Today I thought I’d share a couple of potential DIY project ideas I came across recently. Have you seen anything lately that you want to make? 1. Heart-print striped top. Print or stencil a heart onto a striped top with neon fabric paint. 2. Embellished shoulder sweater. Sew large matte sequins or leather squares onto […]
DIY Inspiration: Sparkling Ear Cuffs
I’m rather intrigued by the big, jewel-encrusted earpieces I’ve been seeing lately. They may not be wearable every day, but they’d be stunning for a special event. Left, from Topshop (no longer available), and right, Ryan Storer (sold out). Sources unknown From Dries Van Noten’s Fall 2013 RTW show. These are technically not ear cuffs, […]
Home DIY Inspiration: Plants
As winter has subsided around here and green things have begun to grow and bloom, I’ve contracted plant fever. I can’t wait to get some seeds in the ground and maybe add a few plants indoors. Here is some green inspiration I’ve been seeing lately. For more, check out my board dedicated to plants and […]
White Hot DIY Ideas
As the temperatures go up, it’s time to shed those dark layers you’ve been wearing all winter. I dug up some DIY inspiration in shades of white. Get started now, and you can have a whole new wardrobe by the time it’s warm enough to wear it. 1. White cut-out dress – Strategically placed cut-outs […]
DIY Inspiration: Chunky Chain
Lately I’ve been seeing some great super chunky chain jewelry. With chain recycled from vintage jewelry (check thrift stores and garage sales), from a craft store, or even the hardware store, you could easily replicate these looks. Ashley of Ring My Bell, wearing a Juicy Couture necklace Michael Kors (sold out) Lanvin Spring 2013 Chain […]
Leather, Sequins, and Bleach, Oh My: 4 DIY Ideas
1. This black leather fringe skirt could be replicated by sewing layers of leather fringe onto an existing leather (or even non-leather) skirt. You could fringe leather yourself, or buy pre-made trim. Loving the bracelets, too, which you could make with horizonatally-drilled skull beads (try your local bead store, Etsy, or Amazon for the supplies). […]
4 DIY Ideas
It’s been awhile since I’ve shared DIY ideas. Here are a few I’ve pinned lately on my Fashion DIY inspiration board. I have a few projects in various stages of completion, so I’ll post some of those soon, too. 1. Add sequin trim to the lapels of a blazer. 2. Outline the edges of a […]
Favorite DIY Posts of 2012
I thought I’d end the year with a recap of my favorite DIY posts, just in case you missed any. I did some fun projects in 2012, but I hope to do even more next year! Cat nail decals Polka dot skirt Tiny polymer clay pots Pearled shirt collar Rhinestone spike necklace Studded plaid shirt […]
5 Fashion DIY Ideas
As I browse online I collect potential clothing and accessory DIY ideas on my Fashion DIY Inspiration board on Pinterest. Here are some inspiring photos I’ve pinned recently. 1. Cut-out shirt – This is a really interesting take on the cut-out shirt trend, don’t you think? It looks like a challenging DIY, but if you […]