Inspiration: Necklace Ring

Again, as seen on the Love Aesthetic blog

She states to describe her look,

"A delicate silver chain necklace is wrapped around my finger and is worn as a ring."

INGENIOUS I SAY! 

Inspiration: Folded Clutch

Seen on the Love Aesthetics blog

It's pretty self explanatory.  

(I suggest using a sheet of paper as the template to make the cross shape.. if you know what I mean)

I'll try to attempt this using leather, since I have some lying around.

Anyways... Good luck kids.

Inspiration: Color Block Dress

Found on Tumblr, the pattern of this 

dress seemed simple enough and also quite elegant.

How to Style: Silk Scarves

You see this video below?

It's by a YouTuber who I have recently fell in love with..

not in any.. weird..way or anything

She's very sweet, modest and has the best style.

This video shows you how to style those scarves into headbands. Enjoy!

Inspiration: Flower Painted Shorts

Something different!

I've seen many trends, and this is super cute,

super easy, and creative!

Hand painted flowers on your shorts.

I would personally use acrylics, but I'm uncertain if it would be

the right paint...

Found on The Glamourai.

Inspiration: Nasty Gal Twisted Dress

Oh Nasty Gal you have the best inspiration.

Yet for this inspiration I am uncertain how to achieve it.

No worries, I'll update when I find out.
:)

Inspiration: Bandage Dress

Found on Bona Drag clothing website, this

Shakuhachi dress surely reminded me of the Burberry skirt post from last month.

The method to completing this project is a bit different from the post but still similar.

The bandage dress has a sheer/mesh fabric underneath with strips of peach/blush colored silk

draped ontop.

If you want to be more specific in fabric, the blush/peach is 100% silk

and the mesh is 100% reyon.

To be honest if I wouldn't create this dress, but use it's "bandage" design to 

create a skirt.

Good luck! 

Inspiration: Lace Sleeve Caps

These photos below were originally from Behind The Seams'

tutorial on lace nails. (However I found them on Google)

But I was distracted by the blogger's top, it's ridicoulously cute.

I have been trying to think of ways to incorporate lace into

my wardrobe that would be unique from other girls.

And here it is!

All you need is some lace, tank top, and thread.

(The lace is a semi circle with a scalloped edge.

Create a circle with the edges scalloped and it will look like a daisy.

The diameter should be the length of the strap and finally cut the circle in two.)

Well good luck!

Inspiration: Chain Statement Ring

I have collected many photos over the internet for a while.

Sadly I can't keep track of where I find them, the photo below I

believe I found at Style Frizz a while back.

This ring can be easily accomplished with

different chains (with similar lengths) and two ring blanks.

You can purchase ring blanks on ebay for $2 for 10,

but remember to buy one with multiple loops to

attach the chains (as seen below).

Inspiration: Collared Romper

I love the vivid coral color, the collar of the romper and

the large-knit grey sweater.

There are many tutorials on transforming t-shirts to rompers.

Use the same method on a dress shirt and TA-DA!

Inspiration: Color Block Dress Shirt

Here.. below.. I present to you "print-screen" of a Korean drama I am currently watching.

Clearly I have no other way to spend time wisely, so I lay on the couch and

watch this non-sense.

It's not that interesting.. but I do love their taste of clothing.

So below is the president of a fashion company.

Love his shirt.

I'm not entirely sure how I would accomplish this look when doing a D.I.Y.

I was considering some kind of dye.. but that would most likely wouldnt do so well after washing it in the washing machine.

So any suggestions??

Inspiration: Statement Rings (continued)

Earlier this month, probably a week ago, I posted an entry about

creating your own statement rings.

This post here will help inspire more ideas on designing your own ring.

The ring shown above is sold on froufrou.nl for 30 euros.

The website supplies many awesome, unique accessories and clothing (many are statement pieces).

Good luck!

Inspiration: Beach Cover-Up

{Found on www.lovemaegan.com}

Ohh, sassy.

D.I.Y: Beach-Inspired Projects

Lately, I'm guessing since it is summertime, everyone has been pursuading me to join them at the beach.

Personally, I find the beach is a little irratating just because one factor.

The sand.

Mostly when it's windy, don't get me started.

However, the beach is one good place for relaxation.

Everything insipired by it seems to be whimsical, peaceful, airy and happy.

Enough with the jibber jabber, on with the D.I.Y's...

The picture above is of a cute, vividly colorful bracelet/anklet made of seed beads sewn onto a shoe lace.

The tutorial was cleverly created by Between The Lines.

