I've flipped through my fair share of DIY beauty recipe books, and I'm comfortable calling this one my favorite. Not only are the direct product comparisons helpful, but De Clercq tackled some products that might have even amateur crafters at ...
When I was a kid, I based the aesthetic dreams of my future on what I saw on TV sets, music videos, and MTV Cribs. Little did I know that, as a grown woman, I would divert my source of ...
Zines are an artform rich in history. From their 19th century origins through today's flourishing culture, zines have served as a means for folks to express themselves in print. The allure of self-pressed zines lies within their DIY approach: zines ...
The time to start upcycling thrift store finds is now. I know, you've been thinking about trying upcycling for years. You maybe even considered opening a business, right? All of your love for home decor and being cheap come together ...
A lot of people ask me how a website for people without money could be all about shopping. Typically, I go on to tell them something that you guys already know: Broke & Beautiful, and being broke, is not so ...
For a major metro area, Memphis has a strangely small-town feel. It's not uncommon to run into the same folks in passing, especially at shows, coffee shops, or your favorite Kroger (it's a thing, trust me). Luckily I've had the ...
My Broke Life wouldn't work at all if I didn't know how to cook. If I weren't able to plan and prepare budget-friendly food for myself, I would be screwed! Seriously! Not only because I would likely be wasting money daily ...
While most of us are overwhelmed at the idea of organizing our own closets, The Sorry Girls have turned an empty loft into a Pinterest-worthy, live-in studio for their bustling business as creatives. The best part is that they furnished ...
Sewing can be both fun and challenging, especially choosing the best machine for you. But then things become relatively easier. When you wear something that you made yourself, it is a very satisfying feeling. Sewing has made a comeback and ...
Restrictions suck. Nothing is more frustrating than not getting to do what you want. This blog is a good example of my disdain for the notion that you "can't" have badass style without spending a lot of money, so getting what ...
I never really thought bread was expensive. I mean, four dollars per loaf or whatever seemed pretty harmless to a teenager with minimal responsibilities and controlled income. Then, I tried living on my own, and suddenly - $4 per week? ...
When I first stared buying indie makeup, the pots of loose (but beautiful) eyeshadows intimidated me. While I commit to learning how to apply them in their natural form, I've also been learning how to press them into makeup pans ...
One of the main functions of my life that keeps me on the broke side is coffee. Specifically, espresso drinks. I have my winter drinks, like soy caramel lattes and peppermint mochas, but in the summertime (starting in early March, which indicates a ...
The moment in which I felt most understood was the moment I saw this scene from 30 Rock: Liz Lemon gets me. Heaven is being wrapped in a Snuggie next to a wood stove, just me, a knife, & a block of ...
I am embarrassed to say that I have been hoarding this book, bound un-cracked, for nearly a year. Shameful! So shameful. I wasn't even hoarding it for myself, I was waiting for the perfect opportunity to unleash it onto the world, ...
Wouldn't mind planting my feet on this DIY Latch Hook Rug first thing in the morning. This is a cute jar for matches with a strike-able lid! Good for bathrooms or wherever candles are! The ability to customize the colors of the ...
Matching glitter-embellished oxfords for Mom & her little one from Love Maegan, Queen of Shoe DIY. Adding a thick, sparkling, glitter sole, as the folks at Could I Have That did, will make any shoes infinity cooler. If you're a regular ...
- We love Kelli Murray, and we also love her cute DIY for paper mache bowls - they're perfect for jewelry... or other fancy stuff! - I never get sick of seeing DIY ombre tights. They're so cool and interesting! ...
I have been finding amazing DIYs everywhere this week, but mostly gaining inspiration from my Cheap DIY Pinterest Board, honestly. Pinterest is like the strip club of DIY projects. Here's what we found this week: Did you know you could etch ...