THE SUN WAS HIGH: DIY // Galaxy Jeans I don't want to enter in a "I liked galaxies before it was cool to like them" monologue, but I've always been obsessed with outer space! My brother and I used to visit the local library and borrow tons of books about galaxies, spaceships and planets. The obsession stuck and now, even my design portfolio is filled with space-inspired pieces. There is something so fascinating and mysterious about coloured clouds, planets and stars... Galaxy print clothes have gained phenomenal popularity over the last three years, but oddly enough, they never made it to the racks of affordable chain stores. This afternoon, I found a pair of old washed out black jeans I wore in high school and I decided to make my own non-pricey galaxy-inspired jeans! You'll need: - A pair of black jeans. - A spray bottle filled with two parts bleach (javel) and one part cold water - Some acrylic paints. - An old toothbrush - A sponge - Little containers/plates to mix the paint 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Shoes from formspring.me: How do you get used to wear high heels for long periods of time? I keep buying high heels but never wear them as they make my feet hurt. Wearing high heels, especially the higher ones, takes lots of practice, and is an acquired skill despite what shoe manufacturers and advertising want you [...] from formspring.me: Any suggestion to DIYing something like Sergio Rossi’s Powder suede and nappa silk fishnet booties with crystals? Uber-simple. from formspring.me: Is there anything you wouldn’t ever wear, even if someone was threatening you with rape, crucifying or smudgeing your makeup? Just messing around on Zazzle. She’s referring to the above booties. I’ve been on the fence regarding these boots for awhile because to me, they fall into what I call the “split personality” category: where something looks totally different from the front as it does from the back or the side. Like I wrote in an earlier post, I’ve had flowers on the brain.
DIY Roundup: 7 Fun, Summer DIY Fashion Ideas Beauty, DIY & Crafts, Fashion & Style The temperatures are scorching, and the bright sun is shining–which means there’s no better time to show off your sizzling sense of summer style. It’s time to get crafty! Here are my 7 of my favorite summer DIY fashion ideas. 1. DIY Cut Off Denim Denim cut offs are a staple to every summer wardrobe. Are these your pictures? 2. Summer is the perfect time to add a splash of color to your hair! View the full tutorial here: 3. Now how lovely is this? I wasn’t able to find the proper source for this tutorial either! If it’s yours let me know, and I’ll be happy credit you! 4. No matter where summer takes you, a new pair of sunglasses is the must have accessory! Source: 5. Creating a DIY cut out tee is a great way to refashion your old favorite shirt into something new. 6. Here’s another great way to up-cycle an old shirt with a fun print. View the full tutorial here: 7.
How to Use Rit Dye to Update Your Clothes Last February, Lucky Magazine did a great DIY feature about using dye to give clothes a new lease on life, and ever since, I’ve been dying (ha!) to try it! But dyeing clothes is a little bit scary, even if the back of the box and website make it sound easy. Finally, I decided to give it a try with college girls in mind and I’m going to share my experience with all of you! I’ve done some experimenting with techniques and kinds of fabric to help you decide if dyeing is right for you. Read on for all the tips! Methods of Dyeing Clothing The Rit website and the packages agree that using a washing machine is the easiest way to dye fabric, however that is probably not the best option for most college students who are either using public washing machines or renting one along with their house or apartment. Instead, another popular method, which is the one featured in this article, is the bucket method, which works best for smaller pieces. Dyeing Clothes: The Supplies The Dyeing Process 1. 2. 3. 4.
Pumpkin Carving Patterns and Stencils - Zombie Pumpkins! - Home DIY Fashion Lessons - ‘Built by Wendy’ Teaches How To Customize Your Clothes Wendy Mullin is a truly modern, cutting-edge designer in every sense of the word. She has an intoxicating clothing label entitled Built by Wendy which recently launched a new Spring collection for men and women. The collection is stunning with its playful use of colour and most interestingly, shape. The highlight of her online shop and clothing stores, located in both New York and Brooklyn, is the fact that she offers a series of “Built by You Patterns.” Not a big sewer?
The Muppet Man Project Hey all, since Halloween is just around the corner I thought I'd share the steps I took to make my "Animal Head Mask". I have added a wee list of all the items I used to achieve this - feel free to use your creativity to adapt them to create the perfect mask for you. *Edit - Thanks for all the comments so far! When I started making this mask for our drummer's 21st birthday I never knew it would be so well received. Considering making another 3 - a bit of a tribute to "Dr. Cheers, Nath The List: 1inch Foam (depending on type, as some are more durable then others) (Mask + Teeth) Orange Felt Red Felt Black Felt Purple Felt Black Feather Boa Crimson Feather Boa (Optional) 2 Large Styrofoam Balls 1 Medium Styrofoam Ball Red Wool Multi Coloured Wool (Own Preference) Black Tights Sewing Needle Orange + Black Thread Glue Credit to: for the idea in which to try this!
