enlarge for detail . . . wrap it around your wrist or boots! * Notes* I used a vintage plastic buckle that I’ve had for years, just lying around. I think it originally came attached to a fabric belt that matched a vintage dress.* You can purchase belt buckles like this at your local fabric …
Chanel | Karla …large with large flower pin …little one, pinned with two flower pins *Notes: I used this peachy pink vintage fabric that I’ve had for 100 years …actually, I think it was originally my mom’s. I remember using it for a project in an pattern-making class in my early 20’s. However, I would …
Notes: * I cut off the knots on the ends of the boas …but I try to avoid cutting them anywhere else because the feathers will start to unravel.* I did this first to a dress years ago and left the feathers a bit fluffier.* Feather boas make a great base because they are already …
* You can also line it with fur if you want it thicker * I’d also like to do this with a thicker-furrier-fur for a completely different look! Â Â Click Here for my asymmetrical faux fur vest DIY tutorial {I like it even better!}
* I’m 5’7″ …if you’re petite, adjust your measurements. * Fold it over and/or “squish” it down to your liking …if you don’t like it so tall, just make it any height you wish. NOTE* it’s very warm. Have Fun! {also note: the fur was on sale for $8.69 a yard. Which means, that’s the …
Michael Kors Sleeveless Wool Coat Nearly every time I have stepped foot in a thrift store -throughout my life- I have spotted a vintage camel hair coat yet I have now been to every thrift shop {within reason} and I cannot seem to find one -anywhere. It is killing me. {okay, I actually found a …
All necklaces shown : Tom Binns Designs Here’s What You’ll Need… * A variety of vintage necklaces {find them at thrift shops & ebay} * Chain* Transparent nylon thread or jewelry wire* Safety pins {optional}* Needle nose pliers {or beading pliers} Steps… Voila! * Click Here to See how I wore it * Other Options …
Yes, another t-shirt DIY {wherein I steal shirts from my husband}! This little dress is so comfy! Wear it around the house or to the beach with sandals or with leggings and a blazer for fall. You can even add another “skirt” ruffle around the bottom if you have extra material. I love it. It’s …
At my sister-in-law’s baby shower, the hosts set up a cute little section to create personalized onesies for our newest member of the family {due in WEEKS!} …but I didn’t get a chance to make one and as the party was winding down I realized there were only two onesies left! I grabbed one intending …
This is actually a really easy DIY if you know how to use a sewing machine. Were it not for the blog documentation, it probably would have only taken about 30minutes. If you’re really adventurous, use the sleeves from the t-shirt to make pockets -hidden or just stitched to the front like this American Apparel …
I am definitely not the first or the second or probably even the 5th person to do DIY shoulder pads …but it doesn’t mean I didn’t want to DIY my own version. And while they are a bit daring, I am kind of in love with them. I haven’t found a great and removable way …
Even though this DIY didn’t turn out as great as originally thought, the idea is great and I think paired with a cute notebook would make a great gift. Even if I never use it, I’ll get to enjoy the peacock feathers on my desk in my pen jar …and that’s enough for me. Lol. …
*Note: I made this in 2009 with my gold baubles necklace A couple weeks ago while making my chain tassel necklaces, I remembered that 100 years ago I made leather bead necklaces that Fred Segal on Melrose bought and sold out of. They were basically long strands of leather with a few choice beads at …
You can trim chains to hang at an angle ~ Try them on and make adjustments from there. NOTE* I used the pliers to adjust the loop on the earring baseit was facing sideways and I wanted it in front. I planned on doing these at the beginning of July but ended up doing the …
* As seen in Vogue Girl Korea 9/2009 * . . . and with the ties {leather not as shiny in reality} See this post for inspiration Other possible closure options if you don’t have a sewing machine {or even if you do}* Velcro {stick on or hand stitch on}* Elastic -this will work also …
