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DIY Galaxy Print Top
Ok so this one is more like Didnt DIY. You may remember that a while ago I was ooooing and ahhing over the Dion Lee/Josh Goot Galaxy Print, wondering if I could do it myself using a spray dye technique (check out my post here). Before I got a chance however, a couple of days ago I was perusing the tiny little stores in the Galle fort and came across this top. The little old lady who was selling it told me that she had used a spray dye technique to do it - she was so sweet and talked me through the process so look forward to seeing more galaxy print in the future! She also happily took me through to her workshop that was packed to the ceilings with dyed and printed fabrics she had done herself, and took in the top for me on the spot. Talk about service. Oh, and did I mention it cost less than the price of a coffee? Result!
Spray dye galaxy print top, vintage pleated skirt (£2 from an op shop in north london), river island gladiator flats, zara satchel, antique necklace from Sri lanka, sunglasses £7 from ebay (search for cat eye sunglasses).
INTERVIEW: Kevin Mendleson, Global Educator for Jane Iredale
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This year I finally discovered Jane Iredale cosmetics and it has been well worth the wait. A makeup and skincare brand that is so pure that is heals and treats skin when worn, Jane Iredale cosmetics is taking the world by storm. At Sydney's 2010 Beauty Expo I was lucky enough to meet Kevin Mendleson, Jane's right-hand man. Kevin is the Global Educator and Makeup Artist for Jane Iredale
This year I finally discovered Jane Iredale cosmetics and it has been well worth the wait. A makeup and skincare brand that is so pure that is heals and treats skin when worn, Jane Iredale cosmetics is taking the world by storm. At Sydney's 2010 Beauty Expo I was lucky enough to meet Kevin Mendleson, Jane's right-hand man. Kevin is the Global Educator and Makeup Artist for Jane Iredale
INTERVIEW: Napoleon Perdis
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So as you might know, I am a professional makeup artist and I LOVE everything related to beauty. It started in 2006 when I decided to go forth and pursue a career in beauty therapy so I enrolled in to a course. I had no idea what I was getting myself in to because of all of the things we studied, I feel head over heels in love with
www.napoleonperdis.com www.npsetcosmetics.com
So as you might know, I am a professional makeup artist and I LOVE everything related to beauty. It started in 2006 when I decided to go forth and pursue a career in beauty therapy so I enrolled in to a course. I had no idea what I was getting myself in to because of all of the things we studied, I feel head over heels in love with
DIY Lace Jewellery
Cut a cute shape out of some lace, and then add some beads or studs.
Image: All the pretty birds
Wishing YOU a very Happy New Year - Wherever You Come From!
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Before we all get ready to go out and celebrate the end or this decade - before we all break those New Year Resolutions that we know we are never going to stick to, I want to wish you all a very Happy New Year - wherever it is in the world that you live!!!
Happy New Year! This is a lovely e-card I received from EGPR.
Sydney: NYE 2008
Sydneysiders will celebrate New Years Eve 2010
Before we all get ready to go out and celebrate the end or this decade - before we all break those New Year Resolutions that we know we are never going to stick to, I want to wish you all a very Happy New Year - wherever it is in the world that you live!!!
Happy New Year! This is a lovely e-card I received from EGPR.
Sydney: NYE 2008
Sydneysiders will celebrate New Years Eve 2010
DIY Ribbon Knit
Using a large needle or knitting needle, thread some ribbon through a cable knit like this - securing in sweet little bows.
Image: I Love Wildfox
"CAN I HAVE A BLACKBERRY?"
Wow wow wow~
It's been awhile never update my blog, just being lazy.
Don't have any thought recently, simply because don't wanna think anything.
It's HOLIDAY!
I can't wait the coming of this Thursday.
Guess what, I finally say goodbye to my Nokia N81 and say hi to mr Blackberry Curve!
Thanks to L.G.
It going to be my New Year present.^^
Just get so excited with it!!!
It's been awhile never update my blog, just being lazy.
Don't have any thought recently, simply because don't wanna think anything.
It's HOLIDAY!
I can't wait the coming of this Thursday.
Guess what, I finally say goodbye to my Nokia N81 and say hi to mr Blackberry Curve!
Thanks to L.G.
It going to be my New Year present.^^
Just get so excited with it!!!
DIY Knitted Armwarmers
We'll all be needing arm warmers this season what with fashion's penchant for capes. May your own using cable knit socks or by sewing tubes out of a thirfted deconstructed knitted sweater.
