it ain't broke, don't fix it...!

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GIRL CRUSH

I discovered Weronika's blog Raspberry & Red through Pinterest and promptly fell in love with her adorable outfit posts and — cue jealousy — travel shots of Europe. She's 17, lives in Poland, and occasionally wears bowties. What more could you want? ;)

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I discovered Weronika's blog Raspberry & Red through Pinterest and promptly fell in love with her adorable outfit posts and — cue jealousy — travel shots of Europe. She's 17, lives in Poland, and occasionally wears bowties. What more could you want? ;)

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