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  • Zip It!

    POSTED BY MORGAN HUNGERFORD, AUGUST 20 2008 04:28 PM | PERMALINK

    Last Fall/Winter saw the beginning of the exposed zipper trend, and it certainly carried full force over into the current and upcoming season. I love exposed zippers - they're a sleek way to lend a deconstructed vibe to any piece of clothing, and they couldn't be simpler to DIY.

    Setting an exposed zipper is incredibly easy, and Expert Village has a great video from crafter Candi Cane-Canncel to get you started. If you want your zipper to be functional simply omit the last step of the...

  • DIY Celebrity Style: Vests

    POSTED BY STACY SCHLYER, AUGUST 11 2008 03:30 PM | PERMALINK

     

     

    One of my sources of clothing inspiration is Lucky Magazine. Not only do they discuss the latest trends, but there's always a great celebrity fashion that graces the cover. This month's look: Milla Jovovich modeling fall's biggest fad, the vest. These garments easy to sew, plus they whip up quickly and are easy to find in almost any pattern book. To try your hand at making your own vest by using a pattern such as Vogue 7644, McCall 5193, Burda 7810, or Marfy 1269, pair it up with a plaid...

  • The Biker Look

    POSTED BY STACY SCHLYER, MAY 12 2008 05:56 PM | PERMALINK

     

     

    I've always loved biker jackets - whether they be in leather, denim, suede, or a sturdy twill... this is one look that I'm happy to say is making a comeback. In fact, the March 2008 issue of Lucky magazine reported biker jackets as one of the hottest spring trends. Of course, celebrities are guaranteed to be wearing the latest styles. Take Angelina Jolie - before she became pregnant, she sported this fantastic looking jacket while on the set of one of her recent movies. If you're wanting to...