Image: Because I'm Addicted
DIY Shell Necklace
As mentioned in my last post, I've been hitting the beach in the south of Sri Lanka, and its been gorgeous - so quiet and wild. We've been staying in a beachside national park where the monkeys play while you're having breakfast, a big grey elephant rubbed itself against our cabin last night and you can hear the waves while you sleep. I trawled the beach this morning for some DIY materials like shells and rocks. I found this lovely burnt orange and white shell, perfect match for my shorts and straw hat. Then set about making myself this gorgeous shell necklace - why not do a little DIY while hanging by the pool? I tapped a hole into the top of a shell and passed a silver chain through it. Perfect and simple holiday DIY. If you're on the beach this Christmas why not make one yourself?
Are you following me on twitter? Blogging is light on atm but I have been uploading pics and updates to twitter so go here to get amongst it. Love getting your questions and comments. Hope you've all had an amazing Christmas!
Are you following me on twitter? Blogging is light on atm but I have been uploading pics and updates to twitter so go here to get amongst it. Love getting your questions and comments. Hope you've all had an amazing Christmas!
Hittin the Beach
Am totally ready to hit the beach. Bring. It. On. (click on image to go through to Polyvore and see the brands). Will be basking in the sun like a lizard.
A Beauty Collaboration With Burlesque: The Movie
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Burlesque Movie Trailer
♫ Makeup and polish and burlesque and Christina... These are a few of my favourite things! ♫
www.burlesque-movie.com.au/
In case you did not notice, I am super excited and it is all thanks to the new Sony Pictures musical Burlesque starring celebrity superstars Cher and Christina Aguilera. How hot do they look on the trailer poster - the dark eyes on Cher, the
Burlesque Movie Trailer
♫ Makeup and polish and burlesque and Christina... These are a few of my favourite things! ♫
www.burlesque-movie.com.au/
In case you did not notice, I am super excited and it is all thanks to the new Sony Pictures musical Burlesque starring celebrity superstars Cher and Christina Aguilera. How hot do they look on the trailer poster - the dark eyes on Cher, the
Antipodes Reviews
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Antipodes creator Elizabeth Barbalich is deeply committed to running an environmentally responsible business, and educating about the benefits of certified organic & natural skincare. Antipodes launched with just seven products. The range has nearly tripled since, with more products in development. The environmentally friendly range is now sold
www.antipodesnature.com/Stockist: David Jones
Antipodes creator Elizabeth Barbalich is deeply committed to running an environmentally responsible business, and educating about the benefits of certified organic & natural skincare. Antipodes launched with just seven products. The range has nearly tripled since, with more products in development. The environmentally friendly range is now sold
Bloom Cosmetics Reviews
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www.bloomcosmetics.comhttp://www.bcollection.com.au/Stockist: www.adorebeauty.com.au
Natalie Bloom is an Australian beauty icon. She launched Bloom Cosmetics in 1993 at the ripe age of 21 and the brand went from there. Since its launch the brand has evolved and weaved in to new areas such as cosmetics, skincare, incense, body and now certified organic products which look as good as they
www.bloomcosmetics.comhttp://www.bcollection.com.au/Stockist: www.adorebeauty.com.au
Natalie Bloom is an Australian beauty icon. She launched Bloom Cosmetics in 1993 at the ripe age of 21 and the brand went from there. Since its launch the brand has evolved and weaved in to new areas such as cosmetics, skincare, incense, body and now certified organic products which look as good as they
Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad & Joyeux Noel from Pink Diva's Beauty Spot!
Wishing all of my readers and supporters a very merry Christmas. For weeks we have all been rushing to and fro' in search of the perfect gift for friends, family, work colleagues and our partners and now the time has come to sit back and enjoy ourselves (and the Boxing Day sales!!)I hope you spend it with loved ones and that your day is enjoyable and filled with love - where ever and however you
DIY Blanket Coat
Cut arm holes in a wool blanket, and throw on, wrap around or whatever you want, to keep warm this winter.
Image: Studded Hearts
Wish you were here
Am enjoying an utterly chaotic and colourful Sri Lankan trip. Visiting temples, curry for BLD (breakfast lunch and dinner), travelling in bajas, swimming in gorgeous lakeside pools, sleeping in colonial four poster beds, feeding elephants and meeting the most gorgeous and friendly people with the most radiant smiles. Buying trunkloads of DIY materials. Best Christmas Ever.
