Olympic Fashion

This summer's Olympics are set to be the most stylish ever.  Ralph Lauren is designing Olympic Village and Closing Ceremony looks for Team USA, Armani is designing outfits for Team Italy, and Stella McCartney will be designing for Team Great Britain.  Maybe they'll create a new category of medals for the 2012 Summer Olympics.  I wonder which designer would take home the gold?!

image via InStyle

Georgio Armani for Team Italy
He went with white and midnight blue rather than the traditional Italian colors
of red, white, and green.  I guess you can't blame Armani for shying away from
Christmas in July!
According to InStyle, each competing athlete will receive Armani luggage packed
with about 50 pieces created by the designer.
image via InStyle

Stella McCartney told the BBC that, "You shouldn't have to sacrifice style
for sport."  She has partnered with Adidas to create a modern take on the
British flag for the athletes.
image via InStyle

Ralph Lauren will ensure that our own athletes will look their best come game
time.  He kept the traditional colors of red, white, and blue, but in typical Ralph
Lauren style, he used navy blue.  You can purchase pieces from the collection at
Ralphlauren.com.
image via InStyle

~Lori

DIY Leather Headband

I was looking at the latest issue of InStyle magazine (the April issue) when I came across these amazing headbands by Jennifer Behr.

They are so simple and classic, which is probably why I think they are so gorgeous.  Especially the cognac leather one.  But I don't think the $65 price tag is all that gorgeous, so I decided to try my hand at making my own.  For a much more reasonable price- free.  If you have the pieces at home, on hand already, that is.  If not, then this project may set you back a couple of bucks.  Really, it doesn't have to be much, especially if you play it smart.  Here's what you'll need:

vintage belts
hair scrunchies
scissors
thread
needle

You don't have to limit yourself to leather (or faux leather);
I loved the look of this woven belt at the local Salvation Army.
I snapped it up for like $2, took it home, washed it, and created
a fun headband that is perfect for the spring and summer months!

I could have cut off the metal end of the belt, but I
figured if I kept it on, it would keep it from unraveling, and you
can't see it when you have it on anyway.

*more images coming soon!