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Yellow Stripes with Yellow Bird + Yellow Beard

Yellow Bird + Yellow Beard with help from The Proper Pinwheel show you how to create Yellow Stripes for a perfect summer tee. We turned our basic cotton tee in white into a not-so-basic summer staple.

Supplies: a tee, fluorescent spray paint, blue painter’s tape, cardboard

1. Take the cardboard and stuff it inside the shirt. This will make sure the paint doesn’t leak through to the back.

2. Using the tape, divide the bottom ¾ of the shirt into 7 strips. Place the tape about 1 inch apart.

3. Start spraying the shirt with short bursts of paint. Keep the can 10-12 inches away from the shirt so that the stripes are even.

4. Wait 30 minutes for the paint to dry and then peel off the tape and enjoy the newest and brightest addition to your closet!

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DIY Special: Animal Stencils

We love Elsie and Emma’s DIY projects. Their blog is about creating a beautiful life (via a beautiful mess), and with their animal stencil DIY how-to, you’ll definitely have the perfect tee to live in. They used statement jeans for their project, but we used our basic cotton tee in green to give our tee a fun spring twist.

Supplies: jeans or a tee, fabric paint, paint brush, adhesive foam sheet, sponge brush, pen, and scissors.

1. Begin by tracing the outline of the bunny onto the foam.

2. Once you’ve created an outline you’re happy with, cut it out and apply it to the wood block. To create a thicker stamp, repeat this process and attach two layers of the foam, extending it farther from the wood.

3. Lastly, paint a thin layer onto the stamp and begin applying it to the pants/ tee in a pattern.

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DIY Special: Embellishing

We love DIY projects, and we LOVE embellishments and shiny things even more. WhoWhatWear shows you how to take a basic tee or sweater to a whole new level. We used our Basic Rayon Tee to glamourize our comfy luxurious go-to piece. Follow their how-to below.

Supplies: a sweater or tee, glass beads (apx. 4 strands @ $7 – $9 per strand), 10mm x 1.5mm gold plated round end tube beads(@ $2), needle, and thread.

1. Lay your tee/ sweater on a large flat surface.

2. Place the glass end tube beads on the front side of the sweater or tee creating a geometric pattern.

3. Using a needle and thread, stitch the beads onto the sweater.

Check out our DIY favorites for more.

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New BLOGGER OUTFIT OF THE WEEK

Comfy and stylish? Enough said! You've got us hooked! A side from the obvious appeal of pants that have the comfort level of PJs we love Robyn Chalmers of Fashionista 514 because of how black and white chic it is.

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New BLOGGER OUTFIT OF THE WEEK

We LOVE Kristina Bazan of KAYTURE's bright chunky sweater + feminine dress combo... it's curing our spring fever!

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LV&B Presents: BLOGGER OUTFIT OF THE WEEK

We know we're biased but we can't help but love how Jessica of Westmount Fashionista styled her LV&B "The ColorBlock" sweater! 

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Office Catwalk

The results are in... knitwear and eye-catching blouses are the way to go for the daily 9 - 5 portion of your day.

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Eat BEAUtiful

2/3 cup oil

1 tsp salt

1 garlic clove crushed

3 tbsp low fat cottage cheese

1/4 cup vinegar

1 tsp sugar

1/4 cup grated low fat swiss cheese

  Combine in blender until smooth

Serve over shredded romaine lettuce

Add garlic croutons (we prefer garlic pita crisps)

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In Honor of Family Day...

Today is Family Day in some parts of Canada... But in truth, everyday is really family day. Whether you are one of the lucky ones to get the day off or not, show some love to your loved ones today!

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Just our way of saying THANK YOU

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Congrats to our COZYwithCASHMERE Winner!

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BEAUspiration

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Be Mine, Valentine

  1 - For the Beauty Fiend: What better to gift to a beauty lover than the queen of nails', Deborah Lippmann's, Ruby Red Slippers? You can't go wrong with any shade from this line of perfectly named luxe lacquers.

2 - For the Music Lover: Experience the 90's all over again by creating your own mix on this USB disguised as a cassette tape. Don't forget to write your love notes and doodles on the package for the full 90's effect.

3 - For the Cashmie: Treat the Cashmie in your life to our Not so Basic Tee, and feel the gift of cashmere yourself with a cozy cashmere hug.

4 - For the Ro-MAN-Tic: No more love notes hidden in lunches with these Red Envelope collar stays. Send your man off to work with one of these PG or Racy collar stays and have your message be close to his heart all day long.

5 - For the DIYer: Take a trip down memory lane by creating a memory box, using A Beautiful Mess' step by step guide for turning a cigar box into a thoughtful (and potentially hilarious gift). 

6 - For the Foodie: Treat the manly food snob in your life to a gift that will keep on giving. Sign up to the Mantry's subscription service and have foods, curated for the modern man, sent directly to him every month.

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Putting the WIN in WINter

Winter is in full swing and we want to keep you toasty and warm!

Enter our contest for your chance to WIN our "Cozy With Cashmere" prize pack, valued at $500!

ENTER HERE: http://a.pgtb.me/pMLw3M

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Bravo Avocado!

Our favorite green beauty recipes to Rx the winter blues...

Face Remedy: Avocado Moisturizo: 

1 ripened avocado

1 egg white

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Mash the avocado and set aside. Beat the egg white and mix into the avocado paste. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Apply mask to face and leave on for 15 minutes. 

Hair Remedy: The Great Green Frizz Fighter

1 ripened avocado

1 tbsp. honey

2 tbsp. olive oil

Mash the avocado and thoroughly mix in the remaining ingredients. Apply paste to hair, cover and leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse and shampoo as usual.

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Our Business Model

Our simple belief - beautiful knitwear should be a staple of everyone's closet. We make it possible by creating luxurious knits, inspired by you, at the right price.

Whereas, L = Luxury, each product is made with the highest quality fibers 

Whereas, V =Value, we're online only, allowing us to decrease costs ensuring you get the value you deserve

Whereas, B =BEAUspiration, our designs are inspired by you and are meant to be worn day-in and day-out as you create beauty in your life.

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BEAUspiration

words to embrace this new year