I've saved off a few posts for you so you don't get bored while I'm away.
DIY Leopard Collar and Love Heart
Leopard print collar and loveheart back inspiration from Bitching and Junkfood.
Images: Bitching and Junkfood
Smashbox Reviews
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The Smashbox story began in 1991 when brothers Dean & Davis Factor, the great-grandsons of makeup legend Max Factor - combined their talent & heritage to create Smashbox Photo Studio and it was here they decided to create a makeup line that could be used in photoshoots. Smashbox Cosmetics was born in 1996 and the rest is history.
Smashbox Cosmetics Brush Cleaner (
http://www.smashbox.com
The Smashbox story began in 1991 when brothers Dean & Davis Factor, the great-grandsons of makeup legend Max Factor - combined their talent & heritage to create Smashbox Photo Studio and it was here they decided to create a makeup line that could be used in photoshoots. Smashbox Cosmetics was born in 1996 and the rest is history.
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DIY Sheer Deconstructed Shirt
Bitching and Junkfood is always a massive inspiration for DIY. This sheer deconstructed top is no exception.
Image: Bitching and Junkfood
Carine Roitfeld, we salute you
Farewell to the amazing Carine Roitfeld who has announced she will be stepping down from Vogue Paris after a decade. The polar opposite of her US counterpart Anna Wintour's polished bob and buttoned down tweed-look, Carine is the quintessential edgy, bad-girl rock-chick, all long fringe, smoky eyes, and spiked heels. This is a woman unafraid of animal print!
Anna Wintour & Carine RoitfeldA fashion icon and hero of mine, I have long been impressed by the way that such a stylish woman who is over 35 STILL rocks the rock-chick edgy look to perfection with impeccable style and class. It can be done! She looks glam and sophisticated whilst never straying from her rock-chick sensibility. She also loves a good suit and combines man-style dressing without compromising her femininity.
“I love the combination of a masculine piece with a feminine piece. It’s very French, it’s very sexy. It’s my culture. It’s the way I was raised...And then there are the clothes, which are every bit as sharp as that hair. They are well-tailored and unafraid of sex. They are not nostalgic, or sentimental, or romantic, or pretty. They do not dabble in haute bohemia or the intellectual frump of recent fashion. They are harsh and clean and always, always, worn with a stiletto heel. Roitfeld herself says it is “very sexy, but very woman, and always some rock and roll, eh?” NY Magazine Interview, 2008. Here's to you Carinne!
With Marc Jacobs
With long-time collaborator Tom Ford
Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott's Carine-inspired editorial for Paris Vogue
Packing for Sri Lanka
Do you like seeing what people pack for their trips as much as I do? I'm packing for my trip to Sri Lanka at the moment, and have found that Polyvore is great for making virtual lists of what you'll need. Although should probably stop wasting time pretend packing and do more of the actual type.
DIY Zanotti Heels
OM-effing-G I have just come across one of the best DIYs I've seen in a very long time. The lovely bloggette from A Matter of Style let me know about these amazing Zanotti inspired heels she made out of a pair of Primark shoes by drawing up a pattern and cutting them out. Head over to her blog and have a look at a few of her other DIYs, this is one of many.
The inspiration:
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2011 Clinique It Girls ... And I Am One of Them!
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Beautettes, it has been a fortnight since I received a phone call from Clinique to offer me a position as one of Clinique's 2011 It Girls and time has flown ever since. Being so close to Christmas and with only two months until my wedding, my mind is filled with so many exciting things and this is definitely one of them.
As one of the six chosen 2011 Clinique It Girls, it is my duty to
Beautettes, it has been a fortnight since I received a phone call from Clinique to offer me a position as one of Clinique's 2011 It Girls and time has flown ever since. Being so close to Christmas and with only two months until my wedding, my mind is filled with so many exciting things and this is definitely one of them.
As one of the six chosen 2011 Clinique It Girls, it is my duty to
Tis the season for Cool Jewellery
Over the Christmas and New Year I become more of magpie as usual, on the hunt for sparkly, colourful, BRIGHT eye-popping pieces to wear over the reckon they'd be great layered around wrists or ankles at the beach! Very Jade Jagger boho, beachside cool. These super cute ones are by Jewell Rock to be found at the fab Superette store.
I'm LOVING these funky acid bright pieces from Aussies Dallas and Carlos, an accessories label by styley Melbournians Katherine Etheridge and Jess Constance. The picture below is also from Cosmo, featuring the studded cowhide Vinnie Bracelet.
