Hey London Fashionistas? One Word. Killer.
London fashionistas are one of the most well-dressed of all the fashionistas I've ever seen. They replace New York women's hard edge with generous amounts of sophistication and true confidence in every article of clothing they wear. Unlike Parisian fashionistas, who tend to be pompous and have tendencies towards the avant-garde (you know what I mean),...
Today I received yet another suprise in the mail, from Social-T, The T-shirt subscription site. I love when I get my 'subscription' in the mail because it's like the gift that keeps on giving. Need a gift to give to a friend for the holidays? This is the perfect gift... they'll receive a t-shirt every couple months and the best part is that the designs are always changing. So start...
This post here is the first of a small installment called "Thinking Outside the Donation Box", where I'll give you a small smattering of unusual but creative reuse ideas for that which you find at your local thrift!
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Make a point to peruse the linens and housewares section of your own local secondhand shop! It's literally a gold mine when it comes to materials you can utilize in the...
So it's officially the holidays and you're throwing an amazing Christmas get together. But this time, you want to make it special... and you don't have much time on your hands. Well, here are a few tips and ideas that will make your party the talk of the season. And the best part is that you don't much time! So let's get crafting!
1. Flashing Santa / Elf Christmas hats!: Everyone wears their...
there are a lot of really good craft events coming up so definitely check the forum calender and INDIE CRAFT SHOWS.com for an extensive listing. if you cannot find one happening in your area, consider starting one! the way all of these events began is in the minds of DIYers just like you. if you build it, they will come! xoxox c
Anna Sui is one of my very favorite mainstream designers, and I once read an interview with her (in Venus Magazine) where she mentioned that for an ENTIRE YEAR in high school she made all of her own clothes. I remember this every once in a while when I find myself looking wistfully from my closet to my sewing pile, and as the time comes to make those New Year's resolutions, her...
Lady Jane, aka ladjanewriter on the forums and hoofer1 on youtube, sent in a great vid for how she cropped an old winter jacket to make it more stylish. great job lady jane! i cannot wait to find a jacket to try that on. xoxox c
I'll admit it: I've got berets on the brain lately!
The style has become quite trendy in recent days, but it's really quite a fashion classic, for men, and women: its one of those pieces that will almost always continue to look chic, no matter the current rage.
Of course, i think that making your own beret (or own ANYTHING) is a heck of a lot more creatively and personally satisfying than...
Forum member Glass Onion made these wonderful ThreadBanger badges! i love them! i collect bottle caps now i know what i can do with them all! Go HERE to read the complete thread. Nice, Glass Onion, nice.
Here are the step-by-step instructions for making your own matching shrug and skirt out of an old sweater. For more information, check out the video!
This works best with a tight-fitting, tightly-knit sweater.
1. Try on the sweater to get an idea of where you need to make your markings. Get out some tailor's chalk and draw some lines starting at the top front part...
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