I really love this tutorial for it's colors and it's low level of difficulty. Plus the materials for the

project is very easy to find, and it's also very cheap.

I think I have made it obvious that I'm in love with Studs and Pearls blog.

Well, what can I say? Other than she's a creative genius!

Enough with the compliments and flattery.

She recently posted this seashell earring tutorial.

But in my opinion, I think the earrings could look pretty awesome with an ombre effect.

Perhaps with the colors white and teal? Done with spray paint?

But it would be difficult- the seashells are puny.

The video above is a "Yacht Dress", which I believe can also be

a beach bathing suit cover up. It's a simple D.I.Y from a reconstruced t-shirt.

That's all for now!

Good luck!

D.I.Y: Statement Rings

Rings are the most entertaining type of D.I.Y project, in my opinion.

You have an infinite list of objects you can use and transform it into a ring.

Below are some examples of rings you can create by using a ring blank as a base.

The tutorial/project of the triple stud ring is one of my favourites.
You can alter the method We Heart This used and create something different.

The spike ring tutorial (as seen below) uses the

same method of attaching the stud/bead cap to ring.

Posted by Studs and Pearls, and as well as the tutorial above, had many readers

praising their work.

After reading these D.I.Y posts, I considered to myself if it was possible to use

other "decals" (rather than studs) by using the same method.

For example, you can use skull beads and maybe some

wing-shaped beads/pendants.
Remember: You can always spraypaint the beads!

If you have any more suggestions, please comment below.

Otherwise..

Good luck with your rings!

D.I.Y: Sharpie Love.

So you think you can only use the bold markers for art?

Have you thought about using it on your clothes and accessories?

1. Studs and Pearls recently presented a geometric lace top tutorial.
It includes how to make the top and how, of course, she incorporated the use
of Sharpies into her clothing.

2. Here is faux-Chanel top from Luxenoir, who accomplished this

project with 3 simple tools: a white tee, a sharpie and a Chanel logo template.

3. I came upon these wonderful Sharpie heels found on Outsapop.
They truly are a statement piece to a girl's waredrobe.

  4. Finally, you also have the option of making your jewellery appear more antique or "vintage" by following this post by Glamourai.



Need more inspiration?

There is cute image of a unique little D.I.Y sweater was found on

Snap A Booty's Flickr. Here.

Good luck guys!

Inspiration: Cut-out Dress

{found on www.blog.shopnastygal.com, click to enlarge}

This dress suggest the dress is of a stretchy material, spandex most likely.

I believe this dress was cut in either 2 ways..

1. Cut 2 small triangular slits at either sides, and a piece of the same fabric wrapped around at the front 

2. One big oval piece was cut (therefore, the dress would be partially backless),

and the middle part is actually a knot.

I apologize if my description of the instructions were not very clear.

Please comment to leave questions.

Good luck guys!

D.I.Y: Burberry Inspired Skirt

Yes. You've probably have all seen this tutorial before.

Yes. It's a very cute skirt from Burberry Prorsum SS 2010.

Here's the tutorial. 

Though I keep questioning myself about what fabric Burberry had used.

It appears very airy and light.

I do love the tutorial.

However, I believe the material Anywho used, does not seem appropriate for the project.

All and all, the results were fantastic, and I shouldn't be the one to criticize.

So, you might wonder why I would mention such an old tutorial post.

One that almost every D.I.Y experimenter has seen.

Well it's because I believe the method Anywho used, can probably be applied with this spandex dress below.

{click to enlarge, found on www.blog.shopnastygal.com}

D.I.Y: Pearl Collars.

The image seems self-explanatory.

 Buy pearl beads of approximately 2-3 different sizes.

Sew each individually onto your collar.

{found on Tumblr}

I have to say, this looks ridiculously uncomfortable.

But cute.

Bows: The Finishing Touch

Bows are the finishing touch. Most of the time it adds a feminine sense to the outfit.

But, not only girls wear bows; don't forget there are bow ties..

Below are varies ways one could incorporate bows into their outfits.

1.You could sew a humongous bow and attach it to a plain tank top.

2.An alternate for a bow tie...

You could take a velvet string and tie it into a bow. Add a safety pin/brooch at the back and use it to accessorize with a plain collared shirt.

The "Velvet Bow Brooch" is sold on ASOS for

£6.00 ,but can be easily done for much less.

3. Bows and shoes. 

Correct me if I am wrong... but it looks as if the bow is on an elastic band, and worn

around the shoes.

 {click to enlarge}

In the end, bows always add a romantic finish to our outfits.