So years ago I bought a set of three vintage Whiting & Davis gold mesh bags on eBay and this was one of them. As a simple square pocket bag, basically, it’s been pretty useless and though I’ve used the other two time and again, this one sits in my closet collecting dust. And when …
No-Sew Refashion DIY // From Dress to Open Back Top
Before I really decide to get rid of any item in my closet, I give it a once-over to see if it can magically become something new. I’m not a hoarder really, I just don’t like waste. In fact, the closet in the Reading Room is full of clothes that “have potential” to become something …
DIY Open Side Slit Sweatshirt
I have this sweatshirt in both black and in white and for some reason, I never wear the black one. I’ve worn the white one a handful of times, but I’m never happy with the way this one looks. Maybe it just feels too boxy and because it’s black it morphs into one lump while …
How to Upcycle a Lace Dress into Skirt & Crop Top DIY
What I’m Wearing… * Refashioned dress {by ADDISON} into a crop top and skirt {see below} * Vintage o ring choker, wishbone necklace, initial pendant from Tiffany’s * Various bracelets and rings, DIY Leather Lanyard Bracelet * Leather studded sandals by L.A.M.B. {old} I bought this dress a few years ago and have worn it …
DIY Slashed Sleeved Sweatshirt | Cute & Simple!
Inspired by this Slasher Knit Sweater, I got busy on a plain heathered blue sweatshirt I bought last year that I hadn’t worn yet. Remember when I bought like 5 sweatshirts from the men’s department at Asos last year? {if not, check out my outfit posts aztec sweatshirt & my WTF sweatshirt} Well, this one …
No-Sew DIY How-to Turn a Scarf into a Vest in 2 Easy Steps
This genius idea {which I am in no way claiming to have originated but merely stumbled upon a youtube video of it a few months ago} is yet another way to make your scarves work for you. Light scarves, as we all know, are the perfect transitional accessory from Summer to Fall. They warm us …
Turn A Necklace into a Headband Crown DIY
Not a ridiculously original DIY but easy, pretty, and versatile. I was wearing this vintage necklace around my wrist a few weeks ago and playing with it, I randomly held it up to my head, then instantly wanted to turn it into a headband. I love the rose gold and the chevron/leafy/Roman headpiece feel it …
DIY | Refashion a Jersey Skirt 5 Ways
begin with an unflattering skirt preferably in a jersey knit * I don’t doubt these skirts will come back in style, and while it does hit at the right point of my knee to flatter my leg, there’s too much going on around the waist, which is supposed to sit on the hips = unflattering. …
DIY: Refashion a Tank Top into a Carry-all Bag
Featured on . . . An easy two minute DIY {it’s so easy it must have been done before but I can’t recall ever seeing it …correct me if I’m wrong} …I know it seems kinda cheeseball, but try it, it’s cuter than you may think. Works perfectly as a little beach bag to carry …
Refashion Old Bikini Bottoms DIY
I love my old tie bottoms {see below} …have had & worn them every summer since 2003 and it’s time to retire them. I bought a new pair sans ties at Victoria’s Secret {on sale for $11 now!} ….which reminded me of a bikini I had in the 80’s. The front and back are moveable. …
DIY Balmain Slashed Army T-Shirt – End of Days Look
Balmain Slashed Army T-shirt $1,626 ~ Net-A-Porter.com & Balmain Spring 2010 Runway photos Men’s oversized T-shirt {this is a Medium, Dickies, but any will do}, Sharp Scissors, Rit dye {I couldn’t find an army/olive green so I had to create my own with Dark Green, Golden Yellow, & Taupe}, Salt, Bucket {or sink/tub}, Mixing spoon, …
DIY Braided Jersey Belt from an Old T-shirt
What You’ll Need… Steps… And… Voila! Have Fun! – it’s easier than it looks! * Find all my DIYs here
DIY Fringe Necklace from an Old T-shirt
What you’ll need… Everyone has an old T-shirt, right? ….these happen to be GAP Stretch t-shirts that were quite fitted through the arms and chest but loose in the waist. Cut shirt {as seen in image below}. . . either way works . . . I made the green fringe larger Leave full length or …