"The name Dallas and Carlos comes from when they were living in a small island in the south of Brazil called Florianopolis. They were living in the middle of town on the island in two separate apartments. “In Brazil, apartments are given names. I was living in a block called DALLAS and Jess was in a block up the road called CARLOS. Every morning we would chat and she would ask, ‘what’s happening in Dallas?’ and I would ask ‘what’s happening in Carlos?’, and that’s how the name was born.”
I love their use of popsicle -right colours and the chunky bracelets and cuffs. The Black Mail. Sexy, cool awesome stuff, available here from Superette. Check our their Facebook page for more.
Switching to more gypsy-boho, I adore Aussie jewellery designer, Cat Hammill. I fell in love with Cat's designs when friends introduced me to it her range in Melbourne last Christmas.
"In 2000, after travelling through Central and South America, Cat was inspired by the vivid colour and the amazing artistic ability of local Artisans and began importing furniture, primarily from Mexico and Central America. It was during this time that Cat began her foray into jewellery design, sourcing beads and charms from around the world to make for herself...Cat draws inspiration for her label through her travels to Asia, Paris and the US, with Los Angeles providing a colourful canvas of markets and vintage Hollywood stores to traipse through and gather ideas. Quirky, one-off vintage pieces inspired from a 60’s and 70’s bohemian era are sourced, adorned with a modern, fashion-forward touch but always keeping their authenticity."
Designed to be mixed, matched and layered, these are beautifully crafted made pieces made with leather, beads are sourced primarily from Brazil and Asia, hand-dyed wooden beads and Czech glass. The charms and trinkets are exquisite with lots of beautiful long drapey necklaces with charms & trinkets such a crosses and angel wings hanging from them - part luxe Boho, part Rock Chick with a good dose of Captain Jack Sparrow thrown in! I adore my angel wing leather necklace and really want this tasseled 'Pirate' necklace too! Johny Depp would be proud.
I've always loved Boh Runga's jewellery and her latest range, The Tiger Collection, is no exception.
"Each of the 12 Chinese Zodiac signs has unique characteristics and those animal traits can mean harmony or conflict in their relationships with each other. Half the fun is recognising the traits in yourself. Some of The Tiger characteristics are strength, energy and passion. I consider The Tiger pieces to be for everyone, not just for those who are born under the sign. The Tiger is a great totem to wear – it is a symbol of courage and adventure. " Love the chunky tiger's head ring.
Stolen Girlfriends Club is another favourite jewellery designer. More subdued with that dark brooding Goth-Kiwi look, Marc Moore and Luke Harwood's had an urban, rock & roll edge and some fantastic designs. This 'Baby Don't Go' pick necklace is a favourite that I've mentioned in a previous post.
And apparently Bono bought this Pyramid Onyx ring when U2 played here last month.
Available from Superette again, and another fave local store, Black Box at The Department Store. See MORE fabulous jewellery HERE!
Happy New Year - Bling it Up!
I'm LOVING these funky acid bright pieces from Aussies Dallas and Carlos, an accessories label by styley Melbournians Katherine Etheridge and Jess Constance. The picture below is also from Cosmo, featuring the studded cowhide Vinnie Bracelet.
"The name Dallas and Carlos comes from when they were living in a small island in the south of Brazil called Florianopolis. They were living in the middle of town on the island in two separate apartments. “In Brazil, apartments are given names. I was living in a block called DALLAS and Jess was in a block up the road called CARLOS. Every morning we would chat and she would ask, ‘what’s happening in Dallas?’ and I would ask ‘what’s happening in Carlos?’, and that’s how the name was born.”
I love their use of popsicle -right colours and the chunky bracelets and cuffs. The Black Mail. Sexy, cool awesome stuff, available here from Superette. Check our their Facebook page for more.
Switching to more gypsy-boho, I adore Aussie jewellery designer, Cat Hammill. I fell in love with Cat's designs when friends introduced me to it her range in Melbourne last Christmas.
"In 2000, after travelling through Central and South America, Cat was inspired by the vivid colour and the amazing artistic ability of local Artisans and began importing furniture, primarily from Mexico and Central America. It was during this time that Cat began her foray into jewellery design, sourcing beads and charms from around the world to make for herself...Cat draws inspiration for her label through her travels to Asia, Paris and the US, with Los Angeles providing a colourful canvas of markets and vintage Hollywood stores to traipse through and gather ideas. Quirky, one-off vintage pieces inspired from a 60’s and 70’s bohemian era are sourced, adorned with a modern, fashion-forward touch but always keeping their authenticity."
