This skirt was inspired by many polka-dotted items I’ve seen lately, but especially this skirt from Madewell: I really liked the white and navy color combo and the scale of the dots, so I decided to replicate it with a denim thrift-store pencil skirt. Here’s a tutorial for making your own version, but of course […]
DIY Ribbon, Chain, or Studded Ankle Strap Flats
While thrifting recently I came across this pair of brand-new ballet flats, and I started thinking of ways to make them more fun. Here are the three projects I came up with, from least to most difficult.
DIY Denim Cut-Offs
Recently I decided that I needed a pair of simple denim cut-off shorts to help me enjoy the summer weather. But finding a pair I liked wasn’t so easy. I scoured thrift stores for the perfect pair before I finally realized I’d need to DIY (of course!). These are the shorts I started with: First […]
DIY Leather Studded Wristband
Last weekend I came across this lavender leather skirt and realized it was perfect for cutting up and using in craft projects. It’s a size XL, so there’s plenty of material; it’s slightly damaged (it has a pen mark), so I don’t feel too guilty about destroying it; and it was only $2. This is […]
Dip-Dye Sweater DIY
Lately I’ve been seeing such pretty dip-dyed sweaters and skirts that I knew I had to give dip-dyeing another go. So I hunted down a thrift-store sweater and some dye and got to work. 1. Philip Lim via Park and Cube 2. Tuula 3. Anthropologie 4. Anthropologie 5. Pinterest The neighbors must have thought I […]
DIY Scalloped Brim Hat
For awhile now I’ve been coveting pretty scalloped brim hats like this one, so when I found a suitable surgery victim on clearance the other day I decided to get scissor-happy. Materials: Circle template, or something to trace to make one Fabric pencil Scissors Methods: 1. Start with a floppy wool hat. 2. If you […]
DIY Foldover Leather Clutch Purse
If you want a foldover leather clutch, you could buy a designer one for a pretty penny. Or you could easily make your own. Mine is made with leather from a mini-skirt I bought at one of my favorite San Francisco thrift stores for $1. It was perfect for this restyling project. Combing the skirt and […]
DIY Sequin Collar
The month leading up to Halloween is both the best and the worst of times when it comes to thrifting. The best, because thrift stores put out vintage stuff that they’ve been holding back for the rest of the year, but the worst because they tend to jack up the prices and the thrift stores […]
The people have spoken
The voting was 75% in favor of short sleeves on this dress, which was my inclination in the first place, so I chopped them off and hemmed them the other day. I also fixed the fit at the shoulders, and overall it’s quite an improvement. Something tells me I’ll be wearing this one a lot […]