Singapore Fashion Blog: DIY Tutorial Miu miu Collared chain necklace. How long has it been since our last DIY? *checks* HOLY S**T. Guess we haven’t been very productive, I remembered how some people told us they enjoyed reading it. Sorry. (._.) This time we have a simple DIY to do, it’s a collar with chains that acts as a necklace. I honestly don’t know what else to call it but I guess you get the drift. We’ve got the collared choker thingama from Miu Miu a few seasons back and that proved to be quite a hit and I guess giving our own twist on this thing might make it a little more interesting to wear.
For this we would need several items: Old shirt (or a new one which doesn’t fit your boyfriend’s ugly shirt. First, use the unpicker to unpick the stitch line which holds the collar stand to the shirt. Once it is completely detached, re-sew that line to keep the edges tucked in and neat. Optional: Try it on your cat for size. but srsly no, or it will do this: See what I mean? We’ve attached the chains to a separate holder(?) Attach the other side and voila! DIY Fringe Scarf. Everyone needs a go-to fringe scarf in their fashion repertoire.
Here’s an easy way to make your own. What You Will Need: -Old T-Shirt -Good Scissors Step 1: Go through your old T-shirts and find a daring print or color combo. For a cleaner look, choose a solid. Step 2: Cut horizontally across the shirt, just below the armholes, to create a rectangular tube. Step 3: Working your way around the tube, make a series of vertical cuts that extend from the raw edge upward. Step 4: Tug down on each strand to elongate it. Photo credit: Cathy Hayes for Lakeland Local. Another Modge Podge Upcycle. Here I am again, Modge Podging another purse!
Since my initial wallet upcycle tutorial, I have been scouring the thrift stores and garage sales for another wallet to decoupage. I found this little envelope-style purse at a garage sale last Sunday. The design was simple enough, no tricky angles or curved edges. A perfect candidate for upcycling! The original purse had a gold belt-like detail along the edge of the flap. Before I could get out the Modge Podge, I removed the magnetic clasp from the front. I got out my little needle nose pliers, opened up the jump rings, and removed the chain handle as well. I used the same decoupage techniques I used in my previous wallet tutorial with a few little exceptions. I'm wishing I did that to the metal frame on the wallet I did.
Second, I didn't feel like messing with removing and replacing the grommet, so I just didn't cover it up. The last thing I did differently was to tuck the edge of the front under the folded edge of the back fabric. Vintage lace purse. Do you remember the brown leather purses I found in the thrift store?
I posted them last week in ‘Latest thrift store finds’. I really love these little purses. I don’t care that they are scratched and torn. It all adds up to the vintage feel. I love bags with character! Read the full instructions on this DIY vintage lace purse after the jump. . . What you need for this DIY vintage lace bag. Diy fashion (Reflective Collar) DIY Neon Lace Clutch. Seen everywhere from Chris Kane to the Duchess of Cambridge, colored lace overlays are a fresh take on the dated doily.
Try it yourself by painting lace any color and attaching it over a tube top, simple jersey mini skirt, or on a pouch to create your own neon lace clutch. Justina Blakeney: DIY NO-SEW Bikini! It’s that time of year again!
Time to get all up in the sun and sand (don’t forget your SPF!). Bikinis are expensive and sometimes it’s tough to find the right sizes, so this year, Faith and I made our own. It was super easy, in fact– this style is a NO SEW! That’s right! All we did was take a string bikini bottom and opened it up onto our elasticized fabric. The whole thing took about ten minutes, and cost about $5. DIY Fringe Bikini.
This super easy DIY can spice up any boring bandeau bikini.
Transform your suit into something worthy of I Dream of Jeannie with a few yards of fringe and some stretchy thread. Like this: Like Loading... 5 Minute Lace Collar DIY Tutorial. After seeing Kourtney Kardashian wear a lace bib underneath her collar, I was inspired to try to re-create the look with some lace trim I had on hand.
I think it adds a cute, vintage-y look to a plain button-down shirt. (Sorry the photos are so low res - I couldn't find a larger Kourtney one) L: Kourtney Kardashian wearing Ani dress with lace bib R: My version with lace trim and cameo.