Designed to be mixed, matched and layered, these are beautifully crafted made pieces made with leather, beads are sourced primarily from Brazil and Asia, hand-dyed wooden beads and Czech glass. The charms and trinkets are exquisite with lots of beautiful long drapey necklaces with charms & trinkets such a crosses and angel wings hanging from them - part luxe Boho, part Rock Chick with a good dose of Captain Jack Sparrow thrown in! I adore my angel wing leather necklace and really want this tasseled 'Pirate' necklace too! Johny Depp would be proud.
I've always loved Boh Runga's jewellery and her latest range, The Tiger Collection, is no exception.
"Each of the 12 Chinese Zodiac signs has unique characteristics and those animal traits can mean harmony or conflict in their relationships with each other. Half the fun is recognising the traits in yourself. Some of The Tiger characteristics are strength, energy and passion. I consider The Tiger pieces to be for everyone, not just for those who are born under the sign. The Tiger is a great totem to wear – it is a symbol of courage and adventure. " Love the chunky tiger's head ring.
Stolen Girlfriends Club is another favourite jewellery designer. More subdued with that dark brooding Goth-Kiwi look, Marc Moore and Luke Harwood's had an urban, rock & roll edge and some fantastic designs. This 'Baby Don't Go' pick necklace is a favourite that I've mentioned in a previous post.
And apparently Bono bought this Pyramid Onyx ring when U2 played here last month.
Available from Superette again, and another fave local store, Black Box at The Department Store. See MORE fabulous jewellery HERE!Happy New Year - Bling it Up!
The Best DIY Trends of 2010
What DIY trends rocked your socks in 2010? I have gone back through my archives and had a look at the DIY trends that got a whole lotta of airtime. But don't think for a moment I'm saying these DIY trends are passe. Not at all! I'm not a trend hunter and I don't really buy into the 'new trend of the moment throw everything else you own out' attitude to fashion. Feel free to take these trends from 2010 through to 2015 if you you feel like it. A good DIY never gets old.
Collars
Miu Miu and Carven inspired a wave of collar DIYing, with most of us recessionistas preferring to DIY rather than buying for an arm and a leg. Why not cut a collar off a thirfted shirt or make one out of leather? Embellishment such as beads, studs, sequins, buttons and fringing added to collars on shirts was also seen on blogs, editorials, online stores and designers alike. A very satisfying DIY trend indeed. Check out all my posts on collars here for a bit of inspiration and some tutorials to make your own.
Images: Le Chic Muse / me
Shorts
All eyes have been on shorts in 2010, and they were (and still are) the bum cover of choice for festival goers and picnicers alike. Those of us not wanting to splurge on such tiny items went in droves to thrift stores and set about customizing denim, leather, linen and cotton shorts or trousers. Cutting off and making highwaisted is an easy and cost effective way to get amongst it. The adding of scalloping, lace, studs, rips and a whole host of other embellishments took the DIY a step further. As a rule I didn't buy shorts from anywhere but thrift shops as they are just so easy to DIY. If you don't have a sewing machine, a double fold over of the hem and then a light hand stitch works just as well in taking them up. Check out my shorts posts here if you feel you didn't get amongst it enough and need to get some inspiration. I know all the southern hemisphere peeps will be thinking about getting into shorts right about now so why not pop down to your local thrift shop and DIY your own?
Images:Transient Expressions, Internodiciotto , SRC783, my own, The Velvet Bow, my own
Chain Harnesses
A very easy DIY that has been pretty popular for a while now (don't hate me if some of these trends have roots back earlier than 2010 - I'm definitely no fashion historian!). I think Rumi from fashion Toast and I Heart Norwegian Wood had a hand in the popularity of these body embellishments. So incredibly easy to make - basically all you need is some chain, jump rings and some small jewellery pliers. Check out this tutorial from Monoxious here for some inspiration. Don't buy when you can DIY.
Images: Fashion Toast
Shoulderless
Just about everyone who saw this gorgeous picture of Hanneli Mustapata was inspired to make a shoulderless shirt. It helps that she is so utterly adorable and makes it look so chic. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I have a feeling that it was this image that sparked a whole series of designer copies, and millions of DIYs. I was very happy with a similar one that I made, and it was incredibly easy. Check out my tutorial here.
