DIY Fur Chain Bag

This woof woof chain bag DIYed by the lovely chow of heart+bleeker has me all hot and sweaty. I HAVE to make my own - thrifted fur/fauxfur coat and a sewing machine? Check! Wayyy more cuddly than a tamagochi for those of you wanting a puppy as much as me.

Also, I know I have slowed down on posting inspiration pics recently - but have decided that my blog's not the same without a steady flow of Inspiration and other blogger DIYs. Stay tuned!

DIY On the Streets of NYFW

I have to say that style on the streets of the fashion weeks always inspires me to DIY soooo much, its always so much more quirky, real and do-able than what you see in magazine spreads and on the runway. Don't let the relaxed nonchalance of the subjects fool you though, these outfits didn't happen over night. What you are seeing is the culmination of hours of outfit planning. I've trawled the net for some up to the minute streetstyle DIY inspiration. Enjoy!

Wrap a very long length of black chain around your neck like this, amazing update to any outfit.

 Ok so this Celine clutch is beyond amazing, head to your local stationary store and find an oversized neon pencil case. In fact oversized pencil case style clutches have been all over the street in NY in a whole range of colours. Go for it.

 This has just got to the the most perfect jeans length. I Die! Or something like that... Anyway, this DIY is pretty straightforward, scissors, opposable thumbs, jeans, done.

Love these snuggly mittens, take a regular pair of wool mittens and sew/glue some faux fur fabric onto the front. Perfect for keeping the winter chills out.

Another oversized pencilcase you say? Why yes! This one has a black tassel attached, thats not too difficult is it.

Images: StreetFSN and Honestly WTF

DIY Leopard Fur Cape/Collar

You can make a collar like this using any patterned fabric. Perfect for keeping warm. The beautiful and talented Paulinemma has killed it with this DIY. If you haven't checked out her blog, you definitely should. A small number of very well executed DIYs hiding in her archives too!

DIY at LFW - Fur Shoulders

Buy some fur fabric from a craft store, or cut up a thrifted fur coat, and glue to the shoulders of a thick knit jumper.

DIY Fur Clutch Bag

This bag could be easily made out of a thrifted fur coat, and doesnt it just look so soft to touch? Cut out a large rectangle - the back panel of the fur coat would probably work well - fold in half, sew up both short sides, and add a zip to the other long side.I think the bag in the picture is actually a laptop bag (correct me if I'm wrong)? A clutch would work just as well - and make a nice pillow if you ever wanted to rest your head on a night out!

Ps - I am in the process of cataloguing all my posts by themes - you can see the beginnings of a catalogue on the right hand side. Hope this will help you all in future when you are looking for DIY Help/Inspiration!

Images: Vanessa Jackman 
(Whats not to love about Vanessa's steet style blog - she captures the most gorgeous people!)

DIY Blazer w Cut Out Sleeves?