DIY rope bracelet from a J.Crew shopping bag! & sideoats + scribbles - StumbleUpon I must confess, I love jcrew so much. I even love the bags! (Hate to throw them away.) Then it hit me: why not make a rope bracelet from the handles? Here’s how I did it in just a few steps. (It took longer to write this up than it did to actually make it!) First, remove the handles from the bag. Braid your bracelet, then use another clothespin to hold it in place. Now for the only tricky bit. Here are some closeups of the knots so that you can see them better. Now to finish it up, take the piece of the handle that you trimmed and knot it around the other end, then remove the clothespin. Then you can tidy up and trim off to even things up. To wear, just slip the big knot into the back. That’s it! I think it’ll go great with all my striped shirts this summer — I have a major stripe obsession going on right now! xo,
Retro Disney Wedding Inspiration · Styled Photo Shoots I’m pretty sure there’s a little child in all of us who get excited when a Disney film comes on the TV. I personally can’t think of a much better lazy Saturday afternoon movie than Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid or Beauty & the Beast! Come on, admit it, you’re with me right? So you can imagine my girlish elation when this retro Disney inspired bridal shoot landed on my desk. “Not one to procrastinate I called Aviva at Kiss the Planner (whilst in-line for Thunder Mountain) and pitched the idea to her. Doesn’t this shoot just fill your heart with joy?! Thanks to Jacqueline and her team for sharing this with us today. Supporting Cast: Photography Credit: Elle Ruiz Photography Concept & Flowers: J Morgan Flowers Styling: Kiss the Planner Hair & Make Up: Ultimate Bridal Beauty Linens: Over the Top Linens Venue: B Ocean Fort Lauderdale
Braided Belt Tutorial Kelli from Presser Foot joined us on the blog before with her tutorial for beautiful fabric flowers, boutonnieres and more. You can tell from her tutorials that she’s not only a talented sewist, but she’s also a fabulous photographer (it’s her day job). For more information on the dress Kelli is wearing below, see her post on Presser Foot (she made it, of course). Kelli used leather cording and rope with her sewing machine for her belt, but you could also use the same technique with your favorite fabrics. Have fun! Materials: about 12 yards of leather cordingabout 12 yards of roperubber bandsbelt buckleleather machine needlethread and needlestrong scissors (like kitchen scissors)flat hair clip or barrette * The finished belt is about 1 yard long. Step 1 Cut six pieces of leather cording at 2 yards each. Step 2 Gather the tops of the four groupings and put them under something heavy. Step 3 Creating your four strand flat braid. Take the same strand and put it under group three. Front Back
Best DIY Fashion Blogs DIY is about creativity and inspiration, so for this DIY roundup edition, I’ve compiled a collection of my personal favorite fashion DIY blogs from around the blogosphere. These are the blogs that inspire me, get my creativity juices going, and get me into crafting mode. I’ve also included some of my favorite tutorials from each of them so you can get an inkling of their genius at work! (They’re really in no particular order, I love them all and each are uniquely wonderful and inspiring in their own ways!) 1. This DIY fashion and style blog will inspire you to say, “Thanks, I made it!” Favorite DIY Tutorial - Hardware Store Bracelets 2. Erica and Lauren have created a wonderful site perfectly suited for its name, Honestly WTF - you’ll blown away by all the extraordinary things they create, curate and style! My favorite DIY: Pearl & Safety Pin Necklace 3. Swell Mayde is about embracing your own creativity…finding inspiration & bringing it to reality! My Favorite DIY: Gold Gilded Geode Ring
Tutorial : DIY Nautical Headband How to make a Nautical HeadbandMaterials:-4 yds of rope or ribbon cut into 4 equal strands-1/2 yd 1 inch twill-hair band-sewing needle-thread The following pictures show you step by step how to make the sailor's knot with your first two strands of rope. Pay careful attention to which strand is on top or under the other. For more help click here. Now take your third and fourth strands of rope and snake them side by side into the knot by the first two strands. Slowly pull the knot tighter, keeping it even and the knot flat. Here is a closeup of how the knot should look now. Take your needle and thread and about 1 inch from the knot sew together the four strands of rope to keep them flat on the back.. Repeat on the other side. Here is the front. Trim your ropes so that all of the ends are even and the whole thing is about 19 inches long with the knot at about 7 1/2 inches (so that it is on the side of your head). Cut two pieces of twill at about 3 inches. Fold at about 1/4 inch. Here it is on.
am. - Page 1 of 77 Ever wanted eyelash extensions, but wished someone else would try them for you first?!? Well, I teamed up with MTV Style to do some very serious, very hard hitting investigative reporting on eyelash extensions, so feel free to learn from my emotional journey. This video was insanely fun to make and I’d like to give a huge thank you to MTV Style for not making me do a tutorial! If you’re watching the last shot and thinking, “Hmm, Anna looks totally out of it and has big circles under her eyes,” you are totally on point and I had the same thought! Read the whole article HERE, and look for more videos coming soon!
hair-headbands Hello! My name is Alicia and I have the blog Budget Beautiful DIY. Four years ago, I left a career as a hairstylist in a gorgeous salon to stay home with my two munchkins. Going from two incomes to just one has brought out my creative side not only with finances, but also with fun handmade projects. Between changing diapers, attempts at cooking, and reading books to my kids, I whip up little crafts to bring a touch beauty to our lives. Supplies List:-fabric-needle and thread-headband (I used one covered in fabric from Target)-hot glue gun-button, vintage earring, or rhinestones Make sure all your strips are cut on the bias (on the "bias" means to cut your fabric on an angle so the threads in the fabric are running on the diagonal). Cut one strip of fabric 2" X 9"Cut two strips of fabric 1 1/2" X 9"Cut two more strips as long as you can make them 1" wide to wrap your headband with. Step One: Take the widest strip and fold in half lengthwise about 3/4 of the way as in the picture.