Images: Hanneli Mustapata, my DIY, Sophia from Owl vs Dove
Turbans
Channeling the 50's vibe, who doesn't love a good turban? The blogosphere provided a multitude of great tutorials for all of us to copy this past year. The Man Repeller and Honestly Wtf did a great job in showing us what to do so we could rock some great bad hair day headwear. Head here for some inspiration and a few tutorials.
Images: Man Repeller, Honestly Wtf, Frassy, Studded Hearts
Mouse/Rabbit Ears
Again, not going to bother to go back and analyse where this trend surfaced (I'm sure that Marc Jacobs and Madonna weren't the first to get amongst it) all I'm going to say is that ears as headwear is fun. And DIYable. Totes. Check out this great tutorial here from Carolines Mode. Its well easy to do, innit.
Embellished Shoulders
Shoulders were big in 2010 (and 2009? I can't remember), both physically and metaphorically. Eager DIYers added embellished shoulder pads to cardies, blazers and plain tops. Fringing, sequins, studs, buttons and just about everything else was added to shoulders. Truly easy and always cute. Still loving this look.
Images: Anywho, Style Scrapbook, LFW day 2, Gary Pepper Vintage
OK there are sooo many more DIY faves from the last year, what were yours?
Collars
Miu Miu and Carven inspired a wave of collar DIYing, with most of us recessionistas preferring to DIY rather than buying for an arm and a leg. Why not cut a collar off a thirfted shirt or make one out of leather? Embellishment such as beads, studs, sequins, buttons and fringing added to collars on shirts was also seen on blogs, editorials, online stores and designers alike. A very satisfying DIY trend indeed. Check out all my posts on collars here for a bit of inspiration and some tutorials to make your own.
Shorts
All eyes have been on shorts in 2010, and they were (and still are) the bum cover of choice for festival goers and picnicers alike. Those of us not wanting to splurge on such tiny items went in droves to thrift stores and set about customizing denim, leather, linen and cotton shorts or trousers. Cutting off and making highwaisted is an easy and cost effective way to get amongst it. The adding of scalloping, lace, studs, rips and a whole host of other embellishments took the DIY a step further. As a rule I didn't buy shorts from anywhere but thrift shops as they are just so easy to DIY. If you don't have a sewing machine, a double fold over of the hem and then a light hand stitch works just as well in taking them up. Check out my shorts posts here if you feel you didn't get amongst it enough and need to get some inspiration. I know all the southern hemisphere peeps will be thinking about getting into shorts right about now so why not pop down to your local thrift shop and DIY your own?
Chain Harnesses
A very easy DIY that has been pretty popular for a while now (don't hate me if some of these trends have roots back earlier than 2010 - I'm definitely no fashion historian!). I think Rumi from fashion Toast and I Heart Norwegian Wood had a hand in the popularity of these body embellishments. So incredibly easy to make - basically all you need is some chain, jump rings and some small jewellery pliers. Check out this tutorial from Monoxious here for some inspiration. Don't buy when you can DIY.
Shoulderless
Just about everyone who saw this gorgeous picture of Hanneli Mustapata was inspired to make a shoulderless shirt. It helps that she is so utterly adorable and makes it look so chic. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I have a feeling that it was this image that sparked a whole series of designer copies, and millions of DIYs. I was very happy with a similar one that I made, and it was incredibly easy. Check out my tutorial here.
Turbans
Channeling the 50's vibe, who doesn't love a good turban? The blogosphere provided a multitude of great tutorials for all of us to copy this past year. The Man Repeller and Honestly Wtf did a great job in showing us what to do so we could rock some great bad hair day headwear. Head here for some inspiration and a few tutorials.
Mouse/Rabbit Ears
Again, not going to bother to go back and analyse where this trend surfaced (I'm sure that Marc Jacobs and Madonna weren't the first to get amongst it) all I'm going to say is that ears as headwear is fun. And DIYable. Totes. Check out this great tutorial here from Carolines Mode. Its well easy to do, innit.
Embellished Shoulders
Shoulders were big in 2010 (and 2009? I can't remember), both physically and metaphorically. Eager DIYers added embellished shoulder pads to cardies, blazers and plain tops. Fringing, sequins, studs, buttons and just about everything else was added to shoulders. Truly easy and always cute. Still loving this look.
OK there are sooo many more DIY faves from the last year, what were yours?
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